Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Plan a Better Hawaii Vacation

10 Hawaii Travel Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner

Planning a trip to Hawaii? Some of the most important things to know before visiting aren't the ones you'll find on a typical travel checklist. And a few mistak

Oahu's Hawaiian History Is Hiding in Plain Sight (with Wahi Pana)

You can visit Oahu, take pictures of Diamond Head, explore its beautiful landscapes, and still miss some of the most meaningful stories behind these places. But what if

Steal My Family's 7-Day Hawaii Itinerary for Oahu (What I Skipped and Why)

Planning a family vacation to Hawaii? I'm sharing the 7-day Oahu itinerary I'm putting together for our family of seven, including what we're doing, what w

Hawaii Vacations Are Getting Shorter. Is That a Bad Thing?

Hawaii vacations are getting shorter. In July, the average Hawaii trip dropped more than 14% compared with 2025, even as visitor arrivals increased. So what is actually

Planning a Hawaii Vacation? Do These 7 Things Before Booking Anything Else

Planning a Hawaii vacation can get overwhelming fast, especially when you start with hotels, activities, restaurants, and reservations before deciding the bigger pieces o

Kauai Is Welcoming Visitors Back. But Are Travelers Returning?

Kauai is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Lowell, but travelers have been much slower to return. In this episode, I break down what the latest passenger numbers a

Are Visitors Welcome in Hawaii? What 5 Native Hawaiians Have to Say

Are visitors welcome in Hawaii? After years of mixed messages around tourism, that’s a question a lot of travelers are still quietly asking. In this episode, I went back

Why Fall Is Still My Favorite Time to Visit Hawaii

Could fall still be my favorite time to visit Hawaii after one of the most unusual hurricane seasons in years? 👉 FREE Hawaii during fall guide -> If you’re planning a f

Kauai After Hurricane Lowell: A Local Perspective on Recovery and How to Help

Kauai is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Lowell, but recovery is still uneven. In this episode, I’m joined by Meghann Kealoha Matsuda, a lifelong Kauai resident,

The Oahu Tourist Traps 1,000 Travelers Say to Skip

Which Oahu 'tourist traps' are actually worth skipping, and which ones are still worth your time? In this episode, I break down some of the most commonly debat

UPDATE: Should You Cancel Your Kauai Trip?

If you have a Kauai trip coming up, the official guidance has changed. In this update, I explain what Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is now asking upcoming Kauai visitor

Hawaii Travel After Hurricane Lowell: Should You Cancel or Keep Your Trip?

🚨Updated Episode: Apple PodcastSpotifyHurricane Lowell is moving away from Hawaii, but the storm has left major impacts on Kauai and disrupted travel across the islands.

How to Build a Hawaii Itinerary That Actually Feels Like a Vacation

Planning a Hawaii itinerary sounds easy until your list of things to do keeps getting longer. ✅ Free Hawaii Itinerary Reality Checklist Beaches, restaurants, tours, loo

Do You REALLY Need a Rental Car in Hawaii?

Do you actually need a rental car in Hawaii, or are you about to pay for one that sits in a parking garage half your trip? The answer depends a lot on which island you’r

How Early Should You Plan a Hawaii Trip? What to Book and When

Are you planning your Hawaii trip too early, too late, or just booking things in the wrong order? 👉 Free Checklist for this Episode For most Hawaii trips, the bigger is

Made in Hawaii Festival 2026: What to Know Before You Go

Could one purchase at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival help change a local business’s future? Maybe that sounds dramatic, but it's actually not. For Hawaiʻi visitors an

Before You Go to a Hawaiian Luau, Know This About Hula | Miss Aloha Hula Jaedyn Pavao

What is hula really communicating beyond the movements you see on stage? For many, hula is something they experience at a luau, but there is a deeper story, tradition, a

Most People Plan a Hawaii Trip Backwards. Here’s the Right Order

Are you planning your Hawaii trip in the wrong order without even realizing it? 👉 Start planning with the Hawaii Trip Planner Hub Most people start with flights or a bu

Before You Buy a Hawaii Souvenir: What “Made in Hawaii” Really Means

Here's the updated description with a resources section added below it: What's the one mistake that can turn Hawaii's biggest shopping event into hours st

The Hawaiian Kingdom Was Taken Twice: Why July 31 Still Matters

What if one of the most important dates in Hawaii history is also one most visitors never learn about? For Hawaii travelers and people who love the islands, understandin