Kiddie Academy of Honolulu

I love this place.

When it comes to daycare for our first-born child, my wife and I searched for a long time to find a place that we both felt was perfect for our child. Here are the reasons why we chose kiddie academy over all the other places we interviewed with and got accepted too. I also put them in our priority in importance, first being the most important.

1. Trust in care. Ronna the director is top notch. She truly loves her business and it shows. If you get a chance to interview with her you should. That alone would probably win you over. She knows the kids and treats them like her own grandkids. When I drop off my son, although shes always moving or doing something, she always tries to make time to give me a little personal chat. And what can I say about Ms. Aiden, We just love her.

2. Admin and enrollment. After sending an email, I got a personal response in 1 hour. Enrollment was a breeze and very military friendly. This place is very new, but the staff figured out how to make it work efficiently. The admin staff, which I believe is the family members, is a well oiled machine.

3. Convenience (pick-up and drop off). The academy is located in town, and I was apprehensive at first, because I am coming from Pearl Harbor. But it takes us about a total of 30 mins (include travel and drop off and pick up). I use the exit 21 on pali, veer left of bishop, and turn right into the garage on Adams. The academy has a deal with the staff that lets you get front end parking in the guest spot and provide you validation when you leave. No need to walk the kid in the rain or wait for parking outside. I never had a problem with picking up the kid early without notice and the staff is very accommodating.

4. Accommodations. The academy is inside with AC and has a huge play room with new toys and furniture. All the toys appear to be Montessori-like toys and the bicycles are all brand new kid friendly toys. I didn’t see any items that were sharp or hazardous or anything else I wouldn’t purchase on my own. Plus, they offer school meals, however, they will serve your meals with the other kids if you provide your own meals, so your kid doesn’t feel left out.

And 5, Academics. We enrolled our child when he was 1 1/2. We’ve been here for almost six months and he’s grown so much it makes me a little sad. He acts like a little person, appears to be more alert, and likes going to school. He’s still a little young, but he tries to talk and understands how to interact with kids. That what I really wanted from the academy.

I am leaving an unsolicited review about the academy because I like this place. It took me and the wife a long time to find a daycare like this and I wanted to share my positive experiences. If you are interested in daycare, you won’t be disappointed with at least giving a phone call or visiting the kiddie academy website.

I also forgot… security.
This place is located inside an office building with three lines of security, which includes security guards to monitor the building and locked door access. Also, you get 100% full access to their cameras (which a lot of daycare does not let you have). My kids is safe here.

Highly recommended, it's our frist week me and my 3 years old son have a great experience with them. To be updated.

Aloha Music School

Went to the store with excitement to find or have a new German Style Bass Bow order as I believe highly in supporting my local music store.

This was my first time at the store and I was greeted at the front door by Daniel D. (Business manager) with hesitation while rudely on the phone. I wasnt sure at first if I could enter.

I was fine with not letting that bother me so much as I still would have liked to have some attention to place have an order or ask if they carry the bow.

While waiting for Daniel to finish his business on the phone I decided to wander the shop until I could speak with him. Wandering near an unmarked room with more instruments I was immediately stop by Daniel D. (while he was still on the phone) and with an elevated voice said  "You are not allowed in the room, what are you looking for!". I have never been so rudely approached by a music store manager in my life!

I felt as if perhaps I was profiled because I commuted by skateboard that day? (Left it in the front of the store as respect for the shop). Maybe having my board with me gave the impression that I am not a musician somehow. (Not sure)

However, as a professional musician I will not recommend my students here for any repair work or supplies as I do not want them to have the same experience. I also will be speaking with my friends in the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra about this shop and see if they have had the same level disrespect or discrimination.

I came across a listing for a ukulele over Facebook market place. The seller was so responsive. When I picked up the ukulele from the shop, i saw that the quality of the instrument was great and even better was the value. He included a free digital tuner, strap, and even packed and paid for insurance to ensure that if the ukulele was damaged on the way to New York, he could address the issue. He was so so kind and generous. I highly recommend Aloha Music School.

Thank you!

My girls has been taking lessons here since they were small. One pass baton to the next for piano lessons.

