January 15, 2015
It’s a feel-good experience at Dillingham Airfield in Mokulē‘ia on O‘ahu’s North Shore, where PARADISE AIR offers “flight plans” that range from 30 to 60 minutes on engine- powered gliders, or trikes. These flights are hands-on, and are actual flying…
January 15, 2015
Chocoholics and candy lovers, rejoice! Hawai‘i is the only U.S. state where cacao is grown, and there are several places on O‘ahu where you can savor island-grown chocolate and candies. Make a stop at WAIALUA SUGAR MILL, where you can…
January 15, 2015
The tiny community of Kalaupapa on the island of Moloka‘i is widely known as the site of Hawai‘i’s former leprosy colony. The fidrst leprosy patients were shipped to Kalaupapa in early 1866; seven years later, in 1873, a Catholic missionary…
January 15, 2015
If “going green” is a lifestyle for you, rest assured that there are ECO- FRIENDLY ways to enjoy O‘ahu. Is sightseeing your thing? Regarded as the island’s original nature adventure company, O‘AHU NATURE TOURS offers a multitude of eco- tours…
January 15, 2015
In Hawai‘i, “keeping it local” and celebrating island food, art and culture are important. For many Hawai‘i residents, local support is the only thing that keeps them afloat, and for visitors and kama‘aina (locals) alike, cultural fun creates amiable festivities.…
January 15, 2015
O‘ahu’s coastal waters serve as the fidnal resting place for a number of SHIPWRECKED NAVY VESSELS and downed fidghter planes. MAHI WAI‘ANAE , a 165-foot U.S. Navy minesweeper, was built in 1939 for WWII service. It can be found 90…
January 15, 2015
Honolulu, like many great cities, developed around a harbor; in fact, hono means, “bay,” and lulu means, “calm,” in Hawaiian. Today, ALOHA TOWER and HONOLULU HARBOR bring to mind a time when Honolulu was known as the “Crossroads of the…
January 15, 2015
PALI HIGHWAY, one of O‘ahu’s four eye-popping rides out of town, is crowned by a place called the PALI LOOKOUT. From this windswept vantage point, the communities of Windward O‘ahu, the sweep of Kāne‘ohe Bay and the restless surface of…
January 15, 2015
Just 20 minutes from Waikiki, discover unique treasures at Hawaii’s largest open-air market where the locals shop for the best deals in town. Since 1979, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace has been Hawaii’s premier outdoor market, featuring over…
January 15, 2015
Paddling a kayak is a good way to leave the world behind and work off some stress. The world moves in slow motion from a seat in a kayak, and all a paddler has to do is concentrate on the…
January 15, 2015
O‘ahu is a shopper’s delight, with a wonderful mix of locally owned shops combined with trendy and high-end retailers offering the latest apparel, jewelry, beauty products and more. ALA MOANA CENTER, the world’s largest outdoor shopping center, boasts more than…
January 15, 2015
Not a lot of people know what it’s like to live underwater in a “steel pipe,” particularly with a heavily armed enemy on your tail. To get a glimpse of combat submarine life, visit the USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM AND…