Where to Stay on Maui: Hotels and Vacation Rentals for a Range of Budgets
Once you’ve decided on what Hawaiian island to visit, the next question is where should you stay? If you’re coming to Maui, there’s an overwhelming number of options. How do you know where to stay on Maui? There are four distinct areas where people generally stay on...
Where to Stay in Hana Maui for One Night: 4 Great Options
Before my husband and I had a child, we were pros at the one-day trip to Hana. Staying in we’d hit the road by 6:30 am, stop for breakfast in Paia, do as many stops as we liked along the road to Hana before driving home the back way. Now, we have a two-year-old and a...
The 5 Best Snorkeling Places on Maui
When it comes to snorkeling in Hawaii, we think the best island to snorkel on is Maui. Not only do you countless excellent spots to get in the water with fish, but you also have so many snorkel spots that are easily accessible for novice swimmers and snorkelers. It’s...

Which Hawaiian Island to Visit Quiz (and video!)
You’ve decided to take a trip to Hawaii and you couldn’t be more excited. The beaches, waterfalls, and sunsets are calling your name. But you have a big first decision to make: what Hawaiian island should you visit? All of the islands are beautiful, but they are very...

What’s the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your First Time?
When you’re planning a trip to Hawaii for the first time, it can be confusing to understand what the difference is between all of the islands. And yes, they are very different. Each island offers something unique and it can be hard to understand what the best one for...

3 Easy Maui Hikes (plus a bonus historic walk)
Escape the beach to explore Maui trails that you might have never found. From a lava field coastline hike to an Upcountry Maui forest stroll, check out these easy Maui hikes. With our toddler in tow, these are our favorite, easy Maui hikes. Kapalua Coastal Trail ‘Iao...

Where to Stay on Maui: Hotels and Vacation Rentals for a Range of Budgets
Once you’ve decided on what Hawaiian island to visit, the next question is where should you stay? If you’re coming to Maui, there’s an overwhelming number of options. How do you know where to stay on Maui? There are four distinct areas where people generally stay on...

Where to Stay in Hana Maui for One Night: 4 Great Options
Before my husband and I had a child, we were pros at the one-day trip to Hana. Staying in we’d hit the road by 6:30 am, stop for breakfast in Paia, do as many stops as we liked along the road to Hana before driving home the back way. Now, we have a two-year-old and a...

The 5 Best Snorkeling Places on Maui
When it comes to snorkeling in Hawaii, we think the best island to snorkel on is Maui. Not only do you countless excellent spots to get in the water with fish, but you also have so many snorkel spots that are easily accessible for novice swimmers and snorkelers. It’s...

Which Hawaiian Island Should I Visit?
You’ve decided to take a trip to Hawaii (great decision) and now you’re trying to figure out what island to visit. Everyone has their favorite island and will swear that island is absolutely the best. But let’s get one thing out of the way: there is no “best”...

How to Honeymoon in Hawaii on a Budget
You’ve made the (excellent) decision to head to Hawaii for your honeymoon. But sticker shock has now set in — that luxurious visit to the islands is turning out to be more expensive than you thought. Don’t panic. You can have a honeymoon in Hawaii on a budget. But you...

Can You Bring Your Dog to Hawaii? This is How to Avoid Pet Quarantine
When we were moving from London to Maui, we had one big issue we needed to solve: how to transport our beloved dog, Hattie. We knew it was possible to bring her to Hawaii but we’d heard horror stories of dogs needing to be quarantined for six months upon arrival in...

Oahu vs. Maui (from someone who has lived on both)
The first big decision you have to make once you plan a trip to Hawaii is to decide what island to visit. Choosing between Maui and Oahu can be overwhelming, and everyone has a different opinion. As someone who has visited, lived on, and loves both islands, here is...