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I received a text message around noon to meet him at 6:45 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Statue, across from the Iolani Palace. My daughter and I arrived about 10 minutes ahead of time and were looking out for a man wearing a green hat …
Every visitor to Waikiki imagines swimming along the majestic Waikiki Beach. But, there is a lot more to do in Honolulu. One fantastic option is a visit to the Waikiki Aquarium. Here is our guide to the Waikiki Aquarium. Discover what you can se and …
An essential stop on any visit to Oahu is the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. At the site, you can see the U.S.S. Arizona (sunk during the infamous December 7, 1941 attack), tour the Bowfin submarine, and walk aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, the vessel where the …
Giraffes in Waikiki? Yep. You’ll see the African animals and many others at the Honolulu Zoo. The Honolulu Zoo, located in Waikiki, is a fun stop for families visiting Oahu. Our family visited the zoo a couple of times, and we would like to share …
We are frequent visitors to Oahu. As such, we have done most of the major, touristy things on island. That means that we often try to do some different, less touristy adventures each visit. And that’s how we discovered the Lili’uokalani Botanical Garden, a hidden …
Oahu is a favorite tourist destination. But, many of Oahu’s activities have large crowds. You find people everywhere at Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, and Waikiki Beach. If you are interested in escaping the crowds, try these Oahu hidden gems. What are Oahu’s Hidden Gems? …
When people think of visiting the Hawaiian Islands, most people think about Oahu. After all, Honolulu (the capital and largest city in the state) is on Oahu. Flights to and from the island are plentiful. And there is a plethora of things to do on …
It’s a new year. Every year, we take some time to look back on the past year’s travels and pick some of our favorite photos. This past year, we visited some new places and revisited some of our favorite sites. That left us with too …
When our family planned a trip to Hawaii, I knew that the one thing I wanted to do on the island of Oahu was visit Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is one of the most iconic sites in American history. On the morning of December 7, …