Hawaii
Best Food on Oahu: 18 Local Restaurants You Need to Try
The word Oahu literally translates to “The Gathering Place” and what brings people together more than food?? It’s no surprise that Hawaii has an incredibly unique food scene. Read on for some of my favorite local restaurants on Oahu... This post may contain some...
Maui Travel Tips: What to Know Before Traveling to Maui?
Hello, my name is Cate and I love Maui! Seriously, there’s over 30 posts on this blog just about Maui (not including the other islands or general Hawaii planning posts)...that’s a lot of info! To save you the hassle of trying to track them all down, I’m going to use...
My Maui Favorites
If you’ve read through this blog much at all, you’ll know that it’s FULL of extensive lists and guides for Maui that I’ve painstakingly compiled with reviews, comparisons, breakdowns, etc. Basically, while this blog obviously contains my recommendations, I try to keep...
The Best Big Island Itinerary
Planning a trip to Hawaii can seem like a lot of work! Flights, accommodations, rental car...there’s a lot to book! But once you’ve got all of that sorted you’re basically done, right? Well...it depends. A lot of people are fine just bumming around the beach or hotel...
The Best Oahu Itinerary
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Things to Do in Hanalei, Kauai North Shore
The north shore of Kauai is probably the dreamiest place in the Hawaiian Islands. Lush and tropical, this is the stuff your Jurassic Park dreams are made of. It’s less developed than the more tourist-centric south shore of Kauai and has more of a local feel giving...
Things to Do on Oahu’s North Shore
Hawaii is home to some of the most famous waves in the world, and the north shore of Oahu is ground zero for surfing in Hawaii. The legendary surf breaks from Haleiwa to Kahuku have created a “scene” that’s a world away from Honolulu, and whether you’ll be on island...
Sunrise at Haleakala
If there’s a “don’t miss” experience on Maui, it has got to be watching the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Haleakala (meaning "House of clouds") is Maui's dormant volcano and it’s one of the most unique National Parks in the US. The summit has an elevation of...
How Much Does the Average Trip to Hawaii Cost?
This post may contain some affiliate links, which means I’ll make a little money on anything you choose to purchase. But of course, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. How much does the...
Hawaii on a Budget: Money Saving Tips!
This post may contain some affiliate links, which means I’ll make a little money on anything you choose to purchase. But of course, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. If you’re tossing around...
Best Snorkeling in Maui (+ Where to Find Sea Turtles)
When planning a trip to Maui, most visitors have some sort of agenda or bucket list of must do items, and I think it’s safe to say that for many, snorkeling in Maui is high on the list. The volcanic island is home to some pretty stellar reefs boasting out of this...
15 Things to Do on Kauai
What are the best things to do in Kauai? Planning a trip to Kauai? You’re going to love it! It’s one of the most beautiful Hawaiian Islands, well known for its lush, green mountains. Remember Jurassic Park? Well, that’s Kauai. With so much natural beauty (beaches!...
15 Things to Do in Maui
Planning a trip to Maui? You’re going to love it! It’s one of the most diverse Hawaiian Islands meaning whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it on Maui. Maui is a huge island and some people get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of incredible things there are to do....
Best Reef Safe Sunscreen for Hawaii
This post may contain some affiliate links, which means I’ll make a little money on anything you choose to purchase. But of course, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. Reef safe, reef...
Hawaii Packing List: 26 Things You Don’t Want to Forget!
This post may contain some affiliate links. This means I may make a little money on anything you choose to purchase, but as always I only share my absolute favorite things with you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. If you’re anything...
25 Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii
Most visitors to the Big Island (also called Hawaii) stay in Kona because it’s where the sunshine and beaches are, but if you’re not planning to at least visit Hilo for the day then you’re missing out! The Hilo side of the island is the “non-touristy” side and it...
25 Things to Do in Kona, Hawaii
They don’t call it the “Big Island” for nothing. While it’s not the main island (that would be Oahu), the Big Island (also known as Hawaii) is...not surprisingly...the largest Hawaiian island. And that means that there’s absolutely no shortage of amazing things to see...
31 Things to do in Waikiki & Honolulu
Waikiki is the hub of tourism in Hawaii and for good reason, there’s no shortage of things to do! A lot of people end up visiting and staying in Honolulu/Waikiki by default just because it’s where most people go, so just in case you found this post early on in your...
