You have hiked up Diamond Head, swum out 700 yards to Chinaman’s Hat, and surfed the treacherous waves of the Banzai Pipeline. You are exhausted, but you have no intention of sitting at home or in your hotel room on such a beautiful day on the island of Oahu as today. So, pull the soft ...
Oahu is surrounded by wonderful snorkeling areas. Shark’s Cove is one of the most enjoyable. Appropriate for both beginning and experienced snorkelers, Scuba Diving Magazine rated Shark’s Cove as one of the best shore dives on the planet. The cove is packed with tropical fish, coral and large rock formations, creating an interesting and fun ...
One of Hawaii’s greatest cultural experiences still around today is the luau. The luau is something enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. If you are new to the Hawaiian Islands, it’s a great way to make friends and experience a bit of Old Hawaii at the same time. There are few superb luaus on the ...
The island of Oahu, Hawaii is filled with gorgeous beaches, amazing scenery, and beautiful flowers. You can see Pearl Harbor, go to Luaus and do all sorts of fun different things. But there are quite a few famous areas that you can go and check out on the island that you may recognize from certain ...
With so many private schools in Hawaii, finding a good one can be difficult. Most parents focus on the schools located in Honolulu, but there are some fantastic schools located outside of town. The following is a list of some of the best private schools you can find on the Windward coast of Oahu. St. ...
Living in Hawaii has been a great experience, especially since I am a Kama`aina, or resident of Hawaii. In this article, I will try to demystify the questions and concerns about moving to Hawaii. I will expose you to insights normally only accessible to those living here, whether born and raised in Hawaii or to ...
The island of Oahu in Hawaii isn’t known for its multitude of waterfalls. Maui, particularly along the Hana side of the Valley Isle, is waterfall paradise, with seemingly a cascade around every corner along the winding road to Hana. But there are waterfalls on Oahu, and I’ll describe twenty Oahu waterfalls I’ve visited and hiked ...
As a Hawaiian resident I believe that the following are the 10 best places in Hawaii for a family vacation. As budgets for vacations shrink in today’s economy, some people have chosen to vacation closer to home and take advantage of the wonderful sights and scenery that Hawaii has to offer. 1. Kailua Kona, Big ...
Some people think that all the Hawaiian Island of Oahu has to offer is Waikiki and Waikiki Beach. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Some of Oahu’s best beaches can be found on the North Shore. Depending on wind conditions and the time of year, you may want to visit some of Oahu’s best ...
The two most popular vacation spots in the Hawaiian Islands are undoubtedly Maui and Oahu, but how do you choose? With tropical vacations occurring far and few for most us, when we’re on vacation we want it to be the absolute best it can be and it doesn’t hurt to do a little homework when ...
