Articles tagged ‘honolulu’
Best Beginner Surf Spots: Part 2
By Julie Blakley | June 20th, 2008 |
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PART 2
Canoes, near Waikiki, has been a long-time learner’s hot spot on Oahu. Known for its easy-to-ride waves and friendly leaner’s vibe, it has the reputation of being the place to try out surfing for the first time. However, it is also almost always crowded and you may find yourself trying harder to [...]
Ala Moana Shopping Center
By Julie Blakley | May 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, Big Island
808-955-9517
Want to take an afternoon away from the beach and do some shopping on your Hawaiian getaway? If you are looking for the ultimate one-stop shopping spot, it is for sure the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. Not only is Ala Moana the largest shopping center in the islands, [...]
Ala Moana Beach Park
By Julie Blakley | May 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
South Shore Oahu,
1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
It’s no wonder Ala Moana Beach Park on the south shore of Oahu is one of the most popular beaches among Oahu residents. The 76-acre park includes a beautiful ½ mile long stretch of beach that leads down to the beautiful blue (and swimmable) ocean waters. There are [...]
Iolani Palace
By Julie Blakley | March 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The only official royal residence in the United States is not located in any of the continental states, but across the Pacific on the island of Oahu. Iolani Palace in Honolulu was the official residence of only the last two Hawaiian monarchs—King Kalakau (who built the palace in 1882) and his sister, successor and last [...]
Honolulu: World’s 2nd Cleanest City
By Jessica | November 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
There are a million reasons why it’s great to travel to Honolulu, but here’s another reason - it’s one of the world’s cleanest cities.
According to Forbes, Honolulu ranks 2nd on the list of the cleanest cities in the world, behind Calgary in Canada. Putting that list together with the contrasting list of the world’s most [...]
Honolulu Ranked #1 for Romance by Travel + Leisure
By Jessica | October 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Everyone loves lists - it means we don’t have to think as much. So, thanks to a new list from Travel & Leisure Magazine, we now know that the best thing about visiting Honolulu is the weather, and it’s the top destination for a romantic getaway. Well, it’s not as if we didn’t know these [...]
