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People look and take pictures of a large green canyon in Hawaiʻi.

Aug 26, 20268 min read

15 Things to Know Before Visiting Hawaiʻi

A small lighthouse tucked into the folds of a coastal path: Makapuʻu Lighthouse on Oʻahu, Hawaii

Aug 25, 202613 min read

Hawaiʻi on a Budget

A sailboat in the ocean off the shore of an island with vast pointed cliffs, Nāpali Coast of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, USA

Aug 23, 20268 min read

8 Things to Do in Hawaiʻi and the Best Way to Do Them

Looking down a green valley with jagged cliffs on the Nāpali Coast in Kauaʻi, Hawaii.

Jul 28, 202610 min read

Which Hawaiian Island Is Best for You?

Man jumps off of a cliff into the ocean in Kauaʻi

May 13, 20267 min read

13 Top Free Things to Do in Hawaiʻi

Narrow down the beaches you want to visit in Hawaii with this list of the state's very best. Shutterstock

Feb 6, 202615 min read

17 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. MNStudio/Shutterstock

Jan 5, 202611 min read

A Guide to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

A woman stands on a surfboard with the tip of a crashing wave behind her.

Sep 27, 20259 min read

Riding the Aloha State: The 8 Best Places for Surfing in Hawaiʻi

Napali Coast on Kauai, Hawaii. Francois Seuret/Shutterstock

Aug 12, 20259 min read

16 Ways to Travel Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

Kauaʻi’s stunning Nāpali Coast. Nathan Stanina/Shutterstock

Aug 8, 202512 min read

Dos and Don’ts for Traveling in Hawai‘i

The Road to Hana on the island of Maui. William Powell/Shutterstock

Jul 18, 20259 min read

What Native Hawaiians Want You to Know Before Your Visit

Heading to Haleakalā National Park at sunrise is the best time to go. Don Land / Shutterstock

Apr 22, 20258 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to Haleakalā National Park

A wooden canoe sits on the edge of a beach with a covered pier, backed by mountains

Mar 21, 20256 min read

The Best Time to Visit Hawaii

The entire Ko Olina Resort complex in O‘ahu. Courtesy Ko Olina Resort

Mar 20, 20258 min read

The Ultimate Weekend at Ko Olina Resort in O‘ahu

Shave ice is a summery treat served with colorful, syrupy toppings, sold across Hawaii © rustyl3599 / Getty Images

Oct 16, 20246 min read

Best Places to Get Shave Ice in Hawaii

Our local writers answers all your first-time questions on how to get beyond Waikiki. Shutterstock

Sep 5, 20245 min read

The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii from a Local

Plan your trip to Hawaii's Oʻahu this first-time guide © Onfokus / Getty Images

Jul 3, 20248 min read

A First-Time Guide to Oʻahu, Hawaii

Make the most of a short visit to O'ahu, Hawaii, with this itinerary © Pgiam / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20248 min read

How to Spend the Ultimate Weekend on Oʻahu, Hawaii

Narrow down your Hawaii hit list with these top places to visit. Alvis Upitis/Getty Images

Mar 5, 202413 min read

19 Best Places to Visit in Hawaii

Enjoying Hawaii's beautiful landscapes might soon cost a little more © Anastasia Babenko / Getty Images

Feb 21, 20242 min read

Planning a Trip to Hawaii? You Might Have to Pay a Tourism Tax

A breathtaking coastal vista in the Hawaiian Islands

Mar 16, 202312 min read

13 Best Hikes in Hawaii

Experience the best of Hawaii's many national park sites with this guide © Westend61 / Getty Images

Feb 16, 20237 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Hawaii's National Parks, Memorials and Historic Sites

From interisland travel to hiring a car, here's what you need to know to travel around in Hawaii © Matthew Micah Wright / Getty Images

Jan 24, 20236 min read

How to Get Around Hawaii

Soak up Hawaii's scenery on these incredible road trips © Lingxiao Xie / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20236 min read

5 of the Best Road Trips in Hawaii

From history and local tradition to making your very own, here's what you need to know about lei in Hawaii © Adam Hester / Getty Images

Dec 24, 20226 min read

Here's Why You See Lei Everywhere in Hawai'i

Oceanfront home on Oahu Hawaii at sunset

Apr 28, 20224 min read

It's Official: Honolulu Sets 90-Day Minimum Stay Limit in Airbnbs Outside Resort Areas

Apr 26, 20223 min read

You'll Have to Pre-Book a Trip to This Iconic Hawaiian State Park

Apr 14, 20223 min read

Dreaming of a Hawaii Destination Wedding? Here's What $125,000 Will Buy You

Wild Spinner Dolphins

Sep 29, 20212 min read

A New Law Will Ban Swimming with Hawaii's Spinner Dolphins

A restaurant dining scene in Hawaii

Aug 11, 20212 min read

Hawaii Reimposes Restrictions Amid Surge in COVID-19 Infections

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