Jeanne Cooper, Author at Local Getaways

Three wooden lounge chairs with brown cushions face a tranquil infinity pool. The pool overlooks a lush, green golf course and distant palm trees. Large circular stepping stones embedded in grass lead up to the pool area at one of the best luxury hotels Kauai offers, creating a serene and inviting scene.

Best Luxury Hotels on Kauai

For over a century, travelers have flocked to Hawaii for luxury vacations, but it was only a few decades ago that similarly upscale lodgings took […]

Best Luxury Hotels on Kauai Read More »

Aerial view of one of the best group getaway hotels in Kauai, featuring several large buildings surrounded by lush greenery. The complex includes swimming pools, pathways, and parking lots. The resort is bordered by a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the coast and a vibrant blue ocean.

Best Kauai Hotels for Group Getaways

Discovering hidden beaches, gorgeous rainforests and insanely good restaurants is all well and fine, but as most people come to realize, they’re even better experiences

Best Kauai Hotels for Group Getaways Read More »

Three children in swimsuits, one girl and two boys, walk in a line along a stone edge of a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery at one of the best family hotels Kauai offers. The background features a grassy area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of water and hills in the distance.

Best Family Hotels in Kauai

There are several thousand hotel rooms, condos and vacation rental homes on Kaua‘i ideal for a family vacation, but these resorts in particular offer great

Best Family Hotels in Kauai Read More »

A scenic view of a coastal hiking trail surrounded by lush green vegetation, leading to rugged mountains under a clear blue sky. To the right, the vibrant blue ocean stretches out, meeting the horizon. Sparse clouds float above, enhancing this serene landscape—one of the best hikes Oahu Hawaii offers.

Best Hikes on Oahu

The most populated island has a variety of landscapes and microclimates which give hikers a choice of outdoor experiences. It will typically be hot and

Best Hikes on Oahu Read More »

A coastal scene at sunset with a large modern hotel on the right, considered one of the best romantic hotels in Oahu. The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. The ocean has gentle waves, and the mountains in the background are partially shrouded in soft, golden clouds. A person stands near the water's edge.

Best Romance Hotels on Oahu

A moonlit beach and the right person by your side are all you really need to experience romance in the Aloha State. Still, these hotels

Best Romance Hotels on Oahu Read More »

A couple walks down a pathway surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant red flowers toward a waterfall in a tropical setting, reminiscent of the best hikes on the Big Island. The man is wearing a pink shirt, and the woman is in a striped dress, embodying adventure and tranquility.

Best Hikes on the Big Island

The Big Island of Hawaii offers snorkelers a bit of a dilemma. Should you snorkel on one of the 100 beaches by your hotel or

Best Hikes on the Big Island Read More »

A sailboat with dark sails is silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset over calm ocean waters, with the sun partially obscured by clouds, casting a warm glow across the scene—a perfect moment captured on the best sunset cruise Oahu offers.

Top Sunset Cruises on Oahu

Watching the Hawaiian sun drop below the ocean’s horizon from a catamaran is arguably the best part of a trip to Oahu — the water

Top Luaus on Oahu

Experience a night of Polynesian culture through music, food and dance. The Hawaiian luau is a long-celebrated tradition and is available for you to enjoy

Top Oahu Island Tours

Whether a first-timer or returning visitor to Oahu, a full-day island tour is a great way to see the breathtaking lookouts, beautiful beaches, luscious forests,

Top Snorkeling Tours on Oahu

There are several ways to be in the water near Waikiki and Ko Olina, but with snorkeling you get to immerse yourself in the vibrant

Top Snorkeling Tours on Oahu Read More »