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Hawaii is a dream destination and with multiple islands, there is plenty to keep you busy. With so many options for activities, a diverse landscape and a uniquely rich culture, you can find some pretty interesting ways to fill your days there. If a Hawaiian vacation is in your future, check out these top 10 things to do on the Hawaiian islands while you’re there.

New York City makes a strong case for being called the center of the world,…

The views are expansive and the rent is expensive in this hilly, Californian city atop…

From cotton candy-colored Art Deco to blazingly blue beaches to bold graffiti in a rainbow…

A bustling, beautiful cosmopolis with Midwestern humility, Chicago has too often played second fiddle to…

Boston Harbor has come a long way since The Sons of Liberty’s famous Tea Party,…

Portland is a city that’s constantly evolving, and two days here offers plenty of things…

In a city brimming with U.S. history, there is no shortage of Instagram-worthy photo ops.…

From the lowlands of the Connecticut River Valley to the famous rolling mountains—OK, hills—of the Berkshires, Western Mass. is an attractive destination for that weekend getaway. Small towns sprinkled throughout the region offer homemade ice cream, country stores, and scenic rural drives as well as picturesque colleges and spas.

With more than 750 miles of coastline, Hawaii is paradise for water activities. Check out our top adventures across the islands.

The drive from Kapaa to Kilauea is one of Kauai’s most scenic routes. Here are four great stops to check out along the way.

There’s no shortage of things to do in Boston. You can walk the famous Freedom…

Brooklyn paves the the way for all things hip, trendy, and edgy. Oftentimes, these new…

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Is white sand nice? Yes. Is turquoise water cool? For sure, bruh. But while we at PlacePass endorse good hygiene, sometimes that stuff just gets old. Sometimes, you need to get caked in mud while mountain biking. (But, statistically, probably some manure, too.)

You know those pictures of obscenely attractive Instagram models posing under a rainforest waterfall, their makeup weirdly intact? Or maybe those scenes in period dramas where the forbidden lovers have a steamy make-out sesh in a serene still-water pool (also under a waterfall)?

Did you know that July 7th is officially World Chocolate Day? As if you needed another excuse to indulge in something sweet. This year, take your treat to the next level with one of our popular chocolate tours.

New England contains an abundance of historic and recreational sites and is small enough that a day trip from Boston is sufficient to visit most of them. For weekend getaways, favorite standbys include the Berkshires, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard. Amtrak, the commuter rail, buses, and ferries make most destinations accessible without a car.

The 45 mi. trip from Paia to Hana is one of the world’s most impressive coastal drives. With more than 600 turns and over 50 single-lane bridges, the “Road to Heaven” offers incredible views of Maui’s rainforests and waterfalls, most of which are visible from the driver’s seat. While it takes about 2hr. to make the journey itself, the experience is much more rewarding if you stop along the way. Highlights of the drive are outlined below; however, there’s always more to explore.

The best way to acquaint yourself with Lahaina is on foot. Although the sun can be intense, a walking tour is an easy—and heart-healthy—way to peruse both the town’s historical sights and more trivial pursuits (read: shopping). You can start your journey at any place along the route, but a picnic underneath the Banyan Tree is a fantastic way to end or start the trip. Bring some cold water and a camera to capture your favorite finds. Slather on sunscreen and march!

Let’s come clean about the Big Island: it’s not exactly the destination of choice for resort-hopping high rollers. While many Hawaiian tourists are willing to settle for no more than a crowded Waikiki sunset, Big Island visitors watch the sun go down from empty cliffs, overlooking the Kohala Mountain Range; or at the end of an unmarked trail, near a 1200 ft. waterfall; or at the summit of Mauna Kea, huddled around a warm Jeep, 1000 ft.

Sure, Hawaii is known for its amazing beaches and water sports. But the dramatic, varied terrain here makes for great land-based adventures and activities, too. Here are some of our favorites across the Hawaiian Islands.