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Journal

Notes from the ground: which room category is worth it, which conventional advice is wrong, and what changed at the resorts I track.

Maui 2026

Planning

The Hawaiian Islands Compared: What Each One Is Really Like

A firsthand look at what Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island are each really like, and who each one suits best.

September 20, 2026 · 6 min read