One of my most favorite places in the world: Hawai’i captured my heart from my first trip there for Steve’s and my first wedding anniversary in 2015. Here are all the resources you need to plan the perfect Hawaiian getaway!
Hawai’i Tips
Activities
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The Ultimate Hawai’ian Islands Bucket List
Here are the top 20 things that need to be on your Hawaii bucket list!
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The Most Remote Places You Can Actually Visit in Hawai’i
Those pockets of Hawaii that few people take the time and effort to see.
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The Best Hikes in the Hawaiian Islands
Here’s our list of the best of the best to inspire your next hike in Hawaii!
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The Ultimate List of Activities to Book Before Your Trip to Hawai’i
I’ve broken it down for you by island to help you stay organized!
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Hawai’i for History Lovers: The Ultimate Guide
I love everything about Hawaii! The people, the food, the beauty, the seclusion—it’s all the stuff of dreams for me.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hawai’i’s Best Adventures
As you may know if you’ve ever met me, I LOVE Hawaii! I was ready to move there on my first ever trip to the islands for Steve’s and my 1st wedding anniversary. Now we’ve been to five of the six inhabited islands and I am more in love with the culture, people, and food…
Food
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The Best Places to Eat on Each Hawaiian Island
Each Hawaiian island is absolute paradise, but at the same time, each one is unique to itself. It’s no secret that Steve and I have loved our anniversary trips to Hawaii over the years, and we’ve eaten some delicious things along the way! Here’s your ultimate guide to where to eat on each Hawaiian Island!
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The Best Foods You Must Try in the Hawaiian Islands
Food is part of every culture—we all have to eat! Hawaii has its very own incredible foods to enjoy, unlike what you can get on the Mainland. Here are some of the best foods to try on your next trip to Hawaii!
Planning
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Should You Be Afraid of the Volcanoes in Hawai’i?
The answer may surprise you!
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Your Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel in Hawai’i
Solo in paradise? Sign me up!
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Hawaii Superlatives: Which Island is the Best Island?
Here is our list of what makes each island the “best!”
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The Best Things to Love about Hawai’i
Here are the things that inspire our perpetual return.
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5 Important Things I Learned on my First Trip Back to Hawai’i
Here are the top things I learned on our first trip back to paradise.
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How to Sign up for Hawai’i’s Safe Travels Program
Here’s how to navigate the Hawaii Safe Travels program for a smooth trip to paradise!
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The Ultimate List of Hawai’i Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
It’s definitely paradise, but if you’ve never been, you probably have a lot of questions. This post is all about the questions that you may be (or perhaps should be) too embarrassed to ask!
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The Ultimate List of Books to Read Before You Visit Hawai’i
I don’t know about you, but I love to read about a place I plan to visit! It gets me excited and helps me understand so much about the culture.
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The 5 Most Important Things You Forgot to Pack for Hawai’i
A trip to Hawaii is a dream come true! The surf, the sand, the gorgeous sunsets… it’s all there and waiting for you.
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How to Choose the Best Hawaiian Island for You
You’re going to Hawaii! Excellent choice. It’s my favorite destination in all the world, without a doubt. One of the most overwhelming parts of planning a trip to Hawaii, however, is deciding which island (or islands) to visit.
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How to Make the Most of Your Last Day in Hawai’i
You’re vacationing in Hawaii! Such fun! So beautiful! How entirely exciting! And you booked the latest flight out to enjoy your trip to the fullest—great idea! We always do that, too. But then you realize you have to check out of your accommodation by 11:00am. Then what?
Tips
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The Best Tips for Driving in the Hawaiian Islands
Learn from our experience: We’ve driven on them all!
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The Best Ways to Travel Sustainably in Hawai’i
I’m never going to tell you that climate change is going to kill us all, or that you have to give up every convenience in your life.
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The Ultimate List of Safety Tips for Your Visit to Hawai’i
“Safety first!” Yes, even in paradise!
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The Most Helpful Hawai’i Posts You Will Ever Find
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, this is your one-stop resource!
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The Best Pro Tips for Your Trip to Hawai’i
I thought I’d come up with a quick, easy list of tips so you can travel to the islands like a pro.
