Honolulu is the home to government offices and financial district of Oahu. Located near Aloha Tower, downtown Honolulu is a comfortable blend of the old and the new, with large office and residential towers in the neighborhood amidst historical landmarks, … Continued
Perfect Walks
The Two Sides of Honolulu’s Chinatown
Hands down, Honolulu’s Chinatown is the hottest spot to be outside of Waikiki. Despite some tough economic challenges and a less than stellar after-dark reputation, Honolulu’s Chinatown has emerged as the place to be for fabulous dining, cocktails, live music … Continued
Honolulu’s Punchbowl Cemetery—One of the Nation’s Most-Visited Attractions
Locals call it Punchbowl, but ancient Hawaiians named this punchbowl-shaped volcanic crater Puowaina, Hill of Sacrifice. Sacrifices—as in human sacrifices to appease the gods of old. With its beautiful panoramic views of Honolulu and Diamond Head, matched with its powerful … Continued
Upcountry Maui Magic – From Pukalani to Haleakala to Kula
Sitting tranquilly on the gentle slopes of Mount Haleakala, much of this area—from Pukalani and Makawao to Kula and Ulupalakua—has commanding views down to Maui’s central plain, across to the majestic West Maui Mountains. It’s sunny but cool. It’s country … Continued
A Different Kind of Chinatown
THERE ARE JUST OVER 100 CHINATOWNS in the United States, but none compare to the Chinatown of Honolulu. While the Chinatowns of the continental U.S. were largely pioneered by Taishan immigrants, Honolulu’s Chinatown was started by early settlers from Zhongshan … Continued
Historic Kailua-Kona – Big Island
Alii Drive The romantic village of Kailua-Kona sits along the shore of Kailua Bay, a gentle curve of water framed by volcanic slopes and a wreath of tropical foliage. The heart of town is just a few blocks long, filled … Continued
Waikiki (Day Two)
The second part of a Perfect Waikiki Walk focuses on the stretch of beach from Kuhio Beach—the epicenter of Waikiki—past the historic Moana and Royal Hawaiian hotels, Hilton Hawaiian Village, and ending at the scenic Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Any … Continued
Oahu – Waikiki (Day One)
A walk along Waikiki Beach is a dream come true. Known as the playground of the Pacific, both the beach and the surrounding resort area are a joy to explore by foot. For the ultimate pleasure, we recommend splitting … Continued
