Need to get from the Waikiki Beach area to Honolulu International Airport as efficiently as possible? You’re off to a great start as there is no better option that the one you find before you. Sure, you may see all sorts of “big box” shuttles, taxi cabs, Uber/Lyft emblemed dashboards, and dare-we-say city buses with […]
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The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa delivers all of the good stuff that you expect from any Hyatt Regency around the world. But this Waikiki Beach property is possibly best known for its direct proximity across the road (Kalakaua Avenue) from the world famous Duke Kahanamoku statue that visitors to Oahu’s south shore […]
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The Park Shore Hotel in Waikiki Beach is a favorite among frequent visitors to the island. It has garnered rave reviews as being one of the more budget friendly options to stay at in the community, without sacrificing service, amenities, and the niceties that you expect from paradise. There are a variety of options for […]
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When you arrive at any airport on vacation you want to get from there to your accommodations as quickly (albeit safely) as possible. This more more true for Hawaii than most other places around the world because every minute in paradise counts. But with Honolulu International Airport being the busiest of all airports in the […]
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As the name implies, Bellows Air Force Base is a U.S. military reservation located along the picturesque windward community of Waimanalo, Oahu. It was once an important strategic stronghold and station during World War II, and today it is maintained as a military training area. However, Bellows is also a prime recreation area for the the Department of […]
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The Lotus Hotel in Honolulu is the easternmost hotel in Waikiki, near the base of Diamond Head. The location and property itself is unlike the rest of the bustling resort community, offering guests unmatched (for the area) peace and tranquility. The latter descriptor is probably a a big part of what made you choose to […]
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A view from the Ilikai Ilikai Hotel is often overlooked given that it’s located on the outskirts of Waikiki, but while it may be a bit removed from the world famous Duke Kahanamoku statue, it’s actually considered to be one of the most conveniently located resort properties in Honolulu. The Ilikai is found at the […]
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image: courtesy of Courtyard Marriott There are a fair number of Marriott properties on Oahu, with some of them being reasonably close to Honolulu International Airport. But one of them is about as far away from HNL as you can get – the Courtyard Marriott – located 35 miles away in the sleepy North Shore town […]
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image: courtesy of the Four Seasons Ko Olina Staying at the Four Seasons Ko Olina? This five-star beachfront gem on the western side of Oahu is unmatched in the resort community. Located to next to Ko Olina Lagoon 1 but removed enough from the bustle of neighboring resorts (Aulani, Beach Villas, Marriott) to feel more […]
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image: courtesy of O’Toole’s Irish Pub Are you arriving at Honolulu International Airport on Super Bowl Sunday? Someone else clearly booked the flight, right? Whatever the reasoning may be you need to get to a sports bar as soon after leaving baggage claim as possible. However, a dive bar isn’t much of an option since […]
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