Waikiki beach

jewelry by Justine I want a black shark's tooth necklace...now!

Detailed information to prepare you to hike Diamond Head in Honolulu, Hawaii. Yes, even out of shape travelers can hike this volcano. It's a great experience that is well worth the effort.

Hawaii, Oahu, Waikiki, Canoe paddles and lei, leaning on outrigger canoe, funeral for Don Ho.

I am a huge Jurassic Park fan (except for maybe the 3rd film!) and I have always wanted to see where is was filmed. As soon as we had booked our trip to Hawaii I was on a mission to see if we could visit the location of the films as they were filmed on Oahu.

...by Heather Brown

Hike Diamond Head through a 300,000 crater and see beautiful panoramic views of the ocean and the lush valleys that line Oahu.

Here's a great slide of the Moana Hotel, considered to be the "First Lady of Waikiki." The opening of this hotel in 1901 is also considered to be the birth of tourism in Hawaii. © Original 35mm Kodachrome family vacation slide

The Hawaiian island Oahu is much more than dreamy beaches and surfing. Dynamic cliffs rise towards the sky and fascinating marine life hide under the turquoise waters. Don’t get too comfortable on your beach towel, make sure to spend one or two days to fully explore the island.

The largest shopping mall in Hawaii and it's history. Photos and stores in Ala Moana Shopping Center in Hawaii.

Hi there! I know I originally decided to do individual posts about our recent honeymoon to Hawaii but I came to the realization today that it would take ages and you/me would probably lose interest. This week I am going to share one mega post from Oahu and one mega post from Maui! Disclaimer: I should probably tell you that I am an avid itinerary planner – it is a lost skill nowadays! We packed…

Surf art by Heather Brown featuring bright flowers on a warm sunny beach day.

After visiting Oahu in Hawaii on two very different types of trips, I want to share my favorite tips with you for when you visit. Oahu is one of my top 10 places in the…

A local's guide to the best Oahu itinerary. The top 10 things to add to your Hawaii itinerary including the best beaches, hikes, restaurants, and more!

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Owens & Co. is a must-see destination for the creative minds wandering through Honolulu. Once inside this lovely shop, you will be amazed…