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This Hawaii Life explores the best of island cuisine and local foods, fun adventure tours to experience around the islands, cool road trips to interesting attractions, quirky western towns and some of the best beaches you’ll ever experience in Hawaii. Use these Hawaii guides for your inside trip ideas and planning to your visit to the islands soon.

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Discover Hawaii’s Beauty

Adventure & Recreation

Top Places to visit

Visit each of the unique islands of Hawaii

The Big Island is big with so much beautiful landscape, national parks, outdoor adventure and unique towns to experience

Maui is the perfect family or honeymoon spot with gorgeous beaches, great snorkeling, outdoor fun and exploring the cool towns and attractions

Oahu is full of life, urban pursuits along with lush jungle and beautiful unspoiled areas worth discovering the rest of the island.

The garden isle of Kauai is lush, rugged and a real slice of nature and paradise combined so unspoiled and fun to explore

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Which island to visit in Hawaii

by emorata | March 13, 2025 | Adventure, Explore, Hawaii travel | 0 Comments

Which island to visit in Hawaii Most equate a trip to Hawaii almost like a foreign country even though it is in the United States. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean Hawaii is just as close to Asia as it is to the continental USA. With the heavy influence of...

Oahu or Maui island

by emorata | March 11, 2025 | Explore, Explore Maui, Explore Oahu, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Hawaii Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Oahu or Maui island If you're planning on visiting Hawaii and looking to either Oahu or Maui, how do you decide which island is worth visiting? It's good to try different islands to get different viewpoints and enjoying the difference but if your time is limited and...

Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii

by emorata | November 9, 2024 | Adventure, Explore Big Island, Kailua Kona | 1 Comment

A visit to Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii Kealakekua Bay is one of the most beautiful and popular snorkeling, hiking and kayaking areas located on the Big Island. Located about 12 miles south of Kailua Kona on Kealakekua Bay in a stunning and historic landscape. The bay...

Cheapest time to go to Hawaii

by emorata | October 20, 2024 | Bargains in Hawaii, Hawaii travel | 0 Comments

Hawaii is definitely not budget friendly for visitors to the islands. But if you are looking for the cheapest time to go to Hawaii, keep reading the tips and reviews below on when is the best time to visit the islands for the best deals. Probably the cheapest time to...

Hawaii in January

by emorata | October 15, 2024 | Explore, Hawaii events and holidays, Hawaii travel | 0 Comments

Hawaii in January - is this a good time to visit? Most visitors that come to the islands in January want to escape the winter season in their area for warmer weather and even New Years on the islands. You'll be surprised to know that January or more so wintertime is...

Hawaii in December

by emorata | September 25, 2024 | Explore, Hawaii travel | 0 Comments

Visit Hawaii in December - is this a good time to visit? Most visitors that come to the islands in December want to escape the winter season in their area for warmer weather and also celebrate the holiday season here on the islands. You'll be surprised to know that...

Pros and cons living in Hawaii

by emorata | September 12, 2024 | Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Hawaii Lifestyle, Hawaii News | 0 Comments

Pros and cons to living in Hawaii: Information before you make the move to the islands Have you ever considered the move to Hawaii and wondered what it is really like outside of the fun vacations you've had to paradise? This quick guide will share all the pros and...

taste the foods of Hawaii

Looking for the best foods to try on the islands? You have to try the snacks & desserts, traditional foods, farmers markets and fusion flavors

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adventure fun on the islands

Outdoor recreation and adventure is easy with fantastic weather and inspiring activites to do on the islands

If you’re into outdoor sports and activity then you’re in look. You can surf, boogie board, snorkel, hike, wind surf, kayak, bike, horse back riding, mountain climbing and so many other recreation to your hearts content around Hawaii.

