Explore Hawaii
Vibrant green mountains meet turquoise coves in this dreamy Pacific archipelago. I’ve had the privilege of visiting Hawaii nine times and each time I’m awed by the striking landscapes and rich Hawaiian culture.
My Hawaii vacations always consist of relaxing on secluded beaches, snorkeling beside tropical fish and turtles, hiking rugged mountain ridges, and giving back to the beautiful people who call this place home. I can’t wait share all my favorite parts of Hawaii with you!
Essential Hawaii Travel Guides
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O’ahu: ‘The Heart of Hawaii’
White sandy beaches, rugged green mountains, and a modern city — O’ahu has it all! With Hawaii’s main international airport, O’ahu is easy to get to, and is a perfect place to visit on your first trip to Hawaii. Read all about this special island in my Oahu travel guides:
FAVORITE BEACH:
Lanikai
FAVORITE HIKE:
Olomana First Peak
Snorkel spot:
Shark’s Cove
Bucket-list ADd:
Suggested Trip Length:
4 – 10 days
Where I LIke to Stay:
How to GEt Around:
Rental car highly recommended.
Can’t Miss:
Kaʻiwa Ridge at sunrise.
Kaua’i: ‘The Garden Island’
Kauai is unlike anywhere else on earth. Maybe it’s the rugged inspiring landscapes of the Nā Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Waimea Canyon. Or perhaps it’s the quietness that you just don’t experience on the most crowded Hawaiian islands like Oahu and Maui. All I know is that nearly everyone who visits Kauai agrees that there’s something unique about this place, and I can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself! Plan your trip with my Kauai travel guides:
FAVORITE BEACH:
Tunnels
FAVORITE HIKE:
Kalalau
Snorkel Spot:
Anini Beach
Bucket-list ADD:
Suggested Trip Length:
2 – 10 days
Where I LIke to Stay:
How to Get Around:
Rental car highly recommended.
Can’t MISS:
Hawai’i: ‘The Big Island’
Made up of five distinct volcanoes, the Big Island is has several microclimates, with lush tropical landscapes as well as striking lava fields. It’s the only Hawaiian island where you can see active lava flows (if the timing is right!) and has some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii! Explore Hawai’i island with my Big Island travel guides:
FAVORITE BEACH:
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
FAVORITE HIKE:
Kīlauea Iki
Snorkel Spot:
Kahalu’u Beach Park
Bucket-list ADD:
Suggested Trip Length:
4 – 10 days
Where I LIke to Stay:
Kona
How to Get Around:
Rental car necessary.
Can’t MISS:
Maui: ‘The Valley Isle’
I’ve always thought of Maui as Hawaii’s beach destination because of the island’s seemingly endless golden sand beaches, but the Valley Isle is so much more! You get a little bit of everything in Maui—lush rainforest and waterfalls along the legendary Road to Hāna, otherworldly landscapes on Haleakalā‘s 10,000-foot summit, ridged mountains tucked away in west Maui, and of course, all the beaches and vibrant reefs! Plan you trip with my free Maui travel guides:
FAVORITE BEACH:
Kamaole III
FAVORITE HIKE:
Snorkel Spot:
Ahihi-Kinau
Bucket-list ADD:
Suggested Trip Length:
4 – 10 days
Where I LIke to Stay:
Kihei
How to Get Around:
Rental car highly recommended.