Category Archives: Big Island of Hawaii

The Ultimate Bucket List for Visiting the Island of Hawai’i

There are a zillion fantastic things to do and see on Hawaii’s Big Island, and it can be hard to pare it all down and fit it all into one vacation! From luaus to lava, from palaces to mountain peaks, there’s something on the Big Island for everyone! This handy dandy bucket list has all the best and most unique things the island has to offer, and hopefully it will help you plan your best trip yet.

What to Know Before You Visit the Island of Hawai’i

If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Hawaii has been on my mind since we visited earlier this month! We had an incredible time, and we highly recommend it for your next vacation or celebratory getaway! There are a few things, however, that are good to know if you’ve never been before. Many of these apply to the Hawaiian Islands in general, but many are specific to the Big Island. Read on, my friend!

How to Have an Unforgettable Lava Boat Tour

There are a few epic experiences from our travels that really stand out: swimming with penguins and sea lions in the Galapagos, hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, attending an opera at the Sydney Opera House, to name a few. But the sunrise lava boat tour off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island has made its way to the top of our “epic experiences” list!

7 Essential Steps to Plan Your Trip to the Island of Hawai’i

Once I started planning our trip to Hawaii’s Big Island, I quickly found myself overwhelmed! Trip planning is something I do often and even enjoy, so I knew if I was overwhelmed, there were probably others out there who feel the same way when planning a Hawaiian getaway. So here you go, folks: your ultimate guide to planning a Big Island getaway!

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Island of Hawaii

The Island of Hawaii has tons of trails. In fact, many of their best beaches and most unique sites are only accessible via hike (or 4 wheel drive + serious skills).We were only able to hit a few around the island in the week we were there, all inherently off the beaten path.