Marcie Cheung
10 Kauaʻi Mistakes First-Time Visitors Make (And How to Avoid Them)
The biggest mistake first-time visitors make on Kauaʻi is not renting a car. The next two are swimming at North Shore beaches between November and March and waiting until you arrive to book Na Pali Coast tours.
12 Incredible Big Island Activities That Won’t Destroy Your Budget (2026 Guide)
Planning a trip to the Big Island on a budget? Keep scrolling for these cheap and free 10 Incredibly Fun Things to Do on the Big Island for Free (or Costs Less)!
10 Dirt-Cheap Things to Do in Maui That Are Actually Worth Your Time (+ The One That Isn’t)
Planning a trip to Maui on a budget and want to know some cheap things to do in Maui? Keep scrolling to find out how to have a cheap vacation in Maui that rocks!
13 Big Island Mistakes That’ll Wreck Your Hawaii Vacation (And How to Fix Them)
The Big Island is 4,028 square miles (bigger than all other Hawaiian islands combined). Most families underestimate drive times, try to see everything in one day, and book hotels in the wrong locations. Split your stay between Kona and Hilo, give yourself a full day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and remember that Mauna Kea’s summit sits at 13,796 feet. The island welcomed 1.73 million visitors in 2024, and most of them made at least three of these mistakes.
I Was Terrified to Try Ziplining (Until I Found This Beginner-Friendly Maui Zipline)
Are you heading to Maui and want to try ziplining for the first time? Keep scrolling to find out why NorthShore Zipline might be the perfect fit!
5 Pearl Harbor Mistakes That Ruined Our First Family Visit
Are you heading to Oahu this year and want to visit the USS Arizona Memorial? Find out how to visit Pearl Harbor with kids (and what mistakes to avoid)!
9 Expensive Maui Mistakes First-Time Visitors Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
TL;DR: The biggest mistake? Waiting. Book your Haleakalā sunrise reservation 60 days out at 7 AM HST sharp. Reserve your rental car when you book flights (Christmas 2025 saw $6,000/week rates). Budget a full day for Road to Hana. Book Old Lahaina Luau 3-4 months ahead. Everything else you can wing, but these four things will make or break your trip.
Old Lahaina Luau Worth $230? Honest 2026 Review
Are you looking for the best luaus in Maui for families? Keep scrolling for my honest review of the Old Lahaina Luau on Maui.
When to Book Your Hawaii Trip So You Don’t Miss Out on Anything
