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If you're like me, you love to walk and hike.  There is no where better to do it than Hawaii and on Oahu one of my favorite hikes is the Makapu'u Lighthouse.  The reasons I like it is because it has scenery that is out of this world and it's a well paved trail.  I've had three knee surgeries so I'm not ready ...

If you're looking for a memorable Hawaiian experience which doesn't scream "couples only", try the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Waikiki.  Centrally located within the heart of Waikiki the Hyatt offers an excellent vacation.

Currently I'm viewing the city lights reflecting off the waves of the shore from my 29th floor hotel balcony.  (Every room has a balcony offering city or ocean views.)  A talented local band plays a variety of hits ...

For the man who wants to impress that special woman in his life or the woman who wants to reward herself with something beautiful, Mellows is the place to shop. Mellows is unexpectedly located right in the heart of the business district in downtown Honolulu and sells one-of-a-kind, estate-style jewelry. There is a nice selection of real and costume jewerly, vanity sets, hand painted and/or antique china and ...

Welcome to How's It in Honolulu.  This blog is designed to give the traveler ideas and info about activities and places of interest in and around Honolulu.  On the island of Oahu, Honolulu sees over 20 million passengers (according to the Hawaii, Department of Transportation 2005 report).   With that many travelers, you can bet Honolulu is "choke" with activities for anyone to enjoy. 

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Best cup of coffee in town?  Starbucks?  Nope.  It's brewed at the Gift & Gourmet shop on Merchant Street - 212 Merchant Street to be exact, in the hallway next to the Subway.   This is a very quaint little gift shop full of interesting treasures but they specialize in gourmet coffee, teas, and chocolates and is owned and operated by Celia Kim.  

I first heard of this little gem ...

Walking into Du Vin is like walking into a Disney-fied version of an European cafe. It's absolutely charming, cozy, and meant to look old, as if it's been there for years. There is no front door; you can walk right into the restaurant from Bethel Street. There are three distinct areas for dining - the main room which has a large wooden bar that runs the length ...

Recently I had the opportunity to stay in the most amazing room in Waikiki at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider (soon to become a Westin).  Now I've stayed in this hotel many times, only this time I found THE room, the kind of room honeymoons were made for!!!  Take note- run to your phone and book specifically the "Historic Banyan, Ocean View Room, facing Diamond Head".     

When you first arrive at the hotel ...

A trip to Hawaii is not complete unless you bring back an extra suitcase packed with interesting souvenirs.  If you're looking for great and inexpensive souvenirs to take home from your trip to Oahu make sure you make a stop at Aloha Flea Market.  If you love to hunt for bargains don't pass up the largest flea market on Oahu.  This flea market has it all, food, crafts, clothes,  jewelry, ...

The whales are here. That's what the newspaper said. Having just moved to the island this was one of the things I had looked forward to doing, whale watching.  But where to find them was my question. I decided to go to the experts. The paper said the Marine Society or NOAA, for short, wanted volunteers to count whales.  They station ...