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Which Hawaiian Island to Visit Quiz (and video!)

Which Hawaiian Island to Visit Quiz (and video!)

by Erica Gellerman | Jan 3, 2021 | Planning, What Island?

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...
The 8 Best Beaches for Kids on Maui (map included)

The 8 Best Beaches for Kids on Maui (map included)

by Erica Gellerman | Aug 14, 2020 | Maui, Planning, Things to Do

The 8 Best Beaches for Kids on Maui (map included) Now that we’ve lived on Maui for a year with our toddler, we’ve learned how important it is to find the right beach for our family beach days. We not only want to find a sandy spot (building castles is important after...
The 7 Best Kid-Friendly Beaches on Kauai

The 7 Best Kid-Friendly Beaches on Kauai

by Erica Gellerman | Jul 23, 2020 | Activities, Kauai, Planning, Things to Do

The 7 Best Kid-Friendly Beaches on Kauai Taking your kids on a vacation to Hawaii is a fun-filled, memorable experience. But it does require some advanced planning, especially when it comes to hitting the beach. Not every beach on Kauai is great for young swimmers and...
5 Best Sandy Beaches in Kona (all within 30-minutes of Kailua-Kona)

5 Best Sandy Beaches in Kona (all within 30-minutes of Kailua-Kona)

by Jordan Fromholz | May 5, 2020 | Activities, Big Island (Hawaii), Planning, Things to Do

5 Best Sandy Beaches in Kona (all within 30-minutes of Kailua-Kona) The Big Island feels daunting when one first lands. The Kona Coast is a freshly born volcanic landscape. With all this lava, where are the white-sand beaches?  These five best beaches in Kona should...
Swim Without Fear: The Safest Places to Snorkel in Maui

Swim Without Fear: The Safest Places to Snorkel in Maui

by Erica Gellerman | Nov 21, 2019 | Activities, Maui, Planning, Things to Do

Swim Without Fear: The Safest Places to Snorkel in Maui There is as much to see in the sea as there is on land in Maui. That’s why snorkeling when you visit Maui needs to be on the top of your to-do list. But if you don’t regularly spend much time in the ocean you...

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We have a discount to share! 🎉We are officially We have a discount to share! 🎉We are officially in whale season and it’s probably my favorite time of year. Last year we went on 5 different whale watching experiences to test them all. This year we’re ready to get back out on our favorites.  One favorite operator? Ultimate whale watching. And they generously are giving a 10% discount for us to share with you using the code: “HVG”  Book through www.ultimatewhalewatch.com  We’re heading out in a few weeks. See you there?!
When you come to Hawaii, one of the biggest expens When you come to Hawaii, one of the biggest expenses is lodging. And while we do love a fabulous beachfront resort, we also love getting the best value from our vacation $$.  We just spent 8 days in Waikiki at the @queenkapiolanihotel which was a fantastic experience. Can’t recommend it enough! But Waikiki is also home to some of our other favorite best-value hotels like @laylowwaikiki and @thesurfjack (really, we love these too!)  Here are some of our favorites but be sure to visit our YouTube channel for a complete rundown.  #hawaii #waikiki #hawaiivacation #oahu #honolulu
Last week we got to do a Jeep tour @kualoaranch an Last week we got to do a Jeep tour @kualoaranch and without a doubt this view over the valley was my favorite moment. That and being caught in a torrential downpour and having Henry laugh SO HARD at the ponchos (I get it, I look ridiculous but I’m the only dry one).  Oahu, you are stunning.  #oahu #hawaii #hawaiitravel
This summer while most things were closed, Jordan This summer while most things were closed, Jordan and I went snorkeling. A lot. We tested out spots all over the island and these were our five favorite spots. It was tough to narrow down, but we did it!  Want more info and tips? Head to our video (link in profile).  And what spots did we miss? We may just need to do another round of “research”  #maui #snorkeling #mauitravelblog #napili #kapalua #kaanapali #honoluabay #turtletown
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