Maui is the Hawaiian go-to destination for gorgeous beaches and luxury resorts. Nothing wrong with that of course: we all need some r&r from time to time. But there’s so much more to the Valley Isle than this glamorous cover. No better proof of that than the Maui hikes in …
Even though Hawaii was already on our never-ending bucket list, our recent trip to the islands was a bit of an impromptu trip. We actually planned to head to Australia in that same period when we spotted a great flight deal for Honolulu. Without hesitation – and without preparation – …
When you’re looking to explore the real Hawaii, then this island should definitely on your radar. It sure brought out the adventurer in us! To make the most out of your trip, however, you will need to do your research. The island’s many attractions are spread out over its entire …
Island hopping in Hawaii is such an amazing experience! There’s so much to discover and explore, especially on the Big Island, that we would forget to just unwind and do nothing for a change. And what better place to relax on a tropical island than at the beach? Feeling the …
Once we decided on the third island we would visit island hopping Hawaii, in addition to Maui and Oahu, and we knew where to stay on the Big island, it was time to start planning the trip. We felt pretty confident about the Kona coast but far less about the …
When we just booked our 3-week trip Hawaii island hopping trip, we had no idea of the amount of research ahead of us. Which island(s) to visit? How much time to spend on each island? Where to stay on each island? As a notorious planner and frantic control freak (among …
One of the most memorable experiences during our recent Hawaii island hopping adventure, was hiking through the crater of an active volcano. And active proved to be quite accurate, since the 2018 Kilauea eruption took place just 2 to 3 weeks after our visit. Hiking the Kilauea Iki trail is …
Attending a Maui luau was one of the experiences that ranked pretty high on our Hawaii bucket list. You’re spoiled with choice on the Valley Isle which makes it hard to choose. We finally booked the Wailele Polynesian Luau. Not because it is held in the Westin Maui, the Kaanapali …
This road trip was supposed to be one of the highlights of our adventurous island hopping Hawaii vacation. We were all set to marvel at the wonderful Road to Hana stops we had selected. But what started out as a gorgeous day on Maui’s west coast, actually turned out to …
Maui is Hawaii’s renowned resort destination and a popular vacation spot for many tourists. We couldn’t think of a better place to start our Hawaii island hopping adventure and recover from our jetlag. But did you know there are plenty of things to do in Maui with kids other than …
