Hawaii Vacations in November – Events in Waikiki And Places to Stay

While the summertime and the other holiday seasons are appropriate times for trips, the sweetest time between peak travel and low travel seasons also known as the shoulder season may be the best time of the year to get away. Shoulder season begins when the booming summer locations experience a decrease in the number of visitors they get. Visitors who take vacation during this period normally encounter fewer crowds and lower prices for everything from accommodations to tours and plane tickets. These are a few reasons that could influence you choosing Hawaii and in particular Oahu, for your next Hawaiian vacation. Here are some of the activities taking place in November that will help to get you more fascinated about staying in Oahu.

November 2-12 is the 37th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival attendees throughout Hawaii experience the sounds and images of filmmaking from approximately 45 countries.

Taiko Drum & Dance Hana Hou! on November 10, 11 & 12. Taiko artist Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific return for a collaboration of dance and drums. This production showcases an interweaving of cultures that reflects and distinguishes Hawaii. Traditional and contemporary taiko music, together with dance from Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, India, and contemporary dance.

On November 11 the Glenn Miller Orchestra also performs music from the extensive Glenn Miller Orchestra libraries, including such hits as Chattanooga Choo-Choo, In the Mood, Someone to Watch Over Me and the famous Moonlight Serenade, the Glenn Miller Orchestra's theme song.