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Maui in May? The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Island
We’ll happily take a trip to Maui any month of the year, but I love taking the family to Maui in May. Shoulder season is my favorite time to travel! Here’s why: visiting Maui in May has a lot of upsides and very few downsides. Maui is the most expensive island to visit any time...
Best Maui Luau For Kids: 5 Shows The Whole Family Will Love
When we decided to write a comprehensive review of the best luaus on Maui, we knew we would be going to a lot of luaus. Our kids are young, and I was a little worried about how they would handle a long show, luau buffets (and traditional Hawaiian food), and late nights. Now that they’ve...
19+ Things to Do in Kaanapali: Hidden Gems, Snorkeling, & More
Kaanapali lacks the luxury of the Wailea resorts, but the beach resort community makes up for it with activities. Lively, plentiful, and at all price ranges, here are the best things to do in Kaanapali, Maui. We like to spend our trips to Maui with a few days in Wailea (South Maui). We soak up...
Kauai With Kids Ultimate Guide: stay, play, and eat (2025)
We’ve lived on Oahu and Maui, and while we absolutely love those islands, there’s something special about taking our kids to Kauai. The laid-back atmosphere, the slow island time (much slower than Oahu!), and the incredible scenery make for an epic family trip. But I didn’t always feel this way. Our first trip to Kauai...
Toa Luau vs Polynesian Cultural Center: What luau reigns?
We weren’t always fans of luaus. The problem was that we kept going to the wrong luaus while living on Oahu. I’ve been looking forward to this review, though. Toa Luau vs Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a clash of luau titans. Both are authentic Hawaiian luaus, but which one is best for you? After...
PCC Super Ambassador Luau Package Review: Worth the Splurge?
You’ve decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center on your Hawaii vacation itinerary. But I get it, the Super Ambassador luau package is a splurge, and you want to know if it’ll be money well spent. I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center with the Ali’i Luau Package, toured the Gateway Buffet, and recently visited with...
Kaanapali Guide: 33 Answers to Kaanapali Travel Questions
Sure, AI can answer your individual Kaanapali guide questions. But the computers haven’t stayed in Kaanapali resorts, jumped from Black Rock, or felt the sand of Kaanapali Beach. Thanks for trusting me, a human and Maui lover, with your Kaanapali questions. I won’t let you down. I wrote this Kaanapali Guide as a series of...
Stargazing on Maui: The Ultimate Guide to Tours and Experiences
When we lived on Maui, stargazing never made our list. We reserved that for the Big Island. But after finally going on a stargazing tour on Maui, I realized how wrong we were—and how incredible Maui’s night sky really is. For some reason, stargazing was reserved for the Big Island—something only possible there or worth...
11 Things to Do in Laie: Near the Polynesian Cultural Center!
We would drive from Waikiki to Laie with one thing on our to-do list: explore the Polynesian Cultural Center. Now, after many trips, we have discovered more things to do in Laie that are worth your time. Here is our ranked list of our favorite stops in Laie. Add one or two to your Polynesian...
All Kaanapali Sunset Cruises Reviewed! Pick Your Favorite
We are big fans of staying in Kaanapali Resorts, West Maui. Snorkeling, sunset sails, swimming with sea turtles, dolphins riding the bow, whale watching tours, we have done it all from Kaanapali. But this is all about sunset cruises! Here are all the Kaanapali sunset cruises in one place, so you can have a Mai...
All Kaanapali Snorkeling Tours Reviewed! Yes, for turtles!
Maui is our favorite island in Hawaii for snorkeling, and there is nothing more convenient than Kaanapaling snorkeling tours. Board from the beach, enjoy the choicest snorkeling spots, and have a Mai Tai on the way back to your resort. It doesn’t get easier than that! After going on over a dozen snorkeling tours on...
The Big Island in May: Affordable with Amazing Weather
I find the Big Island to be the most underrated of the Hawaiian Islands, and I love taking my family to the Big Island in May. Shoulder season is my favorite time to travel! Here’s why: visiting the Big Island in May has many upsides and few downsides. The Big Island is the second cheapest...
Kauai in July: Busy but Beautiful
If you want to visit both Kauai’s north and south shores, summer is your best bet. However, I don’t go out of my way to book a trip to Kauai in July. Here’s why: visiting Kauai in July is expensive and crowded, but you’ll be treated to fewer rainy days. July is the peak of...
Tips for Hawaii’s National Parks: Haleakalā and Volcanoes
Kilauea is on fire this year! At the time of writing, there have been eighteen episodes of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption, with more to come (April 2025). Even if Kilauea isn’t erupting, you shouldn’t miss visiting Hawaii’s national parks. For two people who visit the parks annually, here’s everything you need to know. Or, where to...
Where to Stay in Hawaii: Costs, Activities, and How to Save
After you pick the Hawaiian island(s) to visit, your second major decision will be where to stay in Hawaii. We have stayed in dozens of hotels and vacation rentals in Hawaii and walked through a similar number. While I’m not proud of spending that much on hotels, we are confident we can help you find...
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