Best Time for Whale Watching in Hawaii – 2026 Guide
*This guide has been updated for the 2026 Hawaii whale watching season When is Whale Season in Hawaii? Whale season in Hawaii typically runs from December through April, with the…
Rain in Hawaii Isn’t What You Think
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaiʻi, there’s a moment almost everyone experiences: you open the weather app, see rain icons stacked day after day, and feel your excitement sink…
Waikiki New Year’s Eve Party Cruise 2026! Countdown, Champagne Toast & Fireworks
Looking for the best way to ring in the new year in Hawaii? Step aboard the Waikiki New Year’s Eve Cruise 2025, an open-air ocean celebration featuring fireworks, a midnight…
Top 10 Things to Do in Oahu: Nature & History
Visiting Hawaiʻi soon but not sure which island to choose—or what to do once you get there? Oʻahu is one of Hawaiʻi’s most visited islands for a reason. It’s the…
Whale Sharks Exist in Hawaii – And We Just Saw One!
If you’ve ever wondered whether whale sharks live in Hawaiʻi, the answer is yes — but seeing one is extremely rare. And on November 21, during our first tour of…
Shark Safety in Hawaii: Should You Be Worried?
Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi and feeling nervous about sharks? You’re definitely not alone — this is one of the most common questions travelers ask before booking an ocean tour.…
When Is the Best Time to See Whales in Oahu? (2025 Guide)
Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel more than 3,000 miles from the icy waters of Alaska to the warm, protected channels of Hawaiʻi. For visitors, this means one of…
Hawaii Christmas Gift Idea: Oahu’s Best Tour Gift Cards for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? This year, surprise your loved ones with something they’ll *actually* remember. With an And You Creations Holiday Gift Card, you’re giving the gift of…
Best Ways to Recover After 2025 Honolulu Marathon
Crossing the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon is no small feat. Every December, more than 25 000 runners from Japan, Korea, the mainland U.S., and beyond take on 26.2…
What Happens to a Plastic Straw in the Ocean?
The Hidden Journey of a Plastic Straw It starts simply — one plastic straw used for a single drink, then tossed away. But in Hawaiʻi, where trade winds and ocean…