Welcome to Vacation-Waikiki

The North Shore looks like this in summer — and Shark's Cove is even better once you're in the water. Come between May and September for the best snorkeling conditions. The North Shore is the...

Most first-time visitors to Oʻahu have the exact same thought the moment they step off the plane at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): Okay — now how do I actually get to the beach?...

Waikiki's gentle waves and sandy bottom make it one of the best beginner surf spots in the world — and yes, kids pick it up faster than adults want to admit. Taking kids to Waikiki sounds like...

Oahu's golf courses come with scenery that makes you forget your scorecard. Valley-side layouts like Royal Hawaiian put dramatic Ko'olau ridgelines right behind every shot. Oahu is one of the best...

Waikiki is famous for beach chairs and ocean breezes, but step back and look up. You're surrounded by volcanic craters, jungle valleys, and coastal ridges that make every postcard look like it was...

If you're eligible to stay at the Hale Koa, you already know the basic selling point: beachfront Waikiki, real resort amenities, rates that civilian hotels can't touch. What you might not know — at...