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A Rainy Day in Waikiki: Your Guide to Indoor Fun Don’t let a little rain ruin your Waikiki vacation! Discover museums, shopping, and local dining with our indoor itinerary. Learn where to go and what to do when the sun isn’t shining. A little rain can’t stop the fun in Waikiki! While a beach day might be out, there are plenty of incredible indoor activities to explore. Our guide ensures...

🌺 Hawaii Still Holds Its Magic: Why Waikiki Continues to Win Over Travelers—Again and Again 🌴 There’s been a recent stir in travel commentary about whether Hawaii, and specifically Waikiki, has lost its allure for return visitors. A recent article on Beat of Hawaii questions whether longtime travelers are willing to pay premium prices to revisit the islands, claiming that Hawaii may be pricing itself out of reach for loyal...

If you’re planning to run the 2025 Honolulu Marathon, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. With stunning ocean views, vibrant island culture, and one of the world’s most scenic marathon routes, it’s no surprise that this race draws runners from across the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, smart preparation—and the right place to stay—can make all the difference. At Hawaii Dream Realty LLC, we want...

Uniting for Recovery: State, Federal, and Local Support Wildfires are a recurring issue in many parts of Hawaii, including Maui, due to factors such as dry weather, strong winds, and the presence of flammable vegetation. Maui’s most recent wildfire created significant impacts on the local communities, particularly the community of Lahaina, in addition to effecting the island’s ecosystems and environment. The devastating Lahaina fire caused the residents to evacuate their...

Why Spring Is The Best Time of Year to Visit Hawaii Spring is undoubtedly the best times of year to visit Hawaii.  Fragrant white pikake and colorful yellow hibiscus flowers take bloom.  To add to natures ambiance is the extra daylight we enjoy in spring.  Additionally, while most of the rest of the nation adjusts their clocks for daylight savings time, we just take the day in stride and lounge...

Christmas in Hawaii was inspired by past blog posts from Megan Shute. Megan is a professional write who resides on Oahu. She compiled photographs from social media that supports Oahu’s local attractions and features Christmas time in Hawaii. Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s officially the Christmas season. When you think of a traditional holiday season, the Hawaiian Islands are probably the last place to cross your mind....

Waikiki Budget Accommodations We have hosted thousands of guests visiting Waikiki on a budget.  Our guests value our hospitality, quality and reliability.  From young to retirees, our guests come from a range of cultures and places seeking a budget stay in world famous Waikiki. When you spend a lot of money on travel, you tends to isolate yourself.  Imagine that you are staying at really exclusive resort with a pool,...

Oahu Vacationers Useful Links You have options while visiting and below are some useful links for Oahu vacationers. Current Weather Conditions Honolulu International Airport Honolulu Bus Information Public Announcements & Events Shuttles & Tours Oahu Hiking Trails National Park Services Phone Numbers The area code for the state of Hawaii is (808). Oahu Visitors Bureau: (808) 524-0722 Marriage License and Civil Unions: (808) 586-4545 Honolulu International Airport Visitor Information: (808) 836-6413 Camping Permits: (808)...

The biggest surprise about Oahu is how many beautiful beaches there are and how often many are utterly uncrowded if you want to explore outside of Waikiki.  Whether you are trying to discover magical, secluded beaches, or searching for beaches that are bustling with activity, you should consider the island’s geography. Waikiki Beach First is world famous Waikiki Beach which is a short stroll from our properties.  Waikiki Beach is...

Un-Written Rules You Should Know Drive with Aloha. Let cars go in front of you, go slow and give pedestrians the right away. If cars are stopped in front of you for no reason, do NOT switch lanes to continue, assume there is a pedestrian. Our most busy crosswalks have a new pattern that allows all pedestrians to cross at once to include diagonally so DO NOT assume you can...