The Kahala Hotel & Resort is one of the most magnificent properties on the south shore of Oahu. It’s an upscale manmade oasis that allows guests to escape the bustle of Waikiki 15-minutes west, while remaining close enough to the conveniences should you be able to bring yourself to leave the comforts of the luxury […]
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Listed as one of the top attractions near (15-20 minutes) Honolulu International Airport, Pearl Harbor is a first stop for many travelers arriving on Oahu. A visit to this important site is not only a right of passage for visitors, it makes for a great way to bide the in-between time from baggage claim to […]
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image: courtesy of Sheraton Waikiki Resort One of the top hotels/resorts on Oahu is the renowned Sheraton Waikiki. Known for an infinity pool that seemingly spills into the pacific ocean that fronts the establishment, guests are transported into a tropical oasis upon arrival. However, before that happens, you want to know what form of transportation […]
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Makaha is home to one of the most renowned big wave surfing spots in the world, garnering international attention before Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline. But this leeward gem of Oahu is also one of the most misunderstood. Because of this, we’re providing visitors staying in this neck of the west side with some insight […]
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This is a question that new visitors to the south shore of Oahu commonly ask. If you’re staying in Waikiki for a week or more, you may be looking to break of the bustling monotony with a trip to one of our more laid back islands for a day, maybe two. But day trips aren’t […]
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The appropriately named Kahuku (which means projection in Hawaiian) is the northernmost point on Oahu, found between Turtle Bay Resort and the town of Laie. It’s a pure island country town, recognizable by man-made fishponds and shrimp farms, serving as a bridge between the windward side (via Laie) and the North Shore most visitors come to see. […]
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One of the most unique communities on the island is also one of the furthest from Honolulu International Airport, making it a bit of a challenge for those heading there from HNL for the first time. However, it needn’t be with the right guidance, and we mean more than GPS directions. Today we are providing […]
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Among the #paradiseproblems visitors have to contend with, early airport arrival tops the list for many malihini. Cheeky hashtag aside, you absolutely want to make the most of your time on Oahu and don’t want to waste hours waiting to check into your accommodations, especially if your flight lands in the early AM with the […]
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It’s already been established that the preferred way to get from Honolulu International Airport to your Oahu accommodation is to take a direct, flat-rate, no-share shuttle. But what about seeing the island once you’ve checked in and gotten yourself settled? Or, let’s take that question one step further for those of you who have designated […]
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On the surface, this commonly asked question may appear to have a simple answer, which is the same for any one arriving at an international airport en route to any hotel on the mainland. City transit. For $2.75 per-person you can take TheBus (one word according to the Oahu Transit Services) from HNL to Waikiki. […]
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