In 1906, the United States Army purchased an "undesirable" 72-acre tract of land in the undeveloped beach area of Waikiki. They named the area Fort DeRussy, and in 1975 built the Hale Koa Hotel, a two-tower complex on arguably the best stretch of beach in Waikiki. Open only to military members and retirees and their guests, the Hale Koa is one of four resort… read more
Waikiki is the home of wide beaches, fantastic ocean watersports and some of the best hotels in the world. From the classic elegance of the Moana Surfrider to the sleek new Trump International Hotel, every visitor looking to make his H… read more
Honolulu's Waikiki Beach is one of the best places in Hawaii for surfing, wind surfing and snorkeling. There are also plenty of places to scuba dive. And if you're not into water activities, there are many other ways to have outdoor fu… read more
A trip to Hawaii is perfect for its natural beauty, exciting surf and scuba excursions, boating, hiking and fishing. The land of rainbows is not really noted for its cuisine, however. Do your homework and you'll find the true hidden ga… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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