Wow, what a fantastic hike I did this morning! Towering over the east side of Waikiki is the prominent mountain known as Diamond Head State Monument. I hiked to the top and it was a wonderful experience! Reaching the summit of Diamond Head requires only a short hike that is well worth the effort. When… Continue reading My Visit to Diamond Head State Monument and Koko Crater
Category: Oahu Vacation Information
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Oahu’s Premier Attractions – See the Best of the Island
To help you on your vacation to the Hawaiian Islands I will describe some of the very best attractions on Oahu which you should be sure to see during your stay. The best way to enjoy your time on Oahu is to stay at a luxurious and conveniently located Oahu Vacation Rental. Oahu’s premier attraction… Continue reading Oahu’s Premier Attractions – See the Best of the Island
Top Three Beaches on Oahu
I was visiting Hawaii, staying on Oahu and I decided I would explore all of the beaches of Oahu. I nabbed a great Oahu Vacation Rental and I began my journey. Along the way I compiled a list of what I feel are Oahu’s Top Three Beaches. The first beach I really like is Maakaha… Continue reading Top Three Beaches on Oahu
Famous Hawaiians – Bruddah Iz and Eddie Aikau
I wrote in an earlier blog about the history of one of Hawaii’s most revered icons, Duke Kahanamoku. During a recent leisurely stay at a beautiful Oahu vacation rental I decided to focus on two more icons. Here is some interesting information about the two other revered people of Hawaii’s past: Israel Kamakawiwoole, also known… Continue reading Famous Hawaiians – Bruddah Iz and Eddie Aikau
My Tour of Iolani Palace – A Cutlural Treasure in Downtown Honolulu
Last night I stayed in an Oahu Vacation Rental and in the morning I took a walk through downtown Honolulu where there are many historic buildings. Perhaps the most spectacular of all of these historic structures is Iolani Palace, which was the royal palace of the Hawaiian monarchy for King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani from… Continue reading My Tour of Iolani Palace – A Cutlural Treasure in Downtown Honolulu
Top Celebrity Sightings in the Hawaiian Islands
Famous people love Hawaii – there is no doubt about that – so next time you are staying in a Hawaii Vacation Rental keep an eye out for some of the celebrities you may see in the Hawaiian Islands. When you have lots of fame and money, then it is quite logical that you would… Continue reading Top Celebrity Sightings in the Hawaiian Islands
Top Ten Beaches and Other Sights On Oahu’s North Shore
If you are visiting Oahu there are lots of great sights to check out along the north shore. The best way to really experience the north shore is to get an Oahu Condo in the area and then explore the area at your leisure. One of the first places you want to visit is Haleiwa,… Continue reading Top Ten Beaches and Other Sights On Oahu’s North Shore
The Hokulea Voyaging Canoe – A Symbol of the Hawaiian Culture
When I was staying at my Oahu Condo last week I noticed sailing offshore of Waikiki was the Hokulea Voyaging Canoe. This distinctive Hawaiian sailing canoe was majestic as it went by, conjuring up all of the history of the Hawaiian people. In the 1970s, members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society constructed this Hawaiian double-hulled… Continue reading The Hokulea Voyaging Canoe – A Symbol of the Hawaiian Culture
The Sport of Surfing in the Hawaiian Islands
When I first planned my trip to the Hawaiian Islands by getting the very best Oahu Vacation Information I made arrangements for a wonderful trip, though at the time I really wasn’t so much interested in surfing. Then when I began to travel around Oahu I began to see surfers everywhere! I saw surfboards on… Continue reading The Sport of Surfing in the Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands – Their Nicknames and a Quick Overview
The other day when I was sitting on the lanai of my Oahu Vacation Rental looking over the beautiful blue ocean I started thinking about these amazing Hawaiian Islands and how each one is so different. I also was thinking about how each of these islands has an Island Nickname that helps to describe how… Continue reading The Hawaiian Islands – Their Nicknames and a Quick Overview