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Affordable Hawaii Travel Guide - How to Vacation in the Islands on a Budget

Dreaming of Hawaii but worried about the cost? A Hawaiian vacation doesn’t have to be expensive, and can still be accessible for students, budget travelers, and anyone looking to explore the islands without overspending. Everything you need to know to explore the islands on a budget, broken down by island.

Beauty

The Best Waterproof Make-Up Products For Swimming and Tropics

Waterproof Make Up that will last for humid tropics, days spent swimming, and beach vacations is hard to find. But through years of tropical travel, I've tested ALL the best waterproof foundations, mascaras, and setting sprays so you don't have to. This is the ultimate guide to the best make up brands and products that will stay on in the water - no matter what.

Travel Guides

18 Best Beaches in Oahu for Swimming, Snorkeling, and Sunsets

From the prettiest, bluest water in the Hawaiian Islands to the North Shore, tide pools, and secret mermaid caves, Oahu has some of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii, circling all around every side of the island. Get beyond Honolulu and Waikiki with everything you need to know, including parking, permits, walking distance, and ocean conditions - I have done all the planning for you - with a downloadable Google Map!

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Papakolea, Hawaii's Green Sand Beach

There is no shortage of beautiful beaches on Hawaii's Big Island, but one of the rarest and most interesting beaches is the Papakolea Green Sand Beach. Here's everything you need to know to find it for yourself.

Features

Top 20 Underrated Destinations for your 2026 Travel Bucket List

Looking for somewhere unique and unexpected to travel to next year? Our guide to 20 lesser known and visited places for the adventurous traveler.

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Kauai Photo Guide: 19 Best Photo Spots in Kauai, Hawaii

The Garden Isle of Hawaii is an island unlike no other place on earth - with so much to see in one small place, I've laid out the best of the best. An Instagram Photo Guide to the best otherworldly ridge lines, waterfalls, stunning beaches, canyon views, and hidden gems.

Hotels

Top 12 Hotels in the United States Worth Redeeming your Marriott Bonvoy Points For

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the best and easiest ways to travel hack your way to free hotel rooms and massively discounted vacations. From historical buildings, to luxurious resorts, to surprisingly awesome lower point tier stays in epic locations - these are 12 of the best Marriott hotels across The United States to spend your Bonvoy Points on.

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19 Of The Most Unique and Unusual Beaches in the World

Unique beaches around the world that you won't believe exist. Whether it’s dramatic cliffs, unusually colored sand, hidden coves, or surreal landscapes, these one-of-a-kind beaches and a complete bucket list of ocean-loving travel.

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The Garden Isle: The Ultimate Kauai Travel and Adventure Guide

The lush jewel of Hawaii, Kauai is known for it's endless waterfalls, rugged coastline, myriad of beaches, and stunning Waimea Canyon. Here we have laid out where to stay, where to eat for cheap, and all the best adventures, hikes, waterfalls, and beaches for the ultimate adventurous Pacific vacation.

Travel Style

What to Pack For a Week In Hawaii: A Complete Female Packing List

A full Hawaii packing guide. Vacationing in the Hawaiian Islands is always a good idea - but there are some random, unexpected items that will make your trip so much better. It doesn't matter which island or islands you're going to, this is everything you need (and what you don't) for the Hawaii trip of a lifetime.

Hotels

The Top 10 Most Insane Luxury Hotels in the World

Some of the best, luxurious, and most incredible hotels and resorts all around the world, from private islands to historic accommodations in the center of European cities, to the most romantic honeymoon paradises. A seriously wanderlust-inducing list to fuel your travel dreams.

Travel Style

What to Pack For a Beach Resort Vacation: A Complete Female Tropical Packing List

A full tropical beach vacation packing guide. A week at a tropical resort is always a good idea - but when your only options are the hotel gift shops, you don't want to be stuck without everything you need. There are some unexpected and easy-to-forget items that will make your trip so much better - and some that I've learned through years of overpacking that you just will not use. The best shoes, attire, accessories, and essentials to pack for the piña-colada-sipping vacation of a lifetime.