Tips & Tricks

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Long-haul flight tips to and from Hawaii: Choose best flights & seats

  The first post in our new series of Hawaii flight tips starts the important first step of choosing the…

September 17, 2018
  • Flight Deals & Airline News
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Series: Long-haul flight tips to and from Hawaii

If experience makes one an expert, then we are experts on making the best of long-haul flights to and from…

March 8, 2016
  • Oahu See & Do
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Which Hawaiian Island do I choose for my vacation if I want to go to Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, Mighty Mo, the USS Bowfin submarine. With Pearl Harbor's importance in…

February 26, 2019
  • General Hawaii
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Let’s talk Hawaii water safety, again.

Before we jump into what prompted this post, let's review some Hawaii water safety recommendations. Ocean/Beach Safety Never turn your…

May 19, 2023
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5 reasons why you should bring a camera tripod on your next Hawaii vacation

As a guy traveling to Hawaii, I tend to pack light. While that does mean that I'm not always "styling…

May 6, 2013
  • General Hawaii
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Will you give your kokua to keep Hawaii free of litter?

The Hawaiian word kokua means help or assistance. With Hawaii's beautiful but fragile environment, we as visitors need to give…

April 22, 2013
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What to wear in Hawaii on a catamaran cruise

Taking a sailing excursion for a sunset sail or dinner is a great way to end a day on your…

May 18, 2021
  • Culture & History
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Hawaiian words to know for your Hawaii vacation

Though English is the primary language of Hawaii, the centuries-old Hawaiian language is still actively used. While you won't need…

March 5, 2020
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Adding interest to your Hawaii sunset photos

As I've been organizing nearly 700 photos that we took on our recent trip to Kauai, Maui and Lanai, something…

March 12, 2013
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3 things we always check before Hawaii trips

We probably check dozens of things like flight times, seat assignments, directions to hotels, hotel parking options, confirmations, etc. before…

March 4, 2013