Big Island Hotels

• Best Family Hotels & Resorts on the Big Island
• Best Golf Resorts on the Big Island of Hawaii
• Luxurious 5 Star Hotels & Resorts on The Big Island of Hawaii
• Romantic Hotels & Resorts on The Big Island of Hawaii

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Data Tools

• Box Jellyfish Calendar — South-shore Oʻahu
• Hawaii Beach Dashboard
• Hawaii Golf Courses
• Hawaii Stargazing Forecast
• Hawaii Sunset Forecast
• Hawaii Surf Conditions
• Hawaii Visitor Calendar
• Hawaii Volcano Watch
• Hawaii Whale Watch
• Hawaiian Moon Calendar — Mahina
• How Hawaiʻi Was Formed — The Hotspot
• Kona Manta Ray Conditions
• Mauna Kea Observatories
• O‘ahu Hiking Trails
  • Crouching Lion Trail
  • Diamond Head Crater Trail
  • Ehukai (Pūpūkea) Pillbox
  • ʻAiea Loop Trail
  • Kaʻena Point Trail
  • Kealia Trail
  • Koko Crater Railway Trail
  • Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail
  • Lanikai Pillbox (Kaiwa Ridge)
  • Likeke Falls Trail
  • Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail
  • Mānoa Falls Trail
  • Mariner's Ridge
  • Maunawili Falls Trail
  • Olomana (Three Peaks)
  • Puʻu ʻŌhiʻa (Mt Tantalus)
  • Puʻu Pia Trail
  • Tom-Tom Trail (Koko Head Back Way)
  • Waʻahila Ridge Trail
  • Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail
• Pearl Harbor — Minute by Minute
• Plantation Legacy Map — Hawaiʻi Sugar 1835–2016
• Portuguese Man-o-War Forecast — Hawaiʻi
• Sunrise Hike Timing — Hawaiʻi Peaks

Family Friendly Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii

Festivals in Hawaii

• Kauai Polynesian Festival
• Maui Jim Ocean Fest
• MauiCanoeFest
• Nahokuo Hawaii Music Festival

