Tag: hawaii

  • Clownfish at the Waikiki Aquarium

    Of course, the Waikiki Aquarium exhibits the mandatory tank of clownfish. Before Finding Nemo, I don’t know if all the aquariums had clownfish exhibits. I certainly wasn’t paying attention to clownfish because they were just like all the other fishes. However, after Finding Nemo, they are every where because clownfish are THE fish.

  • Waikiki Aquarium

    The Waikiki Aquarium is located on Kalakaua Avenue towards the Diamond Head end of Waikiki Beach and was easily walkable from the ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower. Despite the dated appearance of the facade, the facilities inside appear quite modern. With your paid admission, you also receive a wand that triggers audio commentary when you punch…

  • Pacific Aviation Museum

    Located on Ford Island, the Pacific Aviation Museum offers an introductory movie and exhibits on the planes involved in the Pearl Harbor attacks. After you have visited the USS Arizona Memorial, you may proceed across the parking lot to purchase tickets for the USS Bowfin Submarine and Museum, the USS Missouri, as well as the…

  • USS Arizona Memorial

    Pearl Harbor is a place familiar to Americans and Chinese alike. On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and other military installations in Hawaii. This attack galvanized America and ushered in the United States’ official entry into World War II. Of course, for China, World War II started long before the…

  • Dole Plantation

    The Dole Plantation is located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa, HI. You can ride the Pineapple Express to see fields of pineapples or walk thru their demonstration garden to view varieties of pineapple up close. The koi pond is worth a quick visit.

  • Hanauma Bay

    Located on Oahu, Hanauma Bay is a gorgeous and popular snorkeling destination. Hanauma Bay is easily accessible from Honolulu by car. Just take H1 East, which eventually turns into 72. After you pass Hawaii Kai, you will start climbing uphill. Keep an eye out for the Hanauma Bay sign. Parking is cheap. Just $1 per…

  • ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower Kitchen

    The ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower provides a decent kitchen. The refrigerator is on the left. The automatic dishwasher is also on the left-hand side, though not as visible. The range/oven is on the right. You can also see the rice cooker on the counter. Not the largest kitchen, but more than enough room to prepare…

  • ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower

    I recently stayed at the ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower and found it to be the perfect place for families. I had booked a two bedroom, two bath suite for a party of six. The kitchen allowed us to hold down food costs and accommodate the palate of the little ones even while we were away…