Oahu Experiences

You can't go wrong with a sunset cruise in Waikiki, but there are ways to be more or less right, with "having an open bar" being easily the most righteous.

Going on a whale watch cruise in Honolulu is convenient and fun. While whales aren't guaranteed to show up, a fun time can still be had by all.

Clap clap clap, clap clap

The crowd kept the beat that the drummer laid down as he stood up and made his way over to the cajon closer to the front of the stage.

As JC and Adrian, the guitarist and bassist kept the rhythm of the song going as Thierry, the percussionist, took a seat on the cajon and dropped back into time.

It sure gets five stars from me!

We were invited to the Star of Honolulu's dinner cruise to experience their top-level entertainment and 7-course dinner. The Star of Honolulu is Oahu's most popular cruise ship, going out every night of the week, and also doing morning whale watch cruises in the winter.

Chief Sielu, originally from the Samoan Village of Polynesian Cultural Center, is moving his famous Chief's luau from its temporary home at the Makapuu Meadows of Sea Life Park to a custom-designed facility at Wet'n'Wild water park.

The Mai Tai saga is coming to a close, but you can always check it out here or by searching the 'mai tai' tag on the blog.

Each Mai Tai has its own feature that separates it from the others, but some are simply incomparable to the rest, such as Bar Leather Apron's E Ho'o Pau Mai Tai.

As an end-of-the-year party, the HA office was able to go on a private charter on the Honi Olani, a sailing catamaran operated by our partner, Hawaii Nautical.

Kualoa Ranch has been used as a backdrop for many films, and for good reason: the place is gorgeous. While the most common tours go by bus, ATV, or horseback, I chose instead to ride around the ranch on a mountain bike.

Working in Waikiki and living close by, I don't often venture into the Chinatown area. My loss, considering there are tons of great restaurants and bars here, making it the hub of Honolulu's local nightlife.

While many travelers visit Hawaii for the laid-back atmosphere, friendly people, world-class beaches, and complete amenities, others come to explore the tropical wilderness and natural landscape.

When rough weather forces us indoors, we at HA decide the cozy Harbor Pub is the best place to find food, shelter, and happy hour drinks.