Posts Tagged ‘Oahu’
Paradise Cove Luau in Hawaii: Is it Worth It?
I recently went to the Paradise Cove Luau in Hawaii and wanted to share all about my experience. After all, there are dozens of luau to choose from on Oahu, and you want to make sure you visit the right one. There is a lot to love about Paradise Cove Luau, but also some things…
Read MoreHow to See Blow Holes in Hawaii
Blow Holes – a natural phenomenon. In Hawaii, you may hear one before you see it. As waves splash against a rocky coastline, water spurts up through a natural crevice to spray mist into the air. When the wave conditions are really good, it looks like a geyser, but it’s actually a blow hole. How…
Read MoreVisiting Laie Hawaii Temple
The Laie Hawaii Temple is a sight to behold on Oahu’s windward coast. The imposing white temple stands between the green mountains and blue ocean, so stately that it’s nicknamed the “Taj Mahal of the Pacific.” Today, we’re learning all about this glistening structure and how you can see it during your Hawaii vacation. “Brought…
Read MoreOahu’s Kaena Point: The End of the Road in Hawaii
One small corner of Oahu is only accessible on foot: Kaena Point. Roads from both directions end at this westernmost edge of the island, making it impossible to drive completely around Oahu. This seclusion preserves one of the last intact dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian islands. A Sacred Place for Hawaiians, a Sanctuary for…
Read MoreOff The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu Adventures
Have you considered going off the beaten path in Hawaii, especially Oahu? Read this first! Off The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu: Is It Worth it? There are many not-in-the-brochures attractions available to an intrepid Oahu visitor, remote locations that range from verdant, misted mountains to sun baked sea cliffs plunging into crystalline blue depths. Such…
Read MoreExploring Waianae Coast on your Oahu Hawaii Vacation
There’s a part of Hawaii that very few tourists ever experience: Waianae on the westernmost edge of Oahu. We recently took a ride out to this part of the island and were reminded just how awesome it is on the Leeward side. The major reason many folks don’t venture out to the Leeward side is…
Read MoreMoanalua Golf Course: A Day at Hawaii’s Oldest Course
Are you looking for a historical and scenic experience while golfing in Hawaii? Moanalua Golf Course is in a gorgeous location in Honolulu, and it’s one of the country’s oldest golf courses. Finding the Best Golf Courses on Oahu I started golfing a few years back, starting at the playful par-3 Executive Course at Hawaii…
Read More5 Tips for Visiting the Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Luau
I recently went to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time in a couple years. The visit reminded me of some things I’d like to share, including some tips about visiting this attraction. After all, you have a lot of activity choices when you visit Oahu, and you may wonder if the Hawaii Polynesian…
Read MoreKualoa Ranch: Discovering Moli’i Fishpond
Kualoa Ranch is located on the northeastern side of Oahu in the countryside, less than an hour from Honolulu. The ranch terrain varies from rainforests and valleys to awesome cliff faces. It is truly a paradise for outdoor recreation, with many places accessible only by horseback or by foot. It is a beautiful spot not…
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