Sifnos is becoming one of the most talked-about islands in the Cyclades, and it’s easily one of the most family-friendly Greek Islands I’ve been to. The food scene alone is enough to put it on the map (it’s long been known as Greece’s ‘foodie island’) and the restaurant quality here would hold its own against some major cities. But what…
Read the PostLast updated May 2026 Like every Greek Island, Mykonos has its own unique character that sets it apart from the rest. It’s the most glamorous island in Greece; but also the most expensive! Like Santorini, it’s not the island for an authentic, slow Cycladic experience, and I’d be doing you a disservice to suggest otherwise. But if you’re here for…
Read the PostWelina Terrace at the 1Hotel Hanalei Bay The food scene in Kauai is delightful and varied: think casual side-of-the-road lunch stops, fresh Hawaiian poké, and curated menus with locally sourced ingredients. For me it’s almost nostalgic (we spend every winter in Kauai, and I rarely add new spots to my go-to list), as the island feels stuck in time in…
Read the PostLeft: Surfers as seen from the pier at Hanalei Bay, Right: Ohi Ohi market. I’ve stayed in Kauai every month of the year and now return annually around the holidays. While it’s known for being one of the rainiest places on earth, that statistic is misleading: the rain falls primarily on the Na Pali mountain range, an inaccessible area that…
Read the PostUpdated for 2026 with current hotel recommendations, restaurants, and travel tips. Naxos is the largest of the Cycladic islands, and one of its most underrated. With nearby Paros getting a lot of recent attention, and neighboring Mykonos and Santorini making for easy ferry transfers, Naxos is a great pick if you’re looking for a quieter, more authentic Greek island experience….
Read the PostUpdated for 2026 with current hotel recommendations, restaurants, and travel tips. Folegandros, Greece is a hidden gem conveniently close to Santorini yet wonderfully less visited. After an attempt at visiting this island a few years back (in which we ended up island hopping to Naxos instead), we finally made it to stay at the beachfront boutique hotel I’d been eyeing…
Read the PostLast updated February 2026 Of all the Hawaiian islands, Kauai is by far my favorite. It boasts incredible mountain landscapes, crystal-clear water, quaint restaurants, and beautiful waterfalls. The locals are friendly and tourists don’t seem to linger around on the beaches as much as on Maui or the Big Island, which makes it seem a bit more untouched. This Kauai…
Read the PostUpdated for 2026 with additional island & hotel recommendations, travel tips and planning advice. Summer is right around the corner and it seems the Greek Islands are on everyone’s radar! One of the most common questions I’m receiving lately is how to choose which Greek Island to visit. It’s important to note that there are actually over 6,000 Greek Islands,…
Read the PostLast Updated May 2026 The Cook Islands is my go-to recommendation anytime someone asks me about a tropical getaway. There is something so special about experiencing a destination so beautiful with so little crowds. From the crystal clear turquoise water of Aitutaki to the tropical jungles of Rarotonga, a getaway in the Cook Islands is what a tropical vacation should…
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