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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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Waimea Hawaii

by emorata | Apr 13, 2021 | Cities and regions of the Big Island, Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Waimea

Exploring Waimea in West Hawaii on the Big Island and finding cowboy culture (updated 2023) Waimea, Hawaii is cowboy country and everything Hawaiian Paniolo style and living on the west side of the island. Waimea has two names here Kamuela and Waimea so there’s no...

Puna

by emorata | Apr 12, 2021 | Cities and regions of the Big Island, Explore Big Island, Puna

Puna District in Hawaii: Where Natural Wonders and Aloha Spirit Flourish (updated 2023) This comprehensive guide to the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii shows you all the best of travel and lifestyle in the area with the cities of Keaau and Pahoa as the hub...

Kehena Beach

by emorata | Apr 12, 2021 | Big Island Beaches, Puna

Secret Kehena Black Sand Beach in the Puna Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii (updated 2023) Kehena beach is one of those special places on the Puna coast that locals and visitors love to enjoy a whole day on the black sand beach along the rugged Puna coastline. If...

Church Row Waimea

by emorata | Apr 12, 2021 | Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Hawaii Lifestyle, Waimea

Visiting Church Row in Waimea, Hawaii: Discover the Historic Beauty Church Row in Waimea is where the city embraces diversity with all these wonderful churches celebrating a diverse religious culture. This is evident with the prominent number of churches located at...

Poke

by emorata | Apr 12, 2021 | foods of Hawaii

Indulge in the Flavors of Paradise: Poke in Hawaii Delights Taste Buds with Freshness and Tradition Poke isn't just an appetizer or side dish to enjoy on the islands, it is a big part of the lifestyle here in Hawaii. The raw fish pupu makes its appearances everywhere...

Kona Farmers Markets

by emorata | Apr 11, 2021 | Explore Big Island, Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, foods of Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Kailua Kona

Kona Farmers markets to visit around Kona and surrounding areas (updated 2024) IF you are looking for fresh produce, prepared foods, local beef, seafood and delicious take-out foods, you can find Kona farmers markets in the surrounding area and support locally grown...

Waimea Farmers Markets

by emorata | Apr 11, 2021 | Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, foods of Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Waimea

Explore the Vibrant Flavors of Hawaii at Waimea Farmers Market: A Culinary Haven for Food Enthusiasts (updated 2023) Waimea or Kamuela on the Big Island is blessed with such beautiful agricultural and ranching areas that support all the fantastic farmers markets in...

Kona International Airport

by emorata | Apr 11, 2021 | Cities and regions of the Big Island, Explore Big Island

Kona International Airport: Your Gateway to Hawaiian Paradise (updated 2023) Kona International Airport (KOA) or correctly named Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole is one of two airports on the Big Island, the second one is Hilo International...

Isaac Art Center Waimea

by emorata | Apr 11, 2021 | Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Waimea

Visiting the Isaak Art Center – A must visit Museum and Gallery in the heart of Waimea If there ever was a worthwhile place to visit that also serves a higher cause, it’s the Isaak Art Center - a combined museum and gallery space in Waimea. Not only is it a fantastic...

Cherry blossoms at Waimea

by emorata | Apr 11, 2021 | Explore Big Island, Family Friendly activities in Hawaii, Fun and Unique in Hawaii, Gardens and growing, Hawaii Lifestyle, Waimea

Beautiful Cherry blossoms at Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii The Cherry blossoms at Waimea are always a fun way to enjoy spring in the region and the popular Cherry Blossom Festival a highlight to enjoying springtime festivities on the island. Although the festival...