Got a great airfare. Now I need a hotel.
Anyone know of a good hotel or condo?
What are some nice resturaunts?
Where is a good place for a luau?
What are some of the sites that I should see and things I should do?
What are the do's and don'ts?
Have a whole week, so we have plenty of time to see everything. Appreciate info from anyone who's been there.
2007-10-13 18:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by Tim H 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
Hotels are easy! It just depends on how much you want to spend. Try the old wing at the Royal Hawiian. I grew up spending every Sunday running down the beach while my parents hung out with the other Military officers. Its pricey but has the most class of anything in town. Make sure you are in the old wing. The new high rise is just another hotel room.
Here is a quote that I throw everybody about Oahu.
The cool thing about Oahu is that there is everything to do. You can go to Waikiki and take a catamaran booze Cruise for $10.00 all you can drink. Just walking the strip at Waikiki at night is fun with all the street performers and people watching. Good shopping. Great surfing and diving all over the island. Sea Plane and glider flights at reasonable prices. Hit the north shore and the Haleiwa area and see some of the best waves in the world. And if it’s flat the fishing and snorkeling is spectacular. There are water falls, parks, concerts, and an amazing area of Strip clubs. (Not to my taste but available). Try Dukes for cocktails at Waikiki on Sunday afternoon. Beautiful people watching. Go to the Hawaii Yacht club on Friday night and ask for a ride on one of the big sailboats for the beer can races. Right after the races there are Fireworks on the point at the Sheraton. Have Lunch at tropical licks. It’s a cart by the Chart House that serves some the best tacos in the world. Tell Jim that Randy said Hi. The list goes on and on. Absolutely one of the best vacations in the world. I am envious. It will be awhile before I get back there.
PS there is a great old restaurant on Sand Island. La Mariana. It is this Great Tiki bar and it might be the last Real Tiki bar in the Islands. Sand Island is kind of Isolated and La Mariana serves a small Yacht club there. The Place is all Bamboo and blown up Puffer fish. Gorgeous waitresses and the old Lady that owns the place comes down, holds court and greets her guests. The food is just spectacular. With thick and hot Juicy steaks, Ice cold beer and great cocktails. There is a small piano bar and I swear that the same guy has been playing that piano for thirty years. The place was built at the beginning of WW2 and really hasn't changed that much. The old Bamboo has a kind of inner glow that only comes with age and care. It’s really great. Most tourists never find it because it’s off the beaten track. Check it out. You won't regret it and the price is right.
2007-10-13 18:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Traveler 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A nice hotel that I have stayed at four out of six times on Oahu is the Pacific Beach Hotel. It has two towers: the Beach Tower (in the front), and the Oceanarium Tower. We stay in the Oceanarium Tower (floors 12th and higher) with an Diamond Head view). Partial oceanview rooms. They have rooms with either a King sized or two double beds in the room of your choice.
Each room (as far as I know), has their own lanai and there are some adjoining rooms if you have a larger group traveling.
The breakfast buffet in the Oceanarium is quite good, and you get your fill.
The Pacific Beach is right across the street from Waikiki Beach, and then across the street (going Diamond Head), you will find Cheeseburger in Paradise (located in the Foster Tower).
Another good restaurant (decent prices and good food), is the Seaside Bar and Grill (located on the corners of Seaside and Kuhio Ave). They always have deals going on for B,L, and D.
The Polynesian Cultural Center has a luau there. You will be able to see history of the diffrent cultures of the "islands" there. Excellent night show "Horizons", that is not to be missed.
Go on the Grand Circle Island Tour (if you want to take a tour, or rent a car and buy a map and go for yourself)
Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial (not to be missed...very stirring).
Dole Plantation is great! Go to lunch at the Helemano (sp) plantation. Very nice!
Take a Navatek 1 Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise!! it is great and good food, entertainment, and watching the amazing sunset!!!!
Not to be out done by the Blue Hawaii The Show at the Waikiki Beachcomber hotel. Great, great Elvis "impressionist"!!!!
Enjoy every minute there, you will love Hawaii!!!
BTW, don't honk your horn!!!! That is a huge NO NO!!!! And do not litter or jaywalk.
2007-10-14 09:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by gloria381948 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. There are a lot of nice restaurants you will find just by walking in that area, so no worries. If you like buffets, then Todai is a good one (different varieties of sushi, seafoods, etc.) A good place for a Luau is Germaine's Luau (just buy your tickets at the activity desk at the hotel you will staying in) the Tour Bus will pick you guys up from your hotel & back after the Luau. Many sites to see & many things to do to list on here. I would suggest you buy the book called "Oahu Revealed". It will give you every piece of information about this island, from what is the best place to stay to the best place to eat to the best beaches to go to, etc....
HAVE FUN!
2007-10-15 08:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hotel -Hilton Hawaiian Village or a hotel near Diamond Head, if on a budget Best western by the airport
Nice Eatery--Top of Waikiki, it rotates 360 degrees while you eat: price $60-120 for a 5 course meal.
Best luau- Paradise cove
On Oahu walk the stairway to heaven and drive up H3 the view is breath taking. Hop to Maui see the HANA and the 7 healing pools.
if you go to Maui take in a theater show called ULALENA.Do learn local expressions and eat at a local place either LOCO MOCO or L & L. Eat a Maui gold Pinepple.
Don't go to Wainae or ask locals dumb question like what is Mahalo (Thankyou). Try not to look like a tourist and you could get great deals at the swap meet at the Aloha Stadium open Wed, Sat, Sun, have fun. Oh yeah a street spelled LIKE LIKE is pronounced Leekey Leekey.
2007-10-13 19:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jacquee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a condo rather than a hotel room, try mine at www.vrbo.com/85194 or www.vrbo.com/124435
2007-10-15 02:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by rhood151 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fodors.com/features/nfdisplay1.cfm?name=fd/001218_fd_hawaii.cfm
2007-10-17 21:10:13 · answer #6 · answered by Maui No Ka Oi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