Haven’t explored the windward side of Maui yet? You’re not alone, most visitors to Maui head to Lahaina and the sunny, leeward side of Maui or to Haleakala National Park on the south side of Maui. With its lush rainforests, spectacular mountain ranges and beautiful beaches, the windward side of Maui holds a special allure!…
Wonder if you could ever hike a trail on the moon or the Mars? Most likely not, but hiking the Sliding Sands Trail in the Haleakala National Park, Maui, is probably the closest you’ll get. The Sliding Sands Trail winds through the ancient Haleakala volcanic crater, with a surreal, extra-terrestrial kind of landscape. You can…
Exploring options for hikes near Poipu, Kauai? The Mahaulepu Heritage Trail might be just right for you, if you want a hike along the southern coastline of Kauai. The Mahaulepu Trail meanders along sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastlines and manicured golf courses, providing a rich variety of hiking terrain and the potential to see some…
Island hopping and just reached Kauai? If you have a few days in Kauai, I highly recommend you hike the Waimea Canyon Trail to Waipo’o Falls (also called the Waipo’o Falls Trail). I usually try to squeeze this beautiful, short hike into my itinerary for the island. It’s one of the top hikes in Koke’e…
Vacationing in Kauai and planning to spend some time in the beautiful Koke’e State Park? Make sure you allocate some time to hike the Awa’awapuhi Trail, a jungle and ridge hike that takes you to spectacular views of the green, lush valleys of Awa’awapuhi and Nualolo, the rugged, cliff-dominated Na Pali Coast and the azure…
The best trail on the Hawaiian Islands? Seems superlative. Is there such a trail? The closest trail in my mind that fits this accolade is most likely the Kalalau Trail on Kauai. From the trailhead near Ke’e Beach to the final destination, Kalalau Beach (a beautiful remote beach with land access only by this trail),…
Vacationing on Oahu and trying to identify the best Oahu beaches? With 125+ beaches in Oahu, finding the perfect beach is a matter of personal taste. But no matter how demanding you are, we have an Oahu beach that is best suited for you! Want to laze and sunbathe on a finely powdered, white, sandy…
A hike through lush tropical rainforests? What about a nice romantic coastal walk at sunset with your loved one? Or a manageable climb up an ancient volcanic crater rim for gorgeous views? Oahu has all these and more! Best of all, these easy Oahu hikes are family-friendly and kid-friendly! You can hike some of these…
Planning to escape the hustle and bustle of city life on your Hawaiian vacation? Waikiki Beach and downtown Honolulu won’t cut it, they are more of the same! Your best bet is Ko Olina on the west side of Oahu, 30 miles or roughly an hour away from Waikiki. Home to stunning premium resorts and…
Surprised when you peek out of the plane window and see the downtown Honolulu skyscraper skyline for the first time? Roughly 60% of the population of Hawaii lives in the Honolulu metro area! No wonder there are so many things to do in Honolulu! With limited vacation time, you need to be selective, pick the…