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The Best Ways You May Not Realize Hawai’i is Earth-friendly
I love that Hawaii has done so much to keep their islands beautiful.
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The Best Ways to Save BIG on Your Trip to Hawai’i
Here are our favorite ways to save some cash on your trip to the islands!
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The Best Hawaiian Souvenirs
It’s no secret that Steve and I LOVE Hawaii! It’s paradise, it’s beautiful, it’s “trip of a lifetime” material! So of course you’ll want to take a little something home to remember your trip and maybe take you back for a moment when you need a little sunshine in your everyday life.
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit the Hawaiian Islands
I’ve been posting a lot about Maui lately, since that was our big anniversary trip this year, but I got to thinking that there are a lot of things to know before you visit any Hawaiian island. So, here is the quick run-down of things to know before you visit Hawaii–whichever island or islands you…
Transportation
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Inter-island Flying with Mokulele Airlines: Everything You Need to Know
Anyone else love flying in a tiny plane? Just me?
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Inter-island Flights on ‘Ohana by Hawaiian: Everything You Need to Know
Aloha! If you’re reading this, you’re probably planning a trip to Hawaii—woohoo! You’ll love it! And whether you’re exploring more than one island or connecting to Molokai, you may be flying Hawaiian Airlines or their affiliate, ‘Ohana Airlines.
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How to Survive the Flight from IAD-HNL on United
We thought it would be great! A non-stop flight from our home airport (IAD) all the way to beautiful, exotic Hawaii (HNL). No worries over missed connections, short layovers, or bad weather in our connecting city to add any stress to our travels. And since it’s so long, we’d definitely get a meal, maybe even…
Hawai’i by Island
Island of Hawai’i
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Should You Be Afraid of the Volcanoes in Hawai’i?
The answer may surprise you!
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The Best Tips for Driving on the Island of Hawai’i
Number 1: The Big Island is BIG!
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Heart Core Volcano Eco Retreat: Everything You Need to Know About this Unique Hotel on the Island of Hawai’i
Would you stay at an eco retreat in the Hawai’ian jungle?
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Visit a Vanilla Farm on the Island of Hawai’i: Everything You Need to Know about the Hawai’ian Vanilla Company
Here is everything you need to know to plan your own vanilla farm tour so you don’t miss out!
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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…
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The Ultimate Ladies’ Guide to Packing for the Island of Hawai’i
The best part of a trip to Hawaii is… Hawaii! The sun, the ocean, the kindness, the food, the aloha—it’s the best! But the worst part of a trip to Hawaii is… packing. But never fear!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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The Best 10 Things to Do in Hilo
this week we’re setting our sights on beautiful Hilo, Hawaii! We only spent one day in Hilo, but I wish we’d spent at least one more day–so consider that for your trip! We did hit the highlights in this cute, seaside town, and I’ve listed them here for you!
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The Best Food to Eat on the Island of Hawai’i
It’s everyone’s favorite: What I Ate Wednesday! Last week we talked about the luau on the Big Island, and this week I’m letting you in on the rest of the Hawaiian goodness! If there’s one thing Hawaiians know how to do, it’s eat well!
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Everything You Need to Know about Road Tripping the Island of Hawai’i
Islands are typically small enough to drive around in less than a day. That’s why Steve and I like them for anniversary trips–there’s only so far you can go, so it’s an inherently relaxing place to be. Not so for Hawaii’s Big Island! This trip took a little more planning because there is just more…
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The Best 10 Reasons to Visit the Island of Hawai’i
I had an absolute blast celebrating our third wedding anniversary on the Big Island of Hawaii! We love the state of Hawaii for plenty of reasons, and we recommend that everyone visit at least once in a lifetime. Here are just a few of the things we loved most about the Big Island!
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Your First Hawaiian Luau: Everything You Need to Know
Aloha! This What I Ate Wednesday is all about the beautiful, tasty, traditional luau food. My sweet husband and I have been to Hawaii three times now, but this was our first luau experience. And we’re bringing you along with us!
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The Ultimate List of Royal Sites on the Island of Hawai’i
I would venture to say most mainland Americans never learn about our most recently added state’s history. It’s a bit of a blemish on our record, to be honest. But this beautiful island chain’s history is exciting and intriguing. Hawaii is the only state to have an official royal palace (I’olani Palace on O’ahu), and…
Kaua’i
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The Best Tips for Driving on Kaua’i
There is no more beautiful place in the world for a scenic drive!
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11 Important Things to Know Before You Visit Kaua’i
Here are my top tips for your first trip to Hawaii’s Garden Isle.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Kaua’i’s Most Accessible Waterfalls
Here are four of Kauai’s most accessible waterfalls.
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The Best Places to Eat on Kaua’i
Here are the best places to eat on my favorite island: Kaua’i.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hawai’i: Kaua’i
If you hiked a different trail on Kauai every day for a year, you still wouldn’t hike them all!
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The Ultimate Ladies’ Packing List for a Week on Kaua’i
Planning a trip to Kauai this year? I approve! Kauai is my most favorite place in the world.
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The Ultimate Kaua’i Bucket List
Kauai. The colors, the water, the flowers, the rugged cliffs… everything is gorgeous. It’s the only place in the world that brought tears to my eyes when I saw its beauty. I can’t wait to go back, but until now I’ll just share my ultimate Kauai bucket list for you!
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What to Know Before You Visit Kaua’i
I’m taking a break from my usual “top 10 reasons to visit” list to bring you some tips for visiting the most beautiful place I’ve ever been in all the world: Kauai, Hawaii! They don’t call it the Garden Isle for nothing. If you’re taking a trip Kauai in the near future, read through these…
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The Best 10 Reasons to Visit Kaua’i
This Flyaway Friday is all about my favorite island in the world–so far! My sweet husband and I went to Kauai for our second anniversary, and it was the most beautiful, majestic place I’ve ever seen. Here are a few reasons why!
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The Best Food to Eat on Kaua’i
Do you love island life? Island food? Islands in general? Me, too! This What I Ate Wednesday, we’re reliving our delightful feast from Hawaii’s Garden Island, Kauai!
Hanalei
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The Best Tips for Hiking the Kalalau Trail, Kaua’i
I pulled together our best tips for hiking this remote, gorgeous, exciting hike!
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Staying at the Hanalei Colony Resort, Kauai: Everything You Need to Know
We stayed here for three nights on our recent trip to beautiful Kauai, and we already can’t wait to return!
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Kalalau Trail on Kaua’i: Everything You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about how to enjoy this gorgeous hike on your trip to the most beautiful island in the world!
Waimea
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Your Quick Guide to Visiting Kauai Coffee Company
Did you know Kaua’i is home to the largest coffee farm in America?
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Everything You Need to Know about Staying at the Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kauai
Have you ever been somewhere you desperately didn’t want to leave? Us, too.
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The Ultimate Guide to Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Parks, Kaua’i
Here is everything you need to know to plan a day (or two!) in these Parks
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The Best Places to Eat in Waimea, Kaua’i
Here are the best places we ate in Waimea!
Lana’i
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The Best Trips for Animal Lovers
Want to make some animal friends in your travels? Check out these epic trips!
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Inter-island Flying with Mokulele Airlines: Everything You Need to Know
Anyone else love flying in a tiny plane? Just me?
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Staying at Hotel Lana’i: Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know to inspire your stay at Hotel Lana’i.
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The Ultimate Lana’i Bucket List
Here are our top 10 favorite things to do when you go!
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3 Perfect Ways to Spend a Day Trip to Lana’i
Planning a day trip to Lana’i? Here are three itinerary options for every kind of traveler.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hawai’i: Lana’i
Here are the hikes we loved most!
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How to Plan a Trip to Lana’i: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re starting to plan your trip to Hawaii’s Pineapple Isle, this is the place to start!
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The Best Things to Do in Lana’i City, Hawaii
Here’s everything we found to do in Lana’i City!
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What to Know Before You Visit Lana’i, Hawaii
Here are the best tips you’ll find for visiting Hawaii’s Pineapple Isle.
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The Best Places to Eat on Lana’i
Here are the best things to eat on the Pineapple Island!
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The Ultimate Guide to Lana’i Cat Sanctuary
These lovable kitties are affectionately called “Lana’i Lions!”
Renting a Car
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The Best Tips for Driving on Lana’i
Even with only 30 miles of roads, you’ll need a few pro tips!
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The Best Places to Go on Lana’i WITHOUT 4-wheel Drive
In case you’re debating whether or not to rent a Jeep for its 4WD capabilities, here you go!
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The Best Places to Go WITH 4-wheel Drive on Lana’i
Here’s where you can go if you have 4WD on Lana’i!
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Renting a Car on Lana’i, Hawai’i: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re coming in for a day trip or spending a week on the island!
Mau’i
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Should You Be Afraid of the Volcanoes in Hawai’i?
The answer may surprise you!
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The Ultimate Mau’i Bucket List
Maui is “trip of a lifetime” material for many, especially those who thrive in a tropical paradise! It’s home to some unique scenery and things to do, all of which should go on your Maui trip’s bucket list. Here’s the best of the best from our trip, which will hopefully inspire you for yours!
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Exactly How to Spend 8 Perfect Days on Mau’i
Planning a trip to Maui? That’s a great idea! I’m sharing our itinerary with you. We went to Maui from Saturday-Saturday, and I think we did a pretty good job of combining relaxation with excursions and activities. Feel free to use this itinerary for your own trip, or just take the parts you like best!
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The Ultimate Men’s Packing List for Mau’i
Packing for my husband is usually very easy. His uniform is a polo and jeans every day of every week, rain or shine, sun or snow. But when we go to Hawaii for our anniversary, I get to have a little more fun with it.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hawai’i: Mau’i
It’s Maui Monday! One of Steve’s and my favorite things to do when we travel is hike, and Hawaii has no shortage of beautiful hikes across each and every island. Maui’s nickname is the Valley Isle, so you can imagine the lush green landscape and all the beautiful trails there are to explore. Whether you…
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The Best 10 Reasons to Visit Mau’i
It’s Aloha Friday! Let’s round out the week with some inspiration for a beautiful, tropical, exotic trip to Maui! Here is our top 10 list of reasons to visit the Valley Isle on your next vacation.
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The Best Food Eat on Mau’i
It’s What I Ate Wednesday! And this week’s food post all about the tropical flavors from the island of Maui, Hawaii. We did a little of everything from grocery shopping to roadside stands to fine dining. There are options for everyone!
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What to Know Before You Visit Mau’i
It’s Maui Monday! This week I’ve pulled together my top tips for beautiful Maui, Hawaii. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your trip and enjoy it to the fullest!
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How to Have an Epic Mau’i and Molokai Helicopter Tour
Have you ever flown in a helicopter? This was our first time ever in a helicopter, and we were very excited for the experience! We booked our tour in mid-February, though our flight would be May 2–our fourth anniversary! If you’re looking for a memorable way to experience Maui, this is it.
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The Ultimate Ladies’ Guide to Packing for a Week on Mau’i
What should you pack for a week on Maui? Bathing suits! And perhaps a few more things. Here is my packing list, complete with photos and Amazon links to help you go carry-on only to beautiful Maui, Hawaii!
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Eat at Mama’s Fish House
Steve and I rounded out our trip to Maui with a meal at the highly-recommended Mama’s Fish House on Maui.
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The Ultimate Guide to Romantic Mau’i
Islands are inherently relaxing, there’s only so far you can go, and there is just something extra romantic about being truly away from it all, separated from real life by a body of water. So, to kick off my Maui blog post series, I’m starting with the most romantic things about our trip to Maui!
Road to Hana
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The Best Tips for Driving on Mau’i
The most famous road trip in Hawaii happens to be on Mau’i!
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The Best 10 Reasons to Stay in Hana
If the Road to Hana is on your Maui “to do” list, you’re probably getting a lot of information about doing it all in just one day. And sure, that’s a fine way to do it. However, I strongly suggest you consider spending a night or two somewhere along the Road to Hana, and here…
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The 10 Best Sites on the Road to Hana
It’s Aloha Friday! You may have heard of the Road to Hana, which is one of the top “things to do” on Maui. But most people only take the road and skip Hana entirely. But I encourage you to consider spending a night–or two!–in or around Hana instead, so you can really enjoy everything Hana…
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The Ultimate 3-Day Road to Hana Itinerary
Are you ready to road trip one of the most scenic, small, and curvy roads in the world? Well, buckle up because here we go! Most visitors to Maui choose to drive the whole Road to Hana and back all in one day. But for those of us who don’t necessarily love to drive, do…
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What to Know Before Driving the Road to Hana
It’s Aloha Friday, and this week you are in for a treat! On our anniversary trip to Maui, we drove the famous Road to Hana, or Hana Highway. This breath-taking drive is absolutely worth your while, but there are definitely some things to know before you go!
Molokai
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The Best Tips for Driving on Molokai
Slow down, it’s Molokai.
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The Ultimate Ladies’ Packing List for Molokai, Hawai’i
There are plenty of Hawaii-inspired packing guides out there, but packing for Molokai is different because Molokai is different from all the other Hawaiian islands. It’s more rugged, less populated, less “touristy,” and by many standards, it’s more Hawaiian.
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The Ultimate Molokai Bucket List
Molokai is called the “Most Hawaiian Island,” and a visit to this beautiful place will help you understand why. Much of the island is untouched by technology, and the slower pace all but forces you to slow down and settle into the spirit of aloha.
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Your Ultimate Molokai Travel Guide
Planning our trip to Molokai was a bit of a challenge with so little information out there, so I’ve taken everything we learned in our planning efforts and compiled it all for you. You’re welcome! We hope you have an amazing journey on Hawaii’s all-but-forgotten paradise.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hawai’i: Molokai
Each island is distinct in its beauty, and every time we hike in the islands, we find ourselves in awe of the waterfalls, mountains, and epic coastal views. So of course Molokai, the “most Hawaiian” island, couldn’t help but show off its epic landscapes as well. Here’s everything you need to know about hiking on…
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How to Spend the Best 5 Days on Molokai
Aloha from Hawaii’s Friendly Isle! We spent our 5th anniversary on Molokai, the “most Hawaiian” and least touristy of the islands. There are plenty of special things about Hawaii and each of its beautiful islands, but we wanted to know more about Molokai’s unique history and landscape.
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The Ultimate List of Things to Do on Molokai
When I first said I wanted to visit Molokai, my husband said, “Really? What is there to do?” Well, the answer is: a lot! Molokai is known as the “Friendly Isle” and “the most Hawaiian island.” It’s the 5th largest and one of the least visited Hawaiian Islands, and the locals like it that way.
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How to Mail a Coconut from Hawai’i
There are a few things to know about mailing a coconut, but it’s the honest truth that you can send one from Hawaii to anywhere in the world! Technically you can send one from any post office, but the Hawaiian post offices have the most experience! I sent one to my family in Tennessee from…
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The Best Places to Eat on Molokai, Hawai’i
Much to our delight and a little to our amazement, everything we ate on Molokai was fabulous! I mean, there aren’t that many options, and you’re kind of a captive audience, so you’d have to eat at the restaurants around whether they were good or bad. But the restauranteurs on Molokai take great pride in…
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Molokai
Never heard of Molokai? You’re not alone! It’s one of the lesser-known and less-visited Hawaiian Islands, though people do actually live here! It’s called “The Friendly Isle,” and because it’s relatively untouched by the same tourism as the other islands, it’s also called the “most Hawaiian” island.
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Lei Making at Molokai Plumeria Farm: Your Ultimate Guide
Steve and I have been to five Hawaiian islands now, and we’ve done the “Hawaiian” things: a luau, scenic flights, sunning on Waikiki, toured coffee farms, lava peeping, etc. But there was one thing we hadn’t really done yet: lei making!
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Halawa Valley Cultural Hike, Molokai: Everything You Need to Know
Our recent trip to Molokai was one I will never forget. I had wanted to visit the Friendly Isle for over four years, and the time had finally come! One of the things I was most excited about was the Halawa Valley Cultural Hike.
