The only national park on the island of Maui is Haleakalā National Park on the island’s eastern corner. However, there are plenty of other Maui beach parks on the island. Haleakalā is a 52-square-mile park surrounding a dormant volcano of the same name. The name “Haleakalā” is Hawaiian for “house of the sun,” and refers […]
Kama’ole Beach Park is one of the most beautiful spots in Maui, with several gorgeous beaches. The first two, Kama’ole I and Kama’ole II, are the largest and are considered to be two of the best places on the island for swimming. The beaches are separated by sections of jagged rock, so be careful if […]
Maluaka Beach in Maui is one of the most unique beaches on the island. Located behind the Maui Prince Hotel on the island’s southwestern corner, Maluaka features soft sand, plenty of shade, and a little more seclusion than some of Maui’s more crowded beaches. The southern end of the beach is great for diving and […]
The Big Island is difficult to explore without a car. The island’s public bus is designed to bring people to and from work, so its schedule will likely clash with your plans. Big Island tours that come with their own transportation will bring you to some of the island’s highlights but don’t provide you the […]
The Big Island is definitely worth visiting! It has the most natural diversity of all the Hawaiian Islands, meaning that when you tour it, you’ll never be bored with what’s outside your car window. All this diversity gives you more than just pretty views! The Big Island’s 8 different climate zones lend themselves to different […]
The Big Island’s east coast is known for its wet weather. It’s town, Hilo, is the rainiest town in the whole US! But just because you’ll need a raincoat here doesn’t mean you should skip over it when taking Big Island tours. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the island. The climate […]
Both the east and west side of the Big Island are worth visiting. It’s very easy to visit both sides of the island in a single trip, even if you decide to book a place to stay in the western town of Kailua-Kona or the eastern town of Hilo. Big Island tours, like the one […]
The Big Island and Oahu might both be Hawaiian islands, but they have a number of differences that make them feel unique from each other. Touring the Big Island gives you a taste of Hawaii’s natural diversity, while Oahu sports an international city, stunning beaches, and lush greenery. Oahu Want a vacation that’s tailored to […]
Looking to avoid crowds? Touring the Big Island might be the perfect way for you to spend your Hawaiian vacation! The Big Island has 100,000-175,000 visitors each month. This makes the island the third most visited out of the main Hawaiian Islands. Only Kauai receives less visitors out of the main four islands, but Kauai […]
The Big Island of Hawaii is full of great places to stay. Hilo is a good place to check out rainforests and waterfalls, and Volcano Village makes for a great home base for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-based trips. But Kailua-Kona is where we recommend first-time Big Island visitors stay – especially if you’re planning on […]