Category: Oahu Vacation Information

Roy’s, Chef Mavro, and Hoku’s Are Best 1. ROY’S RESTAURANT Roy’s prides itself on the very concept of the aloha spirit, emphasizing hospitality while serving Hawaii’s very best Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. All of the Roy’s Restaurants – six in Hawaii and a total of 34 around the world—exhibit this sense of welcoming friendliness while serving… Continue reading Honolulu’s Top 3 Restaurants Please the Palate

The Very Best Can’t-Miss Honolulu Sites and Activities Enjoy an action-packed weekend in Honolulu, and see all of the very best attractions. First check into your beachfront condominium or hotel, and then embark upon a journey you will never forget. 1. Climb Diamond Head Rising up above the eastern end of Waikiki is the unmistakable… Continue reading Top 12 Things To Do During A Weekend In Honolulu

Great Honolulu Entertainment Provides Plenty of Choices Rocking Night Life, the Club Scene, Jazz Bars, Local Bands, Dinner Shows, Jazz Bars, the Club Scene, Luaus – there is no shortage of things to do in Honolulu and Waikiki You can enjoy all types of evening entertainment in this area that is alive with excitement all… Continue reading Honolulu Nightlife – Fun In Waikiki and Beyond

Celebrate USS Hawaii Arrival with Submarine Tour A submarine tour in Honolulu is a great way to celebrate the arrival of the USS Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. Greeted by Governor Lingle and other dignitaries, the $2.5 billion attack submarine USS Hawaii and its crew arrived in its berth at Pier Sierra 9 on July 23. … Continue reading Submarines In Hawaii – Periscope Up!

Ten Things Everyone Should See On Oahu Here are ten great things to do on Oahu, all of them giving you a different perspective on this wonderful paradise in the Pacific.  Now is a great time to visit as there are fantastic deals for luxurious yet very affordable condos, hotels, and vacation rentals.  So once… Continue reading Oahu’s Top Ten Attractions

Widespread Media Attention In Japan Is A Boost For Island Tourism When Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Oahu and the Big Island this week it helped allay swine flu fears among many Japanese, reassuring them that travelling to Hawaii is safe. The swine flu H1N1 virus first showed up in Hawaii in May… Continue reading Japan Emperor Visits Hawaii – Japanese Visitors To Follow

Soon To Be a Saint, Damien Continues To Inspire People Around the World On my recent trip to Honolulu I was moved to visit to some historic sites related to Father Damien (Joseph Damien DeVeuster), who is scheduled to become a Saint in October of 2009.  I have been very inspired by the good works… Continue reading Father Damien Statue and Damien Museum In Honolulu

World’s Best Athletes Gear Up For Premier Triathalon Event If you like to swim, bike, and run, check out the 2009 Tinman Triathlon on July 26.  The competition starts at Queen’s Beach Pier area in Waikīkī and ends at Kapiolani Park. The Tinman originally began when some friends who wanted to do a triathlon and… Continue reading Honolulu Hosts 2009 Tinman Triathalon

Scenic Beaches Border Revitalized Kailua Town Kailua is a peaceful town on Oahu’s windward coast with upscale residential areas and scenic beaches bordering Kailua Bay. In one sense, Kailua is your typical suburb, a thriving small community with many local businesses and community organizations. Kailua is a bedroom community of Honolulu, and many Kailua residents commute… Continue reading Kailua – A Piece of Paradise on the Windward Shore