Waikiki Essays

harbor in Waikiki, I spoke with Timothy Rogness, a certified sailor for around 30 years, and he told me about all the independent/ private business that go on within the harbor. At the harbor, Tim used to post advertisement all over the premise of Waikiki offering people the opportunity to go from the harbor all the way to Diamond Head . He called this boat ride the sunset package. Many other boats in the harbor offer something similar to his package, but the most famous boat ride in Waikiki for young

In Chopin’s The Awakening, symbols are extremely prevalent as a form of conveying a message or driving a point. The use of a symbol allows for individual interpretation which is important for this novel seeing as different understandings of Edna Pontellier’s actions do occur. More specifically, the symbol concerning the ocean and Edna learning to swim within it is significant for readers. This symbol is one which signifies momentous occasions for Edna such as improvements to her lifestyle or major

Summers have an air of relaxation to them for most people, but for me I can barely find a moment's rest. Because I work in the hospitality industry, summer is the busiest time of the year. My apartment is a 3 minute walk from the beach and yet I only rarely get to enjoy it. Although there are days, there are precious days, when I can just stop and smell the ocean. Where I can just sit there all day, seemingly without a care in the world. They don't happen often, but that's what makes them even more

chance to visit the largest public park in Honolulu, learn some neat history, and take a dip in one of our beautiful beaches. Let’s go have fun! Leave Kings Village: As we pass through Waikiki and go towards Diamond Head, take in the scenery and enjoy the lively city. Notice the transition of going from Waikiki into the more quiet Kapi’olani Park area. Dillingham Fountain: We’ve arrived at our first stop, the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain. In 1967, the fountain was created in memory of Louise

dishing up favorite delights that are the talk of Waikiki. While the entirety of their extensive menu features the freshest ingredients prepared with love, flair, and care, their beloved favorites are all the buzz when it comes to breakfast and brunch. Enjoying these mouthwatering favorite dishes in their welcoming, comfortable atmosphere, you’ll quickly understand why Eggs ‘n Things is the name on everyone’s tongue when it comes to breakfast in Waikiki. Eggs ‘n Things originally made their name with

taking you to is Oahu more specifically Waikiki Beach. Waikiki Beach is the most popular beach in Honolulu. High-rise hotels line the beach, it reminds me of apartments in a big city. The atmosphere of Waikiki Beach reminds me of New York City because there is always something to do, whether it be shopping, eating, or watching live entertainment. Stores were everywhere, you could find anything you would possibly need in the two miles that made up Waikiki Beach. While that may sound nice to any Shopaholic

Also, draining the water to the golf course won’t fix the problem, in fact, worsens the problem. Tourism is one of the major income Oahu runs on for their economy, and, therefore, keeping the appealing reputation of Waikiki, and the neighboring places are important. If this huge golf course is flooded with the contaminated water, this is going to turn to once a nice view into an unpleasant waste. Even if walls were also to be built on the golf course to prevent overflowing

Living in Hawaii is very important to know the street names so you don’t get lost but understanding the history, culture of the Hawaiians. You also learn about the Hawaiians and the myths and stories that they were told by their ancestors. The Hawaiians were big on ‘aina and naming their streets by nature, myths, and important people. The street names practices are important to the Hawaiians because of its part of the culture and trying to teach the next generations. The street categories were very

There are many popular tourist destinations in Hawaii like Waikiki Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are many fun things at to do at Waikiki Beach including swimming in the ocean, surfing or building a sandcastle. When you have had enough of the ocean you can visit Pearl Harbor, where America first got involved in World War

Music Hawaiian Style Whenever anyone would hear the song “Tiny Bubbles” they would associate it with a great Hawaiian entertainer and singer Don Ho. When anyone took a trip to the “Aloha State” the visit was never complete without seeing Don Ho in concert. Don Ho got his start in entertaining by forming a small band to entertain customers in his parents cocktail lounge, Honey’s. In time he became popular and started entertaining in some of the bigger hotels in the Honolulu area. Finally Reprise

