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Inside Background
Architecture 
Waikiki and Honolulu architecture is an interesting mix of old and new, with...
Last edited: January 21, 2008
Culture 
Any person from the Mainland will probably experience a little bit of culture...
Last edited: May 13, 2008
Health & Safety 
Honolulu is a fairly safe city -- some call it the safest large city in the...
Last edited: August 06, 2007
History 
It is believed that Polynesians from the Marquesas and Society Islands first...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Honolulu can be broken up fairly easily, and though most visitors will confine...
Last edited: July 15, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Here is a list of recently-published guidebooks to Honolulu: Oahu Revealed: The...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
There are plenty of free magazines containing information for tourist in stands...
Last edited: May 02, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Hawaii is blessed with nice weather year-round. The temperature rarely drop...
Last edited: January 17, 2007
Budget Travel 
If you are traveling on the island of O'ahu  take THE BUS.  That is what it is...
Last edited: January 05, 2008
Hawaii Websites 
Useful for ALL Visitors to the Aloha State   http://www.nps.go...    USS...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Limo Services 
The information and coupon booklets such as "This Week on Oahu" available at...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
More Tourist Information 
Another bit of information, you will find at the stands, would be the This Week...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Places with Free Wifi 
Here are a few WiFi Free Spots (this was a listing given by the Waikiki Public...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Welcome to Honolulu 
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, America's 50th state. Located on the island...
Last edited: July 02, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Honolulu International ( HNL ) is the airport that most people arrive and...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
Getting Around 
The Bus is the official transit service of Oahu. Buses run regularly through...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
Public Transportation 
Visitors should not expect to rely on the bus sytem for any islands, though...
Last edited: June 17, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Catching a taxi in Honolulu is not quite as easy as in a major city like...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
            Waikiki has plenty of sports and activities to keep its visitors...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
Events & Festivals 
A Taste of Honolulu happens one weekend only in June, and is a fund-raiser for...
Last edited: September 17, 2006
Family Travel 
 Honolulu is a very family-friendly destination.  Ohana (family) is important...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Right before the airplane landed, you could see Diamond Head in all of her...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Nightlife 
You won't have to look far to find the nightlife in Honolulu - just stroll...
Last edited: June 03, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market : This takes place every Saturday...
Last edited: December 08, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Honolulu offers several venues for concerts, live theater, and other...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Shopping 
The shop that’s a "must" for most visitors is Hilo Hattie’s...
Last edited: October 03, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Snorkeling for beginners Of course everyone knows that Hawaii means water...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Best Beaches near Waikiki 
If you're having a hard time finding a spot to lay your towel down on Waikiki...
Last edited: August 23, 2008
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The best bargains for shopping in Waikiki are the ABC stores. ABC stands for...
Last edited: January 22, 2008
Day Trip to Kailua/Lanikai 
One of the most drop dead gorgeous destinations just got even sexier!!  If you...
Last edited: August 23, 2008
Email / E-mail - Places to access 
Here are places to access email. Usually the library provides free access but...
Last edited: December 27, 2007
Great Sites for All Ages 
Arizona Memorial: (free) get there early, preferably by 8am. Opens at 7:30am...
Last edited: March 30, 2007
Local Walks 
Five favorite places to walk in Honolulu are: 1. Chinatown. Some of the best...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Ala Moana Beach Park 
  It has a Beautiful  jogging trail, super beach for kids, calm warm water. The...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
Bishop Museum 
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a memorial to his...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
Diamond Head 
A major tourist attraction on Oahu, the 350-acre Diamond Head crater can be...
Last edited: December 28, 2007
Hawaii Superferry 
The Superferry is a high-speed catamaran ferry designed to carry passengers and...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Iolani Palace 
The Iolani Palace is one of the most impressive structures in Honolulu and...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Menehune Mac Factory Gift Center 
The address and website were somehow left out of the original posting. They...
Last edited: November 07, 2006
Mission Houses Museum 
The Mission Houses Museum is a great place to understand how Hawaii moved...
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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor 
On December 7, 2006, one of four phases of the museum opened Hangar 37 to the...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Sans Souci Beach Park 
When Honolulu locals go to the beach in town, this is where they go. It' is a...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
USS Arizona Memorial 
THE ARIZONA MEMORIAL  The tour is solemn and serious, since it is literally a...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
Waikiki Aquarium 
The third largest aquarium in the United States, Waikiki offers a look into...
Last edited: April 01, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurants inside the Waikiki area are as follows: Oceanarium Restaurant at...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Cheap Eats 
In Waikiki, you might feel like you’re overwhelmed by mediocre food at high...
Last edited: April 04, 2007
Late-night Dining 
24-hour Diners:   Zippy's (various locations all over); Likelike Drive-Inn...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
Cheap Eats in Waikiki 
One of the places in Waikiki that can be found for "less expensive" meals is at...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Fatty's Chinese 
Fatty's Chinese is located in the back of the International Marketplace.   It...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Recommended Restaurants 
One recomended restaurant would be the Oceanarium at the Pacific Beach Hotel...
Last edited: August 23, 2008
Seafood buffets 
Makino Chaya restaurant  is an amazing seafood buffet located in the Aloha...
Last edited: March 18, 2008
Vegetarian Restaurants 
Some restaurants with good vegetarian selections / vegetarian dining in...
Last edited: November 24, 2007
Alan Wong's Restaurant 
If you sit at the "Chef's bar," not only can you get a great meal, but you'll...
Last edited: July 04, 2008
Big Kahuna Pizza 
The sandwiches here are good and large -- one is enough for two, but the pizzas...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
Cha-Cha-Cha 2 Waikiki 
Cha Cha Cha 2 342 Seaside, between Kalakaua and Kuhio, in mid-Waikiki...
Last edited: January 22, 2007
Cheeseburger In Paradise 
Cheeseburger in Paradise is a great place to eat!! Every time that I have...
Last edited: June 01, 2006
Fresh Garden Deli 
Fresh Garden Deli is 1-2 blocks from the Iolani Palace and the Hawaii Supreme...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
India Cafe 
If you want some indian food in hawaii, India Cafe Hawaii is the place to try...
Last edited: July 02, 2006
MOOSE McGillycuddy's 
Mooses opened its doors in the early eighties, and is a great place where...
Last edited: July 26, 2006
Top of Waikiki 
This famous restaurant is... Easy to find (the revolving top pinnacle!). Good...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Well Bento 
The WellBento, wellbento.com Located at 2570 South Beretania, upstairs#204...
Last edited: October 08, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Great Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
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Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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