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If you’re planning time in Honolulu, two stops that consistently surprise visitors are the Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo—both compact, easy to explore, and rich in island character. Tucked along the shoreline near Kapiʻolani Park, the Waikiki Aquarium offers an intimate look at the Pacific’s vibrant marine life. Instead of overwhelming you with massive halls, it invites a slower pace colorful coral exhibits, hypnotic jellyfish, and endangered Hawaiian monk seal

Best comprehensive Oahu tour blends scenery, history, cultural landmarks, island food, personal in an unforgettable day

Why Take a Waikiki Food Tour? Waikiki has hundreds of restaurants, cafes and snack shops. It can be overwhelming. A guided Honolulu food tour takes the guesswork out of the experience and introduces you to places you might walk past, without realizing what you’re missing. Secret Food Tours Honolulu with our savvy local guide, Stella, we explored hidden corners, learned about Hawaiian history, and tasted seven carefully curated stops each representing a different flavor of the

Body Glove Hawaii offers Kona Coast ocean activities, sightseeing pleasures

Celebrate Fourth of July by learning American history in a fun way! Discover engaging activities to enrich your Fourth of July holiday.

IF YOU LOVE goats, you will be in billy goat heaven at Maui's lively Surfing Goat Dairy. It's an appealing place to spend a few hours. We toured with manager-owner Jay Garnett, who bought the business from a German couple in 2023. They retired, leaving a legacy of goats, surf boards, and a successful dairy which Garnett is expanding in creative ways including chocolate and cheese production.

Hawaiian Culture Tour Learn about ancient Hawaiian traditions, fishponds, and sacred sites while discovering the deep cultural roots of Kualoa. This tour offers valuable insight into the area’s historical significance. Part of the educational fun at Kualoa Ranch is watching workers prepare the harvest for sale in the store on the property, and for demonstrations during various farm tours of this working ranch. KUALOA RANCH OFFERS ADVENTURE, LEARNING ON HORSEBACK, BIKES, MOVIE

Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour is a family oriented, fun tour that takes riders to see the Christmas illuminations in downtown Honolulu. Highlights are the Christmas tree and Christmas decorations at Honolulu Hale -- city hall. Christmas music is played on the trolley, encouraging a happy holiday mood.

Discover the Honolulu Museum of Art, Hawaii's premier art museum, featuring world-class collections, peaceful courtyards, and inspiring exhibitions in the heart of Honolulu.

Wearing leis at Hilton Hawaiian Village are Bruce William Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers. The lei is an ancient tradition of...

Dive into the wonders of Hawaii’s marine world at Sea Life Park! From playful dolphins to majestic sea turtles, this family-friendly attraction offers unforgettable up-close encounters with the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Smiles abound in the Body Glove "Super Raft Tour" along the historical Kona Coast. We had our eye out for dolphins, whales and other...

Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers take a pause for a selfie, framed by the skeleton of a dinosaur on the beautiful "Jurassic Park" backdrop at Kualoa Ranch, on Oahu. FROM MOVIES TO ZIP LINE, BIKES, HORSEBACK RIDES, TREE PLANTING, KUALOA RANCH OFFERS TOURISTIC FUN STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Keller, Cookie and their fabulous guide on Kualoa Ranch. PUT YOURSELF on set. You're right there in Jurassic Park, escaping growling dinosaurs, running for y

Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers enjoy one of many splendid views on a day-long circle tour of Oahu, which takes tourists around the island with many interesting stops. OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR FEATURES BEST OF A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND, FROM SCENIC STOPS TO CULTURE, ART, FOOD, SHOPPING, FUN Oahu's much visited Byodo-In Temple is part of the tour and one of its most popular stops. Take time to ring the gong. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF YOU'VE been to

Four happy Spam Jam patrons head for a picnic table after choosing their dining fare SPAM, SPAM, SPAM....CELEBRATING POPULAR PRODUCT IN HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND FUN STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Even Honolulu's doggies get in the "Spam Spirit." SAY WHAT you will about Spam, that pink, salty staple of soldiers in World War II, and a favorite part of every Hawaiian's diet. Spam has longevity, large appeal and love behind it. Nowhere is that affectio

Hawaii"s fascinating history is told in striking exhibits and displays at Lyman Museum in Hilo HILO MUSEUM OFFERS WORLD CLASS STUDY OF...

Beautiful costumes, magical lighting, talented dancers with garlands of leaves enhance the show at Hilton Garden Inn, Kauai. The fire...