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Everything You Need To Know About Driving The Road to Hana: 15 Can’t-Miss Experiences + FAQ

April 6, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The majestic Road to Hana is a beautiful stretch of pristine coast and jungle that traces the island of Maui’s rugged NorthWest shore.  As we wrote in our Insider’s Guide to Maui, the twisting, turning drive is full of stunning waterfalls, enchanting rainbow eucalyptus trees, bright, exotic flowers, and the incredible, enlivening smell of fresh […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Hawaii, maui, Relaxing getaway

The 7 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Waikiki, O’ahu

April 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 8 Comments

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“Gluten-free Waikiki” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? And yet, any local or regular gluten-free visitor will tell you, it is extremely hard to find trustworthy gluten-free restaurants in Waikiki and Honolulu, which is surprising given how advanced the food scene here has become over the years.   However, after years of exploring and […]

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The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple

March 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]

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The 6 Best Farmers Markets on Oahu, Hawai’i

February 26, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best farmers markets on Oahu, Hawaii are– as you might imagine– a joy to behold. Locally-grown tropical fruits of every color, size, and variety are a defining visual aspect of O’ahu’s local food shed, which is to be expected in the tropics. But for foodies, O’ahu farmers markets are also excellent places to sample […]

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The 5 Best Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i

February 7, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, Hawaii, Travel Guide

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.  In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]

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The 5 Best Places to Buy Hawaiian Shirts on O’ahu

January 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good place to buy authentic Hawaiian shirts on Oahu?  The traditional Hawaiian shirt– also known as an “Aloha” shirt– is a very special, if divisive garment. In the 1950’s and 60’s when travel to Hawai’i first became popular among mainlanders, many Americans embraced the shirts as symbols of exotic travel, souvenirs representing […]

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The 5 Best Poke Spots on O’ahu, Hawai’i

November 13, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Poke really is one of the most delightful beach foods you can eat when visiting an island like O’ahu. Hawai’i is a great place to enjoy fresh, Pacific-caught fish, and poke honors that tradition here beautifully. Accordingly, this guide to the best poke on Oahu is culled from a long list of worthy contenders, as […]

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5 Cool Places to Try Mai Tais on O’ahu (+ The Origin of Hawaii’s Iconic Cocktail)

April 26, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect place to try one of Oahu’s best mai tais? This list details it all– but first, here’s a little bit about this special drink’s history:   Contrary to popular belief, the mai tai wasn’t even invented in Hawaii. Rather, in 1944, legendary San Francisco bartender Vic Bergeron (of Trader Vic’s fame) invented […]

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The 5 Best Places to See a Beautiful Sunset in Maui

January 17, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family-friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an ideal […]

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