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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

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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Hawaii the Islands of Aloha

January 6th, 2010 · No Comments

Hawaii: the islands of aloha. Every year, thousands upon thousands of tourists visit the archipelago to see the exotic flora and fauna, see the beautiful beaches and various surf spots and to experience the culture of the islands.

Once you land on the island of Oahu, there are various transportation options to get you from point to point as there are a number of Honolulu airport shuttle services that are waiting 24/7 to get you from the airport to whichever hotel you are staying on the island. The typical airport shuttle in Honolulu will even welcome you with a lei; a popular cultural icon in Hawaii, it literally translates to a garland or a wreath of flowers that is emblematic of the warm Hawaiian welcoming greeting.

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Tags: Hawaii · Kauai · Oahu · United States Destinations · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types

Oahu Trip Guide

September 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments

If you are unable to decide a place, which can offer a distinguished and remarkable holiday experience to you, then Oahu is the place for you. Oahu is located in Hawaii. Hawaii is counted among some of the most beautiful places to visit. Oahu is one of the biggest islands of Hawaii. There are a large number of beautiful places in this island. Every year, a large number of tourists visit this island.

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Tags: Hawaii · Oahu · United States Destinations