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Hello to Beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii!
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items Experience the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii in Beautiful Honolulu! Explore all the sights, including those you didn't know about
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Cultural Arts
Clothing and Accessories
Beauty and Skincare
Planes, Beds, and Cars!
Hawaiian Themed Decor
Cultural Arts
Places of Culture and Arts to learn and experience greatness.
We were able to see the ballet when we visited, and it was so captivating! All of the dancers explored classic ballet, and the musical pairing was just perfect. Such a fun time!
Honolulu Classical Ballet
Aloha Festivals are a celebration of culture and dance. The presentations of different groups and styles were stunning. We had a great time. The food vendors at the venue were great, and we learned about the history of Hawaiian dance and culture.
Aloha Festivals
This museum is a hidden gem for many of the tourists that come to Honolulu. We found the exhibits to be wonderful. The docents in each area were so well informed and answered all of our questions thoroughly. One even referred us to some books to lear...
Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)
This is the church I attended in Hawaii. It was so lovely, peace filled and quiet. I really enjoyed my worship there. The walk back to my hotel was equally nice, and I am glad I took the time to discover this beautiful place.
St Joseph Church
The Honolulu Zoo is the perfect place to take the kids, or the adults for a nice slow day that is completely self paced. We had an awesome time there, and later that day, we went to Diamond Head!
Honolulu Zoo
I did Diamond Head all by myself. I thought that it would be horrible, but it wasn't. I took my time and made it. At the top, I took a moment, celebrated and came back down. It is a pleasant little excursion. Highly recommend for the pretty view!
Division of State Parks | Diamond Head State Monument
We saw a beautiful lady posing for photos outside of the palace. Her traditional clothing was so stunningly beautiful. Her hair held plumeria blossoms. She looked like a vision from a magazine cover.
This is the final home of the Royal Family of Haw...
Iolani Palace
The Pearl Harbor Memorial is a beautiful tribute to the men who perished on the USS ARIZONA. Book your tickets way before you arrive, because they sell out a long time in advance.
When you go, please be respectful. You are literally at a cemetery in...
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
The King stands there, watching over his beloved land. The statue is simply beautiful. Well done in bronze, more often than not wearing at least one lei, you should see this breathtaking display.
King Kamehameha Statue
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra creates magical moments through music that take you to a different place. Our evening zipped by so fast, we were amazed at how beautiful the music was.
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
We spent the whole day at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
I wish we would've spent more time there. We learned so much. We made crafts. We spoke with different people at the different exhibit places.
We ate a fabulous meal. We saw the fire dancers....
Polynesian Cultural Center
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing and accessories for staying on Hawaiian Time
If you're in town, go to Hilo Hattie and get some of their gorgeous shirts. The fabrics are made in Hawaii and the shirts are made there, too. I have several dresses from Hilo Hattie that I absolutely love because they are so comfortable and look won...
Hilo Hattie - Men's Shirts
All of their dresses are so pretty. They wash well. I hand them wet on a hanger and I don't have to iron them. Hilo Hattie is the creator of Hawaiian clothes as we know them today.
Hilo Hattie - Women's Dresses
Things I've used my sarong for: Skirt, dress, top, wrap, towel, tablecloth, scarf, bag, cape, apron, baby blanket. This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I own several now.
Versatile Sarong
Exposed to the leis and the plumeria and hibiscus blossoms everywhere, you're gonna want to bring some home with you. Get these. They're wonderful. They age well. They're perfect little gifts.
Fimo Polymer Clay Plumeria & Tiare Flower Hair Pick Accessory
I cried when we left Hawaii the first time because I loved it so much. At the airport gift shop, there was a shop selling these bracelets. I bought one and have since gifted it to my niece, but it still looks great!
Plumeria Bracelet
Hawaii does beautiful gold jewelry. Their chains are really well made. I got my mom a nameplate necklace that she still has. ❤️
Honolulu 14K Gold 1.5mm Rope Chain 16"
I brought a pair of sandals before we went to Honolulu and I was glad I did. Although I got another pair, the ones I had were comfy and broken in, which was great after I spent the day at the Zoo and developed a small blister.
Flip Flops: Women's Sandals
If you don't like the button down shirts, these Hawaiian design tshirts are a fun nod to those classics!
hawaiian print t shirts
Beauty and Skincare
I got hooked on this browning lotion and after browning lotion while in Hawaii. I don't tan anymore, but I still love the after browning lotion. It smells so good. It is so moisturizing, and a little goes a long way.
Maui Babe products at Target
Get sunblock now and try it out in case your skin doesn't like it. The Delta MD line comes in a tinted and a clear formula. It doesn't irritate my skin, and it provides good coverage!
Sunscreen in Skincare - Walmart.com
So, when I got the worst sunburn of my life, a concierge gave me a couple of these sunscreen stickers.
What a relief! All I had to do was look at the sticker and known for certain if I needed to reapply. I now take them everywhere that I'll need su...
Sunscreen Stickers
Adorable and perfect for a trip down to Hawaii! These smell so nice!
Pineapple Lip Balm
Planes, Beds, and Cars!
Absolutely shop a little before you book your hotel. The first time, we stayed at a gorgeous hotel right on the beach
It was everything I could have dreamed of. The next time, we stayed in a small villa setting, where I slept better and was more res...
Compare Top 10 Hotels in Honolulu, HI
Want to be spoiled rotten? Book on Hawaiian Airlines. They treated us so well, I felt like I was leaving friends behind when we got off the plane. The seats were comfortable, the food choices were great, and our luggage was in great shape, too!
Hawaiian Airlines
We rented the prettiest SUV the 2nd time we went. The first time, we rented a convertible, and I, using sunblock, got the worst sunburn of my life. I learned. Enjoy the sights, save my skin. Get a great deal by renting before you go!
Honolulu Car Rental - Book Now
Hawaiian Themed Decor
We had a little luau party right before we left, and we did all the decor from Dollar Tree. It was a lot of fun! These cups were a highlight of the party. We even dropped some tea lights into a few for safe flame free lighting.
Plastic Luau-Themed Shaped Cups with Straws, 12 oz.
Flower leis are great for luau parties, and they also look adorable on the rear view mirror of your car.
Flower Leis, 42-in.
Adorable and affordable Hawaiian party decor!
Hawaiian Luau
This set of towels and potholders is great to keep your Hawaii vibe going. They wash well and the potholders can also be used as trivets.
Kitchen Towels and Potholders
Absolutely adorable grass skirt costumes are perfect for your best Hawaiian Themed Party
Grass Skirt Costumes