Hawaii Guides

Known for its gorgeous beaches, amazing snorkeling, incredible resorts, and insane sunsets, Maui offers a broad array of activities. Whether you’re looking for a more luxurious vacation or an outdoor adventure-focused trip, this island has it all. This map includes recommendations for different areas of the island to stay on, based on your preferences, where to eat & drink, & the best activities you can do on your own, or book ahead of time! Use the map function on this guide by tapping the "map" button on the top right-hand corner to see where all of the recommended places are while you're on the go! If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)

These are my top recommendations for visiting Kauai, the most magical island on Earth. All of the places on this list are places that I have personally been to. Definitely make sure that you book one of the boat tours along the Na Pali Coast. The two tours that I’ve gone with are Blue Ocean Adventure Tours and Makana Charters. Check them out to decide which one is best for you - but they’re both amazing. I also definitely recommend doing some hiking, even if you aren’t a hiker. There are a variety of hikes on this list, most of them to waterfalls, all with different difficulties, so choose what’s best for you! Kauai is the wettest place on Earth, so seeing the waterfalls here should be a must-do. Otherwise, the beaches on Kauai are beautiful, especially Tunnels Beach, and the Garden Tours are actually way cooler than they sound. I recommend booking as far in advance as possible for any permits or tours you'd like to do. Kauai is popular, and many tours can get booked up months in advance. Use the map function on this guide by tapping the "map" button on the top right-hand corner to see where all of the recommended places are while you're on the go! If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)

Hawaii, also known as the Big Island to avoid confusion, is just that, a big island. This is mostly because it’s the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands, and it was made by two separate volcanoes, one of which is still active. It’s home to a wide variety of scenery and climates. It has beaches of different colors, active volcanoes, snow on the top of the tallest mountain, lush forests, and more. The island is generally divided into two sides - the Hilo side and the Kona side. Kona is known for being drier, with white sand beaches, great snorkeling, and most of the resorts. Hilo is known for being wetter, with lots of rain, but also green with lots of waterfalls, and more local. The town of Hilo has one of the best local vibes you’ll find in Hawaii. Volcanoes National Park sits on the southern side of the island, though it’s more accessible from Hilo than from Kona. On the northern side of the island, you’ll find magical Waimea. Home to Mauna Kea, and the meaning of the word “country” in Hawaii. Waimea is known for having a beautiful coastline with black sand beaches and green rolling hills, mainly used as farmland at the base of Mauna Kea. On your visit to Big Island, you should pack accordingly, for some warm weather and cooler weather. Waimea and Volcanoes can get a bit chilly due to their higher elevation, and you may even find snow if you venture to the top of Mauna Kea. Depending on which side you’re staying on your trip, but if you have the time, I recommend taking at least a day trip to a different side of the island if you can. High points include Volcanoes National Park, Pololu Valley, and Waimea. Use the map function on this guide by tapping the "map" button on the top right-hand corner to see where all of the recommended places are while you're on the go! If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)