Known as the Gathering Place, Oʻahu boasts enough gorgeous beaches, picturesque hiking trails, award-winning restaurants and world-class museums to please everyone in your ʻohana. But with all of its thrilling activities, it’s difficult to narrow down what to do in a single weekend. Here’s what it takes to create an exciting weekend on Oʻahu with […]
Many first timers to Hawaiʻi set their sights on Oʻahu, thanks to its visitor-friendly activities and locales known around the world. The island is home to the state’s capital city, Honolulu, and sites including Waikīkī Beach, Diamond Head (the Hawaiian place name is Lēʻahi), Pearl Harbor and the North Shore. While travelers should certainly include
After a two-year hiatus, Waikīkī’s spectacular Friday night firework show relaunches on June 3. The fireworks show, presented by the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, has lit up Waikīkī’s night sky nearly every week since 1988. It was paused in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The popular—and free!—firework show is a tradition
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! (Happy New Year!) While many venues were silenced last year by COVID-19, festivities are making a comeback. To celebrate the arrival of 2022, check out these events. O‘ahu Waikīkī New Year’s Eve Fireworks After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the extravagant light show is back. While the event is known for drawing a lot of people, you can still
