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Inside Background
Architecture 
Waikiki and Honolulu architecture is an interesting mix of old and new, with...
Last edited: November 14, 2009
Culture 
Any person from the Mainland will probably experience a little bit of culture...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Health & Safety 
Honolulu is a fairly safe city -- some call it the safest large city in the...
Last edited: August 06, 2007
History 
It is believed that Polynesians from the Marquesas and Society Islands first...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Honolulu can be broken up fairly easily, and though most visitors will confine...
Last edited: November 13, 2011
Recommended Reading 
Here is a list of recently-published guidebooks to Honolulu: Oahu Trailblazer...
Last edited: February 28, 2010
Tourist Board Info 
There are plenty of free magazines containing information for tourists in...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Hawaii is blessed with balmy, tropical weather year-round. Highs are 78°-82° in...
Last edited: April 12, 2011
Hawaii Websites 
Useful for ALL Visitors to the Aloha State Accommodations www.hawaii.com Good...
Last edited: April 21, 2013
Magazines 
Another bit of information, you will find at the stands, would be the This Week...
Last edited: March 24, 2013
Places with Free Wifi 
Here are a few WiFi Free Spots (this was a listing given by the Waikiki Public...
Last edited: December 19, 2012
Welcome to Honolulu 
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, America's 50th state. Located on the island...
Last edited: July 02, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Airport and Airlines  Airport  Honolulu International ( HNL ) is the airport...
Last edited: April 21, 2013
Getting Around 
Bus TheBus is the official transit service of Oahu. Buses run regularly through...
Last edited: April 17, 2013
Public Transportation 
Visitors should not expect to rely on the bus sytem for the neighbor islands...
Last edited: November 11, 2011
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Catching a taxi in Honolulu is not quite as easy as in a major city like...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Waikiki has plenty of sports and activities to keep its visitors thoroughly...
Last edited: March 27, 2011
Family Travel 
Honolulu is a very family-friendly destination.  Ohana (family) is important to...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Right before the airplane lands, you will see Diamondhead in all of her radiant...
Last edited: October 27, 2012
Nightlife 
You won't have to look far to find the nightlife in Honolulu - just stroll...
Last edited: February 05, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market : This takes place every Saturday...
Last edited: October 03, 2012
The Performing Arts 
Honolulu offers several venues for concerts, live theater, and other...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Shopping 
The shop that’s a "must" for most visitors is Hilo Hattie’s...
Last edited: March 17, 2013
Best Beaches near Waikiki 
If you're having a hard time finding a spot to lay your towel down on Waikiki...
Last edited: May 01, 2013
Day Trip to Kailua/Lanikai 
One of the most drop dead gorgeous destinations just got even sexier!  If you...
Last edited: October 08, 2011
Email / E-mail - Places to access 
Here are places to access email. Usually the library provides free access but...
Last edited: December 27, 2007
General information on Honolulu 
I have started a blog to share my experiences of the Island of Oahu, Hawaii...
Last edited: June 06, 2010
General information on Honolulu 
Please read the following link on information about Honolulu.  Hawaii Holiday...
Last edited: June 06, 2010
Great Sites for All Ages 
Arizona Memorial: (free) get there early, preferably by 8am. Opens at 7:30am...
Last edited: January 14, 2013
Local Walks 
Five favorite places to walk in Honolulu are: 1.  Chinatown. Some of the best...
Last edited: March 18, 2011
Oahu's Hidden Gems for Families 
Oahu is a great place for kids, with tons of hidden gems that many visitors...
Last edited: February 08, 2012
Royal Hawaiian Catamaran 
Enjoy a relaxing luxurious sailing adventure with Captain Kelly aboard the...
Last edited: March 21, 2009
Snorkeling for Beginners  
Of course everyone knows that Hawaii means water sports: swimming, surfing...
Last edited: October 30, 2008
Waikele Premium Outlets 
Love shopping? Well, Waikele Premium Outlets is the destination to see. you can...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Aha 'Aina a Royal Celebration at The Royal Hawaiian 
The Royal Luau at the Royal Hawaiian is gone and it has been replaced by the...
Last edited: July 11, 2011
Ala Moana Beach Park 
  It has a Beautiful  jogging trail, super beach for kids, calm warm water. The...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet 
The swap meet is held on Wednesdays and weekends (except for event days...
Last edited: October 27, 2011
Bishop Museum 
            Bishop Museum is the premier place to experience the history, arts...
