Aloha y’all, Andy here. Just a heads up for all of our Hawaii friends–which judging by the traffic to Go Visit Hawaii, there are thousands of you–Sheila and I will be back in Waikiki this coming February. In addition to our normal efforts to bring you the best, unbiased Hawaii travel advice, we’ve both been invited to speak at the ... Read More »

This post is from 2011. Much of the event will be the same in 2012. For more information, see this link. — I just got word that Oahu’s Ko Olina Resort is planning a huge New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza! How huge? The sponsors are spending over $100,000 and making the fireworks visible from all four ocean lagoons. They’re also ... Read More »

We have created an updated list for 2012. Click and follow this  —> link for 2012 Waikiki Christmas events and dining — The following list is from 2011 for reference purposes only. Waikiki will be all aglow with holiday festivities this year. I’ve compiled this list of special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day brunches, dinners and buffets. Along with all ... Read More »

An amazing gingerbread village is on display at Waikiki’s Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. It’s so dreamy and beautiful, I’d like to move into this village. Wouldn’t you? Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Chef Bauer, Pantry Chef Amie Tungpalan, Executive Sous Chef John Hightower and the Engineering Department estimate that they spent over 750 hours designing, constructing and setting up the final art piece.  ... Read More »

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Missouri Memorial will proudly host a mass band performance featuring more than 650 performers from a dozen high school, college and community bands jointly performing patriotic favorites, all under the direction of Pearl Harbor survivor Allen Bodenlos. The 70th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Mass Band performance will take ... Read More »

Pearl Harbor is always a special place to visit when you’re on Oahu. This December 7th will be even more extraordinary as it’s the 7oth anniversary of the famous attack. Though December 7th is the official Pearl Harbor Day, special events are planned from December 2 – 8 for this 70th Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration. If you are making plans ... Read More »

I love my job as your trusted Hawaii vacation advisor. Here’s one of the newest reasons I adore my work – the folks at Disney have invited us out to the Grand Opening of their first Hawaii resort and spa, the Aulani! This new 21-acre Aulani resort is located in Ko Olina on the western (leeward) side of Oahu. We ... Read More »

If you have plans to be on Oahu this July, check out the 2nd Annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Waikiki Beach Walk. The festival kicks off on Sunday, July 3rd with an expanded program from 5 to 8 p.m. This festival is free and open to the public. The festival only lasted one day in 2010. In its second ... Read More »

Looking for what to do for July 4th 2012? Our 2012 list has published! See Oahu July 4th fireworks and celebrations 2012. —- >> The following information is from 2011 for reference purposes only. If you are looking for 2012 events, see Oahu July 4th fireworks and celebrations 2012. << Will you be celebrating July 4th in Oahu? If so, you’ll find ... Read More »

For 2012 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities 2012. The following list is from 2011 for reference purposes only. For 2012 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities 2012. If you are looking for a meaningful place to honor Memorial Day, Oahu will certainly offer you that opportunity. Here are some suggestions for what to see and ... Read More »