I’ve visited Maui twice and explored Kauai in April 2025. Use these articles and guides to help plan out future trips to the gorgeous islands of Hawaii.

a humpback whale lands in the water after breaching next to our maui whale watching boat
Photo Credit: Alec Sills-Trausch – Hawaii 2024
two people snorkeling under water
Photo Credit: Alec Sills-Trausch

Maui Guides

Top Hotels in Maui

Maui Whale Watching Guide

Is Snorkeling Molokini Crater worth it?

13 Tours to Take In Maui

7 Things to do in Kaanapali

Should you stay at the Westin Kaanapali?

Planning a 5-day trip to Maui

How to enjoy Haleakala Summit

Best places to visit in Maui

A picture of a sea turtle in maui swimming through the ocean.
Photo Credit: Alec Sills-Trausch

Travel to Kauai

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  • lush green landscape of kauai

16 epic things to do in Kauai

Should you do a doors-off helicopter ride?

Is the Na Pali Coast Sunset Tour worth it?

Where to stay in Kauai