Essentials

Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best?
In order to help you choose which islands are best suited for you, we have developed an 19-question scorecard.

Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands
Click on any underlined island or location name on this map to get more information to help you plan your vacation in Hawaii.

Beach Guide and Beach Photos
We present all you need to know about the beaches in Hawaii. We include lists of best beaches, beach photos, information on the beaches on each island and even where you can find Hawaii's unofficial nude beaches.

Hawaii Pictures & Videos
Extensive travel photos of the Big Island, Kauai, Maui and Oahu plus Beach Photos, Hawaii Sunsets, Volcano Photos and much more.

Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii
Click on any location name on this map to get more information to help you plan your vacation on Maui, Hawaii.

Hawaii Diaries
A collection of several of the travelogues of our many trips to Hawaii. We have over 40 individual articles which can help you plan daytrips when you visit Hawaii.

Helpful Tips etc.
Step-by-step tips on planning your trip, packing, getting around the islands and more. Share your own Hawaii experiences, photos, recipes and reviews with our reader submission pages.

Articles Indexed by Topic
Our large collection of feature articles indexed by topic for your convenience. You should also check out the articles on Kathy Durham's Honolulu/Hawaii local site.

Honeymoon in Hawaii
Susan Breslow, About's Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways takes a look at honeymooning in Hawaii as well as Hawaii's 10 Best Hotels for Honeymooners.

"Boarding House: North Shore"
Our Guide to Warner Brothers Television lifestyle/reality show "Boarding House: North Shore."