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By John Fischer, About.com Guide since 1997

Lantern Floating Hawaii Created: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
2013 event at Ala Moana Beach Park remembers loved ones who have passed and offers hopes for world peace.
Kauai's Botanical Gardens Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
An overview of five top botanical gardens on the island of Kauai.
Photo Safari Hawaii Created: Friday, May 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Photo Safari Hawaii offers photo ecotours and photography workshops throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Waikiki Aquarium Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A Profile of the Waikiki Aquarium, located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline.
Kauai - Hawaii's Island of Discovery Created: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
An overview of the island of Kauai, the Garden Isle, now also known as Hawaii's Island of Discovery.
Oahu's Southeast Shore and Windward Coast Created: Friday, March 30, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Oahu's Southeast Shore and Windward Coast features some of the island's best beaches separated by rugged rocky shores, lush green valleys and top attractions.
Waikiki - Oahu, Hawaii Created: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Waikiki, Hawaii is one of the world's most famous resort areas on the world's most famous beach.
Oahu - Hawaii's Gathering Place Created: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A profile of the island of Oahu, Hawaii which hosts more visitors annually than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined.
Makani Kai Helicopters Created: Monday, June 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Review of Makani Kai Helicopters which offers helicopter tours of Oahu from Honolulu International Airport and the Ko Olina Resort.
AirVentures Hawaii Big Kahuna Air Tour Created: Monday, October 04, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Review of a Big Kahuna Air Tour on Kauai with AirVentures Hawaii
Top Maui Restaurants 2010 Created: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Review of Top Maui Restaurants 2010 From Thrifty to Four Star by James and Molly Jacobson
Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A review of Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise on the Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii.
Helicopter Tour of Kauai with Jack Harter Helicopters Created: Monday, August 07, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
I was thoroughly delighted with my helicopter tour with Jack Harter Helicopters. It surpassed all of my high expectations and really made me eager to view the other Hawaiian Islands from the air.
Hoku Nai'a Dolphin Watch Created: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A review of a Dolphin Watch Cruise on the Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events' 149-passenger Hoku Nai'a
How to Spend Five Days on Oahu Created: Saturday, May 13, 2000 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Tips on how to make the most of a five day visit to Oahu and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout Created: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is a popular viewpoint for visitors to Oahu and site of one of the major battles in the history of Kamehameha the Great's conquest of Hawaii.
Most Romantic Places on Kauai Created: Thursday, June 02, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Kauai has scores of romantic places for picnics, photo-ops, or even I do's. Here are 10 of the most romantic places on Kauai.
Best Beaches in Hawaii Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Our picks for the best beaches in Hawaii includes several less well-known beaches that we consider real gems.
Top Things to Do on Kauai Created: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
There is so much to see and do on Kauai. We've chosen our top things to do on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
Kauai's North Shore Created: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Driving Tour of Kauai's North Shore from Anahola to Haena State Park and Ke'e Beach and the Start of the Kalalau Trail
Kilohana Plantation and Luau Kalamaku Created: Thursday, January 06, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Visit to Kilohana Plantation - 22 Degrees North Restaurant and Bar, Koloa Rum Company, Kauai Plantation Railway and Luau Kalamaku
Top Things to Do on Oahu Created: Friday, October 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
There is so much to see and do on Oahu. We've chosen our top things to do on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Polynesian Adventure Tours Ali'i Movie Excursion and Scenic Hanalei Tour Created: Monday, September 27, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A review of the Polynesian Adventure Tours Ali'i Movie Excursion and Scenic Hanalei Tour on Kauai
Best Oahu Family Activities Created: Monday, January 04, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
15 great activities for families on the island of Oahu, Hawaii
Oahu's North Shore Created: Monday, January 11, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Driving Tour of the North Shore of Oahu, from La'ie to Ka'ena Point
Walking Tour of Historic Honolulu Created: Thursday, October 20, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Join us for a walking tour of historic Honolulu including stops at Honolulu's 'Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Ali'iolani Hale, Kawaiaha'o Church and the Mission Houses Museum.
Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples, Oahu, Hawaii Created: Thursday, September 22, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Located in the Valley of the Temples in the Kaheohe area of Oahu, the beautful Byodo-In Temple was made famous as a frequent filming location for the ABC series LOST.
Oahu's Special Surf Culture - Duke's OceanFest, Surf Lessons, Memorabilia & More Created: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Popularized by O'ahu surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku and perpetuated by renowned surf and pop culture icons, such as Kelly Slater and Andy and Bruce Irons, the sport of surfing is a time-honored spo...
In Search of More Filming Locations for ABC's Lost Created: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Join me as we search Oahu, Hawaii for more filming locations for ABC's Emmy Award winning best drama series Lost.
In Search of Filming Locations for ABC's Lost Created: Monday, September 19, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Join me as we search Oahu, Hawaii for the filming locations for ABC's Emmy Award winning best drama series Lost.
Exploring Kualoa Ranch and the Ka'a'awa Valley of Oahu, Hawaii Created: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A visual tour of historic Kualoa Ranch and Ka'a'awa Valley including a horseback ride through Ka'a'awa Valley where numerous motion pictures and TV shows such as ABC's Lost are filmed.
What's New on Kauai for the Spring of 2013 Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Find out the exciting accommodation and dining news as well as new activities available on the island of Kauai for the spring and summer of 2013.