Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Hawaii Travel Tips, Things to Do in Hawaii & Vacation Planning

Locals line up outside this Kauai restaurant before the doors even open.

🍱 Free Guide: 29 Locally Owned Spots to Eat on Kauai Guide

If you're planning a Kauai trip, skipping the food research can land you at a tourist trap instead of a real local favorite.

👉 Hit play now to find out which tiny walk-up spot locals line up for before it opens.

If you've ever wondered how to spot a real local restaurant on Kauai, this episode is for you...

Which Hawaiian island should you pick when every island looks tempting?

The answer isn't which island is "best," it's which one actually fits the trip you're trying to take right now.

👉 Hit play now to get one simple question for each island, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, that makes the decision easy.

If you've ever stared at Hawaii's four main islands and felt stuck picking just one, this episode is for you.

I'll walk you th...

Is July actually a good time to visit Hawaii, or will the crowds and prices ruin your trip?

If you're weighing a July trip, the weather works in your favor, but timing your booking and picking the right island makes all the difference.

👉 Hit play now to find out exactly which island fits your July trip best and what to book first before spots fill up.

If you've ever wondered how to enjoy Hawaii in July without getting caught off guar...

What if the "best time to visit Hawaii" is actually different for everyone, and a generic month-by-month answer is setting your trip up for disappointment?

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The truth is, the best time depends on what you want out of your trip, and knowing the difference can save you money, stress, and a lot of crowded beaches.

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Planning a Hawaii trip with kids takes real effort, and the last thing you want is an avoidable mistake turning your vacation into a stressful mess.

👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear, practical list of what to fix before your family ever lands in Hawaii.

If you've ever wondered how to plan a Hawaii family trip that actually goes the way you hoped, this episode is for you. I'm sharing mistakes my own family has made and ones ...

Is your Hawaii trip this summer already locked in, or are you still guessing at what things actually cost and what's happening on the islands right now?

Prices, crowds, ocean conditions, and even the volcano have all shifted since spring, and traveling without that current picture can cost you real money and real frustration.

👉 Hit play now and get a clear, current breakdown of summer 2026 in Hawaii so you can plan smarter before pe...

Is the Big Island too big to explore, or are most visitors just planning it wrong?

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The largest island in Hawaii requires a real strategy, and most first-timers don't arrive with one.

👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear Big Island game plan before you land.

If you've wondered how to make the most of the Big Island, this episode is for you. You'll know where to stay, what to b...

Are you planning your Hawaii trip length based on what sounds good instead of what actually works?

For Hawaii travelers, the number of days you choose can affect everything from island hopping to jet lag, airport time, and how relaxed your trip actually feels.

👉 Hit play now to learn the simple island-by-island rule that can help you plan your Hawaii vacation days with less stress.

If you’ve ever wondered how to decide how long...

Are you packing for Hawaii, but not sure what you actually need?

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Packing for Hawaii isn’t just about swimsuits and flip flops, especially if you want to save money, avoid stress, and feel ready once you land.

👉 Hit play now to learn what to pack for Hawaii so you can spend less time shopping and more time enjoying your trip.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pack smar...

Planning a Maui trip and not sure what you actually need to know before you book?

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Maui gives travelers beaches, resorts, food, scenery, and adventure, but where you stay, how you budget, and how much you plan can change the whole trip.

👉 Hit play now to get the Maui essentials before you book so you can plan with more clarity and fewer surprises.

If you’ve ever wondered how ...

What if the best Hawaii travel advice is the stuff most visitors hear after they’ve already planned too much?

For Hawaii travelers and people who love Hawaii, this episode is about building a trip that respects the place, avoids avoidable problems, and still leaves room for the moments you can’t plan.

👉 Hit play now to hear the late-stage travel advice that can help you avoid closed areas, missed reservations, and an iti...

Are you spending your one day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hoping for the best and just winging it?

👉 FREE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes is one of the most dynamic places on earth, and without a solid plan, it's easy to miss the highlights, fight crowds, and leave feeling like you barely scratched the surface.

👉 Hit play now and get Bryan's complete one-day itinerary so you can see active lava, explo...

Are you making Hawaii travel mistakes that could cost you time, money, or your safety before you even leave home?
Most visitors head to Hawaii with the best intentions but fall into the same traps that turn a dream trip into an exhausting, expensive mess.

👉 Hit play now to hear Bryan Murphy and the Hawaii Vacation Guide team break down 10 of the 15 most common Hawaii travel mistakes so you can avoid the ones that matter most.

If ...

Thinking about Kauai but not sure where to start or what could go wrong before you even land?

👉 FREE Kauai Travel Guide

Kauai rewards the traveler who plans ahead, and this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know before you book anything.

👉 Hit play now and walk away with a clear, honest picture of when to go, where to stay, and how to make the most of every day on Kauai.

I cover the whole island so you can show up informed...

Feeling overwhelmed by where to eat on Oahu?

Oahu has no shortage of restaurants, but Hawaii travelers don’t need another endless food list when they’re trying to plan a simple, better trip.

👉 Hit play now to get five practical Oahu food picks across the island so you can spend less time scrolling and more time enjoying your trip.

If you’ve ever wondered how to choose a few good places to eat without turning your va...

Are you already stressed about your Oahu trip and you haven’t even packed yet?

Oahu is one of the most visited islands in Hawaii for a reason. But all those options, where to stay, what to skip, how to get around, can quietly turn your dream vacation into a giant to-do list.

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👉 Hit play now and let’s simplify it together!

This episode is your no-fluff, practical guide to planning Oahu the right way so...

Did you know Lei Day in Hawaii is about more than wearing a beautiful lei?

For Hawaii visitors and people who love Hawaii, Lei Day is a chance to understand the deeper meaning behind one of the islands’ most recognized traditions.

👉 Hit play now to learn what Lei Day celebrates and why lei are connected to aloha, the land, and Hawaiian culture.

If you’ve ever wondered how to better understand Lei D...

You finally booked time off for Hawaii and now you're losing sleep over which island to pick?

Maui vs Big Island Decision Guide

The right island depends entirely on your travel style, budget, and what kind of experience you want to bring home.

👉 Hit play now and get a direct, experience-backed breakdown that helps you stop guessing and start planning with confidence.

If you've ever wondered how to pick the righ...

Are you planning a Big Island trip but not sure what's actually worth your time and what's just hype?

Most Hawaii travelers spend hours researching the Big Island only to show up with expectations that don't match reality.

👉 Hit play now and get an honest, firsthand breakdown of five Big Island experiences worth your time and money before you book a single thing.

If you've ever wondered how to plan a Big Islan...