Rob Taylor, Author at My Aloha Trip

Taylor Family swimming at beach on Na Pali Coast Polihale State Park Kauai Hawaii 3

Polihale State Park: Kauai’s Most Beautiful Beach (and camping!)

Without a doubt, Polihale State Park is the most beautiful beach on Kauai that you can drive to. It's very remote and the road is terrible, but the payoff is amazing with towering cliffs and gorgeous water. And you can even camp here! Get all the details on planning a visit or camping trip to Polihale State Park on Kauai.

View of Waikiki Beach from Diamond Head Crater Hiking Trail Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 2

Hiking Diamond Head for Epic Honolulu Views (including a lighthouse!)

Visiting and hiking Diamond Head State Monument is an iconic thing to do when you're in Honolulu. There are things to know before planning it, including how to access the crater and all about reservations.

Kalij Pheasant on Mauna Loa Road Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Big Island 5

Mauna Loa Birding Trail: the Beautiful Kīpukapuaulu in Hawaii Volcanoes NP

The Kīpukapuaulu Trail, also known as the Mauna Loa Birding Trail, is a great stop just outside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance and you're sure to see some interesting wildlife. Check out the birds you may see and our tips for having a good time seeking out the colorful birds here on the slopes of Mauna Loa.

Malasadas at Punaluu Bake Shop Big Island Hawaii 3

The Punalu’u Bake Shop in Naalehu: the Best Malasadas on the Big Island

The Punalu'u Bake Shop in Naalehu is one of our favorite places to stop when we're driving around the Big Island of Hawai'i. The malasadas, break and packaged bakery products are too good to pass up, and then you can enjoy them when you get home. And do you know about malasadas? We've got the full scoop!

Fireworks on Waikiki from Sunset Sailing Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 3

Honolulu Sunset Sailing and Friday Night Fireworks Cruise

Doing a sunset sailing or Friday night fireworks boat tour at Waikiki is a fun addition to time in Honolulu. There are lot of options for types of boat and styles of sunset cruises in Honolulu. See what we recommend and tips for having the best experience.

Iiwi Bird in Volcano Forest at Kaulana Manu Trail Saddle Road from Hilo Big Island Hawaii 4

Kaulana Manu Trail on the Big Island: Seeing Hawaii’s Endemic Birds

The Kaulana Manu Nature Trail on the Saddle Road of the Big Island of Hawaii is a wonderful birdwatching spot. This easy hike should make it onto your Hawaii itinerary if you want to see the endemic i'iwi and apapane birds on the Big Island.

Jurrasic Park Banyan Trees in Allerton National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa Kauaai Hawaii 3

Poipu’s Allerton Botanical Gardens: a Beautiful, Historic Place to Explore

The Allerton Gardens on Kauai's south shore are a beautiful place to explore when you're in Poipu. See the epic banyan trees from Jurassic Park, gorgeous tropical flowers and many types of birds at this National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Kelly on Boardwalk at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Kihei Maui Hawaii 1

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: Kihei’s Unique Endemic Bird Sanctuary

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Kihei is a great place on Maui for birdwatching and seeing some unique endemic bird species. See how you can visit and just when this protected and unique estuary is open to the public.

Taylor Family at Hale Presentation at Halawa Valley Molokai with UnCruise Safari Explorer Hawaii 2

Halawa Valley Cultural Hike: Experiencing Molokai History and Culture

Molokai is not a largely developed island, but of the few tourist activities you can enjoy, the Halawa Valley Cultural Hike is a wonderful, meaningful one to plan for. Visit private lands and learn the history and cultural practices of the people who've called Molokai home long before today.

Trying Noni Fruit in orchard at Real Noni Farm Tour Kilauea Kauai Hawaii 1

Doing the Real Noni Farm Tour: Fascinating Fruit and Horticulture on Kauai

Doing the Real Noni farm tour on Kauai is a really unique thing to add to your visit. Learn about the health benefits of noni fruit and explore this fascinating farmstead near the town of Kilauea. Really cool addition to your trip!