Ep. 193: 3 First-Time Hawaii Visitor Mistakes to Avoid Planning your very first Hawaii vacation can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. Between flights, choosing which island, and figuring out where to stay, there’s a lot to think about. But...
Hawaii Vacation Rental Laws 2026 – How to Verify Before You Book Pin Share Your Hawaii vacation rental may be illegal when you arrive, even if it’s legal when you book. Each Hawaiian island enforces different vacation rental regulations with separate...
Hanauma Bay Reservations Get Major Update with New Transportation System Pin Share Effective November 1, 2025, the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve on Oʻahu has rolled out a new transportation-and-booking system for non-resident visitors. This change is designed to...
[Updated] FAA cuts flights at 40 airports including Honolulu. Here’s what Hawaii travelers need to know ahead of holiday season UPDATED: November 7, 2025 Pin Share The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced unprecedented flight reductions affecting...
Ep. 191: Top 5 Can’t Miss Things to Do on Oahu, Hawaii Download the Audio There’s a reason most locals don’t do half the things visitors pay for on Oahu. After years of helping families plan their Hawaii trips, I’ve seen the same pattern:...
Aloha! I'm Bryan Murphy, creator of Hawaii's Best Travel and host of the Hawaii's Best podcast — a top-30 U.S. travel podcast with 650,000+ downloads and a 4.9-star rating from 275+ reviews on Apple Podcasts. I'm a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert with the Hawaii Tourism Authority and a member of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. Over 30+ trips to the islands with my family, I've built this site to help you plan a Hawaii trip that's practical, affordable, and respectful of the place and the people who call it home. Learn More →