Diamond Head Tours

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If you’re thinking about visiting Diamond Head, consider taking a tour. Not only will you learn facts and history from a knowledgeable guide, but you’ll also avoid the hassle getting (and possibly parking) to Diamond Head. Head to Honolulu, on the island of Oahu for a Diamond Crater adventure. The Diamond Head Crater is what’s left of the Ko’olau Volcano, … Read More

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu)

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If you’re flying into Hawaii, there’s a good chance you’ll be landing in Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (IATA: HNL). With over 20 million guests per year, HNL is the busiest airport in the Aloha State. HNL Layout Situated nine miles north of world-famous Waikiki, Honolulu Airport measures about 4,500 acres and has four runways. This airport has three … Read More

Hiking the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail

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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail

One of the most exciting you can do while in Oahu, is hike the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail. The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, a part of Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, has varying degrees of ease or difficulty, according to where you choose to start and end. You can drive to different areas to get great views, as well as choose your hikes. … Read More

The Best Kauai Beaches

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The beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai has some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the state. The next time you plan a trip to Hawaii, you should definitely put these beaches on your list of places to visit. With all the different activities and amazing, breathtaking views, how could you not make these beaches your next vacation destination? … Read More

The Top 6 Beaches on the Island of Hawaii

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To help you pick the best Hawaii beaches for your vacation we’ve found the top 6 for you. 1. Waialea Bay Head to the southern part of Kawaihae Bay and you’ll find one of the Big Island’s most popular beaches. Though Waialea Bay is not the easiest beach to get to, it’s known for being absolutely pristine-at least in the … Read More

Kauai Hiking Trails

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Kauai has a range of places to hike – from swamps (don’t knock it until you see it!) to the popular Napali Coast. Let’s explore some of the best Kauai hikes. Koke’e State Park has seven trails to choose from. The Alakai Swamp Trail is an amazing rainforest/swamp area due to the runoff of the slopes of the mountain/volcano. Hiking … Read More

Manoa Falls

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For many, visiting Hawaii is the ultimate escape. If you’ve been looking for a location that has all of the beauty of the natural island, it might just be Manoa Falls that you’ve been looking for and hoping to visit. Manoa Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. With 150 feet of what seems like an … Read More

How Big is Kauai?

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Geography Kauai is 619.96 square miles in size with 108.2 resident per square mile. The physical size of Kauai makes it the fourth largest Hawaiian island. The highest point of the island tops out at 5,243 feet above sea level. Kauai has its own version of the Grand Canyon called Waimea Canyon, which measures at 3,000 feet deep. Population Kauai … Read More

How Big is Maui?

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Maui is the second-largest in Hawaii. The island has a population of 144,444 people and is the third most popular island in Hawaii. According to a report in The Guardian, this is one of the five best places to live in the world. Maui was named by the Native Hawaiian people. This island follows the legion of Hawai’iloa and the … Read More

Oahu Hiking Trails

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Hikes on Oahu will take you away from the hustle and bustle from the more populated parts of the island. In addition, you’ll get to see the gorgeous wild beauty of this spectacular Hawaii Island. Diamond Head Hike Diamond Head offers the best hike in Oahu and is definitely a local favorite. Once you reach the top of this gorgeous … Read More