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Inside Background
Architecture 
Waikiki and Honolulu architecture is an interesting mix of old and new, with...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Culture 
Any person from the Mainland will probably experience a little bit of culture...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Health & Safety 
Honolulu is a fairly safe city -- some call it the safest large city in the...
Last edited: 06 August 2007
History 
It is believed that Polynesians from the Marquesas and Society Islands first...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Neighborhoods 
Honolulu can be broken up fairly easily, and though most visitors will confine...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Recommended Reading 
Here is a list of recently-published guidebooks to Honolulu: Oahu Revealed: The...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Tourist Board Info 
There are plenty of free magazines containing information for tourists in...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Hawaii is blessed with balmy, tropical weather year-round. Highs are 78°-82° in...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Hawaii Websites 
Useful for ALL Visitors to the Aloha State Accomodations www.hawaii.com  Good...
Last edited: 11 November 2009
Limo Services 
The information and coupon booklets such as "This Week on Oahu" available at...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Magazines 
Another bit of information, you will find at the stands, would be the This Week...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Places with Free Wifi 
Here are a few WiFi Free Spots (this was a listing given by the Waikiki Public...
Last edited: 03 August 2009
Welcome to Honolulu 
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, America's 50th state. Located on the island...
Last edited: 02 July 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Airport and Airlines  Airport  Honolulu International ( HNL ) is the airport...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Getting Around 
The Bus is the official transit service of Oahu. Buses run regularly through...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Public Transportation 
Visitors should not expect to rely on the bus sytem for any islands, though...
Last edited: 17 June 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Catching a taxi in Honolulu is not quite as easy as in a major city like...
Last edited: 07 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Waikiki has plenty of sports and activities to keep its visitors thoroughly...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Events & Festivals 
A Taste of Honolulu happens one weekend only in June, and is a fund-raiser for...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Family Travel 
Honolulu is a very family-friendly destination.  Ohana (family) is important to...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
First-time Visitors 
Right before the airplane landed, you could see Diamond Head in all of her...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Nightlife 
You won't have to look far to find the nightlife in Honolulu - just stroll...
Last edited: 05 February 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market : This takes place every Saturday...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
The Performing Arts 
Honolulu offers several venues for concerts, live theater, and other...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Shopping 
The shop that’s a "must" for most visitors is Hilo Hattie’s...
Last edited: 05 November 2008
A Hawaiian Quick Massage & Skincare 
Need a fix from Pain or Jet lag?  Not getting enough Relaxation on your trip...
Last edited: 05 September 2009
Best Beaches near Waikiki 
If you're having a hard time finding a spot to lay your towel down on Waikiki...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Day Trip to Kailua/Lanikai 
One of the most drop dead gorgeous destinations just got even sexier!  If you...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Email / E-mail - Places to access 
Here are places to access email. Usually the library provides free access but...
Last edited: 27 December 2007
Great Sites for All Ages 
Arizona Memorial: (free) get there early, preferably by 8am. Opens at 7:30am...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Local Walks 
Five favorite places to walk in Honolulu are: 1. Chinatown. Some of the best...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Oahu Nature Tours 
This company provides tours to many natural sites around the island.  There are...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Ocean concepts 
Great scuba diving operation. They dive in Waianae, but pick up in Honolulu. I...
Last edited: 29 October 2009
Royal Hawaiian Catamaran 
Enjoy a relaxing luxurious sailing adventure with Captain Kelly aboard the...
Last edited: 21 March 2009
Snorkeling for Beginners  
Of course everyone knows that Hawaii means water sports: swimming, surfing...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Waikele Premium Outlets 
Love shopping? Well, Waikele Premium Outlets is the destination to see. you can...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Ala Moana Beach Park 
  It has a Beautiful  jogging trail, super beach for kids, calm warm water. The...
Last edited: 16 April 2008
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet 
The swap meet @ Aloha Stadium is definately a must! There is something there...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Bishop Museum 
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a memorial to his...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Diamond Head 
A major tourist attraction on Oahu, the 350-acre Diamond Head crater can be...
Last edited: 15 February 2009
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve 
The snorkeling is spectacular: live coral, many brilliant tropical fish and sea...
Last edited: 01 July 2009
Hawaii Food Tours 
Great experience! Matt and Kiera are very friendly and knowledgable about the...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
Honua Therapeutic Massage 
Start relaxing in paradise with a massage in Waikiki.  Honua Therapeutic...
Last edited: 26 February 2009
Iolani Palace 
The Iolani Palace is one of the most impressive structures in Honolulu and...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Mission Houses Museum 
The Mission Houses Museum is a great place to understand how Hawaii moved...
Last edited: 18 March 2009
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor 
On December 7, 2006, one of four phases of the museum opened Hangar 37 to the...
Last edited: 02 November 2008
Sans Souci Beach Park 
When Honolulu locals go to the beach in town, this is where they go. It' is a...
Last edited: 27 August 2007
USS Arizona Memorial 
The Arizona Memorial tour is solemn and serious, since it is literally a trip...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Waikiki Aquarium 
Waikiki Aquarium offers a look into the spectacular tropical waters that...
Last edited: 30 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurants inside the Waikiki area are as follows: Cheeseburger in Paradise...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Cheap Eats 
In Waikiki, you might feel like you’re overwhelmed by mediocre food at high...
Last edited: 04 April 2007
Late-night Dining 
24-hour Diners:   Zippy's (various locations all over); Likelike Drive-Inn...
Last edited: 20 December 2009
Cheap Eats in Waikiki 
One of the places in Waikiki that can be found for "less expensive" meals is at...
Last edited: 17 March 2008
Seafood buffets 
Makino Chaya restaurant  is an amazing seafood buffet located in the Aloha...
Last edited: 27 February 2009
Vegetarian Restaurants 
Some restaurants with good vegetarian selections / vegetarian dining in...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
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: 29 October 2008
Big Kahuna Pizza 
The sandwiches here are good and large -- one is enough for two, but the pizzas...
Last edited: 18 April 2008
Cha-Cha-Cha 2 Waikiki 
Cha Cha Cha 2 342 Seaside, between Kalakaua and Kuhio, in mid-Waikiki...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Champion Malasadas 
Champion Malasadas bakery makes traditional malasadas -- a Portuguese holeless...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Cheeseburger In Paradise 
Cheeseburger in Paradise is a great place to eat. At night, there is...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Fatty's Chinese Fast Food 
Fatty's Chinese is located in the back of the International Marketplace.   It...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
Fresh Garden Deli 
Fresh Garden Deli is 1-2 blocks from the Iolani Palace and the Hawaii Supreme...
Last edited: 29 November 2007
India Cafe 
If you want some indian food in hawaii, India Cafe Hawaii is the place to try...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Kong Kee Chinese Fast Food 
Authentic Cantonese style Chinese Food.
Last edited: 19 August 2009
MOOSE McGillycuddy's 
Moose McGillycuddy's op... its doors in the early eighties, and is a great...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar 
At Sansei, expect to have to wait in the packed dining room for chef-owner D...
Last edited: 15 March 2009
Spada Bar & Restaurant 
The Spada Restaurant is in the Courtyard Marriott Waikiki Beach, at the corner...
Last edited: 04 September 2009
Top of Waikiki 
This famous restaurant is... Easy to find (the revolving top pinnacle!). Good...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Tree Tops Restaurant 
Tree Tops Restaurant is open: Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm for buffet lunch and...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
Well Bento 
The WellBento, wellbento.com Located at 2570 South Beretania, upstairs#204...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
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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: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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