15 Things to Do on the Big Island
Heading to the Big Island? I’m so jealous! The Big Island is the Hawaiian Island that seems to overwhelm most travelers (who may instead opt for Oahu or Maui) but there are sooooo many unique and truly spectacular things to experience here that it’s definitely worth a...
15 Things to Do in Oahu
Aloha! Thinking about heading to Hawaii? Most people are drawn to Oahu (Honolulu & Waikiki) because of the great flight options. As Hawaii’s main island (but not the biggest!) there is sooooo much to do here! You could stay busy for weeks exploring every part of...
Maui Pineapple Tour!
If there’s one thing you think of when you think of Hawaii…it just might be pineapple. Surprisingly, pineapple isn’t native to Hawaii. It wasn’t originally introduced by Dole, but when Dole opened his first pineapple plantation on Oahu and established the Hawaiian...
Whale Watching in Hawaii
Hawaii is known for a lot of things: beaches, waterfalls, rainbows, lush green mountains, but my favorite thing to see in Hawaii are…WHALES! Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii from Alaska every winter to mate and give birth in the warm waters. And spotting them (either...
Grand Wailea Luau Review, Maui
If there’s one question I get more than others, it’s which luau I recommend on each island. I’ve developed pretty good criteria (based on what I like personally), and can usually form a pretty good opinion before I’ve even been, but there’s nothing like experiencing...
Best Kauai Vacation Rentals & Condos (MANY <$100/NIGHT!)
Finding the perfect vacation rental on Kauai is a huge job, especially since legislation has limited the options in residential areas. If you’re looking for alternate accommodations (not a hotel or a resort), I tend to recommend condos over apartments and houses...
Hawaii Travel Tips: Things to Know BEFORE You Go
Hawaii is such a unique destination...the Hawaiian Islands are some of the most remote islands in the world, but being the 50th US state has made them so accessible. For so many people, a trip to Hawaii is a once in a lifetime dream. And for a lot of people, Hawaii is...
Best Big Island Vacation Rentals & Condos (MANY <$100/NIGHT!)
Finding the perfect vacation rental on the Big Island can be overwhelming…I mean, it’s a BIG island with a TON of condo-tels and rentals. While it’s still possible to find houses or apartments to rent, I tend to recommend condos over them as it puts less of a burden...
Ultimate Guide to Kihei, Maui
A good many of visitors to Maui are attracted to the Kihei area because of it’s central location, sunny weather, beautiful beaches, large number of restaurants, and bargain priced accommodations. It feels more like a “town” than a lot of Maui’s resort areas even...
Best Oahu Vacation Rentals & Condos (MANY <$100/NIGHT!)
Save This post may contain some affiliate links, which means I’ll make a little money on anything you choose to purchase. But of course, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. Finding just the...
Where to Stay on the Big Island, Hawaii
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Where to Stay in Kauai
Kauai is the island most Hawaiian dreams are made of. Lush, green mountains, tropical hideaways, gorgeous beaches, epic hiking. While there’s nowhere in Hawaii that feels truly undiscovered anymore, Kauai does have a pure feeling that many prefer over Oahu and...
Where to Stay in Oahu: Waikiki or Not?
Oahu (pronounced oh-ah-who) is by far Hawaii’s most populated and most visited island and it’s home to the state’s capital, Honolulu, and its major tourist hub, Waikiki. Waikiki (a beachfront neighborhood in Honolulu) is home to about 95% of the island’s hotel rooms,...
Best Maui Vacation Rentals & Condos (MANY <$100/NIGHT!)
Trying to find the perfect place to stay on Maui is tricky, and if you're trying to narrow down all of the different condo options, it can be downright mind boggling. In this post, I'm breaking down 50+ condo complexes (also called condo-tels or condo resorts) by area...
Where to Stay in Maui
If you’re planning a trip to Maui and wondering where to stay, this post is for you! If you’ve never been before, you might be overwhelmed…what is the best area to stay in Maui? Are some beaches better than others? Are those fancy resorts really worth the money and...
5 Day Trips from Maui
If you’re planning a trip to Maui (maybe you've already been before and this is a repeat trip?), you’re likely looking forward to plenty of time beach bumming and doing your favorite things, but just in case you’re looking for even MORE things to do and fun to be had,...
