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Honolulu Hotel Reviews – Top 5 Hotels In Oahu

March 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Traveling to Honolulu can be fun and exciting. The sandy beaches, the clear skies and the tropical breezes are enough to send anybody into instant serenity. But when trying to navigate through all of the resorts and hotels the city has to offer, you could spend hours weeding through information. For your convenience, we have prepared Honolulu hotel reviews for you and here are the top five hotels in Oahu we would recommend to you.

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Tags: Hawaii · Hotel/Motel Guide · Oahu · United States Destinations · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types

Getting Married? Then Why Not Go Somewhere Cool To Say “i Do”?

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Today’s modern bride and groom are typically heavily invested in their careers, and that’s why destination weddings have become so popular. There are other obvious benefits to destination weddings such as a romantic setting, say on the beach at Maui, that provide a non-traditional personalization to your wedding vows.

With your family and friends gathered around you as the wedding unfolds it is a much more personal and intimate experience. Given enough advance notice, wedding attendees often enjoy participating in a destination wedding, folding it into their vacation plans.

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Tags: Hawaii · Maui · Romantic Getaways · Vacation Tips · Weddings

Hawaii Tours Which Show You Maui, Oahu And The Big Island As They Really Are

February 25th, 2010 · No Comments

There are many different kinds of Hawaii tours available to you when you visit these tropical islands, but not all of them will give you a feel for the real Hawaii. Each island has its own unique flavor: different people, different social scene and different activities. And while you can take Hawaii tours which take you on a whirlwind trip to several islands in a day, you may get greater enjoyment out of taking tours which help you appreciate each island in its own right.

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Tags: Hawaii · Maui · Oahu · Tourist Attractions · United States Destinations · Vacation Types

Diamond Head Volcano is Honolulu’s Landmark of Hawaii

January 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Diamond Head is Honolulu’s landmark of Hawaii, and probably Hawaii’s most recognizable symbol. It dominates southern Oahu and looms over the beaches of Waikiki.

Diamond Head might be just another extinct volcano, but it’s also the best place to orient see the breathtaking landscape of Oahu’s southern reaches. From the top of Diamond Head all of Honolulu and beyond is laid out for you. The coast, the beaches, the other landmarks, like Pearl Harbor and downtown, the neighborhoods, valleys and ridges. And because it’s so close to Waikiki’s hotels, it’s a very popular hiking activity. The hike up Diamond Head is less than a mile and takes less than two hours.

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Tags: Hawaii · Oahu · Tourist Attractions · United States Destinations · Vacation Types

Kauai Hotels: Cuisine, Culture and Comfort in One

January 28th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Kauai, the island of paradise, has more beach shore per mile than any other island in Hawaii offering more than 50 miles of 43 gorgeous white sandy beaches to wile away life in endless hours of amorous adventure. There is also an endless array of Kauai hotels dotting the coast line to suit the varied needs of the discerning vacationer. Kauai’s has a laid back pace, a peaceful and natural sea based lifestyle, which will disarm and disrobe even the most hardcore technocrat and bring him closer to life. In addition to the natural beauty of the land, mountains and the seascapes, it is the very cordial local culture that respects the privacy of the tourists, this is what makes Kauai a desirable destination for the rich and the famous as well as the mad hopping ‘unreserved’ back packer. Whether you are enjoying the coconut shades at Poipu beach or sunbathing on a towel in a secluded cove in Anini, the range of Kauai hotels match the island’s diverse beaches.

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Tags: Beaches · Hawaii · Hotel/Motel Guide · Kauai · United States Destinations · Vacation Types