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ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort From the private drive where a guard greats with a welcoming wave, to the Okinawa local language greeting, my experience...

By Jam Kirby I know we live on an island surrounded by scenic views with tons of places to explore. In fact, some people think of...

My stay at the Loisir Resort Hotel, Naha Contributed by Capitol58 Okinawa has changed so much in the last 10 years since I’ve been living here...

  Ana Intercontinental Manza Beach is on pretty much everyone’s radar because of the beautiful beach and the fun obstacle course that they offer during...

Air BnB: Live Like A Local CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY   One of the most exciting things about going away is getting to know the locale. Exploring...

CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS Tree terraces, delicious food and a yurt to sleep in... sounds like the perfect combination for a relaxing getaway and what’s...

CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS My goal this year is to visit as many of the surrounding islands as I can; I am starting off easy...

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of Quentin’s adventure to Kumejima. Click on the following links to read the others: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 CONTRIBUTED BY...

Editor's Note: This is the third installment of Quentin's adventure to Kumejima. Click on the following links to read the others: Part 1, Part...

Editor's Note: We have been informed that this villa is currently in a long-term rental, and not available for shorter stays. Please use the contact information...

CONTRIBUTED BY ANABELA DA SILVA JENKINS Traveling in Japan on a budget might seem challenging, but with a little planning and a good dose of...

CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY COZZIE One day my husband was looking online for fun places to stay overnight when he came across the Surf Side Bed...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS Editor's Note: Local author Robert Walker provided a complimentary copy of his book to Marie so that she could take a...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARLOW TOWNES Are you stationed on Okinawa and don’t have room for your visitors? Are you stationed elsewhere in the Pacific and want...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON I never though I would tell someone “I’d wish the fish would stop following me”, especially since I love snorkeling. This...

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...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY LEEANN STEVENS CREDO – Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operations:  Great retreat workshops (Marriage Enrichment, Spiritual Growth, and Personal Growth) are available for married...

This post was originally published on December 31, 2010.  We're pulling it out of the archives for those of you who are looking for...

CONTRIBUTED BY LEAH MAGID Miyako View by Stephanie Magid Miyako Beach Mid-October, my little family and I took a much-needed vacation to the small island of Miyako...

CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON If you want to know even more about Okinawa, I highly recommend this book. It covers so much material abouth holidays,...

Oki Marriot View to Pool CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER Feeling the familiar itch of needing a break from the daily routine, I knew I was getting...

Continuing our features on the Yaeyama Islands... CONTRIBUTED BY LISA RUPPERT On our second full day in Ishigaki we decided to take a ferry to explore...