Tips & Tricks

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How to celebrate Halloween while visiting Hawaii

Anytime is a great time to visit Hawaii and Halloween is no exception. It's fun to celebrate the holiday's festivities…

November 9, 2022
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Two sunscreen chemicals to avoid – Oxybenzone and Octinoxate

Why is it so easy to get a sunburn in the Hawaiian Islands? Hawaii is the state located closest to…

February 15, 2019
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Are ocean water temperatures in Hawaii warm enough for year round swimming?

Is the ocean temperature in Hawaii warm enough for swimming and ocean sports? Yes, it is! Even in the colder…

October 1, 2018
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Everything you need to know to get to and travel in Hawaii

  When planning a trip to Hawaii, some of the first questions relate to how to get to the islands…

September 18, 2018
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Bonus tips for choosing a Hawaii vacation condo or villa

We've written several articles with advice for renting a condo or villa in Hawaii. Some of those articles are: How…

June 12, 2018
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Using Google Maps for vacations in Hawaii (and beyond)

Does anyone else remember the days when you had to study a map and write down directions? Then, if you…

January 4, 2019
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Souvenirs from Hawaii – what to get and where to buy

When you experience Hawaii for the first time, you wish your friends and family could also enjoy this paradise on…

February 24, 2020
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Cheap flights to Hawaii? Don’t book until you read these 6 tips!

As we've already established, flights to Hawaii are rather long. So, if you're going to be cooped up in a…

March 24, 2024
  • General Hawaii

Frequently asked questions about visiting Hawaii in the winter

For those of us who haven't lived in a tropical environment, it's difficult to imagine winters without cold weather. So,…

January 9, 2018
  • General Hawaii

Where to stay if you want to see Pearl Harbor

With its rich history, Pearl Harbor tops many visitor's list of places to see on their Hawaii vacation. That was…

April 21, 2021