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03-19-2025

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

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After almost 25 years of planning Hawaii trips, we completely understand that planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands can seem overwhelming. From which island(s) to visit, when to travel, what tours and activities to try, what to pack, when to visit, and what to expect once you get there- it can all make your head spin!

That's why we've assembled our most popular Hawaii travel tips here, in one convenient spot, to help make your Hawaiian vacation seamless- from start to finish.

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You’ve researched, know which island(s) you’ll visit, and have planned your activities- fabulous! But now you have to pack. And while that thought may elicit a *groan* from some people, we’re here to help!No matter how much traveling you’ve done…

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Hawaii Safety & Hazards Guide »

The islands of Hawaii could each easily be described as paradise. But even paradise has its hazards, and we'd be foolish not to educate you on at least a few.Please make sure you and your travel companions know about these hazards. Our statements…

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Hawaii Car Rental Tips »

On any Hawaiian island, including Oahu, a rental car is definitely the best option for getting around and seeing all the sights we detail both here on our website and in our physical guidebooks.That said, simply the thought of renting a car is enough…

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Hawaii Ocean Safety Tips »

Hawaii's white sand beaches and beautiful blue oceans attract tourists from all over the world. While many beaches are safe for people of all ages and experience levels, some pose risks to inexperienced swimmers. Regardless of where you plan to spend…

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Hawaii on a Budget »

Traveling to Hawaii on a budget is something that sounds impossible. If you know where to look and how to book, then traveling to Hawaii on a budget is no problem for the savvy penny pincher.Many people are quick to write off the idea of a Hawaiian…

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Hawaii Accommodations Tips »

Below we'll cover a few tips for selecting the perfect hotel, condo, resort, bed-n-breakfast, or house/cabin rental.1.) As we've said already on this site in multiple places, booking online is your best bet for discovering good values and saving…

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