When I was younger I always remember watching movies such as Jurassic Park and George of the Jungle and seeing the amazing scenery in the background and wondering if it was real and if it was, where this incredible place was. The answer it turns out is the 4000 acre Kualoa Ranch located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii known as “Hawaii’s Hollywood Backlot”. For so many years I dreamed of visiting Kualoa Ranch never knowing when that day would arrive but in May 2022 this year (two years later than originally planned) it finally happened. (more…)

Akaka Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls on the beautiful island of Hawaii which is also known as the Big Island and is located on the Hamakua Coast 11 miles north of Hilo close to the town of Honomu. (more…)

Hiking up the Diamond Head Crater Trail (known as Lē’ahi in Hawaiian) at sunrise in Honolulu had been on my Hawaii must do list for many years. Diamond Head is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Oahu and hiking to the top for an incredible view of the city and Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular things to do whilst in Honolulu. (more…)

Earlier this year we finally travelled to Hawaii and stayed at Aulani (one of our bucket list hotels) after our original trip was cancelled in 2020 (we all know what happened there) and I am happy to say that we had an incredible time. So much has changed since we first planned our stay a few years ago so I decided to write this blog and travel guide with all of the up to date information, do’s and don’ts as well as hints, tips and advice and anything else I can think of to help make the most of your stay at the paradise that is Aulani. (more…)