Tag: Hawaii
The Perfect Weekend in Waikiki, Hawaii
Hawaii is a unique tropical oasis compared to the rest of the US states and it’s a bucket list destination for most travelers. Although Hawaii is composed of multiple islands – each offering its own sights and vibe, I am focusing on Oahu and more specifically the Waikiki beach area of Honolulu. HNL airport is…
Kupanaha Oahu: Day Trips from Waikiki, Hawaii
“Kupanaha” means “amazing” in Hawaiian. Oahu, home to 2/3 of all Hawaiians (and, it seems, 90% of all vehicles with Hawaiian license plates!) sometimes gets a bad rap because of its routinely congested interstate highways (how does an island have “interstate” highways, anyway?). Because of the notorious traffic as well as high prices for gas…
The Road to Hana (on Maui): A Must-Have Hawaii Adventure
What has 617 white knuckle turns, 56 one-lane bridges, steep drop-offs and some of the world’s most spectacular scenery in a distance of just 52 miles? Answer? The road to Hana – which appears first on Travel + Leisure’s list of “America’s Most Scenic Roads.” This destination report is arranged by (sometimes non-existent) mile markers…
Discover Upcountry Maui: The Island’s Best Kept Secret
Visitors to Maui spend most of their time at the resorts stretching out along the western-facing shoreline – and for good reason. A good number make their way to the summit of Haleakala to view the sunrise or hike the otherworldly moonscape of its crater. A smaller number drive the road to Hana which is…
Hawaii Adventures: Kauai Island Camping Trip
Can we first talk about how wild + amazing it is that the United States is so versatile that we have a chain of islands as a part of our 50 states?! We are so lucky to have the ability to see so many different terrains throughout our one country, and Hawaii is a tiny…
Visiting Hawaii: Experience Oahu (Without a Rental Car!)
You can find plenty of ideas online for what to do on Oahu. What makes this report different is that we did everything described below is how we were able to experience Oahu without a rental car. We took this angle for a few reasons. Weekly airport (where most cars are picked up) rentals right…