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...
Ep. 188: 9 Hawaii Travel Hacks That Actually Work in 2025 Download the Audio Planning a trip to Hawaii means sorting through endless advice online. Most of it? Recycled tips that sound good but don’t deliver. I’ve spent years helping travelers experience...
How Will the 2025 Federal Shutdown Affect Your Hawaii Trip? Download the Audio Will the federal government shutdown affect your Hawaii trip? That’s the urgent question thousands of travelers are asking right now as headlines create confusion about what’s...
Ep. 180: What to Pack for Your Hawaii Vacation (Checklist Included) Download the Audio Packing for Hawaii isn’t just about tossing swimsuits and flip-flops into your suitcase. The wrong items—or forgotten essentials—can turn your dream vacation into a costly...
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...
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 →
