An Unforgettable Hawaiian Road Trip: the Road to Hana

An Unforgettable Hawaiian Road Trip - The Road to Hana

Why plan a road trip on the Road to Hana? You’ll hear it a thousand times before you embark on your Hawaiian road trip to Hana: “Hana is about the journey, not the destination.”  It may sound a bit cliché, but it’s impossible to walk away from the Road to Hana without becoming one of…

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An Epic Kauai Travel Guide

Nepali Coast view from helicopter

Sorry Kauaians — I’m going to let the secret out: Kauai is a can’t miss destination in the Hawaiian island experience.  Before traveling to the “Garden Isle,” I had previously visited Maui (one of the more popular picks), and could not have imagined a more mesmerizing island escape.  While Maui’s fame is well deserved, Kauai’s…

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The Best Activities in Kauai

jack harter helicopter ride - ultimate guide to kauai

Nepali Coast By Air: If you travel to Kauai, one common thread of advice you’ll hear is to see the Nepali Coast 3 different ways: by air, by sea, and by land walking along the Kalalau trail.  Although all 3 excursions were unforgettable, if I could only choose one, I’d hop onboard the helicopter ride.…

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Favorite Eats in Kauai

Kauai is an island that highlights local, local, local!  You won’t find the Hawaiian equivalent of Nobu on this island, but you’ll experience native dishes that focus on regional flavors and a laid back-island style of cooking.  Think farm-stands, fresh fruit, smoothies, taco trucks, and seafood galore!   Most of my foodie favorites were located…

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North Shore Vs. South Shore: Accommodation Review

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Where you choose to stay depends on what you’d like to do during your Hawaiian vacation.  Head to the South Shore if you’d prefer some R&R, hotel pampering, and time by the pool.  This region generally has more predictable sun.  If you’ve envisioned a vacation filled with hiking, beach hopping and swimming in open water,…

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