Planning a stay at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown ? We spent one night here in a king room to see whether this IHG hotel is worth the price. We paid $305.61 for the room  plus a $54 valet parking fee , which is the only on-site parking option. The hotel sits in the heart of Downtown LA, surrounded by skyscrapers, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Popular spots like Crypto.com Arena , L.A. Live , The Broad , and the Fashion District  are all within a short drive,

Nu'uanu Pali Overlook Oahu, known as “The Gathering Place,” is the most visited of all the Hawaiian Islands, welcoming nearly 6 million...

The Hawaiian island Maui is extremely diverse in landscape! From the world's largest dormant volcano to a rainforest, Maui has a lot to...

Snorkeling in Maui is one of the most talked-about island experiences, but is Molokini Crater actually worth it? On a recent trip, a close friend and I booked a Molokini Crater and Turtle Town snorkel tour aboard the Calypso , departing early from Maʻalaea Harbor. This post is based entirely on our own experience. We paid for the tour ourselves, snorkeled both stops, and are sharing exactly what we saw, what it cost, what surprised us, and whether we’d recommend it. Molokini

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

Planning a trip to Monterey, California? This Monterey travel guide covers everything you need to plan the perfect visit, what to do, where to stay, how to get there, and whether Monterey is worth visiting.  Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a Highway 1 road trip, Monterey Bay offers coastal views, fresh seafood, scenic drives, and wildlife experiences you won’t find anywhere else. In this guide, you’ll find our best tips based on dozens of personal trips over the

Whale watching is one of our favorite things to do in Monterey, California , and it’s an experience we’ve now done multiple times. Every time family or friends visit, it’s the first activity we recommend, and we’ve seen whales on every single trip . Monterey Bay is one of the best places in California to spot whales in their natural habitat, making it a memorable experience for all ages. On this particular trip, Elijah’s parents were visiting from out of state, and we wanted

Here’s our honest review after celebrating a birthday weekend on California’s Central Coast. Monterey Bay is famous for its aquarium, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, and incredible seafood. The area offers upscale dining, art galleries, and world-class golf, but also peaceful beaches and ocean lookouts perfect for a relaxing getaway. At just a two-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, we decided it was the ideal spot for a short luxury escape. We stayed one night at the Mo

Snorkeling with manta rays on the Big Island is one of Hawaiʻi’s most unforgettable experiences, and Sea Quest is one of the most popular operators offering this night snorkel off the Kona coast. We’ve snorkeled with manta rays on the Big Island multiple times, and Sea Quest is the company we chose to go with more than once. Manta rays regularly gather just offshore at night to feed on plankton, creating a rare opportunity to swim alongside these gentle giants in their natura

If you’re trying to choose a waterfall tour on the Big Island , Wasabi Tours is one of the most popular all-day options. During our trip to Hawaiʻi, renting a car wasn’t an option for us, so we decided to book their Big Island Waterfalls Adventure to see as much as possible in one day without driving. We paid $249 per person ($551.34 total for two adults), and the tour covered a large portion of the island, multiple waterfalls, and even a descent into Waipiʻo Valley. In this

If you’re looking at a twilight volcano and stargazing tour on the Big Island , Wasabi Tours is one of the most popular small-group options. During our trip to Hawai‘i, we decided to book their all-day Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour to see as much of the island as possible in one experience. We paid $249 per person ($551.34 total for two adults) , and the tour runs from about 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM with transportation, meals, and multiple stops included. The day is long and

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

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

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

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

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