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No true Hawaiian experience is complete without at least one snorkeling adventure. Beloved by visitors and locals alike, snorkeling allows you to experience breathtaking ocean sights in a way that nothing else can match. Because almost no instruction is required, this aquatic adventure can allow swimmers of all ages and skill levels to explore the ocean in comfort. Though masks and flippers can be rented almost anywhere along the shore, we have gathered a few of our favorite nearby snorkeling spots on Oahu here. Ko Olina Ocean Adventures – Dolphin

Oahu is a beautiful island and what better way to experience the majesty than going on an Oahu eco-tour? An eco-tour is a guided trip that highlights the natural landscape of the area, often in remote and hard-to-access places. Since it is a tropical island, Hawaii is known for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and immense biodiversity, and going on an eco-tour is a popular way to experience its natural beauty. Popular Oahu Eco Tours There are many types of eco-tours on Oahu. Whether you are seeking the thrill of

Paradise Baby supplies our guests with everything they need for their younger keiki (children). This makes it easier on packing, as you don’t have to figure out how to safely send your furniture through baggage, no need to spend on extra baggage fees, no need to juggle your luggage and baby furniture at baggage claim, and no need to hire a moving van to transport all your baby furniture to your rental home. You may be pleaseantly surprised how affordable it is to rent your furniture. A Crib, for example,

Macadamia Nuts: A Symbol of Hawaii Looking for gifts to bring home? Macadamia Nuts are almost a symbol of Hawaii. In fact, Hawaii grows almost 90% of the world’s macadamia nuts, which makes it almost mandatory for all visitors to bring some back as a highlight of their trip. Native to Australia, the first Hawaiian macadamia nut tree has been said to be planted on the Big Island in 1882. A tree finally made its way to Oahu in 1921, but did not start processing commercially until 1934, with international

Oh yes, “Fruit Punch” is available in every restaurant in Hawaii. In fact, you can get Hawaiian fruit punch in all fast food restaurants as well as the fancy ones. Fruit Punch is so popular in Hawaii it is the second highest selling drink in most fountains, next to the colas. It out sells Sprite (or 7-Up), and Diet Coke (or Diet Pepsi). “Punch” is tradionally a drink served at parties and probably has a different taste at every party (based on a set of “secret” ingredients). In Hawaii “Fruit Punch”

In the mood for a fluffy, sweet treat? Chow down on one of Hawaii’s staple desserts: the malasada. Malasadas are native to Portugal and are a fried, donut like dessert but without the pesky hole in the middle for more deliciousness per bite. The traditional malasada is simply rolled in sugar after frying but there are a large variety of malasadas available throughout Hawaii, including custard-filled and glazed. If you’re thinking about visiting the Oahu island, be sure to check out these top 3 bakeries with the best malasadas on Oahu:

Alfresco Dining in Kapolei We’ve enjoyed luscious lattes at the cafe and tasty pizzas and salads for lunch, and we are now happy to say, we’ve enjoyed Kalapawai Cafe’s delicious dinner menu. Larry and I dined at Kapolei’s newest local restaurant and gem of our second city, the Kalapawai Cafe, last night and it was absolutely delish! It was an easy walk across the street from our Ola Properties office to arrive at 7:15 PM. It’s a casual, relaxed atmosphere and they do not take reservations, however, we were warmly greeted and

What comes to mind when you hear the word “luau”? Hawaii? Hula dances? Feasts that are simply overflowing with food? Well, we’re going to introduce you to the basics of the contemporary luau from the history to the foods that you can expect to be served during your experience. Stick around as we delve into this exciting tradition. The Traditional and the Contemporary luau Now, what is a traditional luau and how does it differ from the contemporary luau? The luau is a Hawaiian feast that includes high-spirited music, dance

After attending a meeting at HVCB (Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau) my wife & I went to the Ala Moana Mall yesterday to return (you guessed it) Christmas gifts.  After shopping and returning for some time, we decided we’d like a dish of Gelato. Now  I understand the rents at the mall must be very high and vendors there have a lot of other costs as well, but we felt that $7 plus for a single scoop of gelato was just too much.  My wife had heard about another place the MAKES

If you decide to visit or reside in Hawaii, you have to indulge in the local favorite fast food of the Hawaiian islands at least once. Saimin in Hawaii is considered by some to be the national dish of Hawaii, and it can be found almost anywhere and at any time of the day from snack bars, coffee shops, diner style restaurants, resorts, and even McDonald’s. There’s a bit of uncertainty around the history of this fast and delicious dish, the Japanese people would consider it a Chinese dish because of the noodles,