Seclusion, Surf, and Shrimp on Oahu's North Shore

"I capped my trip with slices of chocolate haupia pie at Ted’s Bakery—pure chocolate-coconut-whipped-cream euphoria—and appreciated that Ted’s also serves traditional Hawaiian plate lunches and numerous sandwiches; sitting at a roadside picnic table with no view to distract me made the pie the sole focus." - Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi is a New York-based writer with a passion for adventure, history, and conservation. Her words and images have appeared in publications including Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, AARP The Magazine, Delta Sky, Hemispheres, and The Boston Globe. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines