15 Rainy day activities for the Big Island (and 2 to skip)
You booked your trip to the Big Island several months ago, and now, in the weeks and days leading up to the trip, you see…
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Secret Maui: 7 “Off the Beaten Path” Things that Locals Like To Do
Traveling to Hawaiʻi and expecting to find “secret places” was once a real possibility thanks to the large size of the islands and their diverse…
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Secret Oʻahu: 7 “Off the beaten path” Things that locals like to Do
Are there any “secrets” left in Hawaiʻi? Social media and the Internet leave little to be desired these days, allowing visitors to explore almost every…
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Kauaʻi on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Kauaʻi)
Is planning your trip to Hawaiʻi starting to hurt your wallet? Our list with cheap and free activities lets you enjoy Kauaʻi without breaking the…
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Big Island on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island)
It’s no secret that it will cost you a pretty penny to visit Hawaiʻi. Flights and accommodations, which are amongst the most expensive in the…
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Cheap & Free Things to do on Oʻahu
Hawaiʻi is unfortunately one of the most expensive destinations to visit in the United States. There is not much here that can be considered cheap…
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The 7 Best Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi
When it comes to beaches, Hawaiʻi is no one-trick pony. There are the familiar white sand options, of course, but there are also black, red,…
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Maui on a Budget: Free and Cheap Things to Do
Every beach on Maui is free to enter. After the flight and the room, the money goes to tours, and that’s the one to drop:…
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The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
Of the ten Hawaiʻi waterfalls you can swim in, one has lifeguards: Waimea Falls on Oʻahu, where staff decide at 9am daily whether swimming is…
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13 Best Sunrise Spots in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi
Haleakalā sunrise requires an advance reservation and a hotel departure around 3 a.m. Diamond Head opens at 6 a.m. and charges an entrance and parking…
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Hawaiʻi’s Lava Tubes, Sea Caves, and Blowholes, Island by Island
Kaumana Caves in Hilo drop into a lava tube Mauna Loa’s 1881 flow carved for 25 miles. No permit, no tour operator, just walk in.…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
A first snorkel comes down to two things: where you get in, and what the water is doing that day. Nerves are the smaller problem.…
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The 16 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu & Kauaʻi
When Kīlauea is erupting, the crater rim at Volcano House gives you two shows in one: the sun goes down while the Halemaʻumaʻu glow builds…
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Stargazing in Hawaiʻi: The Best Spots on Four Islands
From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…
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The 9 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
One of the most common questions we get from visitors to Hawaiʻi is where they can reliably encounter sea turtles, either on land or in…
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14 Bite-Sized Things to Do on Maui
Twelve of these 14 Maui activities take two hours or less, easy to slot between beach time and a dinner reservation. Two don’t. The boat…
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14 Bite-Sized Things to Do on Kauaʻi
These 14 outings include a Hawaiian village site in Poʻipū, a helicopter flight over the Jurassic Park waterfall, and a mile of eucalyptus trees planted…
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14 Fun and Bite-Sized Things to Do on Oʻahu
List of our favorite small outings on Oʻahu. With about 2 hours each, these activities are a GREAT addition to any itinerary
[read post]16 (short) Things to Do for your Big Island Itinerary
Looking for activities to add to your Big Island itinerary? Below, we offer ideas that range from active adventures to educational museum stops – and…
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