Memories of Honolulu

Honolulu, the capital and largest city of Hawaii, is situated along the southeastern coast of the island of Oʻahu. The name means “sheltered harbor” or “calm … More

Aliʻiōlani Hale

Aliʻiōlani Hale, located in downtown Honolulu, is the building currently used as the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Prior … More

Oceanic Cuisine

Oceanic cuisine, which includes the cuisines found in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and from many other islands or island groups throughout Oceania (such … More

Chinese Cuisine

Chinese cuisine is actually a diverse mix of cuisines originating not only from the numerous regions of mainland China, including Hong Kong and … More

Aloha Tower

The Aloha Tower, one of best-known landmarks of Honolulu, is actually a retired lighthouse at Pier 9 of Honolulu Harbor. First … More

‘Iolani Palace

The ʻIolani Palace, located in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu, served as the royal residence of the Kingdom of Hawaii, beginning with King … More

Top 10 U.S. State Flags

According to a 2001 survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association, all of the U.S. State flags were subjectively … More

Hawaii State Flag

Officially adopted in 1845, the state flag of Hawaii, having previously been used by the Kingdom, Protectorate, Republic, and Territory of Hawaii, … More

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), initially founded in 1966 as the Norwegian Caribbean Line, began as a car ferry between Southampton, … More

Punchbowl Cemetery

Punchbowl Cemetery (official known as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific) is a national cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii — so-named since it occupies most … More

Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii

Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii is a 25 acre water park located in Kapolei on the island of Oahu. The park, … More

USS Arizona Memorial

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, marks the resting place of 1,102 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona (BB-39) during the Japanese … More