The sun is coming up. The birds are chirping. The waves are crashing. It’s a beautiful morning in Waikiki. And the guests of the Polynesian Hostel are waking up to another fun-filled day of exploring the island, getting a tan, learning to surf, or hiking through jungles. Free Pancake Breakfast Before heading out for the… [read more]
Keep Hawaii Beautiful
Hawaii is a major tourist destination, receiving visitors from all parts of the world. Over 6 million people visit the beautiful islands every year. As Islanders, we love to share our beautiful home with these visitors. But the high volume of tourists and the growing resident population also comes with a price. Environmental Concerns With… [read more]
Staff Picks: Favorite Hostels – Part 2
The Polynesian Hostel is a hostel for travelers and is operated by travelers. Our staff have stayed at other hostels around the world, including a few here in the U.S. Last summer we published a blog post about some of their favorite hostels. Now, some of our newest staff members who’ve recently joined our team… [read more]
Budget Tips for Oahu Travelers – Part 2
Updated September 23, 2018 As we continue to explore the island of Oahu, here are a few more tips on how to stretch your dollars a little further. Take the bus If you’re on Oahu, you can go almost anywhere by taking the local city bus. However, the further away from Honolulu you go the… [read more]
Budget Tips for Oahu Travelers – Part 1
Updated September 23, 2018 Hawaii is not the cheapest place to travel. Some things can be quite expensive here compared to other places around the world. And that can be quite hard for the budget traveler. So here’s a few tips to help you spread that money a little further so you can enjoy your… [read more]