Hawai'i Watchable Wildlife

Hawaiʻi beaches: the island-by-island swim guide

Hawaii Hotels

Hawaii Visitor Resources: Money, Rules and Your Rights

• Accident in a Rental Car in Hawaii and Who Pays
• Airbnb Host Cancelled in Hawaii? Your Refund and Next Steps
• Arrested or Cited in Hawaii on Vacation and What Happens Next
• Can You Fly a Drone in Hawaii
• Can You Sue an Airline and What Actually Works Instead
• Car Towed in Waikiki or Hawaii and How to Get It Back
• Dispute a Rental Car Damage Claim From Your Hawaii Trip
• Do You Have to Pay a Speeding Ticket in Hawaii on Vacation
• Do You Need a Fishing License in Hawaii
• Do You Need a Rental Car in Hawaii
• Do You Need Travel Insurance for Hawaii
• Driving in Hawaii With a Foreign or Out-of-State License
• DUI (OVUII) in Hawaii for Out-of-State Visitors
• ER Visit Cost in Hawaii for Visitors (2026 Real Prices)
• Every Beach in Hawaii Is Public and Here Is What That Means for You
• Flight to Hawaii Cancelled or Delayed and What You Are Owed
• Food Poisoning in Hawaii and How to Get Money Back
• Hawaii Beach Closures for Sharks and Box Jellyfish
• Hawaii Hotel Parking Fees, What You Pay by Island in 2026
• Hawaii Hotel Taxes Explained and Why Your Bill Is Nearly 19 Percent Higher
• Hawaii Hotels With No Resort Fee, the 2026 List by Island
• Hawaii Resort Fees and Whether You Have to Pay Them
• Hawaii Small Claims Court for Out-of-State Visitors
• Hawaii Sunscreen Law 2026 What's Banned and What to Pack
• Hawaii Tour Cancelled Refund Rights and How to Get Your Money Back
• Hawaii Tour Injury Waivers and When You Can Still Sue
• Hawaii Wildlife Fines and the Distance Rules for Turtles, Seals, Dolphins and Whales
• Heat Exhaustion, Sunburn and Getting Sick in Hawaii
• Hotel Bed Bug Compensation and Refunds for Hawaii Visitors
• Hotel or Vacation Rental in Hawaii in 2026
• Hotel Overbooked in Hawaii and Walked to Another Hotel
• Hotel Security Deposits and Credit Card Holds in Hawaii
• How Much Does a Trip to Hawaii Cost in 2026
• How to Cancel a Hawaii Hotel Booking Without Losing Money
• How to Dispute a Wrong Hotel Charge in Hawaii
• How to Get Out of a Hawaii Timeshare at Every Stage
• Injured at a Hawaii Hotel and When You Can Sue
• Is It Illegal to Take Sand, Lava Rocks, or Shells From Hawaii
• Is Weed Legal in Hawaii for Tourists in 2026
• Lost or Delayed Luggage on a Flight to Hawaii
• Lost Passport or Wallet in Hawaii and How to Get Home
• New Hawaii Tourist Rules 2026 What Travelers Must Know
• Rental Car Broken Into in Hawaii and What to Do Next
• Rental Car Parking Ticket in Hawaii Who Pays and How to Contest It
• Sea Urchin Sting in Hawaii Treatment and Coral Cut First Aid
• Should I Cancel My Hawaii Trip for a Hurricane or Disaster
• Stairway to Heaven Hawaii and the Other Illegal Hikes You Cannot Legally Do
• The Real Rules for Drinking and Smoking on Hawaii Beaches
• Tipping in Hawaii Guide (How Much to Tip in 2026)
• What to Do if You Are Stung by a Jellyfish in Hawaii

Kauai Hotels

• Kid Friendly Family Hotels & Resorts in Kauai
• Romantic Resorts & Honeymoon Hotels in Kauai
• The Best Luxury & 5 Star Hotels in Kauai

Luxurious 5 Star Hotels in Hawaii

Maui Hotels

• Beachfront Hotels in Maui
• Best hotels in Maui for kids
• Fantastic Family Hotels in Maui
• Kaanapali Family Accommodation
• Romantic Resorts & Honeymoon Hotels in Maui
• The Best Golf Resorts on Maui
• The Best Luxury & 5 Star Hotels in Maui
  • Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
  • Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
  • Grand Wailea Maui Resort
  • Hotel Wailea Maui
  • Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
  • Kaanapali Alii, Maui
  • Marriott's Maui Ocean Club
  • Montage Kapalua Bay
  • Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
  • The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
  • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali
  • Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui
• Wailea Family Resorts

Mauna Kea: stargazing on Hawaiʻi's sacred summit

Oahu Hotels

• Cheap Hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki
• Fantastic Family Hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki
• Hotels & Resorts in Ko Olina
• Hotels in Waikiki
• Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu
• The Best Luxury 5 Star Hotels & Resorts in Oahu

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Romantic Hotels & Honeymoon Resorts in Hawaii

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Whale watching from shore: Kāʻena Point, Oʻahu

