Okinawa Hai!

CONTRIBUTED BY DAPHNE SHAFER-REPASS After a fun day at Expo Park, you may be looking for an alternate scenic route home through the mountains (rather than the scenic route by the sea), or maybe you’re on your way to or from Pineapple Park.  However you find yourself on road 84, try to make time for [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FILLMAN Just north of the aquarium is a quaint little village, hiding under dense foliage, called Bise. Throughout the village you will find yourself under a thick canopy of Fukugi trees lining sandy pathways.  You will pass private homes, small restaurants, wandering animals, and a magical shell shop, among other surprises.  Walking [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL My husband and I took a little stay-cation to Okuma. It was a last minute decision, but that’s what happens when cabins and resorts fill up so quickly around here! I woke up one morning and saw a Kadena FSS announcement that the resort had opened up another “Turtle Nest” cabin [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTIN The Kafuu Resort located in Onna is like a precious jewel, amazing from every angle. The Green Spa, located on the second floor of the resort, boasts every amenity one would expect to find in a high-end spa. The quality of the spa at the Kafuu Resort absolutely rivals the priciest [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Zamami Kaminohama Lookout Editor’s note:  Steve wrote THIS post a few years back about Zamami Island, Michelle wrote THIS about whale watching from Zamami, but Quentin is revisiting the topic for us.  I suggest you check out ALL THREE! For those of us living on Kadena, Futenma, Foster or Kinser, looking [...]

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CONTRIBUTED LEEANN STEVENS Mahaina Exterior My husband and I wanted to take a break from work and home. We decided to take a 4 days trip up north to Nago. We booked 3 nights at the Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort. I found this resort through www.agoda.com. They have some pretty cheap hotels. But we decided [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY TINA FONACIER-FLORES Moon Lobby Having spent the last few weeks exploring the island and driving to faraway beaches and resorts, my husband and I decided to stay “local” last weekend. By “ local” we meant a place that was not more than half an hour away from Kadena. The perfect choice was the [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Komaka Fish 1 I never though I would tell someone “I’d wish the fish would stop following me”, especially since I love snorkeling. This place has so many hungry fish that literally stalk you for food as you swim. They know the benefit of human interaction leads to a quick meal. [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Tsuken-jima is a nice get away easily seen from White Beach or Katsuren castle. Also known as “carrot island”, this place has a lot to offer and worth a day trip. I invited some co-workers to explore this place with me since the summer had finally arrived. The ferry schedule can [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY LISA WILLIAMS Are you looking for a resort to enjoy away from the well-beaten path? One that combines luxury, beauty and available activities for your various wants and needs? Last question: What are your feelings about gourmet food and sunsets over the aqua blue coastline of Okinawa?… I thought so! Ready for more?  [...]

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