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Visiting Pearl Harbor with kids

March 29, 2025 by Melissa
Visiting Pearl Harbor is one of the top things to do on Oahu... but what about seeing Pearl Harbor with kids? We're giving you the inside scoop on this popular Hawaii tourist attraction including the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, USS Bowfin submarine, battleship USS Missouri (Mighty Mo) and more. CLICK to read, PIN to save for later! #Hawaii #Oahu #travel

It’s hard to deny the importance of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in modern history. After all, if the calm hadn’t been violated on that perfect blue Sunday morning in paradise, it’s hard to stay if America would have entered the Second World War and ultimately helped its European allies defeat the evil overtaking … Read more

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Exploring the Polynesian Cultural Center: Oahu’s best hands-on experience

November 25, 2025 by Melissa
Are you look for awesome things to do on Oahu? Don't miss the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore. It's one of the top attractions for Hawaii travel an will fill you with the spirit of aloha as you watch hula and fire knife dancing, eat at a luau on Oahu, ride in a canoe and more. It's one of the best Hawaii things to do for travelers of all ages! #Hawaii #travel

The typical vintage postcard from Hawaii shows a hula girl on the beach, and those are usually the top two things to see on Oahu for most visitors. But what if instead of just going to a hula show, you could be the hula show? Instead of buying souvenirs made from woven palm fronds, why … Read more

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Where to find the best shave ice on Oahu

May 4, 2023 by Melissa
When you're looking for things to do on Oahu, make sure you add in a stop for shave ice! We hunted for the best shave ice on Oahu and we're giving you all the details on who has the fluffiest, tastiest ice around! (Get ready for some serious dessert porn, folks.) #travel #Hawaii

What’s the best shave ice on Oahu? It’s a matter of opinion, of course, and everybody’s got one. But one of the advantages of traveling with kids is that they consider dessert to be its own food group – with recommended daily allowances to fulfill – so we had ample opportunity to scour Oahu for … Read more

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Kayaking on Oahu with kids: Holokai Adventures

November 25, 2025 by Ronnie
Do you want to try kayaking and snorkeling with kids in Hawaii but you're not sure where to start? Check out Holokai Adventures' Kaneohe Bay kayak tour! #Oahu #Hawaii #familytravel #travel #kayaking #snorkeling #WindwardCoast

So many families come to a destination like Hawaii eager to try out new adventures, but they don’t know where to start – after all, not every operator is ideally suited to working with young kids. Holokai Adventures’ guided tour fit the bill. You can also now find them listed as Kama’aina Kayak, which reflects … Read more

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