Hi everyone! I recently went back to Maui to visit my friend Lana, and saying I had an amazing trip would be an understatement. My first trip to Maui was only three days long, so I knew it was only a matter of time till I’d be back. I also want to give the biggest shout out to Lana, who housed me during my stay and drove me quite literally all around the island. Lana- you’re a great tour guide and an even better friend. I also want to preface this blog post by reminding everyone of the importance of educating yourself about Hawaiian history and culture before and during…

Hello and welcome to The Aloha Blog! If you’re visiting Oahu and staying in Waikiki, I highly recommend exploring the rest of the island. You can click here to read about more of my favorite activities in Oahu. However, there are a ton of family friendly things to do in Waikiki. Without further ado, here are eight family friendly activities in Waikiki that I recommend. 1. Family Surf Lesson A family surf lesson in Waikiki is one of the most fun and memorable experiences you can have in Hawaii. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Moniz Family Surf. They have amazing instructors who will make sure your experience is…

Hello everyone! I had no plans of going to Kauai last month; in fact, my friend Lana asked me to go with her back in October, and I said no. Of course I ended up experiencing a severe case of FOMO and booked a ticket less than 12 hours before my flight took off. I also want to give Miss Lana a huge shout out for hosting me, playing tour guide, and driving me all over the island. It was truly an unforgettable trip, and I am so excited to share some of the fun things we did in this blog post! Without further ado, here are eight things you…

Hey everyone! Last month I did a quick trip to Maui with my friend Lana, and I wanted to share my experience. First of all, Maui exceeded all my expectations. The island is beautiful, and I can’t believe I hadn’t gone sooner considering the short travel time from Oahu. I will definitely be back to Maui, as I was only there for a few days. However, if you are looking to get away for a long weekend, Maui is the perfect place. Without further ado, here is my three-day Maui itinerary. Where to Stay A trip to Maui, especially if you are island hopping, does not have to break your…

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…

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…

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 with stunning views. 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…

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…

I’ve had so many people ask me about what they should do in Oahu while planning their trip. After spending two months in Oahu 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…