Colorful food truck located in Hawaii

Hawaiian Traditions: Food Trucks & Fruit Stands

Did you know food trucks and fruit stands are HUGE in Hawaii!? And, for good reason. As we explored Hawaii, we were surrounded by endless options for quick, delicious bites to eat. Traditions in Hawaii are so cool, and I loved learning about them. It’s actually one of my favorite parts about traveling. I love…

A group smiling in front of green mountains

Exploring Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii

One of the experiences that our Big Guy Big World Hawaii contest winners got to have was at the Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii. It’s a private nature reserve with award-winning tours and activities. Perhaps one of the things it is most famous for being the site where Jurassic Park and Jurassic World were filmed. That’s…

Mark standing in front of a helicopter in Hawaii

Helicopter Ride Over The Big Island

The Big Island is one of the coolest places I’ve seen. And as if it couldn’t get any cooler, I got to see it from a helicopter! We took the most amazing helicopter ride over the island and were able to capture some of the most amazing views. We saw active volcanoes that erupted in…

Beautiful view of the water and greenery in Hawaii

The Road to Hana Town

During my recent travels in Hawaii, I had the opportunity to make a trip down The Road to Hana Town. This incredible scenic drive is a 64.4-mile-long stretch of Hawaiian highway connecting Kahului to Hana, a small town in east Maui. However, the term “highway” is a little misleading. Traveling the Alaloa This journey took us over a series of 54 narrow…

Maui’s Red Sand Beach

After our scenic trip over The Road to Hana Town, we stopped at this incredible Red Sand Beach. I had been to Maui 12 years prior, but the beauty of this beach took my breath away like it was the first time. The pictures can hardly capture just how vivid the contrast is between the…

Aerial view of green island surrounded by blue ocean water

Helicopter Ride above Moloka‘i

Yesterday, we took a beautiful helicopter trip over and through the island of Molokai. Molokai is the fifth largest island in the Hawaiian island chain. Hawaii, as a whole, seems to invoke ideas of a simplified life – in touch with the beauty of nature. Molokai is absolutely no different. In fact, it’s one of…

A large shark swimming through the ocean

Free Diving with Sharks [NOT in a Cage]!

Free diving with sharks is not for the faint at heart! These are not small sharks, they are REAL Galapagos & Blue sharks! We were hoping to see tiger sharks or even the real possibility of seeing a great white, but we didn’t see either of those species. But it sure as hell beats just…

A group watches a luau in Hawaii

Germaine’s Luau: Experience the “Spirit of Old Hawaii”

Germaine’s Luau was founded in 1976 and has been acclaimed America’s Best Luau in “America’s Best 100”. This Luau brings the “Spirit of Old Hawaii” to visitors who travel here from far and wide. At Germaine’s Luau we were greeted like family.  All of our “cousins” were happy to help us with insightful cultural stories…

Dolphin Quest at the Kahala Hotel and Resort in Honolulu

Experience firsthand why dolphins are known for being both playful and intelligent at Dolphin Quest at Kahala Hotel & Resort!  Dolphin Quest is a one-of-a-kind dolphin interaction experience. Spend time with marine mammal specialists as they introduce you to these magnificent creatures in the comfort of a small group, creating the ideal, intimate experience that’s…

Beautiful church on the Grand Wailea property

The Grand Wailea: A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Hawaii

During our fun trip to Hawaii, we stayed at the most luxurious, beautiful resort. The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort far exceeded our expectations. This resort was stunning. It’s located on Wailea Beach on the southwest shore of Maui. From the beautiful decor and various dining amenities to the excellent service, I would highly…