Oahu

Pros: Some beaches, a historic harbor, a theme park of Polynesian culture for tourists
Cons: ?

I've already written about some sights/sites in H onolulu to supplement lying on the beach(es), especially focusing on the recently opened and not all that well-known tours of Shangri La, Doris Duke's Hawaiian ...

Pros: Beautiful, Fond Memories. It's In Hawaii.
Cons: The flood Dec 31, 1997.

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Pros: Beautiful areas, some wonderful sites and beaches.
Cons: Honolulu is busy and the shops are intimidating.

Pros: Scenic, Close-Up Look At Wildlife.
Cons: Parking Limited.

Hanauma Bay possesses a rare beauty and offers an exceptional opportunity for people to interact with nature. The bay is located on a coral reef abounding in sea life. The fish that make their homes in the reef are large, and do not fear humans. This...

Pros: Beautiful! Swap Meet!
Cons: Too crowded! Crime! Expensive!

Before going to the Hawaiian Islands this fall, I really didn’t have a very good working knowledge of Hawaii or her islands. I still don’t have a great knowledge, but it is better than it was. The island of Oahu O-AH-HU is home of Waikiki ...

Pros: Phenomenal Views. It's Hawaii. Temperature.
Cons: Can Be Expensive.

I lived on Kailua, Hawaii for four years. During the time I lived in Hawaii, I learned the secrets of enjoying Hawaii, without spending too much money. Anyone who decides to take a vacation in Hawaii should consider waiting to buy their souveneirs from...

Pros: It’s Hawaii, enough said.
Cons: Over-crowded, thus loosing its charm.

I can still remember like it was yesterday, the instructor sailing into the room and casually asking which one of us young newly anointed sailors wanted to go to Hawaii for our first tour of duty (I was stationed in Pensacola, Florida at the ...

Pros: Good Food. Reasonable Prices.
Cons: No Atmosphere.

If you happen to be in Hawaii, and enjoy Korean food, then the Twin Kim Chee restaurant located at 16 Kainehe Street in Kailua, Hawaii is a mandatory stop.

Twin Kim Chee offers the best in traditional Korean food. The meal starts with a...

Pros: Beautiful, moving
Cons: .

Today being Memorial Day I cannot help but think of our nations' heroes who fought and died that we might enjoy the freedom we have today.

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is in Honolulu, on a hillside overlooking downtown...

Pros: Learning more about pineapple, tasting the pineapple!
Cons: None

On the island of Oahu, across the central plateau of the island, you will find some of the prettiest farm country anywhere. Partly due to the unusual color of the soil. Where I live, in the Pacific Northwest, we are used to seeing plain brown soil. In...

Pros: Everything from beaches to moutains to big cities and shopping malls
Cons: Everythig from beaches to moutains to big cities and shopping malls

One of the most famous of all the Hawaiian Islands is Oahu. This is the island that most people consider to be Hawaii, probably because most tourists originally visited there before deciding on the quieter islands of Maui and Kauai as their vacation...

Pros: whole new respect
Cons: none

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

When I first started planning our trip to Hawaii, on our must “see list” was to visit Pearl Harbor. Because we only spent only 2 days in Oahu, our sightseeing days were numbered. We had...

Pros: Great hiking, beaches, and scenic points.
Cons: Touristy areas like Waikiki, road signs hard to follow, mainland banks/ATM's hard to find.

This review is dedicated to Christine, my friend, lover, and wife, who sure knows how to show a haole from the mainland a good time. I constantly look forward to our next trip back to your island paradise. Here I am again, writing ...

Pros: beauty, warm blue ocean, friendly locals
Cons: crowds, road signs and markers

My wife and I spent eight days in Hawaii on our honeymoon. We had a great time overall and brought home many wonderful memories. However, our decision to stay on the island Oahu at Waikiki Beach may have been a mistake. My mother insisted that any...

Pros: The friendly people, the beach, the weather
Cons: A little crowded.

I went to Oahu in January of 2004, and I can't wait to go back. THere is so much to do on this island, and it is a good vacation destination for anyone (families, couples, groups of friends. One of the most popular things to do is to visit Pearl ...