I once heard that the neighborhoods of Honolulu are like children. Each is special. Each is different. The qualities of each make up the family of the city now known as Honolulu. Sure, folks from each neighborhood squabble from time to time, but they’re still family. read more »

Every great city with an ancient heritage has its story—and some dark secrets. Honolulu is no different. The ancient Hawaiians didn’t think much of what is now known as Honolulu and Honolulu Harbor. The water was too deep. They preferred the confines of what is now Waikiki—sunshine, less rain, mo bettah surfing. read more »

We’re a nation of Top 10s, Ratings, Surveys, and Lists. Why? I don’t know. There’s Letterman’s nightly Top 10 List, now in its second decade. We rank movies based on their gross ticket sales, not number of viewers. TV programs that don’t make the Top 40 get canceled. We always want to know what’s number one. Here’s what’s Number One in Hawaii… read more »

First, a little geography. The islands of Hawaii are made up of rock. Solid, hard, rock that goes from mountaintop to bottom of the ocean. On top of that rock sits Hawaii’s lush rain forests, home to fauna and flora from all over the world. A garden. See where this is going? Rock? Garden? read more »

This crescent shaped beach conjures up visions of magic. Majestic Diamond Head. Bronze and buff beach boys. Hula maidens calling your name with their eyes and flowing hands—and those vibrating, bump and grind hips. Wait. There’s more... read more »

Arguably America’s longest shopping mall, famed Waikiki Beach remains the primary destination for most of Hawaii’s tourist crowd. Whether from the US, Europe, or Asia, Waikiki is where the paradise vacation begins. What’s on Waikiki Beach today? Sand. Surf. Shopping. read more »