OutsideMar 24, 2026What Travelers Should Know About the Floods in Hawai’iWith historic flooding hitting the Hawaiian islands, travelers are rethinking spring break plans. Here’s what locals want you to consider before canceling your trip.15 things in this storySugar BeachSightKihei, United StatesBeach in Kihei, Maui.Jamie O’Brien Surf ExperiencePlaceOahu, United StatesOffers surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort and Waikiki.Turtle Bay ResortHotelOahu, United StatesLocation for surf lessons on the North Shore.Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkMuseumBig Island, United StatesPartially reopened, access to Kīlauea summit restored.Haleakalā National ParkMuseumMaui, United StatesBoth districts remain closed.Waiʻānapanapa State ParkSightMaui, United StatesPark on Maui, remains closed.ʻĪao Valley State MonumentSightMaui, United StatesMonument on Maui, remains closed.Maui True NorthPlaceMaui, United StatesOffers surf and kitesurfing lessons.MānoaNeighborhoodOahu, United StatesArea on Oahu that suffered extreme damage.LahainaNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea on Maui impacted by fires.WaikikiNeighborhoodHonolulu, United StatesArea in Honolulu, largely unaffected.KīlaueaSightBig Island, United StatesSummit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.Chain of Craters RoadSightBig Island, United StatesRoad in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, access restored.East MauiNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea in Maui, including Road to Hāna, limited access.Road to HānaSightMaui, United StatesRoad in East Maui, limited to local traffic.Read the full piece at Outside →
Condé Nast TravelerJan 1312 Spring Break Villas to Book for Sea, Sun, and SolitudeWhether you’re chasing ocean views, volcano sunsets, or quiet mornings with coffee in hand, there’s a vacation rental that makes relaxation effortless.7 things in this storyTurtle Bay ResortHotelVilla on Oahu's North Shore with ocean views and resort access.ElsewhereCasa VekiHotelAlgarve, PortugalVilla on the Algarve coast with ocean views and a private chef.Arenal VolcanoSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLush Costa Rican villa offers volcano peaks visible from the garden.Sun Gardens DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, CroatiaResort with infinity pool, sun deck, and direct sea access.Puntacana Resort and ClubHotelPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicGated community with a picture-perfect pool and full staff.El Yunque rainforestSightPuerto RicoVilla near rainforest, mountains, beaches, and bioluminescent bay.Chalk SoundSightTurks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos IslandsVilla along turquoise lagoon with oceanfront terraces and game room.Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
