Welcome to Vacation-Waikiki

Waikiki is a great beach. It is not, however, the whole island — and spending your entire trip within a few blocks of Kalakaua Avenue is one of the quieter mistakes first-time visitors make. Within...

You've made it to Waikiki—and now your shoulders are holding on to the airport, the red-eye, and every pre-trip stress you packed without meaning to. A spa day isn't a luxury here. It's practically...

Relaxing at a Waikiki beachfront cafe, savoring drinks and the scenic ocean view in Hawaii. You found a flight you like. The hotel photos look gorgeous. You're about to book—then you open a tab...

Waikiki has a reputation for being expensive—and honestly, it's not wrong. A sit-down breakfast for two can run $50 before tip, and a casual lunch near the beach easily hits $30 a person. But...

Standing at the summit of Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) and looking out over an endless blue Pacific, the Waikīkī skyline below you, is one of those moments you'll talk about long after you get home....

You planned for sunshine. Waikiki had other ideas. Here's the thing though—rain in Waikiki is rarely an all-day disaster. Most showers are quick, intense, and followed by a rainbow you'll want to...