Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Hawaii Travel Tips, Things to Do in Hawaii & Vacation Planning

Which Hawaiian island should you pick when every island looks tempting? The answer isn't which island is "best," it's which one actually fits the trip you're trying to take right now. 👉 Hit play now to get one simple question for each island, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, that makes the decision easy. If you've ever stared at Hawaii's four main islands...

Is July actually a good time to visit Hawaii, or will the crowds and prices ruin your trip? If you're weighing a July trip, the weather works in your favor, but timing your booking and picking the right island makes all the difference. 👉 Hit play now to find out exactly which island fits your July trip best and what to book first before spots fill up. If you've ever wondered how to enjo...

What if the "best time to visit Hawaii" is actually different for everyone, and a generic month-by-month answer is setting your trip up for disappointment? 🚗 Save 15% all Shaka Guide tours and bundles (use code HAWAIISBEST) The truth is, the best time depends on what you want out of your trip, and knowing the difference can save you money, stress, and a lot of crowded beaches. 👉 Hit pl...

Planning a Hawaii trip with kids takes real effort, and the last thing you want is an avoidable mistake turning your vacation into a stressful mess. 👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear, practical list of what to fix before your family ever lands in Hawaii. If you've ever wondered how to plan a Hawaii family trip that actually goes the way you hoped, this episode is for you. I'm sh...

Is your Hawaii trip this summer already locked in, or are you still guessing at what things actually cost and what's happening on the islands right now? Prices, crowds, ocean conditions, and even the volcano have all shifted since spring, and traveling without that current picture can cost you real money and real frustration. 👉 Hit play now and get a clear, current breakdown of summer 2026 i...

Is the Big Island too big to explore, or are most visitors just planning it wrong? 👉 Save 15% on Shaka Guide Tours with code HAWAIISBEST The largest island in Hawaii requires a real strategy, and most first-timers don't arrive with one. 👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear Big Island game plan before you land. If you've wondered how to make the most of the Big Island, this episode...

Are you planning your Hawaii trip length based on what sounds good instead of what actually works? For Hawaii travelers, the number of days you choose can affect everything from island hopping to jet lag, airport time, and how relaxed your trip actually feels. 👉 Hit play now to learn the simple island-by-island rule that can help you plan your Hawaii vacation days with less stress. If you’ve ever...

Are you packing for Hawaii, but not sure what you actually need? 👉 Download your FREE "What to Pack for Hawaii" checklist! Packing for Hawaii isn’t just about swimsuits and flip flops, especially if you want to save money, avoid stress, and feel ready once you land. 👉 Hit play now to learn what to pack for Hawaii so you can spend less time shopping and more time enjoying your trip. If...

Planning a Maui trip and not sure what you actually need to know before you book? 👉 Save 15% on Shaka Guide Tours with code HAWAIISBEST Maui gives travelers beaches, resorts, food, scenery, and adventure, but where you stay, how you budget, and how much you plan can change the whole trip. 👉 Hit play now to get the Maui essentials before you book so you can plan with more clarity and fewer surpri...

What if the best Hawaii travel advice is the stuff most visitors hear after they’ve already planned too much? For Hawaii travelers and people who love Hawaii, this episode is about building a trip that respects the place, avoids avoidable problems, and still leaves room for the moments you can’t plan. 👉 Hit play now to hear the late-stage travel advice that can help you avoid closed areas, missed...

Are you spending your one day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hoping for the best and just winging it? 👉 FREE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Itinerary Hawaii Volcanoes is one of the most dynamic places on earth, and without a solid plan, it's easy to miss the highlights, fight crowds, and leave feeling like you barely scratched the surface. 👉 Hit play now and get Bryan's complete one...

Are you making Hawaii travel mistakes that could cost you time, money, or your safety before you even leave home? Most visitors head to Hawaii with the best intentions but fall into the same traps that turn a dream trip into an exhausting, expensive mess. 👉 Hit play now to hear Bryan Murphy and the Hawaii Vacation Guide team break down 10 of the 15 most common Hawaii travel mistakes so you can av...