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Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Kalaupapa Peninsula, Molokai
For four years, ever since I read the historical novel Molokai by Alan Brennert, I’ve wanted to visit Kalaupapa for myself. I couldn’t believe I had never heard of this leper colony. I couldn’t believe people still got leprosy as recently as 150 years ago. I couldn’t believe people still get leprosy. Hawaii has fascinated…
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The Most Fascinating Facts about Molokai, Hawai’i
What?! You’ve never heard of Molokai? Join the club—there are a lot of people in it! This is the least visited of the main Hawaiian islands, but in spite of that, or perhaps because of that, I have found it to be the most fascinating. Here is a quick list of some of the most…
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How to Have an Epic Mau’i and Molokai Helicopter Tour
Have you ever flown in a helicopter? This was our first time ever in a helicopter, and we were very excited for the experience! We booked our tour in mid-February, though our flight would be May 2–our fourth anniversary! If you’re looking for a memorable way to experience Maui, this is it.
Ni’ihau
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The Best Trips for Animal Lovers
Want to make some animal friends in your travels? Check out these epic trips!
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How to Visit Ni’ihau: Hawai’i’s Forbidden Island
If you’re lucky, you can visit for a few hours. Here’s how.
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Your Sneak Peek at Ni’ihau, Hawai’i’s Forbidden Island
Here’s a sneak peek at the least visited, inhabited Hawaiian island.
O’ahu
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The Best Tips for Driving on O’ahu
Planning to rent a car on O’ahu? Read this first!
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The Ultimate O’ahu Bucket List
Hawaii is an epic, beautiful, friendly, majestic place. Many people dream of going but never make it happen. Others go all out and make it a once in a lifetime trip! We took our first trip to Hawaii together for our first wedding anniversary back in 2015, and we chose O’ahu so we could visit…
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The Ultimate Ladies’ Guide to Packing for O’ahu
“Packing is my favorite part of travel!” –said no one ever! It’s not my favorite thing either, and I’m literally a professional packer!
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hawai’i: O’ahu
Hawaii has some of the most beautiful hiking in the world, and Steve and I have been fortunate enough to explore a lot of them on our trips to the islands! With O’ahu being the most populated and most visited of the islands, you won’t likely have a trail to yourself here, but you will…
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What to Know Before You Visit O’ahu
I’m dreaming of beautiful Hawaii. I have a few friends planning trips to O’ahu this year, so I decided I need to create some “know before you go” material for this beautiful, historic, iconic island to help them–and perhaps YOU!–plan the perfect O’ahu getaway!
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The 10 Best Reasons to Visit O’ahu
My husband and I needed a relaxing trip for our first anniversary, and we decided an island would probably be just the right pace to help us slow down and soak in the happiness of our first year of marriage. This is the trip that convinced us to take an easy-going island trip for our…
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The Best Food to Eat on O’ahu
Aloha on this What I Ate Wednesday! This week we’re coming at you from O’ahu, Hawaii, where Steve and I spent our first anniversary. This is the tale of the many island delicacies we enjoyed on our trip!
Pearl Harbor
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The Best Tips for Visiting Pearl Harbor
The main attraction is the USS Arizona Memorial, but there’s a lot more to see.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial
This is everything you need to plan your trip to Pearl Harbor.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor at 75
My husband Steve and I chose O’ahu as the destination for our first anniversary because we wanted to go somewhere beautiful, relaxing… paradise. But there was another draw, and that was the history. I didn’t know much at all about Hawaiian history before we visited, but I did know I wanted to visit Pearl Harbor…
Waikiki
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Staying at the Trump International Waikiki: Everything You to Know
I thought I had fallen into the actual lap of luxury.
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The 10 Best Things to Do on Waikiki
Dreaming of a beach vacation this year? Me, too! We here at Quick Whit Travel believe islands, beaches, and proximity to water all equal the ability to relax, and they make us happy! We’ve been to loads of beautiful beaches in the world, including one of the most iconic in the world: Waikiki on O’ahu,…
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The Best Food to Eat in Waikiki
I like to eat all over the world. Sushi in Japan. Pierogis in Poland. Pad Thai in Thailand. Afternoon tea in England. I’ll pretty much try anything. But in all my travels (including five trips to Hawaii!), there were still two food firsts for me this trip! Read on to find out what!
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Everything You Need to Know About Staying at the Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki
If you’ve ever been to Waikiki, you’ve definitely seen “the Pink Hotel,” which is the Royal Hawaiian! It’s one of the oldest resorts in the world, and of course one of the first in Hawaii. Steve suggested we should stay here for our 5th anniversary, and it was really something special!
