So it is your first Hawaii vacation? And you are trying to decide which Hawaiian island to visit?

Which Hawaiian island should I visit? This is a question I get asked very frequently from friends, acquaintances and people visiting my website. And my answer always begins with “depends what you want to do and see.” The activities and things to do and see, the scenery and even the climate is different on each island. In other words, each island is quite unique. Visiting Oahu The majority of Hawaii travelers visit Oahu and particularly... [Read more]

Waikiki Attractions

Waikiki is the most popular tourist area in Hawaii and therefore the most crowded. But if you don’t mind crowds, there are quite a few interesting things to do. Waikiki Beach is divided into several beach areas (Kuhio Beach, Queen’s Beach, Sans Souci Beach and Kaimana Beach). Some areas along Waikiki Beach offer good swimming conditions, while others are more suitable for snorkeling, bodyboarding and surfing. There are also three... [Read more]

Magic Island, Oahu

Magic Island is a popular beach park in Honolulu. It is actually a man-made peninsula (not an island) and a great place for picnics, swimming, jogging and relaxing. At the end of the peninsula is a small sandy beach, also known as Magic Island beach. It has a rock barrier, which protects the beach from incoming waves and currents. However, when the surf is up, the waves often times reach over the rock walls, so stay away from this area and... [Read more]