They recently moved to the Imperial Plaza from University Square  and the new facility is worth a note.  The lesson studios are on the perimeter of the space and in addition, they have guitar, ukulele, and string instrument on display and for sale.   Best price in town.

Very lovely man very lovely guitars even did a free tuning on the new guitars that me and my husband just bought highly recommend

My 2 kids age 11 and 8 are taking piano lesson at Aloha Music School for a year now and they love it, they have progressed so fast and now enjoy playing the piano in their free time👍🏾

Swim Lessons Hawaii

I must say, Coach Oleksii is truly outstanding, and the team is incredibly adaptable. When I initially enrolled in the program, I was swimming at a rate of 145 minutes per 100 meters for 500 meters, but I encountered a plateau and needed some extra guidance. After a few sessions with Coach Oleksii and diligently following the training plan he crafted, I successfully trimmed my time down to 1 minute and 35 seconds per 100 meters for 500 meters, all thanks to improving my technique. I am consistently advancing and eagerly looking forward to further enhancements. I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Oleksii's services, even for older swimmers like myself.

This company is a special one. Make sure you read the fine print and speak to someone in person before booking and paying for their service. They have no problem taking your money without providing  without the service. They have a simple clause on the website, **NO REFUNDS**.

Back story, I requested (6) private swimming lessons at (approx. $500). Their website says they travel anywhere to do the lessons. However, they primarily use Ala Moana Beach Park &Palama Settlement Pool.

I live in the Pearl City area, and we have several community pools. Swim Lesson Hawaii  state they can't teach at those pools. It was not listed on the website. I found out after the fact.

Because of my work and family obligations, I would not be able to drive to Honolulu (2-3) a week for lessons.  So I asked for a refund, and they said NO REFUND.  I did understand because nothing was scheduled, and they were not at a lose for answering the phone. I fully understand if a date had been scheduled or I had started the lesson plan and drop out. These all occurred in 48 hours. This was a money grab. Beware!!!

Our son has had a fear of water since a young age. Having him learning to swim was important for us living on an island. He started lessons in apprehension but quickly warmed up to Brett. Brett's calm, and personable demeanor almost immediately had our sons trust and he started looking forward to his lessons. After the first few weeks he was asking us to go swimming in the pool to practice almost daily. Our main goal was to get him comfortable in the water and I think we achieved that and beyond. Thank you for your personalized lessons, great instructor and giving our son a wonderful experience!

I want to express my great satisfaction with Swim Lessons Hawaii. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn how to swim or someone seeking to refine your swimming technique, I wholeheartedly recommend their services. From the very first class, I embarked on an enlightening journey, gaining valuable insights into my current stroke and receiving specific guidance on areas that needed improvement. The real-time feedback from the instructor as they watched me swim was incredibly beneficial.

Oleksii, the founder and head coach of this company, is exceptionally patient and excels at delivering clear explanations. He provides practical drills that allow you to immediately apply what you've learned, making the learning process not only highly effective but also enjoyable. In my experience, having attended various swimming clinics, this one stands out as the most effective, thanks to the inclusion of relevant drills that facilitate the practical application of knowledge.

If you're in search of an exceptional swimming learning experience, look no further than Swim Lessons Hawaii. I encourage you to choose them without hesitation.

I'm so happy I took the jump and signed up for swimming lessons during my stay in Hawaii; it was on the top of my bucket list. My instructor Caroline Cross was amazing! I was terrified to learn that I was going to swim in the ocean and not at a pool but she made me feel so comfortable during my lessons and confident of my abilities, will def take everything I've learned and continue on learning to become a better swimmer; I can't thank her enough for this experience :)

Manakoa Gymnastics

All my daughter wanted to do when we moved back to the States was take gymnastics classes. We tried a few gyms in the area and she liked Manakoa best! She has learned so much and gained a lot of confidence. She loves going to her classes and really likes her coach.

