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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.

Things to see and do in Hawaii

Discover Hawaii’s Beauty

adventure travel around hawaii

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

Which island to visit in Hawaii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

foods to eat in Hawaii

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.

More Places to explore in hawaii

Maui

Lahaina

Wailea

Kaanapali

Paia

Kihei

 

Kaui

Lihue

Poipu

Hanalei

Princeville

Wailua

 

Big Island

Kona

Hilo

Waimea

Volcano

Kohala

 

More Hawaii Fun

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

Bargains in Hawaii

Bargains in Hawaii

Where to find good deals

Family friendly fun in Hawaii

Family friendly fun

Hawaii and kid friendly

Fun in Hawaii

Fun on the islands

Hawaii Fun, cool & unique 

Red Road Hawaii – Kalapana Kapoho road

Red Road Hawaii – Kalapana Kapoho road

Drive the Scenic Red Road or the Kalapana Kapoho road in the Puna District of Hawaii The famous Red Road in the Puna District used to actually be a red asphalt road before it was made larger and is now a black top, but the road is still called the Red Road by locals...

Lychee fruit

Lychee fruit

Lychee Fruit: A Delicious and Nutrient-Packed Tropical Delight in Hawaii (updated 2023) There’s nothing like eating Lychee Fruit when it is fresh and ripe from the local markets or even picked from your own tree if you are lucky enough to grow some. One of the...

Anaeho’omalu Bay or A Bay

Anaeho’omalu Bay or A Bay

Paradise Found: Discover the Beauty of Anaeho'o-malu Bay or A Bay at the Waikoloa resorts area. ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, also known as A-Bay or Waikoloa Beach located in the Waikoloa beach resort areas is a very popular beach area along the gorgeous Kohala coast to enjoy...

Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai

Visit Hawaii Kai: Discover Paradise in Oahu's Scenic Waterfront Community (updated 2023) Hawaii Kai is that Hidden gem that most visitors to the island just pass through to get to popular attractions like Hanauma Bay and the Makapu’u lighthouse and even Koko Head if...

Hanalei

Hanalei

Explore Hanalei Bay and the Beautiful North Shore of Kauai (updated 2023) Hanalei Bay is one of the scenic spots in Hawaii that will always stand out as that perfect place that exudes what paradise is all about. With an idyllic bay and beach area, Hanalei Bay feels so...

North Shore beaches

North Shore beaches

North Shore Beaches in Oahu (sun, swim, snorkel and surf fun) These North Shore beaches will inspire you to just have a complete beach day in the area to swim, snorkel, surf or do some adventure fun. Or better yet just sit on the beach and enjoy the beautiful beach...

Ripe pineapples

Ripe pineapples

Ripe pineapples (flavorful, sweet, how to find the best to eat) Pineapples are one of the most delicious and nutritious Hawaiian fruit to eat and that’s if you find the best and ripe pineapple so eat right away – but how do you actually find the perfect pineapple and...

Poi

Poi

Hawaiian Poi – Why we love it eating it on the islands (updated 2023) What does the above fingers have in regards to Poi you ask? The one, two or three finger dip refers to the consistency of Poi and how many fingers you’ll actually need to scoop it out (If eating...

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