by Andrew Doughty | Mar 21, 2026 | Blog, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
It’s something that seems to catch both first-time and repeat visitors to Hawai‘i by surprise—winter storms. Since winter is one of the most popular times of year to visit the Hawaiian Islands, bad weather can feel especially disruptive to those looking to...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 14, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
People love to ask, “Which Hawaiian island is best?” Well, That’s basically like asking a parent which child is their favorite…it just depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want a laidback, simple-pleasures kid, a non-stop,...
by Andrew Doughty | Feb 7, 2026 | Hawaii
Valentine’s Day on Hawaii’s Big Island is not about squeezing six activities into one day. If that’s your plan, you already lost. This island is big–like, why did Google Maps lie to me about that drive time? big–and romance here works best when you accept that space...
by Andrew Doughty | Jan 31, 2026 | Hawaii
Valentine’s Day on Oʻahu is one of those things that sounds amazing in theory and can go very wrong in practice. The island is romantic by default, but February 14 has a way of turning even the chillest places into chaos. Overbooked restaurants, overpriced menus, and...
by Andrew Doughty | Jan 24, 2026 | Hawaii
If food is your love language, Oʻahu is basically your soulmate. This island takes eating seriously without making it pretentious, which is exactly the energy Valentine’s Day should have. The mistake most people make is putting all their expectations on one dinner...
by Andrew Doughty | Dec 27, 2025 | Blog, Hawaii, Las Vegas Blog
Choosing between New Year’s Eve in Hawaiʻi vs. Vegas is like picking between two desserts you love – one is rich and decadent, the other explosive and over-the-top. Hawaiʻi offers calm, warmth, and scenic sunsets that make ringing in the new year feel almost...
