While all of the major islands of Hawaii play host to celebrities throughout the year, you’re most likely to spot the stars hanging out on Maui or O’ahu. Maui is home to some of the most upscale resorts in the state, attracting repeat visitors like Kanye West and Jude Law. There are also plenty of […]
There are over 130 islands of Hawaii, so it would take forever to learn how long it takes to drive around each of them. However, most people tend to stick to the eight major islands in the archipelago on their trip. Here’s how long it takes to drive around each one: Both Ni’ihau and Kaho’olawe, […]
Driving is by far the best way to travel around the islands of Hawaii. There’s not much by way of public transportation on most of the islands, and most of the major ones are too big to be experienced on foot or with a bicycle. However, driving in Hawaii does come with its own set […]
Do I HAVE to choose? Both islands are incredible in totally unique ways! Let’s look at what separates a Kauai tour from an O’ahu tour. What is O’ahu like? As home to the state capital Honolulu, O’ahu is the busiest of the islands. In fact, two-thirds of all Hawaiian residents live on this one island! […]
The island of O’ahu is 597 square miles. That’s a lot of ground to cover on an O’ahu tour! But as big as O’ahu is, it’s not the largest island. The Big Island (Hawaii itself) is over 4000 square miles! O’ahu may not be the largest island, but it DOES have the largest population. Two-thirds […]
While there are a few different ways to travel between the islands of Hawaii, the most common way is to just take a short flight from one island to another. Even though the islands are generally pretty close together – less than 10 miles apart in some cases – there aren’t a ton of ferry […]
If you look at a map of the Hawaiian Islands, you’ll see the eight major islands as well as over 130 little ones. Of those eight islands, six are open to the public and the last two are off-limits. Here’s a quick rundown of the six Hawaiian Islands open to tourists: Wherever you decide to […]
The islands of Hawaii have their own distinctive food culture that reflects their long history of immigration and colonial settlement. Native Hawaiian cuisine was influenced first by European and American whalers and missionaries, and later by waves of immigration from Portugal, Puerto Rico, and East Asia. The result is a unique fusion cuisine that has […]
Modern fashion on the islands of Hawaii is mostly dictated by the weather, which is warm and humid year-round. Local women wear sandals, shorts, tank tops, or light dresses. Expect to spend plenty of time at the beach, so pack a swimsuit that you wouldn’t mind wearing for much of the day – it’s a […]
Of course, there’s no single “best part” of any city, especially one as gorgeous and tourist-friendly as Honolulu. However, the most popular neighborhood on any Honolulu walking tour is pretty much always going to be Waikiki. Famous for its beaches and as the hotel and resort center of the city, Waikiki is a spot that […]
