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Why Buy Pearl Harbor Museum Tickets in Advance?

Read along to learn about the process and importance of buying Pearl Harbor Museum tickets in advance. Pearl Harbor is the number one visitor destination…

5 Tips for the Seasick-Free Whale Watching in Hawaii

If you’re like me, just the THOUGHT of being on a boat for more than a milli-second seems like a daunting task. Why? Like so…

Bright Lights, Big Santa! 3 Reasons Not To Miss Honolulu City Lights

Here in Hawaii, we have the best of both worlds: We still have amazing holiday light displays, but don’t have to suffer frostbite while viewing…

Sand Sculptures Bring Holiday Cheer to Oahu

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii, thanks to a pair of spectacular sand sculptures on Oahu! Sandsational Sand Sculpting, a company…

Top 7 Rainy Day Activities on Hawaii’s Neighbor Islands

Are you thinking of visiting Hawaii in the winter? Of course you are! Well, if you’re coming to the islands between November and March, you’re…

Top 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving on Maui

Lucky you! You’ve scored a trip to Maui for Thanksgiving! But, what to do on Turkey Day when most locals are spending time feasting with…

Hang Gliding on Oahu Just Got So Much Cooler

We’ve got the inside scoop on the most unique hang gliding Oahu offers: powered hang gliding! If you’re visiting Oahu and looking for a view…

New Display on Oahu Honors Royal Tradition

How would you like to return home from your Hawaii vacation boasting about your visit to America’s only official royal residence? You can, if you…

Great Golf, Great Value at Maui Nui

The cost of green fees and club rentals for golfers visiting the island of Maui can often be prohibitive. It’s no surprise, really, because Maui…

3 Places to Gobble-Up a Thanksgiving Meal on Oahu

If you’re planning to be in Hawaii over Thanksgiving, you have an awful lot to be thankful for: The (hopefully) beautiful weather, warm sunshine, fantastic…

Can Super Coral in Hawaii Save Our Underwater Landscape?

Hawaii just wouldn’t be, well, Hawaii if not for our amazing ocean, coral reefs, and wildlife, and they’re a top-tier visitor attraction for many who…