Thinking about Kauai but not sure where to start or what could go wrong before you even land? 👉 FREE Kauai Travel Guide Kauai rewards the traveler who plans ahead, and this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know before you book anything. 👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear, honest picture of when to go, where to stay, and how to make the most of every day on Kauai. I cover the w...

Feeling overwhelmed by where to eat on Oahu? Oahu has no shortage of restaurants, but Hawaii travelers don’t need another endless food list when they’re trying to plan a simple, better trip. 👉 Hit play now to get five practical Oahu food picks across the island so you can spend less time scrolling and more time enjoying your trip. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose a few good places to eat wit...

Are you already stressed about your Oahu trip and you haven’t even packed yet? Oahu is one of the most visited islands in Hawaii for a reason. But all those options, where to stay, what to skip, how to get around, can quietly turn your dream vacation into a giant to-do list. FREE Oahu Travel Guide 👉 Hit play now and let’s simplify it together! This episode is your no-fluff, practical guide to pla...

Did you know Lei Day in Hawaii is about more than wearing a beautiful lei? For Hawaii visitors and people who love Hawaii, Lei Day is a chance to understand the deeper meaning behind one of the islands’ most recognized traditions. 👉 Hit play now to learn what Lei Day celebrates and why lei are connected to aloha, the land, and Hawaiian culture. If you’ve ever wondered how to better understand Lei...

You finally booked time off for Hawaii and now you're losing sleep over which island to pick? Maui vs Big Island Decision Guide The right island depends entirely on your travel style, budget, and what kind of experience you want to bring home. 👉 Hit play now and get a direct, experience-backed breakdown that helps you stop guessing and start planning with confidence. If you've ever wond...

Are you planning a Big Island trip but not sure what's actually worth your time and what's just hype? Most Hawaii travelers spend hours researching the Big Island only to show up with expectations that don't match reality. 👉 Hit play now and get an honest, firsthand breakdown of five Big Island experiences worth your time and money before you book a single thing. If you've eve...

Did you know one of Hawaii's islands has been off limits to visitors for over 150 years? For Hawaii travelers, Ni'ihau isn't just a curiosity on the map. It's a living example of what intentional cultural preservation actually looks like, and understanding it changes how you see the rest of Hawaii. 👉 Hit play now to finally get the real story behind the Forbidden Island, inclu...

Is Hawaii actually cheaper at certain times of the year, or does it just feel that way until you check the prices? Most travelers assume Hawaii is expensive no matter when you go, and that assumption ends up costing them real money. 👉 Hit play now and find out the two value windows every year where prices drop, crowds thin out, and the weather still delivers. If you've ever wondered how to v...

Which 5 experiences on Kauai are actually worth your time, and which ones will you forget by the time you land back home? Choosing what to do on Kauai isn't hard. Choosing what will actually stay with you is. FREE GUIDE: 20 Things to do on Kauai 👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear, experience-driven Kauai itinerary built around adventure, culture, and something genuinely meaningful. If...

Want to help Hawaii after the floods but not sure if what you're doing is actually making a difference? Most people have the heart to help but end up lost in outdated Instagram posts, unverified GoFundMe pages, and scattered information that wastes time and misses the people who need it most. 👉 Hit play now and walk away knowing exactly where to send your money, your time, and your skills so...

Is April actually one of the best times to visit Hawaii, or are you walking into a crowd and cost trap without knowing it? April sits in Hawaii's shoulder season, and most travelers either skip it entirely or accidentally book the one week they should avoid. 👉 Hit play now and get the exact breakdown of April weather, crowds, costs, and events so you can plan a smarter, more affordable Hawai...

Duke Kahanamoku's story isn't just about swimming fast or riding waves. It's about resilience, humility, and carrying the spirit of Hawaii to every shore he touched. 👉 Hit play now and discover how one Hawaiian waterman changed surf culture forever, saved eight lives with a surfboard, and became a living symbol of aloha. If you've ever wondered how surfing became a global phen...

Oahu and Kauai couldn’t feel more different, and most travelers don’t realize that until they’ve already booked. 📥 Download our FREE Oahu vs Kauai Decision Guide In this episode of Hawaii’s Best, we compare Oahu and Kauai side by side so you can stop guessing and start planning with confidence. 👉 In this episode, you will: Find out why the cheaper island might actually cost you more in ways you...