Whale watching from shore: Kīlauea Lighthouse, Kauaʻi

Whale watching from shore: Lahaina and Kāʻanapali, West Maui

Whale watching from shore: Makapuʻu Lighthouse, Oʻahu

Whale watching from shore: the Kapalua Coastal Trail, Maui

Whale watching from shore: the Kohala Coast, Big Island

When to visit Hawaii — month-by-month

Activities

• Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit? (2026 Guide)Jun 2026
• Best Time to Visit Hawaii: Month-by-Month Guide (2026)Jun 2026
• Every Airline That Flies to Hawaii in 2026 (And How to Get the Best Deal)Apr 2026
• The Best Time to Book Flights to Hawaii. A Month-by-Month GuideApr 2026
• Which Hawaii Airport Should You Fly Into? A Guide to Choosing the Right IslandApr 2026
• Hawaii Inter-Island Flights. The Complete Guide to Island Hopping in 2026Apr 2026
• Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys: How Surfing Built Hawaiian TourismApr 2026
• Where to Stay for Your Hawaii Elopement: Best Hotels by Island (2026)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels for a Babymoon in Hawaii (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii for Snorkeling Right from the BeachMar 2026
• Whale Watching in Honolulu: A Family Adventure on the Pacific WavesJul 2023
• Manoa Falls Trail: A Family Hike through Oahu's Rainforest ParadiseJul 2023
• Family Day on Waikiki Beach: Sun, Surf, and Shopping in Hawaii's ParadiseJul 2023
• Hiking Diamond Head: An Unforgettable Walk on Oahu's Majestic GemJul 2023
• Exploring Oahu’s North Shore: A Diverse Array of Adventures Beyond the WavesJul 2023
• A Day in the Realm of Giants: Oahu's North Shore Surf BeachesJul 2023
• Immersed in History: A Journey to the Pearl Harbor Memorial on Oahu's Southern ShoreJul 2023
• Kuilima Cove: A Sanctuary of Serenity Nestled in Hawaii's Luxurious Turtle Bay ResortJul 2023
• Sharks Cove: An Unearthly Marine Wonderland Off Oahu's North ShoreJul 2023
• Hanauma Bay: A Marine Jewel Rising from an Ancient CraterJul 2023
• The Best Snorkeling Spots in Oahu: Uncover Underwater WondersJul 2023
• The Ultimate Guide to Family Fun in Hawaii: Must-Do Activities for Kids of All AgesJan 2023

Big Island

• The Oldest Hotels in Hawaii: From Volcano House (1846) to the Royal Hawaiian (1927)Apr 2026
• Hawaii Hotels with Private Plunge Pools (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii to See Sea Turtles (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii for Whale Watching from Your Room (2026)Mar 2026
• Kohala Coast Resorts Compared: Every Big Island Luxury Hotel (2026)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels for First-Time Hawaii Visitors (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Adults-Only Hotels in Hawaii: The Honest Guide (2026)Mar 2026
• Four Seasons Hualalai vs Mauna Lani: Which Kohala Coast Resort? (2026)Mar 2026
• Fairmont Orchid vs Mauna Lani: Kohala Coast Luxury Compared (2026)Mar 2026

Family

• Whale Watching in Honolulu: A Family Adventure on the Pacific WavesJul 2023
• Manoa Falls Trail: A Family Hike through Oahu's Rainforest ParadiseJul 2023
• Family Day on Waikiki Beach: Sun, Surf, and Shopping in Hawaii's ParadiseJul 2023
• A Day in the Realm of Giants: Oahu's North Shore Surf BeachesJul 2023
• Kuilima Cove: A Sanctuary of Serenity Nestled in Hawaii's Luxurious Turtle Bay ResortJul 2023
• Sharks Cove: An Unearthly Marine Wonderland Off Oahu's North ShoreJul 2023
• Hanauma Bay: A Marine Jewel Rising from an Ancient CraterJul 2023
• The Best Snorkeling Spots in Oahu: Uncover Underwater WondersJul 2023
• Top Family-Friendly Restaurants in Honolulu: Duke's Waikiki, Helena's Hawaiian Food, Steak Shack, or try a LuauJan 2023
• The Ultimate Guide to Family Fun in Hawaii: Must-Do Activities for Kids of All AgesJan 2023

