hawaii

Trying great local food and restaurants is one of the highlights of a family trip. We tried several local cuisines, and each place was worth mentioning. In Hawaii, the general advice is to "start early." The day begins early across the islands, not just in National Parks. Many

National Parks have been the main inspiration behind our recent family trips, so we couldn't pass up visiting the Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. While I still don't understand why Mauna Kea isn't designated as a National Park, while this place is - there must

The highlight of our Hawaii trip was visiting Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii, with a peak of 13,803 feet (4,207 meters), making it the highest point I've ever been to in my life. Planning this part of the trip was challenging, particularly when it

Exploring the beautiful beaches should be an essential activity in Hawaii. The Big Island boasts a variety of stunning beaches, each with its unique charm. What impressed me most was the excellent preservation of these beaches. However, this realization was bittersweet, as it might underscore the significant role that money

During my daughter's last spring break, we visited Hawaii. Which island? Hawaii. I was curious why Big Island has the name while other islands have more Hawaiian(?) names like Ohau or Maui. It turns out that “Hawaii” is its actual name, and Americans simply started calling it the