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The 7 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Waikiki, O’ahu

April 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 8 Comments

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“Gluten-free Waikiki” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? And yet, any local or regular gluten-free visitor will tell you, it is extremely hard to find trustworthy gluten-free restaurants in Waikiki and Honolulu, which is surprising given how advanced the food scene here has become over the years.   However, after years of exploring and […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, gluten free, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants

The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple

March 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]

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The 6 Best Farmers Markets on Oahu, Hawai’i

February 26, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best farmers markets on Oahu, Hawaii are– as you might imagine– a joy to behold. Locally-grown tropical fruits of every color, size, and variety are a defining visual aspect of O’ahu’s local food shed, which is to be expected in the tropics. But for foodies, O’ahu farmers markets are also excellent places to sample […]

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The 5 Best Hikes on O’ahu, Hawai’i (Incredible Views You Need To Experience)

February 22, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, Hawaii, honolulu, nature, oahu, Travel Guide

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.  In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]

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The Best Breakfast in Honolulu, Hawaii: 8 Wonderful Places To Try Classic Island Fare

January 18, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 4 Comments

Honolulu is the great food mecca of O’ahu, where all of the island’s best restaurants are located. When considering dining options in the city, most people immediately think of cocktails, seafood, and ocean views– but where to get the best breakfast in Honolulu? The answer to that question will depend on who you ask, but […]

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The 11 Best Coffee Shops in Honolulu & Waikiki

January 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Here’s the deal: Hawai’i is famous for its Kona coffee, which comes from the region of Kona, on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai’i. While that might be a short plane ride from O’ahu, the city of Honolulu has nevertheless perfected the art and finesse of a good cup of coffee. Today, […]

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The 9 Best Hotels in Waikiki & Honolulu

January 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking to relax and restore your senses on Hawai’i’s most popular travel destination? O’ahu, Hawai’i is an island that offers a little bit of something for everyone: beautiful beaches, a fashionable shopping scene, lovely restaurants, hiking, ample water sports, North Shore adventures, beautiful coastal drives, glorious farmers markets, Hawai’i’s best shave ice, and more.   Accordingly, […]

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5 Cool Places to Try Mai Tais on O’ahu (+ The Origin of Hawaii’s Iconic Cocktail)

April 26, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect place to try one of Oahu’s best mai tais? This list details it all– but first, here’s a little bit about this special drink’s history:   Contrary to popular belief, the mai tai wasn’t even invented in Hawaii. Rather, in 1944, legendary San Francisco bartender Vic Bergeron (of Trader Vic’s fame) invented […]

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The 5 Best Places to Buy Hawaiian Shirts on O’ahu

January 15, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good place to buy authentic Hawaiian shirts on Oahu? The traditional Hawaiian shirt– also known as an “Aloha” shirt– is a very special, if divisive garment. In the 1950’s and 60’s when travel to Hawai’i first became popular among mainlanders, many Americans embraced the shirts as symbols of exotic travel, souvenirs representing […]

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