Modern fashion on the islands of Hawaii is mostly dictated by the weather, which is warm and humid year-round. Local women wear sandals, shorts, tank tops, or light dresses. Expect to spend plenty of time at the beach, so pack a swimsuit that you wouldn’t mind wearing for much of the day – it’s a […]
The islands of Hawaii have their own distinctive food culture that reflects their long history of immigration and colonial settlement. Native Hawaiian cuisine was influenced first by European and American whalers and missionaries, and later by waves of immigration from Portugal, Puerto Rico, and East Asia. The result is a unique fusion cuisine that has […]
If you look at a map of the Hawaiian Islands, you’ll see the eight major islands as well as over 130 little ones. Of those eight islands, six are open to the public and the last two are off-limits. Here’s a quick rundown of the six Hawaiian Islands open to tourists: Wherever you decide to […]
Driving is by far the best way to travel around the islands of Hawaii. There’s not much by way of public transportation on most of the islands, and most of the major ones are too big to be experienced on foot or with a bicycle. However, driving in Hawaii does come with its own set […]
There are over 130 islands of Hawaii, so it would take forever to learn how long it takes to drive around each of them. However, most people tend to stick to the eight major islands in the archipelago on their trip. Here’s how long it takes to drive around each one: Both Ni’ihau and Kaho’olawe, […]
You’ll do plenty of things on your visit to Hawaii, but there are few that can match watching the sunrise at a volcano in Maui. Haleakala, or the House of the Sun in Hawaiian, is an enormous shield volcano that covers about 75% of the island of Maui. The summit of the volcano stands at […]
There are a wide variety of experiences you can find on the islands of Hawaii, so it can be tough to decide which one to visit first. We’d recommend starting with one of the big four: Maui, O’ahu, Kaua’i, and the Big Island. Maui is the most tourist-friendly island and features plenty of resorts and […]
Haleakala National Park is the best place on the island to watch a Maui sunrise. However, like all national parks, you do have to pay to get in. A pass to Haleakala costs $30 per vehicle, $25 for a motorcycle, and $10 for anyone who walks or bikes into the park. While that might seem […]
If you take a look at all the islands of Hawaii, it can seem a little overwhelming, especially if you’ve never visited the state before. Let’s start by narrowing things down – there are over 130 Hawaiian islands, but only eight major ones. Of the eight major islands, most visitors tend to spend their time […]
There are a few different places to watch Maui’s Haleakala sunrise once you’ve reached the summit. There’s an observatory and viewing area near the upper parking lot, which is always a popular spot. However, it’s difficult to see the whole crater from the summit, making it less than ideal. Half the fun of watching the […]
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