Ep. 179: How to Beat the Post-Hawaii Blues: 3 Simple Steps to Keep the Aloha Alive Download the Audio Ever stepped off the plane from Hawaii and felt like you just hit a wall? You’re not alone. That post-Hawaii crash is real, and it affects millions of travelers...
Ep. 178: 7 Things Not to Do in Hawaii Download the Audio Planning a trip to Hawaii? Most travelers focus on what to do—booking tours, finding beaches, packing sunscreen. But knowing what NOT to do can make or break your Hawaiian vacation. These aren’t your...
Ep. 177: Why September Is the Best Month to Visit Hawaii Download the Audio Did you know most travelers completely overlook September when planning their Hawaii vacation? While everyone fights for summer dates or winter escapes, September quietly offers some of the...
Ep. 175: 3 First Day in Hawaii Mistakes to Avoid Download the Audio Grab the First-Day in Hawaii Checklist Did you know simple first-day mistakes in Hawaii can derail your whole trip before day two even starts? For a lot of visitors, the first 24 hours are packed with...
Ep. 174: HawaiianMiles Are Ending: What Hawaii Travelers Lose With Atmos Rewards Download the Audio Hawaiian Airlines just announced a massive change that impacts almost every Hawaii traveler. HawaiianMiles are ending on October 1, 2025, and they will be replaced by a...
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 →