The Diamond Head Beach Hotel (DHBH) is a collection of boutique vacation rentals found at 2947 Kalākaua Avenue at the tail end of Waikiki Beach, where Kapiolani Park meets the edge of the Diamond Head State Monument (volcanic crater). The surroundings are paradisiacal, without Waikiki crowds to wash out the sounds of birds chirping nor […]
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The Colony Surf Hotel is a vacation rental property that you probably booked through Lei Hawaii, Captain Cook Resorts, or other short term rental (STR) service such as Airbnb or VRBO. The building is in a fantastic location near the base of Diamond Head Crater yet right on the waterfront of the South Shore. It’s […]
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Image: from Tripler Army Medical Center (Facebook) Tripler Army Medical Center is essentially a village on an island. It is the only federal tertiary care hospital in the Pacific Basin, which is why it’s so expansive. It needs to be to support well over 260,000 active duty and retired military personnel, their families, and veteran […]
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The leeward community of Ewa Beach is a lot different than it was over a decade ago. Today, it’s a burgeoning community that is filled with family households, young professionals. and students alike. New amenities and businesses have popped up to join valued mainstays, and even long-stay (30+ days) tourists are eyeing the area as […]
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You’re staying in Waikiki and have a day or two (or more) to explore beyond the boundaries of Oahu. You’ve got the fabled Big Island of Hawai’i on the mind. You’re in for a treat, because as the name indicates the island is large and is home to a bounty of attractions. Whether you want […]
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There are a variety of reasons for wanting to get straight from Honolulu airport to downtown. Logically, you may be staying at one of the district’s two hotels, the Executive Centre Hotel (currently managed by Aston) or the AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu. Alternatively, you may flying in from a neighboring island with nothing more […]
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The Hyatt Place in Waikiki Beach is a favorite hotel/resort property for visitors. Its central location at 175 Paoakalani Avenue places the accommodation near everything guests come to experience on this side of the island. It’s near Diamond Head, is steps away from the main beach, the Honolulu Zoo, andKapiolani Park, and is just 2 […]
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The Aston Waikiki Sunset (located at 229 Paoakalani Ave) is an ideally situated property in the middle of Waikiki Beach. As an Aston hotel, it’s one of the more affordable accommodations given that’s it’s not on Kalakaua or Kuhio Avenue, which tends to inflate nightly rates. As a vacation rental with a 30-day minimum it’s […]
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The Ritz Carlton Residences in Waikiki Beach is a mixed residential-resort property that is located at 383 Kalaimoku Street, around the corner from Waikiki’s famous Luxury Row on Kalakaua Avenue. Opulence is felt from the moment you pull up to the accommodation upon arrival, but how exactly are you to get to the Ritz Carlton […]
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In February of 2024, it was announced that the Trump International Hotel in Waikiki would be taken over by Hilton as a part of their LXR collection of high-end resorts. As a result, the name of the property is no longer be associated with the President. From here on in it is known as Ka […]
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