We’re taking you along for a four-day trip to Oahu, Hawaii for beach adventures, Hawaiian living, outdoor and historical adventures.
Highlights of Oahu in this episode:
• Waikiki Beach
• Foodland
• Hiking Manoa Falls, Koko Crater Tramway, Lanikai Pill Box Trail
• The North Shore beaches
• Pearl H…We’re taking you along for a four-day trip to Oahu, Hawaii for beach adventures, Hawaiian living, outdoor and historical adventures.
Highlights of Oahu in this episode:
• Waikiki Beach
• Foodland
• Hiking Manoa Falls, Koko Crater Tramway, Lanikai Pill Box Trail
• The North Shore beaches
• Pearl Harbor
• Dining at local spots like Kono's and Ted's Bakery
If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Oahu Itinerary.
These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Oahu:
• Waikiki: Park Shore Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, or Halepuna Waikiki
• North Shore: Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore or Turtle Bay Resort
• Oahu activities we recommend via Viator
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Most people plan Hawaii all wrong. They try to hit three islands in ten days, get stuck behind slow drivers on the Road to Hana, and never make it past Waikiki. This week Joe and Crystal sit down with Doug Norman, who has lived on Oahu since the 1980s, for the kind of advice you only get from someon…Most people plan Hawaii all wrong. They try to hit three islands in ten days, get stuck behind slow drivers on the Road to Hana, and never make it past Waikiki. This week Joe and Crystal sit down with Doug Norman, who has lived on Oahu since the 1980s, for the kind of advice you only get from someone who actually lives there.
In this episode:
Why the Big Island should be your first stop, what makes each island completely different from the others, the Pearl Harbor attractions most visitors miss, and why Waikiki is both overrated and worth your time.
Biggest takeaways:
Do less than you think. One island per week minimum. The visitors who enjoy Hawaii most are the ones who slow down and let it find them.
Skip the sunrise bus to Haleakala. You board at 3:30am, sit in a diesel-idling parking lot with 300 strangers, and hope the clouds cooperate. There are better ways to watch a Hawaiian sunrise.
The Big Island gives you things no other island can. Snow and lava on the same day. Black sand beaches. The quietest place in the world inside a volcanic crater. Start here.
Ask your hotel concierge for this week's best local restaurant, not the brochure rack. And then go to Zippy's anyway.
Also in this episode:
The ninth island of Hawaii isn't in the Pacific. Crystal is still somewhere in Japan.
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Resources mentioned:
Doug Norman at militaryfinancialindependence.com
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This week on Drop A Pin we are talking all things Hawaii! First off we have Barstools very own KB telling us about his many experiences in Hawaii as a tourist, his thoughts on the different islands, and how he found himself in Oahu
Then we hopped on a call with professional Big Wave surfer Makua Rot…This week on Drop A Pin we are talking all things Hawaii! First off we have Barstools very own KB telling us about his many experiences in Hawaii as a tourist, his thoughts on the different islands, and how he found himself in Oahu
Then we hopped on a call with professional Big Wave surfer Makua Rothman a North Shore Hawaii Native to learn the ins and outs of Hawaiian Surf Culture and how he is able to crush monster waves!
Then we are back with another High School and we are joined by White Sox Dave and Spider and Uncle Chaps teaches the class about someone so hardcore that he beat asthma, the one and only Teddy Roosevelt.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - KB Interview
00:59:59 - Makua Rothman
01:38:58 - High School with WSD and Spider
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In this episode of All Things Travel, Ryan and Julie dive into the second half of Julie’s recent vacation, exploring the magic of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and the breathtaking island of Oahu. Whether you're dreaming of relaxing by the pool or adventuring across the island, this episode is pack…In this episode of All Things Travel, Ryan and Julie dive into the second half of Julie’s recent vacation, exploring the magic of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and the breathtaking island of Oahu. Whether you're dreaming of relaxing by the pool or adventuring across the island, this episode is packed with practical tips and insider knowledge for families planning their own Hawaiian getaway. 🌴🌊 Key Topics Covered: Aulani First Impressions: From the stunning lobby to the ocean-view villas,...more
