Hawaii Travel Tips & Guide

There are plenty of good reasons why you should visit Waikiki. World renowned Waikiki is a nice blend of city life and serene ocean-side bliss. Even the air of Waikiki has a fresh sea breeze mixed with the delicious scent of tropical flowers. It is not hard to believe that many of the people who visit Waikiki end up coming back. Here are our top reasons why you will want to visit Waikiki on your next Hawaiian vacation. Enjoy the […]

Checking Out the Latest Developments at Disneyland Some may not be aware that Disneyland is now officially called the Disneyland Resort. However, we suspect that almost everyone will still call the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland. The Disneyland Resort consists of the Disneyland Park that everyone knows and loves, the Disney California Adventure park, the Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment complex, and the Disney hotels that are next to the parks. But the resort is ever evolving and expanding. […]

Hawaii is one of the premier vacation destinations in the world. So where should people from Hawaii go for vacation when they already live in paradise? For Hawaii residents, it might be time to board a plane for fantastic family vacation at a Disney resort. But which one? Disneyland vs. Disney World, an inevitable debate arises when one has to choose between the two. We offer brief descriptions on the California and Florida parks, along with analysis to help you […]

Several years ago, Hawaii people traveling on the Mainland were purchasing and then hoarding jars of Speculoos Cookie Butter. And they were buying them as omiyage from the mainland for their friends and relatives back home in Hawaii. What’s Omiyage? So you ask, what’s omiayge? Omiyage is the Japanese custom of buying small gifts when traveling for your friends and relatives back home. Many people from Hawaii, having been influenced by a lot of things from Japan, have adopted this […]

Every year, people from the Aloha State can experience the cherry blossoms in Japan. It’s a favorite pastime of many people from Hawaii to visit Japan to see the cherry blossoms bloom each year. For the Japanese, the cherry blossoms or sakura is the most iconic flower of the country. Every spring, they admire cherry blossoms and have a picnic party under the blooming trees. The hanami or cherry blossom viewing is one of the most popular events of spring […]

Mahalo The Honolulu Star Advertiser has again recognized Panda Travel ® as one of the best travel agencies in Hawaii. We would like a extend a heartfelt mahalo to all who voted for us. We are very grateful to the ongoing loyalty and business of our valued customers. Panda Travel ® is very humbled and most appreciative of our customers and supporters. We will continue to strive to live up to our clients’ expectations and desires. Our Company Our company […]

To truly appreciate Hawaii and understand the beauty of its heritage, it is important to look into the past. By doing so, you’ll get a glimpse what old Hawaiian lifestyle must have been like. The First Hawaiians According to tradition, the first people came to Hawaii somewhere between 200 and 800 AD. This is when Polynesians landed their voyaging canoes on Hawaii’s shores. This occurred more than 1,000 years before Captain Cook’s ship arrived in Hawaii in 1778. Distinctive Culture […]

Hey Panda Travel ® fans, if you haven’t already joined us for a Japan tour already, please check out any of our upcoming tours. Not sure if you’ll have fun? Here are a few Japan tour testimonials from our customers. Some had such a great time they signed up for another tour. We hope to see you on one of our tours soon. From Linda and Kim Shimamoto Mahalo Patrick for taking such good care of us. You are the […]

We know people from Hawaii love Las Vegas buffets because they’re cheap, you can eat a lot, and for the most part, they’re good. Mostly, people from Hawaii eat either in Downtown or on the Strip. But sometimes they venture beyond the Strip and Downtown and sample the many fine eating establishments along Spring Mountain Road. The better ones on Spring Mountain Road mirror many Asian-oriented restaurants back home in Hawaii. Here, you can find some of our favorite Las […]

Options for Satisfying Hawaiian Appetites in Las Vegas Satisfying Hawaiian appetites in Las Vegas can be a fun as well as fulfilling experience. We all know that Las Vegas is one of the favorite place for people from Hawaii to visit. And Hawaii people love to go to Las Vegas to, of course, gamble; but also to shop at the many outlet malls and also to eat. We all know about eating at buffets and some of them are really […]