Waikiki/Honolulu. Waikiki is where most visitors to Oahu stay, and for good reasons. When I need a staycation, I love to go down to Waikiki for an evening or sometimes for an entire weekend. Everything is one place, and there are many different hotels and resorts in all different price ranges. What is the best […]

Honolulu named one of the best big cities to live in, despite high cost of living. In addition to being known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant tourism industry, Honolulu is home to some of the highest gas, grocery and housing prices in the United States. Is living in Honolulu worth it? Living in Honolulu […]

Honolulu scored 95.0 for stability; 91.7 for healthcare; 88.0 for culture and environment; 100.0 for education; and 85.7 for Infrastructure. The Hawaiian capital is the only U.S. city to make the top 25.1 most liveable city in the world (with a total score of 99.1). What type of city is Honolulu? Honolulu, capital and principal […]

As you arrive in Honolulu, you’ll experience true Hawaiian hospitality the moment you step off the plane! Your greeter will meet you at your gate with a warm “Aloha” and embrace you with a fresh Hawaiian lei.The lei selection is also pictured at the bottom of this page. Do you still get a lei when […]

TheCAB is Hawaii’s local taxi dispatch company that serves Oahu Island Wide. We provide fast and friendly taxi service 24/7 throughout the island of Oahu via our computerized GPS dispatch system.Please contact us at 808-422-2222. Is it easy to get taxi in Honolulu? Getting a taxi in Honolulu is very easy. Whether you want to […]

Great Honolulu Chinatown Fire of 1900 Plague infected 11 people. The Board of Health responded by incinerating garbage, renovating the sewer system, putting Chinatown under quarantine, and most of all burning affected buildings. Is Chinatown in Honolulu safe? Honolulu’s original neighborhood — the 52.2-acre parcel of land known as Chinatown — still feels “safe” to […]

13 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Honolulu Expect traffic in paradise. Road in Oahu/Oyster. Parking isn’t cheap, so consider the bus. Not everyone is Hawaiian. Try a local spa. Consider inland hotels. Try the amazing donuts. A Hawaiian plate lunch is a must. Snorkeling is tougher than you think. What Covid test do […]

OVERALL RISK : LOW. Honolulu is very safe for tourists, though there are some neighborhoods that are best avoided.it was actually ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States. Avoid sketchy neighborhoods and take normal precaution measures. What should I avoid in Honolulu? What to Do in Oahu: 10 Tourist Mistakes to […]

Waikiki Beach is on Oahu — not the Big Island. As you can see, the Big Island is indeed a big island. It’s bigger than all the other islands put together. The Big Island is also known as the island of Hawaii.Oahu is indeed biggest in population, as it is home to almost 70% of […]

The Top 10 Things To Do and See in Chinatown, Honolulu Hawaii Theatre Center. Cinema, Theater, Theatre. View. Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Bakery, American. View. Ong King Art Center. Bar, American. View. Hawaiian Chinese Multicultural Museum & Archives, Honolulu. Museum. View. Foster Botanical Gardens. Park, Botanical Garden. View. Is Chinatown in Honolulu safe? Honolulu’s original neighborhood […]

TheBus is the official transit service of Oahu. Buses run regularly through Honolulu and around the island, and the fare is $2.50, which includes a free transfer within a limited time window (ask for this when you board and pay your fare). What is the best way to get around in Honolulu? The best way […]

OVERALL RISK : LOW. Honolulu is very safe for tourists, though there are some neighborhoods that are best avoided. What should I avoid in Honolulu? What to Do in Oahu: 10 Tourist Mistakes to Avoid Never Leaving the Resort. Not Getting a Rental Car and Exploring the Island. Forgetting to Bring Cash. Having a Packed […]

Honolulu’s property crime rate is 30.0 incidents per 1,000—6% higher than the state rate and 42% higher than the national rate. Larceny-theft is the most common property crime, making up 74% of all property crime incidents (US 73%). Does Honolulu have high crime? The crime rate in Honolulu is considerably higher than the national average […]

Honolulu’s original neighborhood — the 52.2-acre parcel of land known as Chinatown — still feels “safe” to 64% of registered voters despite complaints about homelessness, crime and concerns early this year that it could be the source of COVID-19. What happened to Honolulu Chinatown? The 1900 fire started during the destruction of a building infected […]

Five days is how many days you need to visit Oahu. With a minimum of five days on Oahu, you will have time to visit the south and north shores, see the best beaches, go to a luau, and do the worthwhile activities and sights around Oahu. Is 4 days in Hawaii enough? So, as […]