Food tours are the best way to get to know a city, whether you’re visiting for the first time or have lived here your whole life. From the spicy soul food of Harlem to the international flavors of Long Island City and the cocktail bars of Manhattan, these New York City food tours will fill…
A visit to any Hawaiian island is incomplete without taking a surfing lesson. This sport, once reserved for only Hawaiian kings, is now one of the most popular activities you can do on the water. But before you put on your suit and grab your board, take a moment to learn about the best surf…
When you visit Hawaii, learning how to surf has got to be on the top of your list. But when you’re new to an island, it can be hard to know which surf schools and which surfing lessons are the best. Check out these top Hawaii surf schools by island, great for beginners, advanced surfers,…
Catching a glimpse of Hawaiian spinner dolphins and migrating humpback whales can be life changing, especially when you do so in a safe and responsible way. When it comes to dolphin and whale watching Oahu has a lot of options. It’s easy to spot a spinner dolphin once you’re out on the water. Humpback whales…
Every year between December and April, humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii to breed and raise their young. If you want to go whale watching Maui is one of the best spots as the humpback whales can often be seen swimming up the Auau channel between Maui and Moloaki. When picking a…
Exploring the Big Island’s active and inactive volcanoes is a must-do while you’re here. These top Hawaii volcano tours hit the major sights, from exploring Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano, to visiting Mauna Loa, its neighbor, and exploring Mauna Kea, its inactive counterpart. But each tour is a little bit different–some tours will take…
Get ready to explore the underwater life of Hawaii! There are those that say the Big Island has the best snorkeling of all the Hawaiian islands–and while the off-shore snorkeling on Maui and Kauai is not to be missed, there’s no doubt that the Big Island is gaining prominence with its incredible marine ecosystems at…
It can be hard to plan a whole vacation months in advance. Sometimes it’s better to leave your days a little open in the event that you need to spend some time resting from jetlag or you find something really fun to do that just wasn’t in the guide books. We’ve picked out the best…
What’s a trip to the Big Island without whale watching or a dolphin encounter? The Big Island is one of the most popular places in Hawaii to go whale watching during the season, from December to May, especially along the Kohala Coast on the island’s north shore. Dolphins, on the other hand, can be seen…
Cruise excursions are incredibly fun, but booking them through the cruise line can be quite expensive—and planning them on your own can leave you pulling your hair out in frustration. Never fear—if you’re traveling on the 7-Day Hawaii Cruise with the Norwegian Cruise Line, all these activities will fit into your itinerary. Of course, what…