February 10, 2022
Don’t be misled by O‘ahu’s urban sprawl. There’s a lot of people to be fed on this island, and, like everywhere else, it’s the farms that are taking care of business. Thankfully, you’ll find some farms are willing to give…
February 10, 2022
HAWAIIAN MISSION HOUSES HISTORIC SITE & ARCHIVES is the site of the oldest structures in Honolulu and serves as a link to an era of significant cultural change on the islands. Missionaries from New England began to arrive in 1820…
February 10, 2022
The island of O‘ahu measures 597 square miles; that’s just slightly larger than the city of Houston. But within that area, 150 ECOSYSTEMS, from tropical dry rainforest to coastal dunes, flourish. Altogether, there are about 150 ecosystems on Hawai‘i, and…
February 10, 2022
The chiseled KO‘OLAU MOUNTAINS , covered in a carpet of multitextured green, form a fidtting backdrop for VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES MEMORIAL PARK . Located near Kāne‘ohe, the park is dominated by a majestic BYODO-IN TEMPLE , a replica of…
February 10, 2022
The late tobacco heiress and philanthropist DORIS DUKE devoted many years of her life to collecting Islamic art, which she housed in her Diamond Head estate on O‘ahu. When she died, Duke willed a large share of her estate to…
February 10, 2022
Seeing as Hawai‘i is a group of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it follows that it would be greatly affected by the advent of aviation. At PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM , which was named “One of the…
February 10, 2022
Its striking black granite walls symbolize the massive hull of the formidable battleship it memorializes. The white marble standards represent the heroes who manned the USS OKLAHOMA , and are dedicated to the 429 sailors and marines who lost their…
February 10, 2022
One way to gain a different perspective on Waikīkī — and life in general — is to go sailing in a catamaran. You can take a sunset jaunt, a dinner cruise or a leisurely midday sail in waters off Waikīkī…
February 10, 2022
Whether you’re harnessed to a parasail high above the ocean or steering a JET SKI across the water’s surface, you’ll probably be wearing a grin. These watersports are fun for all. If you’ve never piloted a Jet Ski, instructors will…
February 10, 2022
The Hawaiian Islands have a tradition and mana (spiritual power) of their own, which visitors get a taste of while watching hula performances, sightseeing on tropical tours and savoring local dishes. LOCALLY INSPIRED and CRAFTED JEWELRY offers a permanent way…
February 10, 2022
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART (HOMA) maintains an extensive collection of Western and Asian art, boasts a movie theater that promotes independent and international fidlms, and hosts a monthly evening event — Art After Dark — that mixes art with nightlife.…
February 10, 2022
A guided HORSEBACK TOUR is a great way not only to explore distant terrain, but also to become familiar with the lay of the land and O‘ahu’s culture. KUALOA , near Kāne‘ohe, also offers trail rides on its historic 4,000-acre…