Category: Hawaii

Hawaii boasts a magical tropical paradise no matter what island you visit. With each special in its own way and with its own way of life, you can’t go wrong. However, Oahu may just have its own special magic, with a mix of urban vibe in the bigger cities and the same laid-back, slow country life you might find in sleepy towns in more rural areas even in the continental United States. Even with this, though, the nightlife in Oahu can’t be beat, with its exciting, varied, and never ending “beat” that goes on long after the sun sets.

Honolulu Beachfront Bars

The Waikiki beachfront bars give one an ample opportunity to see amazing Hawaiian sunsets from a unique vantage point. At the regal Halekulani Hotel, House without a Key has been frozen in time forever, in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel. Here, crowds still gather for cocktails at sunset, with two hula dancers who dance gracefully, both previously crowned “Miss Hawaii.”

Another favorite nightspot, Duke’s Canoe Club at the Waikiki Outrigger Club, has music by popular Hawaiian musicians of contemporary mode even as you sip your favorite cocktail along with other vacationing comrades.

Visit the Aloha Tower, and you can see live musicians play rhythm and blues at the waterfront’s Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. If you visit Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, drinks are one to five dollars off, and happy hours during this time offer tasty snacks like tapas, mini pizzas, or egg rolls. On weekends, listen to live musicians play contemporary Hawaiian rock.

Since the Hawaii climate is pretty consistent throughout the year with only minor temperature changes, you can travel there any time of the year. While the humidity is pretty high, the constant tropical breezes keep the conditions pretty comfortable throughout the year. During the day you will be comfortable in a T-shirt or an Aloha shirt and a pair of sandals. Once the sun sets you will probably want to wear a light jacket since the temperatures can fall around ten degrees.

The mountains provide a range climate zones and differences in the weather at various elevations due to their shielding effect. The very distinctive micro climates are common in the interior valleys, mountains and beaches of Hawaii. Due to the warm surface temperatures of the ocean and Hawaii’s position at the edge of a tropical zone, Hawaii has only two seasons. Both the winter season and the summer season are warm, one with a bit more rainfall.

Hawaii Climate During Summer

If you visit Hawaii between April and November, you can expect warm and dry conditions. The average temperature during the summer season ranges from 75to 88. During these months the northeastern trades wind bring most of the rainfall to the leeward side of the islands. These rains bring a welcome relief from the normally hot and dry weather.

Everyone has, at one point, dreamt of going to Hawaii. The warm sun on your skin, the festive mood of the islands, and of course, the amazing beaches: It is truly the paradise for many people.

Unfortunately, these same people are saddened when they realize the need to return to their normal lives. Unless they plan to start settling here permanently, they will have to return to normalcy. It is a shame to leave such a beautiful place without at least taking something back home.

What’s stopping you from buying souvenirs, though? There are a good number of novelty items to be found in Hawaii. There are so many crafts available, in fact, that the problem will be choosing the right souvenir to bring home.

Even so, I would dearly recommend having as wide of a selection as you possibly can when buying your souvenir. So if you’re in Hawaii, and you’re getting ready to go home, don’t just buy trinkets from the first shop that you see. Broaden your options; that way you can choose the most adequate one for you.

I would recommend something else instead; mainly, try going to a craft show in Hawaii. There, you’ll have a wide selection of things to buy, as the works of various craftspeople are showcased. Your eyes will brighten with the rich culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Now all you have to do is to find a craft show occurring near where you’re currently staying.