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Diamond Head rising over the shore of Waikīkī and the outrigger canoes moored off the beach

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Hawaiʻi’s own corner of the forum: ask about Waikīkī and the North Shore, the reservations for Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay, the neighbour islands, and swap notes with people who have just been.

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Planning Hawaiʻi? Ask which island, how many nights in Waikīkī, the seasons and the winter surf.

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Food & drink

Hawaiian plates, malasadas and shave ice, the tasting menus and the sunset bars.

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Restaurants   Cafés

Hula, museums & festivals

The Bishop Museum, ʻIolani Palace, the Merrie Monarch and the Aloha Festivals.

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Arts & Culture   Sights

Flights, buses & cars

The airport, TheBus, Skyline, hire cars and flights between the islands. Please keep it practical.

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Getting around   Hawaiʻi essentials

Travellers’ tips

Back from Hawaiʻi? Leave the beach, the trail or the table the next visitor should not miss.

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