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Hawaii Travel Guide: Things to Do, Where to Stay, and What to Eat
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Hawaii is a relaxing haven for some and a source of adventure for others. Whether you’re taking the family on a vacation to the big island, exploring the food scene on Oahu, getting your adrenaline pumping on a tour of Kauai, or simply unwinding on a lanai with a cocktail in-hand, you’ll want to be prepared. We’ve gathered all of our guides to Hawaii — roundups of the best accommodations, how-tos for some of the most popular activities, and more — and put them in one place so you can read up before you simmer down on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii.
The best hotels in Hawaii: Where to book your next stay so you can feel like a local
Hawaii beckons in a number of ways and if you go, you'll want to stay a while. Here are the best hotels to accommodate your getaway in paradise.
8 Local Businesses That Visitors Should Support in Hawaii
8 Local Businesses That Visitors Should Support in Hawaii
While in paradise, look to these local producers for real Hawaiian goods and responsible production practices.
Hawaii’s Best Small Towns Have the Big Cities Beat
Hawaii’s Best Small Towns Have the Big Cities Beat
We all know about Waikiki Beach and Honolulu, but the Hawaiian Islands are home to a vast number of immersive small towns very much worth exploring. Put these places on your radar.
7 Best Books About Hawaii to Read Before You Visit
7 Best Books About Hawaii to Read Before You Visit
The Aloha State is rich in history, legends, and lore. Check out our picks for essential reading about Hawaii. Just be ready to buy a plane ticket when you're done reading ... we definitely want to.
What Is Hawaiian Shave Ice? Here’s What You Need to Know
What Is Hawaiian Shave Ice? Here’s What You Need to Know
Born in Taiwan and perfected in Hawaii, shave ice is the refreshing drink of choice when enjoying and exploring the Rainbow State. If you're heading to paradise, you're going to want to pick yourself up a cup or three.
Blue Hawaiian v. Blue Hawaii: What’s the Difference Between the Drinks?
Blue Hawaiian v. Blue Hawaii: What’s the Difference Between the Drinks?
Did you know there is a difference between the Blue Hawaiian and the Blue Hawaii drinks? After reading this, not only will you want to mix one up, but you'll know which one you are making.
Kona Brewing Celebrates 25 Years of Local Brewing in Hawaii
Kona Brewing Celebrates 25 Years of Local Brewing in Hawaii
In 1994, no brewery called Hawaii home as logistics posed a massive problem. Now, 25 years later, Kona Brewing is a nationwide presence without forgetting its home.
Heading to Hawaii? Make Reservations at Manta Restaurant to Eat Big Island Beef
Heading to Hawaii? Make Reservations at Manta Restaurant to Eat Big Island Beef
For beef lovers out there, eating a big, rare slab of Kobe or Wagyu almost certainly take the top two spots on their bucket lists. But, after having a Big Island Beef steak from Manta Restaurant on Hawaii Island, we'd like to offer this particular style of beef as the final head of the holy beef trinity.
Leave Winter for Warmth and Wellness at Hawaii’s Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Leave Winter for Warmth and Wellness at Hawaii’s Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Hawaii Island's premier health and wellness resort is the perfect place to forget winter and worship the warmth. With everything from a state of the art gym, to an adults-only pool, to a stunning crescent beach, the Westin Hapuna Beach features everything Hawaii has to offer.
A Quick Introduction to Hawaiian Rum and 2 Leading Local Distilleries
A Quick Introduction to Hawaiian Rum and 2 Leading Local Distilleries
A tropical paradise in its own right, with plenty, rum drinks already were a staple on Hawaii, so it makes sense companies like Kōloa Rum Company and Manulele Distillers have staked their claim as two of the state’s leading distilleries.
Tattoos and Rum: The Story of the Real Sailor Jerry, Norman Collins
Tattoos and Rum: The Story of the Real Sailor Jerry, Norman Collins
It’s time to learn the story of the real Sailor Jerry and one of the men responsible for American tattooing (and rum!), Norman Collins.