About Susan J
Susan J., budget traveler extraordinaire, inherited her Yankee frugality from her mother and it has served her well on trips across the US and the UK. Whether scoping out the nightlife scene or searching for that perfect pair of shoes, Susan loves writing and travel. She has lived outside of Seattle, Washington, and in Boston, Massachusetts and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, where she made full use of her Go Oahu Card!
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January 31st, 2008 by susan j
Showers are in the weather forecast for this week on Oahu, so it might be a good time to check out some of Oahu’s museums. Here’s the scoop, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 1
Scattered showers and wind with a high of 79, low of 70
Saturday, February 2
Partly cloudy and windy with a high of 78, low of 70
Sunday, February 3
Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 69
Monday, February 4
Few showers with a high of 79, low of 70
Tuesday, February 5
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Wednesday, February 6
Cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Thursday, February
Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 30th, 2008 by susan j
View from the roadside, Oahu Photo uploaded by
This weekend New York Times travel writer Matt Gross shared his experiences in . My boyfriend and I are planning a , so he eagerly forwarded me the article (there’s also a slide show and a video to accompany the article online). Gross visited the Big Island and Kauai, but we’ll be traveling to Oahu and the Big Island instead.
Still, the writer offers some helpful tips, like booking rooms at a bed and breakfast and foregoing the expensive local coffee (unless you’re a serious coffee connoisseur). So far, the boyfriend and I managed to snag airline tickets from Boston to Honolulu for about $500 on Delta Airlines, and we’re spending about $100/night at locally owned B & B’s, as Gross suggests. Stay tuned for more on my budget adventures in Hawaii!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 21st, 2008 by susan j
Romantic walk along the beach in Hawaii Photo uploaded by
TheHoneymoon.com lists Hawaii as one of its top romantic destinations for 2008. For all you love birds celebrating Valentine’s Day Hawaiian-style, we’ve put together a list of things to do on the island of Oahu this February 14.
For starters, there’s a Valentine’s Day Moonlight Cruise aboard the Navatek. The Pupu Menu includes bacon-wrapped scallions, shrimp kebobs, chocolate fondue, and more. Oahu Cityguide also lists 10 Romantic Restaurants for the big day.
Another option is the Hawaiian vow renewal ceremony being offered by the Outrigger Reef and Outrigger Waikiki. This ceremony is inspired by an ancient Hawaiian custom called Ho-ao Pa’a, which binds man and woman together in a lasting union. This event is free to guests staying at the two hotels, and sign-ups begin on January 14.
Wherever your travels take you this February, we hope your Valentine’s Day is filled with love and affection!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 18th, 2008 by susan j
Computer on a beach
Photo uploaded by Scott Ableman
Call me crazy, but one of the first things I researched when the S.O. and I began planning a trip to Hawaii was places where I could find free wifi. Even being surrounded by gorgeous volcanic views and pristine sandy beaches, I knew that ten days without email or NYTimes.com would be testing the limits of my sanity. For those who are as computer-dependent as I am, I’ve put together a little primer on wifi so you can reap the benefits of my research, too.
You won’t have to look far for wifi, because Gate 13 at Honolulu Airport has free wifi. Once you leave the airport, you have several internet options in Waikiki, Honolulu, and the surrounding area. In Honolulu, the city provides free wireless internet access in several areas (find the hotspots on the city’s website). The entire Aqua Wave Hotel and Resort is also wired for internet. Just east of Honolulu in Waikiki, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand and the Coconut Cafe offer free wifi, too. Sharks Cove Grill in Haleiwa is another internet option.
View the complete list of wireless spots in Hawaii, including hotspots in Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island, on the Free Wifi Directory.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 17th, 2008 by susan j
The weather forecast for the coming week on Oahu is looking warm and sunny. Here’s the scoop, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, January 18
Mostly sunny with high of 77, low of 66
Saturday, January 19
Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68
Sunday, January 20
Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69
Monday, January 21
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 68
Tuesday, January 22
Sunny with a high of 77, low of 69
Wednesday, January 23
Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68
Thursday, January 24
Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 10th, 2008 by susan j
The weather forecast for this coming week on Oahu is looking sunny, aside from some clouds on Thursday. Here’s the scoop, courtesy of :
Friday, January 11
Mostly sunny, with high of 79, low of 68
Saturday, January 12
Mostly sunny, with a high of 78, low of 68
Sunday, January 13
Mostly sunny, with a high of 75, low of 69
Monday, January 14
Mostly sunny, with a high of 74, low of 67
Tuesday, January 15
Mostly sunny, with a high of 74, low of 67
Wednesday, January 16
Mostly sunny, with a high of 76, low of 68
Thursday, January 17
Partly cloudy, with a high of 77, low of 68
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
January 4th, 2008 by susan j
Hula photo uploaded by
Mark your calendars, because the will host the 18th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival on January 19 in celebration of the Center’s 45th anniversary. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 11.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
December 25th, 2007 by susan j
Hawaiian Christmas photo uploaded by
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
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
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 :
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
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
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 :
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
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
Thursday, December 20
Partly cloudy with a high of 77, low of 70
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Oahu Card.
