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Kauai Shores Hotel Review [2025]

The Kauai Shores Hotel is one of the most affordable resort-like lodging options in Kauai. It’s conveniently located along the island’s eastern shore, providing an excellent home base to explore the stunning beaches on the north shore and the historic towns along the southern coast. But what’s it really like to stay here–and is it worth the price? After staying here (and paying for it out of our own pockets!), here’s an honest Kauai Shores Hotel review, including what to expect during your stay and tips for making it as enjoyable as possible.

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Napali Coast Boat Tours: Everything You Need To Know [2025]

If you’re coming to Kauai, there’s almost surely one thing that’s on your bucket list—seeing the rugged and green Napali Coast. But getting to this stunning place isn’t exactly easy—the only way to get there is via air, hiking trail, or boat. While all of these ways have their merits, seeing the Napali Coast via boat tour uniquely affords you the ability to explore its caves, get up close and personal with some of Hawaii’s incredible sea life, and appreciate the grandeur of its 4,000-foot cliffs from the water. Here’s everything you need to know about seeing the Napali Coast via boat tour, including what to expect and exactly which tours you should book.

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Ho’opi’i Falls Trail in Kauai: Everything You Need to Know

The Ho’opi’i Falls Trail is the quintessential Kauai hike, with a path winding through a lush rainforest of vines and primeval ferns and two beautiful waterfalls, cascading down rocky cliff sides. While the hike is stunningly gorgeous, it definitely has a few quirks along the way, like some sections with EXTREME mud and sketchy scrambling down a steep slope. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ho’opi’i Falls Trail. 

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Hanakapi’ai Falls Trail: Everything You Need to Know

One of the most bucket list-worthy hikes in Kauai is the Kalalau Trail, which winds across 11 miles of the rugged Napali Coast. But if you aren’t lucky enough to snag a backpacking permit for this coveted trail or you don’t have time to go on a multi-day adventure in Kauai, the next best option is the Hanakapi’ai Falls Trail, which consists of the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail with an offshoot to a jaw-dropping 300-foot waterfall. But you’ll still need to do some planning ahead to hike to this beauty—and there are some tips that will make your hike a whole lot more enjoyable. So here’s everything you need to know about hiking the Hanakapi’ai Falls Trail.

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5 Awesome Tours to Turtle Canyon in Oahu

Oahu is known for its pristine beaches, lush mountains, and stunning coral reefs, teeming with fish and wildlife. While this island certainly has plenty of awesome places to snorkel directly from shore, you can only access some of the best spots to see Hawaii’s incredible sea life, like the aptly-named Turtle Canyon in Oahu, via boat. So if snorkeling with turtles is at the top of your Hawaii bucket list, here are 5 of the best tours to Turtle Canyon in Oahu.

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Doors Off Helicopter Tour in Kauai: Everything You Need to Know [2025]

Kauai has a few unmissable activities—-hiking the Kalalau Trail, peering over the rim of Waimea Canyon, and seeing the island’s spectacular landscape on a helicopter tour. If you want to kick the level of adventure up a notch, though, you should definitely consider booking a doors off helicopter tour in Kauai, with nothing between you and and the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Napali Coast or the Wai’ale’ale Crater, a thousand feet below, other than your seat belt. Here’s everything you need to know about booking a Kauai doors off helicopter tour, including exactly which one to book and what to expect.

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9 Incredible Oahu Hikes for All Skill Levels

Oahu is known for many things—swaying palm trees, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture. But did you know there’s also dozens and dozens of amazing hikes in Oahu? From towering waterfalls and lush green mountains to ancient volcanic rims, there’s something for every type of hiker on this island. Here’s the 9 best Oahu hikes to add to your bucket list.

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Do You Need a Rental Car on the Big Island of Hawaii?

Steaming volcanoes, swaying palm trees, and coral reefs, teeming with fish—it’s undeniable that the Big Island is a tropical paradise, just waiting to be explored. However, the island is, well, BIG so how are you supposed to get around? Do you need a rental car on the Big Island of Hawaii? Here’s everything you need to know about renting a car on the Big Island, from what kind of traveler should rent one and budget tips to help you save your hard-earned cash.

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Where to Stay on the Big Island: 5 Jaw-dropping Areas to Consider

If you’re visiting the Big Island, you’ve probably noticed that it’s, well, really big. So it can feel a bit overwhelming to pick where to stay, given how huge of an impact this will have on how easily you’re able to explore this slice of paradise. Here’s everything you need to know about where to stay on the Big Island, from the areas’ driveability, proximity to the island’s best beaches and attractions, and how easy (or not!) it’ll be on your wallet.

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