Tom Harris
Americas & Adventure Travel Writer
Travel writer and photographer covering the Americas - from Caribbean coastlines to US national parks. Tom focuses on destination guides, road trips, and practical travel planning.
Tom has spent the last eight years exploring North, Central, and South America, with extended stays in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and across the US mainland. His writing combines on-the-ground experience with actionable logistics - the kind of detail that saves you time and money on the road.
Areas of Expertise
- Caribbean and Central America travel (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico)
- US destinations, state parks, and island guides (Hawaii, Florida, Pacific Northwest)
- Canada road trips and outdoor adventure
- Travel budgeting, logistics, and itinerary building
Writing Approach
Tom writes destination guides built on real travel experience. Every recommendation comes from personal visits - he includes the practical details (costs, transport options, timing, crowd levels) that turn a rough idea into a workable trip plan.
Articles by Tom Harris (134)
Things to Do in Waikiki Hawaii: Ranked by Value
Planning things to do in Waikiki, Hawaii? Know what to book days ahead, what's genuinely free, and where the tourist traps hide - updated for 2026.
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Best Beaches in Hawaii: Ranked by Island and Water Quality
The best beaches in Hawaii aren't always the safest to swim: six score a 1/5 bacteria risk, and scenic rankings don't match water quality. 2026 data.
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Best Things to Do in Kona: Ranked by Worth Your Time
Kona averages under 10 inches of rain yearly - the best things to do in Kona lean on that: manta nights, clear reefs, coffee farms. Sequenced for 2025.
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Visiting Pearl Harbor: Tickets, Timing, and All 4 Sites
Visiting Pearl Harbor without a plan means standby lines and missed boats. Four sites, strict bag rules, one $1 ticket fee - here's how to get it right.
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Road to Hana: Stops, Timing, and What to Skip
The road to hana stops that actually justify the time - plus why 2026 parking enforcement, lane closures, and storm damage make winging it a bad call.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Plan It Right in 2026
Kīlauea has erupted 50+ times since late 2024. This Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guide covers fees, drive routes, and how to time active lava.
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15 Things to Do in Honolulu: Ranked and Planned
The best things to do in Honolulu now require advance reservations - here's how to plan smart without losing a day to logistics in 2026.
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St Croix Airport Car Rentals: STX Rates, Hours, Tips
Economy rates at STX start at $51/day, but fleets vanish fast in peak season. St Croix airport car rentals desks close at 10:30 PM - plan ahead.
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Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park: Sunset Timing
At Puu Ualakaa State Park, Tantalus Lookout sunset shifts 80 minutes across the year. Arrive wrong and the lot's full - here's the fix, updated for 2026.
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Things to Do in Isla Verde: Beaches, Food, and Nights Out
Most guides sell Isla Verde as a destination - it's actually a base. Here are the things to do in Isla Verde ranked by real return on your time.
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Dorado Puerto Rico: Beaches, Costs, and Real Talk
Explore Dorado Puerto Rico's calm Atlantic beaches, eco-tours, and luxury resort options with honest costs, safety facts, and booking tips for 2026.
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Things to Do in Rincon Puerto Rico for Surfing and Families
Explore things to do in Rincon Puerto Rico from expert surf breaks and calm beaches to family-friendly water sports and whale watching year-round.
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