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Things to do in Kauai: A 3-Day Kauai Travel Itinerary
Planning a trip to Hawaii and looking for the best things to do in Kauai? From where to stay, what to do, and where to eat this three-day Kauai itinerary is your go-to guide to answer that question. Kauai Travel Itinerary: How to Get There Lihue Airport (LIH) is Kauai’s only airport. Hawaiian Airlines is the official airline of Hawaii, but the other major carriers like United, Delta, and American also fly to Kauai. Traveling between the Hawaiian islands is easy and affordable, with flights connecting islands like Maui and Kauai, enhancing your overall travel experience. Planning Your Trip Planning a trip to Kauai can be both exciting and a…
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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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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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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…
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Why I didn’t summit Koko Crater Trail | Oahu, Hawaii
1000 steps up to the top of an Oahu mountain on Koko Crater Trail can sound a little daunting. And when you pull up to Koko Head Trail, the view of the stairs in the distance is definitely a bit intimidating! But I am gloriously overconfident and was certain I could do it. At just .75 miles one way with an elevation gain of 880 feet, it didn’t seem that bad. Spoiler alert: I didn’t make it to the top, but the amazing views at the summit are worth the effort. Compared to Diamond Head (which I hiked on a previous trip), Koko Head offers a more challenging climb with…
