When most people search for the best beaches on the Big Island, they expect white sand, calm water, and coconut palms. The Big Island delivers that, but it also has black sand beaches formed from cooled lava, sheltered coves perfect for snorkelling, and rocky shorelines where sea turtles come to rest. We’re always amazed at…
Planning a Big Island itinerary and trying to figure out how much time to book? The honest answer is: more than you think. The Big Island is the largest island in Hawaii — nearly twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands combined — and it packs in an extraordinary range of experiences. Active…
If you’re planning a 10-day Big Island itinerary, you’re in for a fuller experience than if you have less time to spend here. This is enough time to truly settle into island life, explore well beyond the main highlights, and actually feel like you know the island rather than racing through it. And if you…
This 7-day Big Island itinerary is designed for families who love getting out and exploring, while still building in slower days to breathe. Although we tend to pack a lot of adventure into our trips, some of our favourite Hawaii memories come from those slower, unplanned days. As a family travelling with a preschooler and…
The Big Island is our favourite Hawaiian island for adventurous families! This 5-Day Big Island itinerary makes every one of your days count. We’ve focused on the west side of the island — Kona and the Kohala Coast — with a full-day adventure to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park included. This remote island has active volcanoes,…
Hawaii is one of those destinations that leaves you wanting more. This Hawaii travel guide for families is here to help you plan every part of your family adventure. We’ve been lucky enough to explore several of the Hawaiian Islands across multiple trips, and every single time we leave already thinking about when we can…
One day in Victoria BC with kids will leave you wanting more. We can say that from experience as we’ve spent a day here on multiple occasions. That said, you can honestly pack in quite a bit into 24 hours in British Columbia’s charming capital. Victoria is the kind of place where you can watch…
Figuring out which Hawaiian island to visit is honestly one of the best travel dilemmas you can have. We’ve stood in your shoes, flip-flops and all, staring at a map of the Pacific and wondering: do we go back to the Big Island? Try something new on Kauai? Finally do Maui? Hawaii has six main…
Welcome to our Mexico travel guide! Mexico is a vast country full of hidden charm, amazing beaches, and deep history. You can spend a week or two relaxing at an all-inclusive in one of Mexico’s many tourist hot spots or create your own adventure in lesser-known local gems. If you’re wondering: What are the entry…
Welcome to our Ireland travel guide! When you start planning a trip to Ireland, the questions pile up fast. Do you need a visa? What’s the best time to visit? How do you get around? Where should you stay? What are the can’t-miss experiences? Here’s what we discovered: Ireland completely exceeded our expectations. The streets…