Island Life
Living in Hawaii, local culture, and daily island rhythms
Hawaii Luau Comparison: Best Family-Friendly Luaus on Each Island
A Hawaii mom's island-by-island luau comparison for families. Old Lahaina, Smith Family, Toa, Voyagers of the Pacific - which luau is right for your kids?
Molokai with Kids: Hawaii's Untouched Family Adventure
Molokai is the Hawaii your grandparents told you about. Here is how to travel here with kids, what to skip, and the real reason families come back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.