According to Dictionary.com, uniqueness means it’s “existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics, or having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable.” Each place is unique in its own way. Some people compare countries alike but really there’s always one thing that distinguishes them from each other. One place on earth that is unique is the state of Hawai’i, from the highest peaks of the mountains to every little grain on the sandy seashores. What

As human beings we visit the Waikiki Aquarium and only see the place as a paradise home for the Hawaiian Monk Seals. We do not put ourselves into the perspective of the marine animal and see the aquarium through their eyes. My story, “Bumping Into Glass Walls” promotes the idea that we may think the Hawaiian Monk Seals enjoy the aquarium but that could be a false statement. We can come to a conclusion that the Hawaiian Monk Seals do not want to be at the aquarium but end up there because of threats

Transitional Housing for The Homeless “My life was a wandering; I never had a homeland. It was a matter of being constantly tossed about, without rest; nowhere and never did I find a home” (Jan Amos Komenský). Imagine being in Waikiki, there are shops, beaches, and tourists everywhere, but there are groups of homeless roaming the streets. Why are they here and not in shelters? Do they have a place to stay? Transitional housing for the homeless is the process in which homeless is transferred into

is an issue to the Local residents and tourist because some homeless people are living by the streets and living by other housing that some people don’t like it. They say their blocking the way, taking up the space on the the sidewalk. Since there waikiki is a tourist boundary that they like to shop and explore there, but the issues is that there are homeless people there that ruins the whole reputations of hawaii being beautiful and paradise. So on they are trying to move them out of that area so

Surfing is a sport and way of life with a rich history, a beautifully complex technique, and a price point to match its survival throughout centuries of its staying alive, and its incredible community to uphold its public name. Though the world of today does not know of the original creation of surfing, historians like Peter Westwick and Peter Neushul believe that modern surfing first started when Polynesians came to Hawaii in the 15th century. Polynesian were experts of water who most likely applied

population of 359,000 people and covers 68 square miles on the island of Oahu. Area code 808 encompasses Honolulu and the entire Hawaiian islands, meaning your business will have access to over 1.3 million people in the state. The city is located on Waikiki beach on the southern part of the island, and has the biggest airport for easy access to the rest of the state, the US, and Asia. The honolulu area code is important because

Luckily, I got a night job at the Queenʻs Medical Center (QMC) which allowed me to work on my BA in Public Health. About a year ago I left QMC and began to work at Straub Doctors on Call, a clinic that provides after hour urgent care services in Waikiki. When I left QMC as an employee I was able to start an internship in the Native Hawaiian Health Program at the Queens Medical Center. Through work, school, and

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Personally, I would go to Hawaii. Hawaii is full of culture and history. Also Hawaii is a beautiful state made up of many islands in the south Pacific ocean. Therefore, I would go to Hawaii because it looks enjoyable , there are many unbelievable beaches, and there are many exciting activities to do. My first reason that I would go to Hawaii is that Hawaii looks very entertaining. This is because I can see volcanoes, jungles, and lagoons

Duke Kahanamoku was an Olympic surfer from Hawaii, he was born August 24, 1890 in the Kalia District of Honolulu. Kahanamoku introduced surfing to the world after it almost died out with other local Hawaiian traditions in the nineteenth century. European people came to Hawaii around 1778 and adored the traditions of the native people and quickly joined in riding the waves on flat boards. Christian missionaries later had the local Hawaiians believe that surfing was uncivilized and tried to ban the

reserve encompassing two popular volcanoes: K«lauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive volcano. The park is known for its hot lava flows, snowy summits, moody rain forests and spectacular hiking trails. Waikiki is Oahu's primary resort strip which popularized Umbrella drinks, ukulele music and tropical kitsch. Haleakala National Park boasts of out-of-this-world landscapes, breathtaking trails, and exciting back country camping. North Shore is a surfer's