One of the most iconic images visitors have about visiting the Hawaiian Islands is to receive a beautiful floral Lei upon their arrival at the airport…

October 30, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

We’ve all seen the movies…a couple arrives at an airport in Hawaii and a beautiful Hawaiian lady greets them with a smile, an ‘Aloha, welcome to Hawaii,’ and places a colorful Lei around their neck. This is the image many first time visitors to Hawaii have in their minds and while you can hire a ‘Le...

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Attending an authentic Hawaiian Luau is a great way to learn a bit about the Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian history and enjoy dancing, entertainment, music, tasty Hawaiian dishes.

October 17, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

Hawaiians will host Luau’s to celebrate a wide range of occasions including birthdays and graduations to weddings. A Luau is an extension of the close-knit and friendly islander lifestyle that forms the basis of the rich Hawaiian culture.

As tourists come to Hawaii seeking to immerse themselves in...

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If you want to enjoy the most of Oahu during your time on the island, see this Oahu Travel Blog article, ‘Best Road Trips on Oahu.’ Learn more about fun day trips from Waikiki that will show you the best of our island including waterfalls, beaches, food trucks and lush valleys.

November 19, 2022
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Jana Free

Are you ready to experience your dream vacation on Oahu? We’ve put together a list of road trips on Oahu that will let you take in the best of our island has to offer.

If you're only on the island for a weekend or a few days, take your pick because any of these road trips are sure  to provide you w...

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Oahu is known for its beautiful beaches and World Class Snorkeling – one of Oahu’s most popular things to do and one perhaps the most popular destination for Snorkeling on Oahu is Hanauma Bay.

August 28, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

One of the most popular activities on Oahu is snorkeling in the beautiful, clear blue ocean along the coast of the island and the most popular location to Snorkel on Oahu is Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is a naturally formed ‘bay’ located on the southeast coast of Oahu, and was even voted, ‘Best Beach i...

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When you are planning your visit to Oahu, one of the most important topics is, ‘What Does it Cost to Visit Oahu?’ This guide will give you current and realistic examples of what you can expect to pay for the most used items you may encounter during your dream vacation.

July 22, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

What a fun and exciting time it is to plan for your dream vacation to Oahu! Right now, in the planning phase everything is possible. But in order to make the most of your time and your budget you need to do your best to book activities and restaurants in advance and budget for activities, tours, ent...

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Visiting Pearl Harbor is one of the most popular Oahu Attractions and in this Oahu Travel Guide article, ‘Oahu Things to do: Visiting Pearl Harbor,’ we’ll provide you with tips and recommendations on how to make the most of your visit to this historic landmark.

July 12, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

Oahu is home to one of the most tragic, and historically impactful events in modern history, Pearl Harbor. This poignant landmark located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu is one of the most visited attractions in the entire state of Hawaii. Each year millions of visitors take in the moving message...

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One of the most enjoyable ways to discover Oahu is to do a ‘Circle the Island Tour of Oahu.’ In this article we provide you with tips and recommendations on how to make the most of this 1-Day Island Tour!

June 27, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

There is a lot to discover on the island of Oahu! Even visitors who have visited the island multiple times discover will new things about Oahu with each visit. So how are you expected to discover all there is to do and see on Oahu in one visit let alone one day?

You can’t and you won’t. But this Oa...

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In this latest Oahu Travel article, ‘Hawaiian Phrases to Learn – Part 2’ we are going to share with you even more, basic and fun Hawaiian Phrases you can learn before your visit to Hawaii. Of course, it is not mandatory to learn to speak Hawaiian prior to your visit, it is simply a fun way to learn a bit more about the amazing culture of Hawaii.

June 16, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

There are two primary languages spoken in Hawaii, English and Hawaiian (or ‘Olelo Hawaii). 

English is the primary language spoken in the Hawaiian islands, but you will hear that Hawaiian is still spoken extensively throughout Hawaii. Hawaii has a very strong and deep-rooted base in the Polynesian...

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Diamond Head Crater is perhaps the most iconic landmark related to the island of Oahu. Hiking to the top of this amazing natural wonder is one of the most popular things to do on Oahu. This article, ‘Guide to Hiking Diamond Head’ will provide you with tips and updates to help make the most of this exciting activity.

May 27, 2022
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Christy Davies

One of the most popular things to do on Oahu is to hike Diamond Head to enjoy unobstructed views of the beautiful ocean, Waikiki, Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and other parts of Oahu.  The views at sunrise and sunset are particularly breathtaking.

The following Oahu Travel Blog article, a ‘Guide to Hiki...

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Oahu is an island paradise with over 112 miles of coastline, pristine beaches and countless areas for swimming, surfing and snorkeling. In this Oahu Travel Blog article, we detail just a few of the ‘Best Snorkel Spots on Oahu.’

May 17, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

Oahu is known for its miles of beautiful coastline, turquoise beaches, tropical forests, waterfalls and countless outdoor activities including Hiking, Surfing, Swimming and of course, Snorkeling.

Snorkeling is a wonderful way to enjoy the clear blue and calm waters of the many ideal beaches across...

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