Last year, I had the pleasure of commissioning four Hawaii guidebooks for Lonely Planet. I got to work with Native Hawaiian journalist Savannah Dagupion, who told a compelling story of Maui after the Lahaina fire and opened my mind to a history I didn't know. Then food and travel writer Malia Yoshioka, who is from Maui, researched her family history working on the island's sugar plantations only to discover her grandfather's photo in a museum.

Adventurer Ashley Harrell could not say enough about her manta ray dive trip off Hawai'i Island in Kailua-Kona. (You can book a similar experience on this excursion from GetYourGuide.) And I met local writer Sarah Etinas, whose knowledge and passion make her the ideal insider to answer all of your Hawaii travel questions.

Hawaii is more than beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes and delectable shave ice. It's a place people hold dear to their hearts, a place to connect and learn and hopefully find a little aloha. 

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Hawaii is pure magic, and its remoteness adds to its mystery. Our latest guidance will help you expertly navigate this ancient archipelago, so you can authentically experience the profound beauty and significance of these islands.

There may be no better place for a long weekend escape than Montréal. This is a small town masquerading as a big city, with a food scene that rivals any other. Come winter there's ice skating all over the city and a miles-long Christmas market that's been attracting visitors for over a century. It might be cold, but Montréal has plenty of hot spots to explore. 

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