Over the last few months Bing and Google have introduced amazing new features to their maps. First, Google’s street view has finally arrived on Oahu. Now you can explore Oahu like never before. This is particularly important for the vacation rental industry because it allows people to explore vacation rental neighborhoods. Here’s an example - dreamy Lanikai:

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Google street view is also available on Maui. The coverage is not as comprehensive as Oahu but it allows one to explore and get a great feel for areas like Wailea and Kihei. Unfortunately Kaanapali resort is not covered yet.

Bing maps has introduced an amazing bird’s eye views to its Waikiki map which allows one to explore the area from the sky. HawaiiGaga.com utilizes these bird’s eye view images for our Waikiki condo guides. For example take a look at our Colony Surf condo page. Note how you can move and spin the map around!