Top 10 Best Hotels for a Hawaii Christmas Vacation Dreaming of a tropical escape for the 2023 holiday season? Hawaii is an amazing destination to spend your Christmas, offering sunny beaches, warm climate and unique cultural experiences. Finding the best hotels for a...
Episode 105: From Lahaina to Texas: Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice’s Journey of Strength and Flavor Download the Audio David Yamashiro, co-founder of Ululani’s Shave Ice, joins the show! We dive deep into the after-effects of the fires on Maui...
Can You Visit Maui Right Now? Is Maui Open For Travel? Can you visit Maui right now? Yes, Maui is open for travel right now. The west side is currently off-limits due to the recovery efforts in Lahaina. If visiting Maui in the near future, please travel with aloha and...
Episode 104: Maui Fires Update (Sept. 1, 2023): This Week in Review with Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company Download the Audio Planning a visit to Maui soon? Curious about how the recent wildfires impacted local businesses and the community? Dive deep into this...
Episode 103: Supporting Lahaina’s Artists After Tragedy: Patrick Parker’s Campaign for Maui’s Artist Community Download the Audio Join host Bryan Murphy as he delves into the struggles faced by local artists in Lahaina, Maui, focusing on the impact...
15 Beautiful Hawaiian Tropical Flowers You Must See Visiting Hawaii and not witnessing its magical tropical flowers is like having cake without the frosting on top 😉 With over 90% native to Hawaii plants found nowhere else in the world, Hawaiian flora exhibits...
Maui Fires Update (Aug. 25, 2023): This Week in Review with Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company Download the Audio In this weekly series, Garrett Marrero, CEO and co-founder of Maui Brewing Company, will join me to discuss a week-in-review on the recovery efforts...
Christmas on Oahu: The Ultimate Guide to Oahu During the Holidays (2025) Planning a Christmas vacation to Oahu? As someone who has experienced the magic of Christmas on Oahu, I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate an island full of unique traditions and events....
10 Best Hawaiian Christmas Songs to Ignite Your Festive Aloha Spirit! What Are the Best Hawaiian Christmas Songs? The Best Hawaiian Christmas Songs: Mele Kalikimaka Numbah One Day of Christmas Santa’s Hula Kana Kaloka (Here Comes Santa Claus) Christmas Day in...
Episode 101: Supporting Local Businesses at Made in Hawaii Festival 2023: Part 2 Download the Audio Welcome to Part 2 of our Made in Hawaii series. We’re joined by Paul Rivera, Executive Chef of Hula Girl Waikiki! We dive deep into Hawaii’s rich culinary...
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 →
