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It is the only royal palace in the United States. It tells the story of the Hawaiian royal family. In its day, it was one of the most modern buildings found in the U.S. and all of the world. And it tells a sad story …
You certainly don’t expect to see cactus in Honolulu. However, that’s exactly what you will find at the Koko Crater Botanical Garden in Oahu. The Koko Crater Botanical Garden is one of five gardens administered by the City and County of Honolulu. And it is …
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? …
Honolulu is a major traveler’s destination spot. And it’s no wonder why. The island of Oahu has stunning views, gorgeous beaches, and many adventures both on land and in sea. Perhaps the most iconic landmark on Oahu is Diamond Head, the dormant volcanic mountain clearly …
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, …