Hawaii History

• The History of Hawaiian Airlines. 95 Years of Aloha in the SkiesApr 2026
• The Best Time to Book Flights to Hawaii. A Month-by-Month GuideApr 2026
• Which Hawaii Airport Should You Fly Into? A Guide to Choosing the Right IslandApr 2026
• Hawaii Inter-Island Flights. The Complete Guide to Island Hopping in 2026Apr 2026
• From Flying Boats to Dreamliners. The Complete History of Flights to HawaiiApr 2026
• What Happened to Hawaiian Airlines and What It Means for Your Hawaii TripApr 2026
• Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys: How Surfing Built Hawaiian TourismApr 2026
• The White Ships Era: How Matson Navigation Created Hawaiian TourismApr 2026
• The Oldest Hotels in Hawaii: From Volcano House (1846) to the Royal Hawaiian (1927)Apr 2026
• Is Waikiki Beach Man-Made? The Extraordinary Story Behind Hawaii's Most Famous ShorelineApr 2026
• The History of Tourism in Hawaii: A Complete Timeline From 1778 to TodayFeb 2023

Hawaiian Cocktails

• Pineapple Bacon Luau: Hawaiian Cocktail RecipeFeb 2023
• Hula Colada: Hawaiian Cocktail RecipeFeb 2023
• Kauai Passion: Hawaiian Cocktail RecipeFeb 2023
• Kona Twilight: Hawaiian Cocktail RecipeFeb 2023
• Haleakala Glow: The Hawaiian Cocktail You Have to TryFeb 2023

Kauai

• Maui vs Big Island for a Golf Vacation: Which Island Wins? (2026)Mar 2026
• How to Plan a Golf Trip to the Big Island: Complete Guide (2026)Mar 2026
• Where to Stay on the Big Island for Golf: Resort-by-Resort GuideMar 2026
• Mauna Kea vs Mauna Lani Golf: Which Kohala Coast Course to Play?Mar 2026
• Best Big Island Golf Courses for Beginners (And Which to Skip)Mar 2026
• Big Island Golf Course Green Fees: Every Course & How to Save (2026)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii to See Sea Turtles (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii for Whale Watching from Your Room (2026)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels for First-Time Hawaii Visitors (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Adults-Only Hotels in Hawaii: The Honest Guide (2026)Mar 2026
• The Most Romantic Restaurants in Kauai for a Special NightMar 2026
• Romantic Things to Do in Kauai: A Couples' Activity GuideMar 2026
• The Most Romantic Beaches in Kauai for CouplesMar 2026
• The Perfect 7-Day Kauai Honeymoon ItineraryMar 2026
• Where to Stay in Kauai for Your Honeymoon: Poipu vs the North ShoreMar 2026

Maui

• Are There All-Inclusive Resorts in Hawaii? (2026 Honest Guide)Jun 2026
• Best Time to Visit Hawaii: Month-by-Month Guide (2026)Jun 2026
• Four Seasons Maui vs Grand Wailea: 2026 ComparisonJun 2026
• Maui vs Big Island for a Golf Vacation: Which Island Wins? (2026)Mar 2026
• Hawaii Hotels with Private Plunge Pools (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii to See Sea Turtles (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii for Whale Watching from Your Room (2026)Mar 2026
• Ka'anapali vs Wailea: Where to Stay on Maui (2026)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels for First-Time Hawaii Visitors (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Adults-Only Hotels in Hawaii: The Honest Guide (2026)Mar 2026
• Wailea Resorts Compared: Which Maui Hotel Should You Book? (2026)Mar 2026
• Montage Kapalua Bay Is Now St. Regis: What Changes and What Stays the SameMar 2026
• The Resort at Kapalua Bay vs Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (2026 Comparison)Mar 2026
• Andaz Maui vs Grand Wailea: Which Wailea Resort Should You Book?Mar 2026
• How to Plan a Golf Trip to Maui: The Complete Visitor's GuideMar 2026
• Where to Stay in Maui for Golf: Kapalua vs Ka'anapali vs WaileaMar 2026
• Maui Golf Course Green Fees: Every Course, Every Rate, How to SaveMar 2026
• The Best Maui Golf Courses for Beginners (And Which Ones to Avoid)Mar 2026
• Kapalua Plantation vs Wailea Gold: Which Maui Course to Play?Mar 2026

