Hawaii
oahu and big island
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10 Stunning Beaches on Oahu You’ll Want to Explore
Hello Everyone! I am back on Oahu, and I’ve been having a lot of beach days lately. There are a ton of beautiful beaches on Oahu, but these ten you will definitely want to explore. Without further ado, here is my guide to my ten favorite beaches on the island. I would also like to preface this post by saying the ocean conditions in Hawaii can be very dangerous, and not all of these beaches have lifeguards on duty. Please do your research on ocean conditions and safety before visiting any of these beaches, you can also click here to learn more about ocean safety in Hawaii! 10. Makapu’u Beach…
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My Favorite Things to do in Oahu
Hi everyone! I recently got to go back to Oahu to visit my sister and second ohana (Tom and Deb). I’m so happy I got to spend the holidays on the island and see so many loved ones during my trip. Me and Kiley’s lifelong friend came to visit for the first time, and I got to play tour guide. I wanted to share a few things we did that I haven’t posted about on this blog before. 1. Waimea Bay Waimea Bay is one of my favorite beaches on the north shore. There is plenty of space on the beach, but parking is limited, so I recommend going early.…
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4 Day Itinerary for Big Island
Hey everyone! I recently took a trip to Big Island with some girlfriends and wanted to share what we did. I wanted to make the most of our trip with the short amount of time we had. It was both my friends first time on Big I so I wanted to show them as much as possible. So whether you are wanting to go island hopping or just plan a quick trip, I hope you find this blog post useful! Day 1 We flew into the Kona airport from Oahu and then went to go pick up our car. If you are traveling to Big Island you will definitely need…
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Hikes Worth Doing in Oahu
As some of you may know, I have openly expressed my hatred for hiking in the past. However, it’s starting to grow on me. I’ve done a few that I actually really enjoyed and want to share with all of you. Without further ado here are my top 5 favorite hikes in Oahu. 5. Maili Pillbox aka “Pink Pillbox” Maili Pillbox is on the west side of Oahu and is known for its bright pink bunker. This hike is about 1.5 miles and is pretty steep, so you’ll get a good work out. Once you reach the top of the ridge you’ll have a panoramic view of the ocean and…
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Top 10 Things to do on the Big Island
After getting so much positive feed back on my Top 10 for Oahu I decided I need to show some love for the Big Island too! The Big Island is definitely my Oasis. It has so much to offer and is a great option if you want to vacation somewhere more quiet than Oahu. 10. Take a bath at Kiholo Bay Located just North of Kona is Queens bath at Kiholo Bay. The “queens bath” was formed by a collapsed lava tube filled with freshwater from a nearby spring. In the 1800’s only ancient Hawaiian royalty, also known as the Ali’i could use the pool for bathing and relaxation. The…
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Top 10 Things you need to do in Oahu
I’ve had so many people ask me about what they should do in Oahu while planning their trip. After spending two months in Hawaii and having the best tour guide ever (shout out to Mrs Becca!), I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 favorite spots on the island. 10. Halona beach cove (Eternity beach) Halona beach cove is a beautiful little beach right off highway 72. It is next to the Halona blow hole look out point, which is also where you will park to get to the beach. It got its more commonly known name, “eternity beach” from the movie, “From Here to Eternity” (parts of Pirates of…