One of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas still standing, first opened in August 1966, Caesars Palace has never gone out of style. Recently renovated, it is still the Emperor of the city. With all the changes that the famed desert city has seen over the decades, the attractions at Caesars are still first-rate. Everything […]

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino contains everything listed in its name and a great deal more. Once upon a time on its site stood the legendary Sands Hotel. But Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack were long departed from the scene by the time the venerated structure was demolished to make way for The Venetian. […]

MGM has a long and glorious tradition as an entertainment company. Some of the most treasured films of the 20th century were produced by this motion picture enterprise. But in the last decades of the previous century, the company branched out to other forms. The MGM Grand is one magnificent sample. Originally housed in what […]

The state of Hawaii is a collection of islands. There are 7 or 8 ‘main’ ones (depending on the criteria used), and over 150 smaller ones. Hawaii is not only the name of the state but also the name of the largest island in the chain. Hawaii is not just a land of volcanic outcroppings. […]

Maui Ocean Center The Maui Ocean Center is one of Hawaii’s premier aquatic displays. In this island state full of natural wonders that are a high achievement indeed. Located in Maalaea Harbor Village on the southwest shore of Maui, it offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits, either one of which would be well worth the […]

Hawaii is best known for its many outstanding outdoor activities. In a natural paradise filled with extraordinary beaches, outstanding falls and amazing volcanoes it could hardly be otherwise. Yet, it does offer some truly fine museums as well. One of the foremost, which would merit a visit in any city, is the Bishop Museum. Located […]

Honolulu Zoo Starting from a land grant in 1876, the Honolulu Zoo was gradually stocked with animals in the early 20th century by the Administrator of Kapiolani Park. Growing from a tiny collection of a monkey, a honey bear, and a few lions, it now offers views of hundreds of animals both familiar and exotic. […]

By the standards of London and New York, the Kokee Natural History Museum located on Kauai, Hawaii is tiny. But within this space visitors can find a surprisingly rich and detailed view of the area’s geology, botany, wildlife, and climate. The weather exhibit alone is worth the visit. It details how Mount Waialeale not far […]

Hawaii offers some of the finest scuba diving opportunities anywhere in the world. It has all the variety of a Polynesian paradise like Fiji combined with the most modern facilities and world-class guides. Thanks to year-round warm waters, it’s possible to schedule a dive in Hawaii in any season. That makes it more cost-effective to […]

On Dec 7, 1941 planes from Imperial Japan torpedo-bombed U.S. Navy ships at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During the attack over a thousand sailors lost their lives on the USS Arizona alone, which sank under the barrage. After the end of WWII, efforts began to build an appropriate memorial to the battleship Arizona and her lost […]