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Seasons Greatings from Go Oahu Card!

December 25th, 2007 by susan j

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From all of us at Go Oahu Card, Mele Kalikamaka! We’ll be taking a bit of a blog break this week, but we’ll be back next year with more posts on visiting Oahu.

In the meantime, check out these blog posts:
Open for the Holidays
Christmas in Hawaii
Warm Winter Sales to Hawaii

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Oahu Weather Forecast for Week of 12/21

December 20th, 2007 by susan j

This week in Honolulu, temperatures are expected to hover in the 70’s for a warm, sunny holiday week (no white Christmas here). Check out the breakdown courtesy of Weather.com:

Friday, December 21
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 72

Saturday, December 22
Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 72

Sunday, December 23
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 72

Monday, December 24
Mostly sunny with a high of 78, low of 72

Tuesday, December 25 - Merry Christmas!
Mostly sunny with a high of 78, low of 72

Wednesday, December 26
Sunny with a high of 78, low of 71

Thursday, December 27
Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 71

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Holidays in Honolulu

December 18th, 2007 by jamie a

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Honolulu City Lights
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Our friend Evelyn over at the Homespun Honolulu blog posted a great entry about the transformation of downtown Honolulu once the trees are decked out in their best holiday attire.

The trees in Bishop Square are her favorite, adorned with green, red, and clear lights to perform lovely light shows. The pools of water surrounding the square gives the whole square an environment that greatly enhances the views of the lights.

So, during your visit to Honolulu this holiday season, be sure and enjoy a stroll through the downtown for a beautiful experience of light and reflection. You can also check out this list of attractions open for the holidays to keep your holiday season busy!

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Open for the Holidays

December 17th, 2007 by jamie a

If you’re visiting family or vacationing in Oahu over the holidays, here’s a list of attractions that will be open on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The Makani Catamaran is open for breakfast, lunch, or evening cruises, complete with delicious food, a full bar, all in their plush, fully-equipped cabin.

At Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery, you can see amazing performances by dolphins, sea lions, and penguins right before your eyes.

The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii provides a first-hand perspective on Hawaii’s military history from the Polynesians and Hawaiian royalty to WWII through Vietnam. Gain a better perspective on the history of Hawaii and its role in wartime.

You could also take a tour on the Waikiki Trolley or the Grand Circle Island Tour to see the north shore of the island. After your tour, rent a kayak or snorkel gear from Kailua Sail for even more exploring!

Dole Plantation, home of the world’s largest maze and Hawaii’s original “pineapple experience,” will be closed on Christmas, but will reopen for New Year’s Day.

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Oahu Weather Forecast for Week of 12/14

December 13th, 2007 by susan j

Looks like it’s going to be another week of beautiful, beach-worthy weather in Honolulu and the surrounding area. Here’s the breakdown courtesy of Weather.com:

Friday, December 14
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 72, perfect for kayaking and other outdoor activities

Saturday, December 15
Mostly sunny with a high of 78, low of 71

Sunday, December 16
Mostly sunny with a high of 78, low of 71 

Monday, December 17
Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 70, since the forecast calls for wind, this might be a good day to check out a museum

Tuesday, December 18
Mostly sunny with a high of 78, low of 70

Wednesday, December 19
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 70, great weather for sailing

Thursday, December 20
Partly cloudy with a high of 77, low of 70

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Christmas in Hawaii

December 12th, 2007 by susan j

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If you’re headed to Oahu this Christmas (lucky!), then we’ve got the low down on things to do and see over the holidays.

First, there’s Honolulu City Lights, which opened on December 1. This year’s theme is Ku’u Home ~ Our Home.

Sheila over at Go Visit Hawaii has a comprehensive list of Waikiki brunches and dinner for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Alternative Hawaii also a list of events around Oahu during the month of December.

For a more historical perspective, check out Aloha Hawaii. Hawaii Magazine also has some background on Christmas traditions in Hawaii. Finally, as they say on the islands, Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)!

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Become a Fan on Facebook

December 10th, 2007 by susan j

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As big-time travelers and web surfers, it was only a matter of time before we joined facebook. If you’re already on facebook, then we’d love to connect. Become a fan to stay current on special promotions, travel news, and other tidbits. So, what are you waiting for? Join us on facebook!

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Honolulu in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10

December 6th, 2007 by susan j

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Condé Nast Traveler has announced the winners of their 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards, and we’re thrilled to see that several of our favorites made the list. With sun-kissed beaches and an eclectic dining scene, Honolulu comes in at #7 for United States cities. Get the inside scoop on where to stay and what to do in Honolulu by reading Condé Nast Traveler’s Guide to Oahu.

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Events Guide 12/7 and Weather Forecast

December 6th, 2007 by amy c

Thursday, December 6- Sunday, December 9
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing: Celebrating it 25th season, this famous surf competition returns to the surfing mecca at the North Shore of Oahu’s premier surfing locations.

Sunday, December 9
Honolulu Marathon: This 26 mile scenic route features breathtaking views of world famous Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head and Koko Head Craters.

Weather.com predicts a few scattered showers on Friday and Saturday and clear skies and sun on Sunday. Even with the tropical rain, the temperature remains in the high 70s and low 80s.

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Unusual Travel Tips

December 5th, 2007 by susan j

Any old travel site can give you tips like “book early” and “carry extra cash for emergencies.” While those are all helpful pieces of advice, they are old hat to those of us who travel regularly. So, when I came across Seven Creative Travel Tips on the Virgin Vacation Blog, I just had to share. Check it out.

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