Tips & Tricks

Located just 10-15 minutes by car from Waikiki (off State Highway 72 — Koko Head District Park), this is a rock formation and a blowhole that provide those passing through here with amazing photo opportunities. When the tide and wind are just right, it shoots up water like a whale’s blow hole. To the right […]

Located in the heart of Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Center offers 310,000 square feet of delight for Hawaii shoppers. With its more than 110 shops and restaurants, the Center is one of Hawaii’s largest shopping malls, within walking distance from all the main hotels and activities in Waikiki. Along the four-tiered three buildings, you can purchase […]

This bar, located within the Sheraton Waikiki, has daily “happy hours” (3 pm – 5 pm). No doubt, Rumfire’s beachside location is reason enough to draw in a steady partying crowd – even during the week days.

This 10,000 square foot rock club has a regular roster of local and mainland acts booked there (mostly rock groups, but sometimes other genres, too). Hip Hop legend Nas, and dance music DJs such as Nervo, Morgan Page, and Cosmic Gate have appeared there, as well as 80s New Wave acts Adam Ant, and The […]

Located on the western outskirts of Honolulu, this shopping center has over 50 retailers. When you value the thrill of the hunt, you know nothing feels better than bagging a good deal. On Oahu, locals track best-brand bargains at this mall — stacked with discount retailers like Banana Republic, Coach, Guess, Tommy Bahama, Tommy Hilfiger […]

This is a mellow lounge for wine lovers 30 and above. There is also an automated machine that (with use of a gift card), dispenses various vintages of wine in one shot (prices, depending on the vintage, runs from $1.50 to over $14 per ounce).