Waikiki

The Waikiki Aquarium is one of the premier marine science institutions in the City & County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii. Founded on March 19, 1904, this marine aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. Since 1919, the Waikiki Aquarium has been an institution of the University of Hawaii [...]

Fairway Villa is centrally located in Waikiki. It is a building that is in the process of upgrading its common areas, is well managed and has a very bright future. This 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit is priced at $300,000 and is being sold furnished (including a flat screen television). Enjoy washing

EUROPEANS REALLY LIKE OUR RIDERS, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS THAT SOMEONE FROM OUR CAMP HAS GOTTEN SOME SHINE. CLICK THE PICTURE TO READ THE INTERVIEW. CHECK OUT THIS INTERVIEW WITH KOREY WAIKIKI - YOU MIGHT REMEMBER HIM FROM THE HYPHY VIDEOS, OR IF YOU WERE SMART AND BOUGHT A COPY OF [...]

Admittedly, Waikiki is a bit crazy and hectic and not really a place you go to feel the island love. However, every time the G Luxe crew heads out to Hawaii, we always make a stop in Waikiki to grub on some tasty fried fish and Korean BBQ at the food court located in the heart of downtown. Seriously, its worth the visit. We found this great deal on PerfectEscapes.com for the four-star Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Stay by June 10, and you'll get a third night free. Black out dates include: 6/1, 6/2, 6/3/, 6/4/, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, and 6/10. Book your stay at Orbitz.com.

Many of you have been asking about the Jason Mraz concert that will be held on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Well, due to an overwhelming demand for more seats and tickets, the music concert was previously supposed to take place at the Neal S. Blaisdell concert, but is now going to be held [...]

Waikiki’s most unique hotel! Perfectly situated in the heart of Waikiki. The Miramar at Waikiki is perfectly situated for the convenience, pleasure and entertainment of vacationers, meeting attendees and business travelers alike. Located just one block from the beach, the Miramar is adjacent to the International Marketplace and within walking distance to the aquarium and [...]

Though I'm now in the second month of February and entering March in a few days' time, it is not easy to part with the wonderful memories we had in Hawaii. It was such a lovely place to have a family vacation - relaxed ambience, friendly locals, great weather, awesome beaches and rich culture. The above shows Waikiki beach at Marriott Waikiki's end - how I miss these beautiful blue skies. You could Clayton and myself were having so much fun with the rented float in the lagoon in front of Marriott Waikiki hotel... a great place to stay if you don't mind spending a little more :)

You might get a great deal on a rental car on the island of Oahu. But if you stay in Waikiki, as almost all visitors to Oahu do, you may pay as much as $25 (plus tax) to park your car for the night, according to a survey of Waikiki hotels conducted by Travel Hawaii LLC in Honolulu (), a leading Hawaii Internet booking service.Travel Hawaii's survey found that parking rates at six Waikiki hotels will run you $25 per night (plus a buck for taxes), for example at the Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk and the new Wyland Waikiki. Full results of the survey can be found at

The Hilton recently completed a $15 million renovation of this historic lagoon, with excellent results. The project was finally completed in January 2008 after two and a half years of planning and work. Now guests can actually swim in the lagoon, or just wander on its sandy, beautiful shores.

Oh yes - we are back on land after seven days in the islands of Hawaii. So how was the cruise, you asked? My answer: fantastic! It was awesome! Though I enjoyed cruising in the islands, it did feel nice to be back in Waikiki, though it was just for a night.We'll be heading to Los Angeles tomorrow to celebrate Christmas and honestly, I am excited. I know I'll miss Waikiki - it is such a lovely place to be. I hope to be back soon and will miss those lovely sunrises and sunsets. I have never taken so many photos of sunrise and sunsets for two weeks in a row!Only thing is I have many many comments to moderate and some assignments to complete. Yes, I know I'm on vacation but I still need to do some work to cover my shopping splurges :) I really love those surf shops and cool shops here.Enough for now, it's time to snooze so that I can maximize my time in Waikiki tomorrow.

If you are in Waikiki, the locals will point you to Ala Moana shopping center for shopping options. You can find lots of restaurants and retail shops in the mall, from luggages to men’s jewelry and many luxury labels - Chanel, Gucci, Cellini, Prada..etc. (more…)

One of the places to shop when you are in Waikiki is the DFS store. However, you can only allowed to buy duty free goods if you are traveling out of US and this only applies to non-American products. (more…)

After spending a week in Waikiki, I notice that this is one place where you can stay fit with little efforts. Just walk along Waikiki beach and it will be good exercise for the day. Though the use of fitness equipment will be great if the hotel you stay provides it but otherwise, just leap into the beach or go play some water sports and it will be a good workout for your body. While DH is doing his surfing, I have been doing lots of walking on the shopping street. I guess I’m toning my legs while satisfying my shopping cravings. This is one vacation that we can stay fit as a family!