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More Places to explore in hawaii

Maui

Lahaina

Wailea

Kaanapali

Paia

Kihei

Oahu

Kaui

Lihue

Poipu

Hanalei

Princeville

Wailua

Big Island

More Hawaii Fun

Check out the cool things to do and see around each Hawaii destination below for inspiration

Bargains in Hawaii

Where to find good deals

Family friendly fun

Hawaii and kid friendly

Fun on the islands

Hawaii Fun, cool & unique

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Hawaiian Barbeque

by emorata | Jun 9, 2021 | Explore

Delicious Hawaiian Barbeque on the islands, a favorite local dish with easy recipes to follow (updated 2023) Everyone love’s Hawaiian Barbeque, but what is it exactly? With so many riffs on what Hawaiian barbeque actually is, we are sharing this quick guide to what...

Visiting Hawaii in July

by emorata | Jun 6, 2021 | Hawaii events and holidays, Hawaii Lifestyle

Experience Summer Paradise: Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Hawaii in July (updated 2023) Visiting Hawaii in July is a very popular time to visit the islands with summer vacation, 4th of July celebrations and other summer activities that make this a busy time to...

Hawaiian Kalua Pork

by emorata | Jun 2, 2021 | Cooking and kitchen use, foods of Hawaii

Hawaiian Kalua Pork: A Mouthwatering Delicacy Rooted in Island Tradition Hawaiian Kalua pork is on the most popular favorite Hawaiian dishes you’ll enjoy on the islands and so easy to make on your own. Kalua pork is easy to make at home now and fast with modern...

things to do in Waikoloa Village

by emorata | May 28, 2021 | Explore Big Island

20 things to do in Waikoloa for an Epic Island Adventure and exploring the west side of the Big Island (updated 2023) What's are the fun things to do in Waikoloa Village you ask? Located on the sunny Kohala coastline, Waikoloa Village has all the wonderful resorts and...

Hawaiian malasadas

by emorata | May 23, 2021 | foods of Hawaii

Hawaiian Malasadas: Indulge in Irresistible Flavors of Hawaii's Delectable Fried Treats (updated 2023) Hawaiian malasadas, a beloved treat with Portuguese origins, have become an iconic delight in the islands. These fluffy, deep-fried pastries coated in sugar have...

Best snorkeling spots in Maui

by emorata | May 19, 2021 | Adventure, Explore Maui, Maui adventure, Maui Beaches

Dive into Paradise: Discover the Best Snorkeling Spots in Maui to enjoy around the island (updated 2023) Dive into Maui's Underwater Paradise: Uncovering the Best Snorkeling Spots Maui not only has some of the best beaches to enjoy a beach day but also some of the...

Kauai Beaches

by emorata | May 17, 2021 | explore kauai, Kauai Beaches

As the second oldest island in the Hawaiian chain, Kauai boasts some of the most beautiful and expansive beaches to explore and enjoy in Hawaii. You’ll love visiting all of the beaches in Kauai for their unique characteristics and individual beauty to relax and do...

Hawaiian lau lau

by emorata | May 11, 2021 | foods of Hawaii

Hawaiian Lau Lau - moist, nutritious, delicious, easy recipes (updated 2023) One of the most popular traditional dishes on the islands to eat is Hawaiian lau lau, and yes it is everyone’s favorite comfort food to eat on the islands. Basically Lau Lau is wrapped pork...

Best hikes on Kauai

by emorata | May 5, 2021 | Adventure, explore kauai

7 Best Hikes on Kauai: Discover Nature's Beauty on the Garden Isle The Garden Isle of Kauai is so lush and green with open spaces that makes hiking around the island so rewarding with stunning views, gorgeous waterfalls to shoreline trails that are inspiring and worth...

Hawaiian Lei Flower

by emorata | May 4, 2021 | Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Hawaii events and holidays

Discover the Beauty and Meaning Behind Hawaiian Lei Flowers: A Guide to the Traditional Symbol of Aloha (updated 2023) Fresh Hawaiian flower lei embody the spirit and warmth of Aloha and giving a beautiful lei to someone you love. That’s why the lei greeting is so...