How we do Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi: local-style feasts, Zippy’s turkey packages, the Waikiki Holiday Parade, Turkey Trot, and where to eat in 2026. The post Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi: How We Celebrate and Where to Eat in 2026 appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
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Where we actually go for the best burgers on Oʻahu, from Kua ʻAina and Teddy’s to W&M and Seven Brothers, with what to order, prices, and locations. The post Best Burgers on Oʻahu: From Local Grinds to Gourmet Stacks (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
From Punaluʻu’s black sand to Papakōlea’s green and Hāpuna’s gold, here are the best beaches on the Big Island, with 2026 fees, hours, snorkeling, and honu tips. The post Best Beaches on the Big Island: Black Sand, Green Sand, and Golden Shores (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
Our day-by-day 7-day Oʻahu itinerary for first-timers: where to stay, what to reserve, beaches, hikes, Pearl Harbor, food, and how to see the island without rushing. The post 7-Day Oʻahu Itinerary for First-Timers (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
Stand on King Street in downtown Honolulu, look through the tall iron fence at the pale stone building set back on its green lawn, and you are looking at the only royal palace on American soil. Kings and queens actually reigned here. ʻIolani Palace is where the Hawaiian Kingdom entertained the world at its height, […]
Sharks Cove is Oʻahu’s best summer shore snorkel: what you’ll see on the North Shore reef, how to get there and park, the gear you need, and how to snorkel it safely. The post Snorkeling Sharks Cove on Oʻahu: The North Shore’s Best Summer Reef (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle […]
Stand-up paddleboarding is the easiest way onto Oʻahu’s summer water: the best beginner spots, what lessons cost, and the glowing night paddle up the Haleʻiwa river. The post Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Oʻahu: Best Spots, Lessons & the Glow Night Paddle (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
A local family’s honest Hawaiʻi packing list: the reef-safe sunscreen rules, the beach gear worth its space, warm layers for the summits, and what to leave home. The post Hawaiʻi Packing List: What to Actually Bring (and Skip) in 2026 appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
The new Oʻahu restaurants worth trying this summer, from Michelin yakitori in Kakaʻako to Alan Wong’s return, Chinatown Filipino eats, and a new food hall. The post 12 New Oʻahu Restaurants to Try This Summer (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.
A local’s guide to Byodo-In Temple on Oʻahu: 2026 tickets and hours, how to reach the Valley of the Temples in Kāneʻohe, plus how to visit with respect. The post Byodo-In Temple on Oʻahu: A Local’s Guide to the Valley of the Temples (2026) appeared first on WANDERLUSTYLE – Hawaii Travel & Lifestyle Blog.