Such a positive experience….we can’t say enough about how fantastic Coach Cynthia and her team have been!!! My daughter has learned multiple skills and absolutely loves going to gymnastics every week.  The coaches are patient and have a heart for working with children.  Can’t wait to continue to watch my daughter grow her gymnastics skills thanks to Manakoa Gymnastics! ❤️

We love it here! My daughter lives and breathes gymnastics and we wanted to find a gym she could grow at. The coaches are very communicative and are so helpful! The kids are all so supportive of each other as well! We look forward to competitions and being apart of such an amazing team! ❤️

Manakoa Gymnastics is absolutely fantastic! My daughter enrolled there, and she loved every moment. Five stars all the way!

The coaches at Manakoa are skilled, patient, and incredibly supportive. They offer a wide range of programs to suit different skill levels and ages.

I highly recommend Manakoa Gymnastics for an enriching and positive gymnastics experience.

Our family started our journey with Manakoa Gymnastics in 2021 after moving back to the island and trying several other gyms. My daughter has been doing gymnastics since the age of  2 and she wanted a place where she could be pushed to grow and succeed. Mom and Dad wanted a safe place that would help her build self-confidence, physical strength, and coordination through well structured gymnastics and tumbling. We hit the gymnastics jackpot with Manakoa! It’s a family owned and operated gym and each gymnast is treated just like that FAMILY! The coaches are very supportive towards each gymnast and their current level with a high focus on fundamentals and safety so that the gymnast can have a long gymnastics career with little injury and high performance. While pushing each gymnast to be their best and to hit their goals the number one thing that is reminded to each gymnast before their events  is to just have FUN. My daughter looks forward to going to practice each week (about  4 hours a week) and camps to see her teammates, coaches, & learn new skills!

Thank you Manakoa for all you have done and continue to do for our little gymnast! We cannot wait to see what she accomplishes!

2022-2023 was my daughters first year competing XCEL Bronze. She placed 2nd all round at Aloha Fest, HI & 4th all around at Brestyan’s gymnastics invitational, Las Vegas.

Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

In August ‘22 was my first Yoga class at Body & Brain Aeia Center.  My mother and I met Master Carol. She gave us a one-on-one session. It was fantastic. We learned tapping. The next day my mom was tapping in her own. We both learned something new about  being in touch with our body & self healing.
In November I returned to Hawaii from California for 2 weeks to take daily yoga Tai Chi classes and Energy Healing Courses. It’s an altering experience for me. I’ve received new information from the Master Instructors and facilitators. I am extremely happy for getting to a higher level in my spiritual path. Thank you Body & Brain Aeia Center. Mahalo!

Learn how to take care of your body, brain and the world we live in. It’s like when you toss a pebble in a pond there is a ripple effect. Start with yourself. The practice of yoga, tai chi and qui gong are integrated, it’s amazing.

Body &  Brain is a total experience of calming yet stimulating your body in dealing & experiencing one's daily life challenges.  Over the last eight years doing yoga 2x/week has help keep me positive,  centered, & healthy.  You learn how each yoga exercise helps you to improve you & your health. I love how new yoga exercises are introduced to challenge me over the years. Never a dull moment.

I joined Body & Brain Yoga Aiea 4 years ago and love the classes, instructors and Master Park.  I first joined for the exercise and meditation.  In the process, I lost weight and now have more energy and am able to focus better.  Through the various different supplemental classes, it has helped me to become much more focused as well as more compassionate and understanding of myself as well as others.  One of the best supplemental classes is Finding True Self.  I'd highly recommend this class for everyone--it is truly amazing!!
Because of Body & Brain, I find myself much happier, calmer and at peace.  Everyone should try it!

Aloha!  It has been years since I have been to a class in person at the Center.  But serendipitously the online zoom classes have been effective and enjoyable, and fun!  Instructors have been great with clear, simple, guided instructions that make the virtual experience do-able and effective.   Their  bright energy, encouragement, creativity, and personalized guidance makes the experience a fun way to start the day!!  MAHALO!!!

Hawaii MusicWorks

Extremely friendly and patient teacher = Miss Kira. My son loves piano lesson days and enjoys the encouraging environment. He is 7 and can read music on paper and on his piano keys and not just by letters but on a music staff. He's only been taking lessons for less than 6 months and is still motivated to learn more. The entire staff here is very helpful and  welcoming. I'm very happy with his progress and I love watching him grow with each lesson. Parking  is anple and they were able to accommodate lesson times that meet our family's schedule. Lesson prices are reasonable as well.

