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Top 10 Things to Do in Honolulu (Including Free Activities!)
Oahu is the most visited Hawaiian island and home to Honolulu, the capital city, and a hub of beaches, history, and adventure. Whether...
Alyssa
Dec 16, 20247 min read


Things to do in Hawaii: Visiting a Kona Coffee Farm
Kona Coffee is infamous for its unique flavor, and rarity. Only a small amount of Kona Coffee is grown each year, and it must be grown...
Alyssa
Dec 9, 20244 min read


Oahu Travel Mini-Guide: Best Activities, Places to Stay & Transport Tips
Nu'uanu Pali Overlook Oahu, known as “The Gathering Place,” is the most visited of all the Hawaiian Islands, welcoming nearly 6 million...
Alyssa
May 17, 202415 min read


Mini Travel Guide: Activities to Do in Maui, Dining, Lodging, and Fun
The Hawaiian island Maui is extremely diverse in landscape! From the world's largest dormant volcano to a rainforest, Maui has a lot to...
Alyssa
May 16, 202411 min read


Snorkeling Molokini Crater: Full Review, Prices & What to Expect
Snorkeling in Maui is one of those bucket list experiences —and on a girl’s trip to the island, a close friend and I finally crossed it...
Alyssa
May 16, 20245 min read


Grand Wailea Maui Review: Is This Waldorf Astoria Resort Worth It?
Although Elijah and I usually travel together, this Maui trip was a girls-only getaway! A close friend of mine had time off work and has always been fascinated by whales, so I convinced her to join me on a spontaneous trip to Maui for whale watching. For our stay, we chose the Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea , one of the island’s most iconic beachfront resorts. Our standard room was upgraded to a double ocean-view room , giving us a glimpse of the beautiful Pacific right from ou
Alyssa
May 16, 20248 min read


Snorkeling With Manta Rays on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to see manta rays ! They frequent the waters just off the Kona coast at...
Alyssa
Apr 1, 20234 min read


Big Island Waterfall Adventure Review: Our Time with Wasabi Tours
When planning our trip to the Big Island of Hawaii we had to see waterfalls ! Since a rental car was not an option on this trip for us,...
Alyssa
Apr 1, 20236 min read


Stargazing and Volcano Tour Review: Is Wasabi’s Twilight Experience Worth Your Wallet?
When traveling to a dream destination like the Big Island of Hawaii, you want to maximize your experience. That may mean relaxing at the...
Alyssa
Apr 1, 202310 min read


Hilton Kings’ Land Waikoloa Review: Is This Big Island Hilton Worth It?
Choosing between Big Island Kona hotels can feel overwhelming, with so many resorts and vacation rentals to consider. One property that stands out for families and longer stays is the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa . Located in Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii, this resort offers condo-style suites with full kitchens, in-room laundry, and free parking, making it especially convenient for travelers who want more space and flexibility than a standard hote
Alyssa
Apr 1, 202310 min read


Smith’s Family Fern Grotto Tour Review: Is This Scenic Kauai River Cruise Worth It?
While we were staying in Kapa‘a during our trip to Kauai , we stumbled upon Smith’s Family Fern Grotto Tour and decided to try this scenic river cruise for ourselves. The tour takes you up the Wailua River with live music, storytelling, and a short walk to the grotto, a lava-rock cave covered in lush, tropical greenery. Tickets were $30 per adult, and in this review we share exactly what the experience was like and whether this Kauai river cruise is truly worth it. Fern Grot
Alyssa
Aug 27, 20223 min read


Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay Review: Prices, Breakfast, Amenities & Honest Verdict
Wondering if the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay is worth staying at? During our trip to Kauai, we spent five nights at this beachfront Hilton in Kapa‘a and paid $1,508.35 total for a standard king room (not including food or activities). In this review, we break down prices, breakfast costs, parking fees, amenities, and our honest verdict after experiencing the hotel firsthand. The hotel sits directly on Wailua Bay , right next to Lydgate Beach Park , and only 10 minu
Alyssa
Jun 4, 20226 min read


Na Pali Coast Raft Tour: What Our Kauai Sea Tours Adventure Was Really Like
The Nā Pali Coast is one of the most dramatic and untouched coastlines in the world, 17 miles of towering green cliffs, waterfalls, sea caves, and remote beaches along Kauai’s north shore. There are only a few ways to experience it (by boat, by air, or by hiking), and after comparing the options, we chose to see it from the water with a Na Pali raft tour from Kauai Sea Tours . We paid $180 per person ($360 total) for their 5-hour rafting adventure, and the experience was un
Alyssa
Jun 1, 20226 min read


Our Kauai Private Tour Experience: Costs, Luxury Transport & Island Highlights
We paid $297 per person ($594 total) for a six-hour private island tour with our own guide and luxury transportation. Our guide Orlando was
Alyssa
Jun 8, 20218 min read
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