Island Life

Living in Hawaii, local culture, and daily island rhythms

Best Food Trucks in Hawaii That Teenagers Will Actually Love

Best Food Trucks in Hawaii That Teenagers Will Actually Love

The food trucks across all four islands that even the pickiest teenager will demolish, from garlic shrimp to acai bowls and everything in between.

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Sunset Dinner Cruises in Hawaii: The Ultimate Parents' Night Out

Sunset Dinner Cruises in Hawaii: The Ultimate Parents' Night Out

Everything you need to know about sunset dinner cruises across the Hawaiian islands, from what to wear to which boats are worth the splurge.

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Date Night on Kauai: Intimate Dining and Hidden Beaches for Couples
Kauai

Date Night on Kauai: Intimate Dining and Hidden Beaches for Couples

Kauai is the most romantic Hawaiian island for a reason. Here is where to eat, drink, and reconnect on a night away from the kids.

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Romantic Maui Without the Kids: Date Night Ideas and Couples Activities
Maui

Romantic Maui Without the Kids: Date Night Ideas and Couples Activities

From sunset dinners in Wailea to private beach picnics, here are the best date night ideas on Maui when the grandparents have the kids.

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Date Night in Waikiki: Best Restaurants and Sunset Spots for a Parents' Night Out
Waikiki

Date Night in Waikiki: Best Restaurants and Sunset Spots for a Parents' Night Out

The best date night restaurants, bars, and sunset spots in Waikiki for parents who need a night away from the kids.

Aloha Mom·
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Kona Coffee Farms with Kids on the Big Island
Kona

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Kona Coffee Farms with Kids on the Big Island

A family guide to touring Kona coffee farms on Hawaii's Big Island, from free tastings at Greenwell Farms to the scenic Mamalahoa Highway coffee belt drive. Everything you need to know about visiting with kids, buying authentic 100% Kona coffee, and making it a memorable agricultural adventure.

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Hawaiian Food Guide: What to Eat and Where to Find It (A Local Mom's Take)

Hawaiian Food Guide: What to Eat and Where to Find It (A Local Mom's Take)

A real mom's guide to the best Hawaiian food, from poke bowls and plate lunches to shave ice and malasadas. Where to eat, what to skip, and how to feed picky kids across the islands.

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What Living in Hawaii Is Really Like: An Honest Guide from a Mainland Transplant

What Living in Hawaii Is Really Like: An Honest Guide from a Mainland Transplant

Before you sell everything and book a one-way ticket to paradise, here is what nobody tells you about actually living in Hawaii as a mainland transplant. The good, the hard, and everything in between.

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