Hawaii's Best Travel

08/12/2026

What are your
MUST-DOs on Kauai?

08/11/2026

Hawaii just released new visitor-management plans for six islands and several popular visitor hotspots are now in the spotlight.

Nothing new is required right now, but some of the ideas being studied could eventually change how visitors access these places.

Here’s what’s on the list ⬇️

08/11/2026

If you woke up in Hawaii tomorrow, which island would you love to on? 🏖️

08/09/2026

Road trips in Hawaii can be some of the best parts of the trip. 🚗🌺

Save this for when you’re planning your driving days. 📍

These five routes take you through very different sides of the islands, and Shaka Guide adds GPS-guided directions, stories, and context as you drive.

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The drive doesn’t always have to be dead time between activities.

On these routes, the scenery, stops, towns, and stories along the way are part of the experience.

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Road to Hana is the obvious example. 🌿

The mistake is treating Hana like the destination and everything before it like something to rush through. Give yourself time for the road itself.

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There’s a lot more to Oahu than Waikiki. 🌊

A North Shore driving day takes you through surf towns, famous breaks, food stops, and a completely different side of the island.

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Waimea Canyon is one of those places where the drive keeps getting better as you climb.

Don’t just race to the overlooks. Give yourself time to experience the landscape along the way.

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If you like the idea of Road to Hana, this is the Big Island drive I’d look at. 🌺

The north side is lush, waterfall-heavy, and very different from what many people picture when they think of the Big Island.

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And this is why the Big Island gets two routes.

Coffee country, black sand, lava landscapes, and huge distances make driving a much bigger part of a Big Island trip. 🚗

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Shaka Guide has GPS audio tours for all five of these drives, so you get directions, stops, and stories while you explore.

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08/07/2026

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is free right now, but that may change.

Honolulu officials are considering a visitor fee as part of a new master plan for the popular Oahu garden.

Here’s what we know so far ⬇️

08/07/2026

Heading to Hawaii this month? ☀️

August is a great time to go, but there are a few things worth knowing before you land, especially around crowds, weather, and hurricane season.

Full guide in the comments ⬇️

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

After 16 years of taking our kids to Hawaii, these are the mistakes I see families make again and again.

Some waste time. Others can affect your family’s safety or derail an entire day.

Full guide in the comments ⬇️