The Kuilau Ridge Trail, located near the town of Wailua in Kauai, packs a lot of punch into just three and a half miles. This stellar hike takes you through a lush jungle, straight out of Jurassic Park, up to the spine of a mountain, with jaw-dropping views of the surrounding peaks and the Wai’ale’ale Valley. Here’s everything you need to know about the Kuilau Ridge Trail, one of the best easy hikes in Kauai.
Hawaii is known as being one of the most expensive destinations on the planet and the Big Island is no exception. The most popular place to stay on the Big Island is the town of Kona, located on its western side, which offers excellent proximity to the best beaches and water activities on the island. There’s a ton of different lodging options to choose from here, ranging from backpacker hostels to extravagant world-class resorts, so if you’re planning your Big Island getaway, here’s exactly where to stay in Kona, regardless of your budget.
Kauai is the perfect tropical getaway, with pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and some of the most dramatic coastline on the planet. But, given that the attractions on the island are a bit spread out and getting around the island has its challenges, it can be difficult to know which area you should stay. I’ve been lucky enough to have visited the island four times and have narrowed down the 5 best places to stay in Kauai to make the most of your time in paradise.
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to some of the most active volcanoes on the planet, which has uniquely shaped its landscape to include stunning fields of volcanic rock, lava tubes, and, of course, black sand beaches. Given the location of the active Kilauea Volcano on the southeastern part of the island, most of the black sand beaches on the Big Island are found along its southern or eastern coastline, conveniently located near its largest city, Hilo. Here’s 6 incredible black sand beaches near Hilo that are worth exploring during your time on the Big Island.
With its lush green mountains, stunning beaches, and abundant wildlife, Kauai is inarguably one of the most gorgeous Hawaiian Islands. While the Garden Isle is the smallest of the main islands in Hawaii, it still covers over 550 square miles—so if you have a short amount of time to explore this absolute paradise, it can be hard to know how (and where!) to spend your time. We’ve been lucky enough to explore this incredible island four times and have put together the perfect Kauai itinerary for exactly how you should spend your 7 days (or less!) on this little slice of heaven!
Kauai is one of the most gorgeous islands on the planet, with lush mountains, towering waterfalls, and electric blue water. One of the best things to do on Kauai is to dive into (quite literally!) its crystal clear waters to explore its vibrant coral reefs, which are teeming with tropical fish and adorable sea turtles. Here’s the 7 best Kauai snorkeling tours so you can experience its stunning underwater world for yourself.
The Big Island of Hawaii is a tropical paradise, with pristine beaches, epic snorkeling, and lush rainforests. Its stunning landscape is shaped, in large part, due to its volcanoes—the Big Island is, in fact, home to Kilaueau, one of the most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the largest subaerial volcano on the planet! Here’s 9 awesome volcano tours on the Big Island so you can get up close and personal with these incredible geological wonders.
Kauai is known for its impossibly green cliffs, pristine beaches, and turquoise water. One of the best ways to explore the Garden Isle is to get out on its crystal clear water, which offers a unique perspective of the island’s iconic Na Pali coastline and the rest of its stunning shoreline. Here’s 8 incredible catamaran tours in Kauai, ranging from snorkeling adventures to dinner cruises.
The Road to Hana on Maui is one of the most scenic drives on the planet, winding 65 miles through incredibly lush rainforests, past rushing waterfalls, and along the dramatic Pacific coastline. It goes without saying that there are countless places to explore along the drive—but here are the 17 best Road to Hana stops to make the most of your time on this iconic road trip.
Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island to visit—and for good reason! It has epic mountains, some of the best beaches in Hawaii, and an impossibly vibrant underwater world. While Oahu offers incredible snorkeling opportunities straight from its beaches, you’ll have the best chance of seeing untouched nature and wildlife offshore.
So if you’re looking for an underwater adventure, here’s 10 of the best Oahu snorkeling tours to experience Hawaii’s colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life.
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