Illegal Hawaii Vacation Rentals: What Every Traveler Needs to Know (and 3 Steps to Stay Legal)

Did you know booking the wrong vacation rental in Hawaii could ruin your trip? With stricter laws now in place, many travelers are unknowingly risking cancellations, fines, and disrupted vacations. Hawaii’s crackdown on illegal vacation rentals is in full swing in 2025, with fines reaching up to $30,000 per day for unregistered properties. This episode dives into how these new rules could affect your trip, why they matter for local communities, and how you can avoid common booking mistakes to...