A few weeks ago, I asked the Go Visit Hawaii facebook community why they like Oahu. As I read each comment, I must have been nodding my head in agreement. I also felt the urge to book a ticket to Oahu ASAP. That’s just a warning for you before you start reading them. From your [...]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
When you visit Waikiki, you’ve got to see the Duke Kahanamoku Statue honoring the memory of one of Hawaii’s greatest athletes and surfers. The handsome statue is the focus of one of Honolulu’s live webcams. Here’s a fun vacation idea for you. Email the webcam link to your friends and family. Then when you visit [...]
Thursday, August 12, 2010
* Safari Helicopters is now offering its “Deluxe Hawaii Volcano Tour” for $179 (plus surcharges and fees) on Hawaii’s Big Island. That’s $45 off the regular price of $224. Offer good through 2010, and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.www.safarihelicopters.com. * Prince Resorts Hawaii are offering either third or fourth night free [...]
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Whoa! I’ve got bunches and bunches of Hawaii travel news to share with you today. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take off. * Travel+ Leisure issued their 2010 World’s Best Awards. Kauai (#2), Maui (#8), and the Big Island (#10) made the Top 10 Islands List. You may be interested in seeing the [...]
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Whether you’re heading to Waikiki, just got back, or day-dreaming of watching that blue surf gently roll to the golden sand beaches of Waikiki – you’ll be captured by this new high definition Waikiki webcam provided by the nice folks at Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii. What sets this Waikiki webcam apart from others is that [...]
Friday, June 18, 2010
If you’re making plans to visit Oahu this July 4th, you’ll find some excellent ways to celebrate Independence Day with a bang. All the events are family-friendly and free. Whether you’re staying in Waikiki, Honolulu, North Shore or anywhere else on beautiful Oahu, you’ll find a July 4th celebration that’s convenient and fun. After many [...]
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
We interrupt the Kauai impressions vacation series for a little bit ‘o news and deals to help us Hawaii addicts survive until our next visit. * Want to stay in Waikiki for super cheap? If you’d like a basic room without any glitz and glam, you can stay at Aqua’s Continental Surf Hotel for $49 [...]
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Whether you’re a visitor to Oahu or an island resident, you’ll find plenty to do this Memorial day in Honolulu. Here are some suggestions of how to honor the day in meaningful ways: Visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as Punchbowl. This peaceful and somber site is a must visit in [...]
Monday, May 24, 2010
I was surprised to discover that Oahu has some fantastic hiking trails. Most people tend to think the neighboring islands offer the sort of trails that get you “away from it all”, but Oahu certainly has its fair share of great trails. I want to share my top three favorite hiking trails that I recommend [...]
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Chef Robert Irvine of the Food Network’s Dinner Impossible takes his cooking challenge show to the island of Oahu to cook for the cast and crew of the hit ABC series LOST. Here’s the teaser about this episode: Robert is “stranded” on the deserted LOST location set of Papailoa Beach in Haleiwa. Using food found [...]
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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