http://honolulu.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-05T14:30:55Z Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:55 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/02/13/httphonolulu-about-comodactivitiestpthree-hikes-not-to-miss-on-oahu-htm.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/honolulu/1/9/K/-/-/-/Pillbox.jpg" alt="Lanikai Pillbox Trails" /> <p>Hawaii is home to spectacular nature opportunities. Today, read about three hikes not to miss on Oahu. Olomana packs a punch with challenging ascents, the Lanikai Pillbox Trails provide sweeping views of the windward side side of the island, and Kaena Point is an easy walk with plenty of animal sighting opportunities. Read more<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://honolulu.about.com/od/Activities/tp/Three-Hikes-Not-To-Miss-On-Oahu.htm"> here</a>.</p> http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/02/13/httphonolulu-about-comodactivitiestpthree-hikes-not-to-miss-on-oahu-htm.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:16:28 +0000 2012-02-13T21:16:28Z http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/01/05/1048-steps-to-the-top-koko-head.htm <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;line-height: 150%"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 2px white" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/honolulu/1/9/H/-/-/-/IMG_1511.JPG" alt="Koko Head" width="112" height="150" /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;line-height: 150%">I make it a point to get out and have a unique weekly excursion. Last week's excursion was took me up 1048 steps to the top of Koko Head. It is far less strenuous and more legal than Stairway to Heaven (topping 3,900 stairs), but nonetheless my calves were burning.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/01/05/1048-steps-to-the-top-koko-head.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/01/05/1048-steps-to-the-top-koko-head.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:55 +0000 2012-01-05T14:30:55Z http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/01/05/three-malasada-shops-not-to-miss.htm <p style="padding-left: 30px;text-align: left"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 2px white" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/honolulu/1/3/I/-/-/-/MorgueFile-SeeMann.JPG" alt="Malasadas" width="170" height="127" /> Ever taste the Portuguese interpretation of a doughnut? They are called <em>malasadas</em>, meaning lightly roasted, and in Hawaii they are essential confections. This week I take you to three famed malasada shops and explain the nuances that gave each shop a loyal following of fans. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://honolulu.about.com/od/Restaurants/tp/Malasadas.htm">Read the rest here</a>.</p> http://honolulu.about.com/b/2012/01/05/three-malasada-shops-not-to-miss.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:55 +0000 2012-01-05T14:30:55Z