Excellent music school for all ages. Teachers are talented and knowledgeable, continuing to perform professionally, inspiring their students. My grandson has been taking keyboarding lessons at Hawaii Musicworks from Mr. Mark for several years. He enjoys the weekly lessons, because he has fun and is learning to play the keyboard with personal understanding. In addition to selected music for lessons, current music and familiar ones accentuated my grandson’s interest even more. With having the lessons online, my grandson is still enjoying the lessons, just as he was in person, since there is always something new to learn. He now sometimes gets to nominate songs for new lessons, so it is personalized. Thank you, Mr. Mark, for your exemplary guidance. The ambiance of Hawaii Musicworks is family oriented and inclusive. Mark, Dale, Kira, Ezri and Payton are so congenial and accepting.

We had two children enrolled at Hawaii Music Works for almost 2 years! One was in drums with Payton and the other in guitar with Kira. Both instructors are amazing and really helped my kids excel with their music learning. Kira would often take time out to provide more guidance and instruction- even outside of classroom time. Even through COVID - lessons continued to be offered on line !!! Dale is also amazing and very quick to respond and answer all your questions !! Would highly recommend !

My kids have been taking keyboard and guitar lessons from Musicworks for almost a year and they love it.  When my husband and I started looking for lessons, the most important thing to us was finding a place that was nurturing and motivating at the same time. Musicworks is that place. There's a real family atmosphere there. Mr. Mark and Ms. Kira are fun and engaging, approachable and responsive. My kids are always connected through their digital portal and it makes them feel like their teachers are there to help them succeed, which is great! These are not piano lessons like when I was a kid because they use songs from the radio and movies in addition to the classics. To me, whatever makes my kids love music is the right kind of music, and I couldn't be more proud of seeing how much they have progressed since they started.

My son used to take private drum lessons from another teacher but he didn't seem to be learning anything. After coming to MusicWorks for 3 months there's a really big change. Mr. Payton is very knowledgeable but also relatable to kids and now my son looks forward to every lesson. I appreciate that Mr. Payton gives us feedback on how my son is doing every week and I can also monitor assignments online, but more than anything, I can hear the difference in my son's playing. The atmosphere at the school is very family friendly and welcoming. It also gets busy but I think that just shows how good it is.

Kauai Yoga on The Beach

I can’t say enough good things about Anya and her team. There’s no better way to start the day here in Kauai then watching the sunrise and then doing yoga on the beach. All skill levels are accommodated and the positive peaceful energy from Anya and the beach setting can’t be beat! This is a must activity if you really want to feel what this island is all about.

Loved yoga on the beach with soothing waves crashing in the background and seeing the sunrise.
Sound bath was meditative, cleansing, and rejuvenating.  Thank you Anya for a wonderful start to my Sunday morning on this beautiful island!

I took classes with both Anya and Will - can’t beat yoga on the beach! I enjoyed both instructors classes- Will’s humor and Anya’s relaxing presence. It was the perfect way to start my morning each day on vacation. I left feeling relaxed, recharged and strong! Highly recommended.

The sound bath and Yoga on Sunday was amazing! Being outside near the beach listening to the waves snd the sounds was so relaxing, healing and best way to start the day! I highly recommend it.

I was a guest in Kaua’i Shores hotel so morning yoga is included in the price. Yoga mats are handed out as well by the Yoga team.
I had the pleasure attending 3 courses (Anya, Will and Andrea) - all of them have completely different ways and styles of teaching which was perfect for my vacation :) they all explained a lot so that also beginners could follow. I’m doing yoga for many years now - the courses at the beach were really good :)

Fathom Five Divers

Reid as our dive master and Mercedes boat captain were fantastic. Ive never seen so many turtles in one place (Sheraton caverns). Plus fast lane site saw a couple white tip, octopus, and many fish. Great dive and both take safety very seriously. Would highly recommend.

