Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'waikiki'

Waikiki is a famous beachfront neighborhood of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, known for its crescent-shaped beach and backdrop of high-rise hotels. Originally a retreat for Hawaiian royalty, it transformed in the early 20th century into a premier tourist destination following the construction of the Moana Hotel in 1901. In alternate history scenarios, Waikiki often serves as a strategic Pacific location whose development might differ dramatically under various colonial powers or in timelines with different outcomes to World War II.

What If Honolulu Limited Tourism Development?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Hawai'i's capital implemented strict tourism controls in the 1960s, potentially transforming the island's economy, culture, and environment.