Oahu

• Cheap Hotels in Waikiki: Best Value Stays Under $250 (2026)Jun 2026
• The History of Hawaiian Airlines. 95 Years of Aloha in the SkiesApr 2026
• From Flying Boats to Dreamliners. The Complete History of Flights to HawaiiApr 2026
• What Happened to Hawaiian Airlines and What It Means for Your Hawaii TripApr 2026
• Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys: How Surfing Built Hawaiian TourismApr 2026
• The White Ships Era: How Matson Navigation Created Hawaiian TourismApr 2026
• The Oldest Hotels in Hawaii: From Volcano House (1846) to the Royal Hawaiian (1927)Apr 2026
• Is Waikiki Beach Man-Made? The Extraordinary Story Behind Hawaii's Most Famous ShorelineApr 2026
• Hawaii Hotels with Private Plunge Pools (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels in Hawaii to See Sea Turtles (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Best Hotels for First-Time Hawaii Visitors (2026 Guide)Mar 2026
• Adults-Only Hotels in Hawaii: The Honest Guide (2026)Mar 2026
• Turtle Bay vs Four Seasons Oahu: North Shore or Ko Olina? (2026)Mar 2026
• The Timeless Elegance of Oahu's Luxurious Kahala Hotel & ResortSep 2024
• Manoa Falls Trail: A Family Hike through Oahu's Rainforest ParadiseJul 2023
• The History of Tourism in Hawaii: A Complete Timeline From 1778 to TodayFeb 2023

Uncategorized

• Lahaina Fire Recovery Updates: Progress and What Travelers Should Know in 2025Sep 2025
• Best Hotel on Waikiki Beach for CouplesSep 2024
• The Timeless Elegance of Oahu's Luxurious Kahala Hotel & ResortSep 2024
• Hawaii for the Plus-Size TravelerJul 2024
• Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Car in HawaiiJul 2024
• Experience the Turtle Canyons Snorkel Excursion in WaikikiFeb 2024
• Kakau – Traditional Hawaiian TattooingDec 2023
• Ala Moana Center: A Shopping and Dining Extravaganza in the Heart of OahuJul 2023
• Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii as a Honeymoon DestinationApr 2023
• Fly me to HawaiiFeb 2023
• Wet in WaileaFeb 2023
• Summer sunFeb 2023
• Kauai dreamsFeb 2023
• Her dreamsFeb 2023
• A moonlit nightFeb 2023
• Her dreams once brightFeb 2023
• Whale Watching in HawaiiJan 2023
• The Best Golf Courses in HawaiiJan 2023
• Can you Vape in Hawaii?Oct 2022

Big Island

• Aston Kona by the Sea
• Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa
• Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
• Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
• Grand Naniloa Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton
• Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings' Land Waikoloa
• Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
• Holualoa Inn
• Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
• Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
• Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
• SCP Hilo Hotel
• The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
• Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Kauai

• 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
• Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
• Hanalei Colony Resort
• Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
• Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
• Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach
• Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
• Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
• Sheraton Kauai Resort
• Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
• The Lodge at Kukui'ula
• The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue
• The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
• Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences

Lanai

• Four Seasons Resort Lanai

Maui

• AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea
• Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
• Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
• Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
• Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
• Grand Wailea Maui Resort
• Hana-Maui Resort
• Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
• Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
• Ka'anapali Alii
• Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
• Marriott's Maui Ocean Club
• Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea
• Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
• Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
• The Resort at Kapalua Bay (formerly Montage Kapalua Bay)
• The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
• The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
• Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui

Oahu

• Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
• Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
• Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
• Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
• Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
• Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
• ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
• Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
• Halekulani
• Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
• Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
• Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express Waikiki
• Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
• Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
• Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
• Kaimana Beach Hotel
• Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort
• Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
• Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club
• Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
• Paradise Bay Resort
• Prince Waikiki
• Queen Kapiolani Hotel
• Sheraton Waikiki
• The Kahala Hotel and Resort
• The Laylow, Autograph Collection
• The Modern Honolulu by Diamond Resorts
• The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
• The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort
• Turtle Bay Resort
• Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
• Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger
• Waikiki Resort Hotel