I can't begin to say enough good things about this company. I have dived in several different countries and Fantom is one of the most friendly, professional, and safe company that gave so much effort to show us a good time.
Starting with booking, I made an error and emailed the company. They responded back immediately and had fixed my request. At the dive shop, check in staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Our dive guide went over our equipment which was in very good condition/quality and set everything up for us.
On the boat ride out our guide showed us pictures of things we might expect to see, pointed out things on the island, shared his knowledge on the unique ecosystem, and gave some much information on sea turtles.
During the dive we saw so many turtles, fish, lobsters, and an octopus. Our guide had an underwater writing pad that he used to write down the things he pointed out.
All staff was super friendly and offered to take photos/videos of us while on the boat and in the water.
Such a fantastic company that we will definitely use again when we visit.

Great dive shop in Kauai. We did 5 dives with them on our trip — a two-tank night dive and a three-tank day trip.

Julie was our divemaster for the day trip, and her nudibranch-spotting skills were top notch :) She helped us find and identify 10 different species, including a couple bucket-list slugs like the gold-laced nudibranch we found on our last dive.

I would highly recommend Fathom Five.

We dove four days with Fathom Five Divers and couldn’t have been more pleased with their dove operation.  Professional crew and very comfortable boat that is designed for divers!  They all educated us on the large and small life that we saw on all dives!  The highlight was swimming with a whale shark, which just happened to be crossing in our return path from Ni’ihau!

Fantastic dive shop.  The day after flying our sinuses weren't clearing and we were feeling awful.  The shop was incredibly accommodating and rescheduled us.  The captain made what could have been a very rough ride very enjoyable.  The dive sites were amazing and the dive master was a pro.  We saw some beautiful wildlife and our rental gear made the dive very comfortable. The use of the dive computers was easy and intuitive.  I can't say enough good things about Fathom Five. One of the best operations on the island.

Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz

Very nice hotel, well mantained and clean. There are many facilities in the hotel like swimming pool and a gym. The food of the restaurant is quite nice and the breakfast has a big choice. The staff is friendly and always ready to help you. The position of the hotel is very convenient and there is also a parking space where you can leave your car.

Loved everything about this hotel. From the reception process to the room. Unfortunately they gave me 2 single beds instead of a double bed but still comfy. It's not far from downtown, can easily be reached by foot. If you're lazy there are plenty of bus stops nearby that can take you anywhere in the city.

Very comfortable bed, large room (junior suite) and excellent shower!
Evening meal was very good.
Breakfast was not so good... poor choice, water bottles empty, terrible orange juice!
Staff, though, very friendly, helpful, always said hello, from reception, wait staff and housekeeping. Good location, great value stay, would definitely return. Thank you.

Spacious rooms and friendly staff in a massive opulent hotel just next to the national stadium. Free parking, they even let us park there the day after so we could go and explore the area before leaving. The room was large with a walk in shower and bath. There's was a well stocked mini bar and a safe too. However, there were not enough plugs for charging phones etc. We had to use a socket next to the bathroom which was most likely for the cleaners usage.

Beds are really comfortable, toilets are large and breakfast is just yummy. Some of the hotel's structure is a bit old and there isn't so many facilities/services. But the rooms are more than good!

Elisa Antolín. “en cuerpo y alma”

Since I discovered Elisa, I have become her faithful follower. His way of transmitting, teaching, showing his knowledge and what we have to find ..... It is Fabulous how he teaches and shows us how to do .....
fantastic!!!!!!

Great therapist, total knowledge of the body. Good expression and oratory for better understanding. Better person. It will undoubtedly help you improve physically and feel good about yourself.

It has been a wonderful experience, with great immediate benefit. I think I will get even more out of it, through practice, with the routines that Elisa has taught us. Thank you !!!!
Recommended 100 x 100

Great professional and wonderful person, let yourself be enveloped by his wisdom and learn to understand the footprint and the reason for many of the ailments that may have a solution. Thanks to his therapy I live without pain and I understood my physiognomy better. Thank you Elisa!

An incredible therapy. I had already been with Elisa in body therapy, with great success. This morning he treated me with the universal pendulum and I could feel different changes in my body as he used it, like a lot of heat in my face and then rushes in my right leg. At the end of the session, I came out like an operating room and continued throughout the day, not only with an energy noticeable to others, but also without a single pain. I 100% recommend their treatments.

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