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Honolulu

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Honolulu.

Hotel guides

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Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and destination guides.

This Honolulu travel guide video is a practical planning primer, covering where to stay, things to do, Waikiki tips, and food in Hawaii.

Adventures of Matt and Nat

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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a travel channel from Matt and Nat, a Nashville-based couple documenting US and international trips.

This travel vlog turns one day around Honolulu and Waikiki into a useful route through Diamond Head Crater, Pearl Harbor, Ala Moana Beach, and Dole Whip.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts travel videos with practical information and trip observations.

This travel video explores Waikiki Beach and Honolulu in a walk-through format, giving viewers a helpful feel for the city and beach areas.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts travel videos with practical information and trip observations.

This travel video gives a helpful on-the-ground look at Honolulu, pairing a walk through the city with time swimming at Waikiki Beach.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical trip-comparison tools. Their Honolulu travel guide gives a useful city overview through Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Chinatown, and the balance of urban life with Oahu beach culture.

Visit Honolulu, United States — Travel Guide (2026)

Honolulu travel guide — Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Chinatown, and the Hawaiian capital that balances city life with Oahu's beach culture.

viatravelers.com/destinations/honolulu/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Honolulu attractions guide is a helpful starting point for classic sightseeing, with recognizable stops such as Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater.

33 Best Things to Do in Honolulu Hawaii in 2024

When you think of Honolulu, you probably think of Koko Crater, Pearl Harbor, and Diamond Head - and maybe a few green sea turtles. Honolulu is the capital

theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-honolulu/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, USA travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their first-timer Honolulu guide pairs attractions with broader stay, food, drink, and activity context, making it practical for planning a fuller city visit.

18 Amazing Things To Do In Honolulu, Hawaii For First Timers

Looking for the best things to do in Honolulu? Here are some of the best attractions, as well as where to stay, eat, drink, play, and explore!

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-honolulu/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual trip-planning content. Their 2026 Honolulu guide offers a clear city-focused look at attractions and things to do for travelers organizing visitor plans.

21 Best Things To Do In Honolulu, Hawaii (2026 Guide)

Looking for all the best attractions in Honolulu? Our guide with all the best things to do in Honolulu is all you need!

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-honolulu/

GlobetrotterGirls
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GlobetrotterGirls is an independent travel blog focused on city guides, long-term travel, hotel tips, and personal travel essays. Their Honolulu guide is useful for exploring Oahu's south shore, combining activity ideas and things to do with hotel context.

What to do in Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, on Oahu's south shore, offers plenty of activities and things to do. Here is our full guide to Honolulu, including hotels.

globetrottergirls.com/things-to-do-in-honolulu-hawaii/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, tips, remote work, and living abroad. Their Honolulu guide is a helpful planning resource for deciding how many days to spend in the city and shaping a trip length that fits the visit.

How Many Days In Honolulu Is Enough? | 2026

Wondering how many days in Honolulu you'll need? ✔️ Use our guide and tips to help you figure out how many days to spend in Honolulu.

abrokenbackpack.com/how-many-days-in-honolulu/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering polished destination guides, food, hotels, family travel, and lifestyle-led trips. Their Diamond Head article gives visitors a polished look at one of Honolulu’s standout hikes, including the city views and ancient crater setting that make it worth planning around.

Wanderlust Chloe: Diamond Head Honolulu Hawaii

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/diamond-head-honolulu-hawaii/.

wanderlustchloe.com/diamond-head-honolulu-hawaii/

The World Travel Guy
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The World Travel Guy is a travel blog focused on practical destination guides, scenic places, hikes, waterfalls, landmarks, and photography. Their Tantalus Lookout guide is a strong fit for travelers seeking Honolulu viewpoints, with coverage of city views, Diamond Head, hiking, and sunset appeal.

Tantalus Lookout: Sunset View & Hike In Honolulu, Hawaii

The Tantalus Lookout in Oahu, Hawaii is a hilltop near Honolulu with stunning views of the city. You can hike or see the sunset here too!

theworldtravelguy.com/tantalus-lookout-honolulu/

Migrationology
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Migrationology is a food travel blog focused on food guides, restaurants, street food, markets, and culinary travel videos. Their Honolulu Fish Auction article adds a distinctive food-travel angle, focusing on the fresh live tuna auction experience in the United States.

Honolulu Fish Auction - Experience The Only Tuna Auction in the United States

The Honolulu Fish Auction is the only place in the United States to experience a fresh live tuna auction. If you love to eat sushi, you should visit!

migrationology.com/honolulu-fish-auction/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed travel guides, trip routes, and practical planning content. Their Honolulu shave ice guide is a practical, food-focused stop for visitors who want a concise shortlist of three Hawaiian shave ice shops.

3 Of The Best Shave Ice In Honolulu

These are the best Hawaiian shave ice shops in Honolulu that you have to try if you are vacationing on Oahu.

goingawesomeplaces.com/honolulu-best-shave-ice/