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

February 7, 2026 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 […]

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Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

February 3, 2026 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 […]

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The 5 Best Hikes on O’ahu, Hawai’i (Incredible Views You Need To Experience)

January 22, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Maui, Hawai’i (18 Cool Things to Do)

January 13, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This bespoke insider travel guide to Maui, Hawaii features everything you need to know about the best things to do, see, and explore on the island. As we previously wrote in our Insider’s Guide to Maui’s Best Restaurants, Maui is a culturally dynamic place. Of all the Hawaiian islands, it offers perhaps the most variety […]

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The 5 Best Acai Bowls in O’ahu

January 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason.  This healthy-ish, superfood-filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, there’s […]

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How to Make Mangosteen Juice (aka Santol-ade)

August 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

I am so excited to share this easy recipe for making fresh mangosteen juice, aka Santol-ade: an electrolyte- and potassium-rich drink that tastes like tropical sweet tea.   This sweet refresher is an amazing electrolyte booster that can prevent dehydration and heat-related fatigue. And, for what it’s worth, it’s just a cool, rare, and exotic tropical […]

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The 9 Best Hotels in Waikiki & Honolulu

June 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking to relax and restore your senses on Hawai’i’s most popular travel destination? O’ahu, Hawai’i is an island that offers a little bit of something for everyone: beautiful beaches, a fashionable shopping scene, lovely restaurants, hiking, ample water sports, North Shore adventures, beautiful coastal drives, glorious farmers markets, Hawai’i’s best shave ice, and more.    […]

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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 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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