Molokai: The Most Hawaiian Island
This trip to Molokai was sponsored by Maui Nui (the tourism board for Maui County), which means all of my expenses were paid for and the itinerary was organized for me. As always, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that...
Things to Do in Paia & Haiku, Maui
Home to big wave, surfers, hippy towns, and so many sea turtles, Maui’s north shore is a region that you definitely don’t want to miss. Even if you’re staying in the resort areas in south and west Maui, it’s worth at least a day trip to see the sites. There are three...
Four Seasons Maui Review
On my latest trip to Maui, (a girl’s trip with my friend who had never been before) I scheduled a lot of spectacular activities like driving the road to Hana and going up for sunrise at Haleakala. Spectacular, but exhausting. After all of that adventuring, we knew we...
Snorkeling Molokini Crater, Maui
After my mask was secured and my fins were strapped to my feet, I waded down the final few steps of the catamaran’s ladder and eased into the water. Sun rays cut through the deep blue water and made it practically sparkle…the tropical fish were dancing all around me....
Guide to Upcountry Maui
Are you planning a trip to Maui? Yippee if you are! You’re probably thinking about swaying palm trees, golden sandy beaches, and exotic marine life and while the land of the hula certainly has all of that, it has much, much more. The vast majority of space on Maui...
Driving the Road to Hana, Maui
Maui’s Road to Hana is one of the most famous (or infamous) drives in the world and in my opinion is the #1 don’t miss thing to do on Maui. What makes this drive so special? The Road to Hana is over 50 miles along Maui’s rugged north shore and east side with 600+...
Napali Coast Boat Tours Kauai
If you’re going to Kauai, you likely know that the #1 thing to do there is see the Napali Coast. If you’re done any research at all, you probably know that it's not just something you can drive up and see. Kauai’s Napali Coast is so isolated and rugged that it can...
Kauai Helicopter Tours: Which is the Best One?
Kauai was pretty much made to be seen from the air. Only 20% of the island is developed which means that most visitors only see a tiny fraction of its splendors. And boy does it have splendors. I personally think that Kauai is the most beautiful of the Hawaiian...
Haleakala Downhill Bike Ride: The Best Tours
One of the most popular tourist attractions on Maui is Haleakala, a large dormant volcano whose slopes are the heartland of Maui. While tons of people ascend to the summit each morning to watch the sunrise, the lucky ones get to follow it up with a downhill bike ride...
5 Best Spas on Oahu
Hawaii is home to some of the world’s best spas and resorts and while Oahu doesn’t do luxury and relaxing experiences quite as well as some of the other islands (mainly Maui), there are still quite a few noteworthy spas on the island. Whether you’re looking for a...
Top 20 Adventure Activities on Maui
If sitting on the beach and soaking up the sun is not your idea of fun, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy on Maui. From water sports to full day adventure excursions, here are some of the top adventure activities on Maui: This post may contain some...
15 Things to Do on a Maui Honeymoon
Hawaii is one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world and for good reason…it’s tropical, it has all of the amenities and activities you could want, and it’s relatively easy to get to for being on the other side of the world. And of all the islands, Maui is...
16 Best Maui Breakfast Spots
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and with the time difference in Hawaii, I ALWAYS find myself ready for a big breakfast early in the morning. Here are some of my favorite Maui breakfast spots, divided up by each part of the island. Also check out my post on...
11 Best Fine Dining Restaurants on Maui
If you’re anything like me, your vacations may occasionally (alright, often) revolve around food. There’s nothing wrong with planning your days around meals right? Right?? Anyways, if you’re going to be on Maui, you've got to squeeze in at least a couple of nice...
Best Food in Maui: 23 Local Restaurants
Are you heading to Maui and looking for some off the beaten path local spots? I’ve rounded up some of the best food in Maui including my favorite places to eat for plate lunches, seafood, loco mocos, and more! They're sorted by different parts of the island, and not...
The Best Maui Itinerary
You probably think that after you book your flights, your accommodations, and your rental car, you’ve got it made in the shade, right? Not so fast. Surprisingly, many people find laying out a daily itinerary for their trip the trickiest part! While Maui has some of...