Oahu, Hawaii things to do: How to spend a week in Honolulu without shopping

There may be palm trees and a Pacific Island breeze but we are undeniably in the US.

• by Elspeth Callender

Oahu's North Shore: The most famous surf beaches in Hawaii

From surfing with dogs to soulful souvenirs, Oahu's North Shore is an earthy foil to busy Waikiki.

• by Amy Cooper

The big chill: embrace or escape

From sun-filled sojourns to log fire retreats, Belinda Jackson reveals the hottest last-minute winter holidays.

Not your average Disney: magic kingdom's $800 million resort

"I need alcohol!" exclaimed the bikini-clad young woman - not what you expect to hear on a Disney property.

• by Brian J. Cantwell

You never know who you'll sit next to

Travel introduces you to fascinating people you would never usually meet.

Less cost, more coast

Ben Groundwater proves you can eat and play in Honolulu without blowing your budget.

Breaks in the case

In search of fresh leads, Amy Cooper turns to a surf-loving TV copper for his lowdown on Hawaii's best.

Hawaii in a heartbeat

Oahu is peeling away layers to reveal its history - and a more authentic mai tai, writes Amy Cooper.

Waikiki? Indeed, try Oahu

There's more to the Hawaiian island of Oahu than Waikiki, writes Kay O'Sullivan.

• by Kay O'Sullivan