Last edited: March 25, 2013
Chinatown 
Honolulu's Chinatown district is a colorful place comprising approximately 8...
Last edited: March 23, 2010
Diamond Head 
A major tourist attraction on Oahu, the 350-acre Diamond Head crater can be...
Last edited: February 15, 2009
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve 
The snorkeling is spectacular: live coral, many brilliant tropical fish and sea...
Last edited: March 09, 2012
Honua Therapeutic Massage 
Start relaxing in paradise with a massage in Waikiki.  Honua Therapeutic...
Last edited: February 26, 2009
Iolani Palace 
The Iolani Palace is one of the most impressive structures in Honolulu and...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Koko Head Crater Trail Hike 
Koko Crater is on the east side of Oahu in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood.  The...
Last edited: January 08, 2011
KOS Tours 
Kos "LOST" Hummer tours provide top notch, one of a kind, unique touring in...
Last edited: April 30, 2010
Mission Houses Museum 
The Mission Houses Museum is a great place to understand how Hawaii moved...
Last edited: March 18, 2009
Moanalua Golf Club 
This is a fun 9 hole course. The tee shot from the 8th hole is off a cliff. M...
Last edited: April 20, 2010
Monarch Room at the Royal Hawaiian 
The premier female group in Hawaii, Na Leo will be opening a show called...
Last edited: November 18, 2010
Oahu Nature Tours 
This company provides tours to many natural sites around the island.  There are...
Last edited: December 21, 2009
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor 
  Take a Virtual tour on your SmartPhone or view the complete virtual tour in...
Last edited: December 20, 2011
Sans Souci Beach Park 
When Honolulu locals go to the beach in town, this is where they go. It' is a...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
USS Arizona Memorial/WW II Valor in the Pacific National Monument 
The USS Arizona Memorial is the most recognized icon of World War II Valor in...
Last edited: June 14, 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurants inside the Waikiki area are as follows: Cheeseburger in Paradise...
Last edited: October 30, 2008
Cheap Eats 
In Waikiki, you might feel like you’re overwhelmed by mediocre food at high...
Last edited: February 02, 2012
Late-night Dining 
24-hour Diners:   Zippy's (various locations all over); Likelike Drive-Inn...
Last edited: December 20, 2009
Cheap Eats in Waikiki 
One of the places in Waikiki that can be found for "less expensive" meals is at...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Dim Sum 
Dim Sum, The word translates to touch the heart in English, and these little...
Last edited: March 17, 2013
Restaurants Tourists Skip Usually 
So many tourists concentrate on the restaurants that cater to them in...
Last edited: April 14, 2013
Seafood buffets 
Todai Restaurant is a sushi buffet (about $28) located at 1910 Ala Moana Blvd...
Last edited: May 17, 2013
Vegetarian Restaurants 
Govindaji's is entirely vegetarian in Fort St. Mall downtown Some restaurants...
Last edited: July 09, 2011
Alan Wong's Restaurant 
If you sit at the "Chef's bar," not only can you get a great meal, but you'll...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Big Kahuna Pizza 
The sandwiches here are good and large -- one is enough for two, but the pizzas...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
Cha-Cha-Cha 2 Waikiki 
Cha Cha Cha 2 342 Seaside, between Kalakaua and Kuhio, in mid-Waikiki...
Last edited: October 30, 2008
Cheeseburger In Paradise 
Cheeseburger in Paradise is a great place to eat. At night, there is...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Fatty's Chinese Fast Food 
Fatty's Chinese is located in the back of the International Marketplace.   It...
Last edited: December 07, 2010
Fresh Garden Deli 
Fresh Garden Deli is 1-2 blocks from the Iolani Palace and the Hawaii Supreme...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
India Cafe 
If you want some indian food in hawaii, India Cafe Hawaii is the place to try...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Kong Kee Chinese Fast Food 
Authentic Cantonese style Chinese Food.
Last edited: August 19, 2009
MOOSE McGillycuddy's 
Moose McGillycuddy's op... its doors in the early eighties, and is a great...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar 
At Sansei, expect to have to wait in the packed dining room for chef-owner D...
Last edited: March 15, 2009
Spada Bar & Restaurant 
The Spada Restaurant is in the Courtyard Marriott Waikiki Beach, at the corner...
Last edited: September 04, 2009
Top of Waikiki 
This famous restaurant is... Easy to find (the revolving top pinnacle!). Good...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Tree Tops Restaurant 
Tree Tops Restaurant is open: Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm for buffet lunch and...
Last edited: April 13, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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