Halona Blowhole - Nature’s Whale
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Halona Blowhole is just a short drive from the center of Honolulu, on the east coast of Oahu. Every day, visitors gather here to see this amazing Hawaiian natural wonder.
Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago formed the natural occurrence known as the blowhole. The lava tubes extend to the ocean, […]
Waikiki Lu’au at Hilton Hawaii
Posted on August 27, 2008 - Filed Under Oahu, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
For an unforgettable luau experience, try the Waikiki Lu’au at Hilton Hotel on Oahu, Hawaii. The ‘Waikiki Lu’au on the Lagoon’ premiered at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa last month and is now offered twice a week.
In partnership with Tihati Productions, the show commences at 5:15pm on Sundays and Wednesdays where lu’au guests […]
Lanikai Beach - Oahu
Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Beaches, Oahu | Leave a Comment
Located on the Windward side of Oahu, Kailua and Lanikai Beach are a best kept secret.
With over four and a half miles of uncrouded white sand beaches to explore, its obvious why the fortunate return year after year.
Lanikai beach is highly ranked by many even among locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii.
Lanikai […]
Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Diamond Head is Hawaii’s most famous landmark. Known in Hawaiian as Le’ahi, so named by Hi’laka, the sister of the fire god Pele, because the summit supposedly resembles the forehead (lae) of the yellowfin tuna fish (’ahi). It wasn’t until the late 1700’s, when western traders thought they had found diamonds on the slope of […]
Read More..>>The Hanohano Room at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Posted on July 15, 2008 - Filed Under Oahu, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
“Hano hano” is Hawaiian for “distinctive” or “in an elevated position.” The Hano Hano Room and the experience of dining there encompass both definitions. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel is located right on the beach in the heart of Waikiki, is massive with 1,695 rooms in two 30-story towers.
The hotel has three restaurants, the most elegant of […]
Waimea Valley Audubon Park
Posted on July 14, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Waimea Valley Audubon Center’s mission is to preserve the botanical, cultural and ecological resources of the prosperous Waimea Valley. It offers visitors various opportunities to discover the valley through elaborate guided tours, educational programs and mountain trails.
Back in 2006, several public and private groups worked together to purchase Waimea Valley Park from a private developer. This […]
Indigo Restaurant
Posted on July 10, 2008 - Filed Under Oahu, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
Indigo Restaurant is located in Honolulu, Oahu and locals have voted it “Best Oahu Restaurant”.
Fusion cuisine at its most fierce, Indigo takes an innovative European and Latin spin on Asian and Pacific Island dining with selections like the palm sugar-glazed sweet and sour baby back ribs or the pizzas with Asian-inspired toppings.
Robin Kanno from Landmark Travel […]
Foster Botanical Garden
Posted on July 3, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
In the heart of busy Honolulu Oahu, Foster Botanical Gardens is a 13.5 acre oasis of tropical plants, some rare and endangered, collected from throughout the world’s tropics over a period of 140 years.
The oldest of several botanical gardens in Hawaii, Forester Botanical Garden started after William Hillebrand leased a portion of what is now […]
Unbelievable Hawaii Sport Fishing
Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu | Leave a Comment
If you’re coming to experience Hawaii sport fishing, you have one heck of an adventure awaiting you! Anglers from all over the world journey to these deep blues waters teeming with trophy fish.
This is where you come to get the big ones. In fact the biggest fish ever caught on rod and reel was a […]
Pink Decor, Royal Hawaiian Hotel Makeover
Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Hotels & Resorts, Oahu | Leave a Comment
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is currently in the midst of a $110 million renovation. Famous for its pink decor, it’s been a while since it happened the last - back at the end of World War II.
The iconic, 528-room oceanside resort on Oahu, Hawaii, will be closed until January 1st, 2009.
Decades ago, the Royal Hawaiian, or […]