It hasn’t been easy finding time to update my blogs during this week but that’s because I’m on vacation! I have been ‘busy’ with capturing special moments our Clayton and the beautiful sights… looking at these pictures remind me of how blessed we are and the wonderful times we shared as a family. (more…)

We were watching joggers, hikers and strollers gearing up at the Diamond Head. It seems that the people in Hawaii are a bunch of active individuals who are constantly seen exercising and working out on their surf boards or their feet. Right where we stay, we can see lots of people exercising early in the morning. The scenario here is very different compared to staying in a hotel in Vegas since it is a total resort designed to ensure a total relaxing experience. Waking to a golden sunrise and sleeping at the sounds of roaring waves are both very therapeutic for me… and I’m loving it!

I don’t know where else can I find another hotel in Waikiki that has 90 over stores in its premises except the Hilton Hawaiian Village. With labels like Louis Vuitton, Coach,Blue Ginger, Crazy Shirts and Tori Richards, you can also find a mini DFS store and the local convenience store, ABC store. Perhaps you can find a one-stop place like this in a Las Vegas hotel too but if in Waikiki, this is the visitor who has no time to go places. Even if you can’t sleep at night, the shops close at 11pm and the ABC store, at 1am - don’t worry about needing that extra drop at that hour. What an ideal place to shop, play, dine and stay!

Whenever it comes to food during our vacation, we tend to be easy and flexible. After a few months of research from travel guides and websites, I heard about this fabulous place for breakfast - Eggs N Things.We finally found our way there yesterday morning to discover a queue outside the shop. It was great that it was only 5-10mins walk from our hotel so we didn't take too long to find the place. One peek at the shop and you know that these people are there for some real American breaky. The pancakes arrived in stacks and the fluffy omelettes in a plate full, topped with either rice, potatoes or buttermilk pancakes. It was hard to find a table with no leftovers - I mean, the portion was seriously big enough to feed a hungry family! In this place, people don't talk about corporate performance management or whatsoever, you can tell they are only ready to pig out!For some reason, every tourist or local seems to know the reputation of this infamous breakfast joint!We are certain that thi

This is our fourth day in Waikiki, Hawaii and we are enjoying every bit of it. For me, this is a shopping paradise though it is an island packed with too many high end luxury branded stores which I may not be able to afford. But you can still find some cool home grown brand names like Crazy Shirt, Honolua Surf Co, Local Fever and others. Be ready to see busy stores in shops like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Gucci, DFS and other big names. In fact, this seems to be a real shopping paradise for the Japanese than anyone else on this island! (more…)

We had finally set foot on the shores of Waikiki 3 days ago. This is a long awaited holiday for our family and we are so glad this vacation can be made possible. My first impression when I arrived in Waikiki is that this place is packed with lots of condos and apartments, and of course, tourists. Though many think it’s touristy, I still think it’s a great place to relax by the beach and watch the world goes by. We took a day to overcome jetlag and promised ourselves to make this vacation a relaxing one. Traveling with a three year old can be a little challenging in achieving this goal but we are doing great so far. Over the years, the number of luxury homes in Waikiki have increased with more being added each year. I also realized that this is one city that is packed with more branded and luxury retail shops than any other, given its sheer scale. If you like to view some of our trip reports and photos, please feel free to read them in my other blogs. I hope you are taking

I have posted some photos of our Waikiki trip... more coming up! The weather has been perfect since we arrived on Sunday and I bought my swim wear!the penguins at Hilton Hawaiian Village, just below our hotel towerthe clear blue skies of waikikifeaturing diamond headSunset at Waikiki beach outside our hotel.the salt water got into Clayton's eyes - the city boy's first encounter with the beach

I promise to post some of our Waikiki photos… here are some since our arrival on 9 Dec… now that I’m on a long vacation, I’ll be keeping the post short and sweet.. enjoy with us! More reports to be added in the next couple of weeks! This is the beach outside our hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The views from our beachfront room We were greeted by light showers that morning but you can still see the clear blue skies… this is Waikiki! Clayton wasn’t too adventurous with the beach during his first encounter… It got better after some minutes…

Finally, we are here in Waikiki for our long awaited family vacation. It hasn’t been easy overcoming jetlag especially after a 14 hours flight (total) plus a transit of 12 hours in Seoul. (more…)

