January 24, 2023
Hawai‘i is a healing place, and not just because of the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore or the warmth of the sun on your skin. Here, culture traditionally focuses on the importance of healing both body and…
February 10, 2022
The Hawaiian Islands have a tradition and mana (spiritual power) of their own, which visitors get a taste of while watching hula performances, sightseeing on tropical tours and savoring local dishes. LOCALLY INSPIRED and CRAFTED JEWELRY offers a permanent way…
February 10, 2022
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART (HOMA) maintains an extensive collection of Western and Asian art, boasts a movie theater that promotes independent and international fidlms, and hosts a monthly evening event — Art After Dark — that mixes art with nightlife.…
February 10, 2022
A guided HORSEBACK TOUR is a great way not only to explore distant terrain, but also to become familiar with the lay of the land and O‘ahu’s culture. KUALOA , near Kāne‘ohe, also offers trail rides on its historic 4,000-acre…
February 10, 2022
458 Keawe St. in Kaka‘ako, where Giovanni’s has a location on the second-floor of H Mart food court. GIOVANNI’S SHRIMP TRUCK 808-293-1839
January 15, 2015
Try stepping off the beaten path and spending a day at DOLE PLANTATION in Wahiawā, located approximately 40 minutes from Waikīkī. During your time at the plantation, get acquainted with tropical crops and hear Hawaiian folklore on the PLANTATION GARDEN…
January 15, 2015
Looking for something more than the usual refrigerator magnets and T-shirts? Seek out locally owned offerings at stores and boutiques around the island. Even at the largest open-air shopping center in the world, ALA MOANA CENTER , you’ll find Hawai‘i…
January 15, 2015
O‘ahu is home to MANY GOLF COURSES. Some of them are ultra- exclusive — operated only for military personnel or private club members — while some are so busy that tee times are difficult to arrange. However, if you’re an…
January 15, 2015
Getting from one place to another on O‘ahu can be its own kind of adventure. O‘ahu’s vehicle rental companies can provide wheels to match any fantasy. Take a spin on a two-seater “part hot-rod, part motorcycle” Polaris Slingshot, cruise in…
January 15, 2015
Honolulu, like many great cities, developed around a harbor; in fact, hono means, “bay,” and lulu means, “calm,” in Hawaiian. Today, ALOHA TOWER and HONOLULU HARBOR bring to mind a time when Honolulu was known as the “Crossroads of the…
January 15, 2015
O‘ahu is a shopper’s delight, with a wonderful mix of locally owned shops combined with trendy and high-end retailers offering the latest apparel, jewelry, beauty products and more. ALA MOANA CENTER, the world’s largest outdoor shopping center, boasts more than…
January 15, 2015
A tour of O‘ahu’s BOTANICAL GARDENS is not only a walk in beauty, but also is a lesson in the science of tropical plants. Some tours and exhibits are designed to enhance knowledge of various species, while others are more…