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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 →
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