Rachael Ray visits sizzling South Beach for authentic Cuban cuisine at David's Cuban Cafe, open 24 hours in Miami Beach, FL, on Food Network's $40 a Day.

When planning a trip to Miami Beach, be sure to stop by the National Hotel. Steps from the swimming pool that's "worth a trip from anywhere," according to Rachael, you'll find casual dining at the Aqua Bar & Grill. Try a burger there, then head to the Blues Bar for a cocktail and some live jazz

Rachael Ray cools off in South Beach with a healthy smoothie from The Smoothie Shop, where they're mixing up fresh fruit smoothies, in Miami Beach, FL, on Food Network's $40 a Day.

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Head to this Ketchum, Idaho, restaurant and you'll have fun choosing from lots of breakfast options--from classic pancakes to the avocado-topped Sun Valley Omelet and the Rocky Mountain Benedict--an eggs benedict with smoked trout that Rachael calls "the perfect way to start the day."

Known for its incredible burgers and funky decor featuring a wall of beer cans to a bull's head, Grumpy's is a local favorite in Ketchum, Idaho. Grab a burger and beer or try the Rachael-approved Fowl Burger, a teriyaki chicken sandwich, "marinated just right," with an order of crispy fries.

At Honokaa's Tex Drive-In, Rachael sampled the Hawaiian Lunch Plate. Born out of plantation workers' exchange of recipes in the heyday of the Hawaiian sugar industry, this cross-cultural luncheon can include Teriyaki Beef, Korean Chicken and Curry Stew, all with sides of rice and macaroni salad.

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Rachael called Bamboo Restaurant "a relaxed, inviting spot," with its gift shop, nightly entertainment and selections of fresh meat, seafood and Asian specialties. Check out the lineup of small plates, or "pupus." Rachael was all about the Bamboo specialty, Chicken Satay Potstickers.

Rachael Ray drops by Willie Nelson's favorite spot In Maui, Charley's, serving fresh fish and Maui-grown beef burgers in an energetic environment, in Paia, HI on Food Network's $40 a Day.

The breakfast buffet at Shore Bird Restaurant & Bar is fresh and flavorful with what Rachael described as "a decidedly Hawaiian touch." She was especially excited by the macadamia nut bread pudding. Diners who go for dinner can grill their own entrees with their choice of seasonings.

Named for Hawaii's most famous citizen and the "father of surfing," Duke's offers a variety of island favorites using lush local ingredients and seafood. Enjoy a meal in the dining room or head to the Barefoot Bar, where Rachael enjoyed a tropical drink, the Lava Flow, on Waikiki beach at sunset.

La Mariana--a marina, gift shop and Honolulu's last original tiki bar--has been a favorite since 1957. Soak up nostalgic Hawaiiana in the dining room and bar as you feast on rare tuna and hibiscus-adorned island salads. Rachael suggests ordering a special, such as Surf and Turf, to keep costs down.

The next-door neighbor to its upscale cousin, Huggo's On the Rocks is a more casual, toes-in-the-sand spot known for its oceanside location and trimmed-down prices. Be sure to try their popular Hualalai Ice Cream Pie, a ginormous concoction of Kona coffee ice cream, Oreo pie crust and fudge.