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3 Things to Know Before Going to Hawaii
From local lore to etiquette, here are 3 things to know before going to Hawaii. When planning a trip, it’s important to know more than just logistics and things you’re going to do while you’re away. Don’t Take the Rocks Lava rocks are unique and you might be tempted to take one home as a keepsake from your travels, but don’t! For starters, it’s illegal to remove lava rocks from Hawaii. But beyond that, it’s just plain bad luck! Taking lava rocks from the islands is said to bring bad luck to the thief, something known as Pele’s Curse. According to Hawaiian legend, Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire,…
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Overwater Bungalows in the US
Are there overwater bungalows in the US? As someone who’s worked in the travel industry for over a decade, one of the most common questions I’m asked is: are there overwater bungalows in the US? And my answer is, “kind of”. While yes, there actually are a few overwater bungalows in the US, they’re not the typical dreamy overwater bungalows that you see in photos. Those overwater bungalows are mostly in the South Pacific and a super long flight from the US. But that’s not to say that there aren’t some unique overwater bungalows in the US! Are there overwater bungalows in Hawaii? One of the things people find most…
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Best Things to do in Maui | 3-Day Maui Itinerary
When people ask me which of the Hawaiian Islands they should visit, I always suggest Maui for first-timers. I’ve been to all of the major Hawaiian islands at least twice and Maui has the most balanced mix of active things to do along with places to chill. You can find a mostly private stretch of beach on an island that doesn’t roll up the welcome mat at 6 p.m. (I’m looking at you, Kauai!) So pour yourself a mai tai and read on as I share a 3-day itinerary that highlights the best things to do on Maui, along with where to stay on Maui and logistics like how to…
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Overwater Bungalows in Florida
Technically there is only one overwater bungalow in the U.S. and it’s probably not where you think! The Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to the only overwater bungalow resort in the United States. However, there are a few Florida vacation rental properties that feature overwater bungalows, and we’ll touch on those too! Overwater Bungalows in Florida How They Compare Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Just a 3-hour flight from New York City, Orlando, Florida conjures up Mickey Mouse ears and theme park popcorn. It’s definitely not the first place anyone would think of for an overwater bungalow resort. Leave it…
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1-Day Lānaʻi Itinerary
Looking for things to do on Lanai? Lānaʻi is a small island off the west coast of Maui. I recently took a day trip there from the island of Oahu and wanted to share my tips for a one-day itinerary. Lānaʻi is a small island with limited things to see and do, so a day trip is the perfect amount of time to enjoy what the island has to offer. Fly in early in the morning, grab your rental car, explore the island, and fly out late the same afternoon. How to get to Lānaʻi There are no flights from the Continental United States to Hawaii. Currently, you’ll need to…