Well, well, well, this post is coming to you all the way from Waikiki, Hawaii - Aloha!We reached at 9am (honolulu time) this morning and that was after a 12 hours transit in Seoul and a total of 14 hours traveling time in the plane. While the flight was smooth and the flight service of Korean Airlines had exceeded our expectations, it wasn't even coping with a curious toddler during take off and landing time.Unlike what my BIL said, (who thought that parents with kids must take S'pore Airlines), Korean airlines stewardess were a nice and polite bunch. Infact, I dare say they are better, more friendly and definitely more humble than the SQ girls. Being a Singaporean doesn't mean I will be biased. Anyways, that's not what I want to talk about.While I would love to post more about my first day in Waikiki, I do need some sleep now since I haven't been sleeping well in the last three days. So til then, more Waikiki reports on the way. I'll be heading to Waikele fashion outlets tomorr

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Atlantis Adventures, also known as Atlantis Submarines, is recognized as Hawaii's largest and most respected tour provider with operations throughout the Hawaiian Islands including Kona, Maui, and Oahu.

Cyndi Lauper will be performing a New Years Eve show at the Sheraton Waikiki Resort. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster by phone: 877-750-4400 and at all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets go on sale at 9am on the 2nd of November. Ring in the New Year with Cyndi as she ends the international leg of her current tour. More information can be found here: http://www.kingmichelconcerts.com/

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Waikiki, defined as the 600 acres along the 2-mile stretch of beach, open space and high-rise hotels on the south shore of the island of Oahu and part of the Hawaii capital Honolulu, offers a strange mix of artificial and natural beauty. It is filled with shops from the kitschy to the elegant, with sidewalks where stylishly dressed tourists walk next to bikini-clad women carrying surfboards. Chain restaurants and stores compete with local hangouts, nearly all of which are decorated in some form or other by tiki torches, which seem to be everywhere.

After some late nights of research, I've finally confirmed our Hawaii trip itinerary. We'll be spending 8 days (all in all) in Honolulu and another 7 days on the Hawaii cruise on Pride of America. Looking through the Wakiki hotels and Hawaii home rentals, it looks like I need to raise our budget if I like a condo with oceanview. The ones along Waikiki beach are exorbitant but the location is ideal. Imagine waking up to a golden sunrise or ending the day with a beautiful sunset... unobstructed ocean view! Outrigger has many luxury properties in Waikiki and the prices are nothing less than $250 for a one bedroom!I'm still going to look through the popular pages atHawaii home rentals, just to reconfirm my selection and options. Well, I haven't revealed the rates to the man of the house... he may freak out - lol. Here are some pictures of the hotels/condos in Waikiki...

A Japanese investment group is planning a rare rental apartment project in Waikiki.Currently dubbed the Ala Wai Garden Plaza, the $26 million project at 447 Namahana St. is expected to offer one-bedroom units at market rates. Two levels of the six stories will be for a parking garage, while the remaining four will be for residential units. SBI Hawaii Property One Inc. plans a 44-unit building on a half-acre lot adjacent to the Royal Gardens hotel in Waikiki. The parcel was formerly part of the hotel's lawn and swimming pool.

The 226-room property was formerly owned by The Blackstone Group, a New York investment group. Sasada International is headed by Masanori Sasada, the founder, chairman and CEO of Relo Group, a Japanese corporation that focuses on consulting services. The Relo Group also owns Hawaiian Relocation, which provides management services for Hawaii real property investments. The purchase of the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel is the first step in Sasada's plans to offer up to 25 hotels worldwide.

We went to Waikiki Island in Hawaii last year. We had so much fun there, and we had a great time with cool weather. On the evening, we were enjoy watching the sunset from the pacific ocean view. We would love to visit there again soon! meets the modern luxuries of today, on Oahu. Hike down a lush mountainside, just minutes away from a soaring cityscape. Feast at a luau under the stars one night, dine at a five-star restaurant another. Sunbathe all day on the North Shore then dance all night in Waikiki. There’s no shortage of things to do on Oahu. What can I do on Oahu? Take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach Watch world-class surfers charge the big waves on the North Shore Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Marvel at the American Florentine architecture of Iolani Palace Dress up and experience downtown nightlife and art galleries Cruises, great time, hawaii, hotels, love, onearthtravel.com, pacific ocean view, Resort Info?, sunset, Travel Cruises,

Created by: Glen A LarsonTV Series: One West WaikikiRelease Date: August 4, 1994Genre: Action, Comedy, DramaEpisode Cast: Nephi Hannemann, Lainesi AlueluaOverviewOne West Waikiki was created by Glen A. Larson starring Nephi Hannemann. It debuted in 1994 and had its season finale in1996. The TV series was about Dr. Dawn Holliday who was hired as a New medical examiner at the state of Hawaii. The job offered to him is like a dream come true for it is a test of his special skills and abilities.ONE WEST WAIKIKI is a high-gross, romantic comedy-drama set in Hawaii.