Hawaii Travel Made Easy Podcast—Hawaii travel tips, Things to do in Hawaii, Hawaii vacation planning

Maui's Upcountry: Why Most Visitors Skip It and Shouldn't— Ep 137

Maui's Upcountry: Why Most Visitors Skip It and Shouldn't Who this episode is for: Anyone visiting Maui who's only planning to drive through Upcountry on

Where I Eat on the Big Island— Ep 136

Where I Eat on the Big Island Who this episode is for: Anyone visiting the Big Island who wants real, repeat-tested restaurant picks organized geographically for easy tr

Every Big Island Luau I've Been To (And Everything Else Worth Knowing), Ranked Honestly— Ep 135

Ranking Big Island Luaus: Best Picks in Kona, Kohala & Waikoloa (and One to Skip) The host ranks Big Island luaus and explains the episode differs because they’ve only a

How Many Days Do You Really Need on Kauai?— Ep 134

How Many Days Do You Really Need on Kauai? (3 vs 5–7 vs 7–10) Marcie of Hawaii Travel Made Easy explains how many days visitors need on Kauai, sharing her personal conne

How to Visit the Na Pali Coast on Kauai— Ep 133

Na Pali Coast on Kauai: Best Ways to See It, Go Haena Permits, and What to Pack Marcie breaks down how to experience Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, emphasizing there’s no road a

Where I Actually Eat on Maui— Ep 132

Where I Actually Eat on Maui: Favorite Spots, Road to Hana Stops, and Honest Takes Marcie of Hawaii Travel Made Easy shares the Maui restaurants she personally returns t

Every Kauai Luau I've Been To, Ranked Honestly — Ep 131

Ranking Kauai Luaus: Marcie’s Honest Top Picks, Best for Families, and What to Expect Marcie from “Hawaii Travel Made Easy” shares her personal history with luaus and ra

How Many Days Do You Really Need on Maui?— Ep 130

How Many Days Do You Need on Maui? Realistic Itineraries, Costs, and Planning Tips Marcie from Hawaii Travel Made Easy discusses how many days to spend on Maui, noting r

Every Maui Luau I've Been To (And Everything Else Worth Knowing), Ranked Honestly— Ep 129

Ranking the Best Maui Luaus (Plus Updates, Closures, and Alternatives) The host ranks Maui luaus based on four firsthand visits: Feast at Mokapu at the Andaz Maui in Wai

Moloka'i: The Island Most People Skip (And Why You Shouldn't)— Ep 128

Molokai Travel Guide: Flights, Where to Stay, and Must-Do Experiences Marcie shares a Molokai trip she took with her mom, describing the island as the least visited and

My Most Controversial Hawaii Travel Opinions— Ep 127

Hawaii Travel Hot Takes: Skip the Checklist, Plan What Fits The host shares Hawaii travel opinions that often surprise clients, arguing that packing too much into a trip

How Many Days Do You Really Need on Oahu?— Ep 126

How Many Days Do You Need on Oahu? (3, 5, 7–10 Day Breakdown) Marcie shares guidance on how long to spend on Oahu based on 40+ trips, recommending 7–10 days if it’s your

North Shore Kauai: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go— Ep 125

North Shore Kauai: Where to Stay, Weather Tips, and How to Plan Haʻena State Park Marcie of Hawaii Travel Made Easy shares a personal guide to North Shore Kauai—Princevi

AI Wrote Their Hawaii Itinerary— Ep 124

Why AI Hawaii Itineraries Fail (and How to Fix Yours) Marcie of Hawaii Travel Made Easy explains why AI and generic itinerary tools often produce unrealistic Hawaii plan

The Biggest Hawaii Booking Mistakes I See Over and Over— Ep 123

Avoid These Common Hawaii Booking Mistakes (Flights, Islands, Tours, Cars, and Hidden Fees) Marcie shares a Kauai client’s last-minute panic after key experiences like t

What's Actually Happening in Hawaii Right Now— Ep 122

Is Hawaii OK Right Now? June/July Travel Updates: Oahu Shuttle, Kalaupapa Tours, Kauai Closures, Kilauea, and Na Pali Sail-By Return ⚠️ UPDATE: Kalaupapa Tours are on hi

What First-Time Hawaii Travelers Always Overestimate— Ep 121

Planning vs. Vacation You: How to Pace a Hawaii Trip Marcie from Hawaii Travel Made Easy explains how first-time visitors often overestimate what they’ll do in Hawaii an

The Hawaii Trip Reset: What to Do When Planning Starts to Feel Overwhelming— Ep 120

Stop the Hawaii Planning Spiral: What to Book (and What to Skip) The speaker describes learning the difference between planning and over-planning after a Maui trip spent

Your First Hawaii Trip Isn’t a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip— Ep 119

Plan Your First Hawaii Trip Like You’ll Be Back: Do Less, Enjoy More After consulting with a first-time Maui family whose seven-day itinerary was packed with a luau, sno

The One Island I Wouldn't Pick for a 4-Day Trip— Ep 118

Why 4 Days Isn’t Enough on Hawaii’s Big Island (and How to Plan If That’s All You Have) Marcie explains why the Big Island is the one Hawaiian island she would not choos