ALOHA!

Amber2010 · 12-20-2011, 01:38 PM

Wow How wonderful. A great Christmas gift. Ha Ha
Congratulations!

Passionaria · 12-20-2011, 02:37 PM

Hi Peach,
I adore Honolulu, lived there several years ago. Most of the portions of Honolulu around Wakiki are very tourist oriented, and there for safe. Waikiki is a great beach even with all the people. Not to be missed IMHO. Bring a picnic and lot's of things to drink.

To really get the flavor of the Island check out some "real" Hula competitions or Hawaiian music.

The North shore and surfing compititions are another suggestion. Although the beaches with the 30 foot waves have an undertoe to match so a word of caution there. Also if you see a beach with no people swimming, there is probably a reason for it.

Rent a car and drive around the island. Some beaches have a lot of break in's with cars so don't tempt people. I would stick to the more touristy beaches unless you are with a local person. Note that there are some beaches on the west side of the island that may not be the best for tourists, locals only you will feel it, trust that.

There is a Hotel with Dolphins that has a great "private" beach called the Kahala resort. I don't know what the rooms and prices are like, but the beach is wonderful. And quiet with safe swimming. Facing the ocean the beach to the right of it is a nice place to hang out too. Kahala is an upscale neighborhood in Honolulu.

http://www.kahalaresort.com/

Chinatown in Honolulu is a must see in my book, and the only place one can afford to buy veggies, lol.

My last suggestion is the Honolulu Academy of the Arts. It's fabulous.

http://www.honoluluacademy.org/

Writing this makes me homesick *sniff, sniff* Have a wonderful time. Oh, one thing about Hawaii is (for me) one does not need a fancy hotel. Houses are places you go when you can't take being outside anymore. Any of the good tourist hotels will do, just check their ratings. You will be outside almost all the time. Check for perks like the beach at the Kahala!

pinkgeek · 12-20-2011, 02:56 PM

Well in about 5 days I'll be joining the ranks of the BFP Hawaii residents (Big Island!). That aside, what we call The Big Blue Book is a GREAT resource for everything to do and see on the islands.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Oahu-Revealed-Ultimate-Honolulu-Waikiki/dp/0971727929"]Amazon.com: Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (9780971727922): Andrew Doughty, Harriett Friedman: Books[/ame]

Have a great trip!!

Peach · 12-20-2011, 07:29 PM

thanks for al lthe info! its really helpful!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionaria

Hi Peach,
I adore Honolulu, lived there several years ago. Most of the portions of Honolulu around Wakiki are very tourist oriented, and there for safe. Waikiki is a great beach even with all the people. Not to be missed IMHO. Bring a picnic and lot's of things to drink.

To really get the flavor of the Island check out some "real" Hula competitions or Hawaiian music.

The North shore and surfing compititions are another suggestion. Although the beaches with the 30 foot waves have an undertoe to match so a word of caution there. Also if you see a beach with no people swimming, there is probably a reason for it.

Rent a car and drive around the island. Some beaches have a lot of break in's with cars so don't tempt people. I would stick to the more touristy beaches unless you are with a local person. Note that there are some beaches on the west side of the island that may not be the best for tourists, locals only you will feel it, trust that.

There is a Hotel with Dolphins that has a great "private" beach called the Kahala resort. I don't know what the rooms and prices are like, but the beach is wonderful. And quiet with safe swimming. Facing the ocean the beach to the right of it is a nice place to hang out too. Kahala is an upscale neighborhood in Honolulu.

http://www.kahalaresort.com/

Chinatown in Honolulu is a must see in my book, and the only place one can afford to buy veggies, lol.

My last suggestion is the Honolulu Academy of the Arts. It's fabulous.

http://www.honoluluacademy.org/

Writing this makes me homesick *sniff, sniff* Have a wonderful time. Oh, one thing about Hawaii is (for me) one does not need a fancy hotel. Houses are places you go when you can't take being outside anymore. Any of the good tourist hotels will do, just check their ratings. You will be outside almost all the time. Check for perks like the beach at the Kahala!

Okiebug61 · 12-20-2011, 08:24 PM

Hey will you be so kind to bring back a birth certificate for Obama? Have a great time.

Medusa · 12-20-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Okiebug61

Hey will you be so kind to bring back a birth certificate for Obama? Have a great time.

Okiebug-

This post was reported as racist.

I don't know if you were poking fun at the ridiculous idea that President Obama wasn't born in this country or if you truly believe he wasn't but that whole "birth certificate" argument is based on racism. That makes it not funny.

Thanks,
Admin

Okiebug61 · 12-20-2011, 08:48 PM

I'm sorry. I did not mean for it to sound that way. I am a huge Obama supporter I was poking fun at the Republicans. I am sorry.

Medusa · 12-20-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

I'm sorry. I did not mean for it to sound that way. I am a huge Obama supporter I was poking fun at the Republicans. I am sorry.

Thank you for clarifying! I can see how you were poking fun and appreciate the clarity!

12-20-2011, 02:37 PM	#2
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,737 Times in 1,248 Posts Rep Power: 16689910	Hi Peach, I adore Honolulu, lived there several years ago. Most of the portions of Honolulu around Wakiki are very tourist oriented, and there for safe. Waikiki is a great beach even with all the people. Not to be missed IMHO. Bring a picnic and lot's of things to drink. To really get the flavor of the Island check out some "real" Hula competitions or Hawaiian music. The North shore and surfing compititions are another suggestion. Although the beaches with the 30 foot waves have an undertoe to match so a word of caution there. Also if you see a beach with no people swimming, there is probably a reason for it. Rent a car and drive around the island. Some beaches have a lot of break in's with cars so don't tempt people. I would stick to the more touristy beaches unless you are with a local person. Note that there are some beaches on the west side of the island that may not be the best for tourists, locals only you will feel it, trust that. There is a Hotel with Dolphins that has a great "private" beach called the Kahala resort. I don't know what the rooms and prices are like, but the beach is wonderful. And quiet with safe swimming. Facing the ocean the beach to the right of it is a nice place to hang out too. Kahala is an upscale neighborhood in Honolulu. http://www.kahalaresort.com/ Chinatown in Honolulu is a must see in my book, and the only place one can afford to buy veggies, lol. My last suggestion is the Honolulu Academy of the Arts. It's fabulous. http://www.honoluluacademy.org/ Writing this makes me homesick sniff, sniff Have a wonderful time. Oh, one thing about Hawaii is (for me) one does not need a fancy hotel. Houses are places you go when you can't take being outside anymore. Any of the good tourist hotels will do, just check their ratings. You will be outside almost all the time. Check for perks like the beach at the Kahala! __________________ *Moon cat madness*

12-20-2011, 02:56 PM	#3
pinkgeek Member How Do You Identify?: that grrl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, grrl, piranha, monkey Relationship Status: captured.... Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 377 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,054 Thanked 1,456 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 13998707	Well in about 5 days I'll be joining the ranks of the BFP Hawaii residents (Big Island!). That aside, what we call The Big Blue Book is a GREAT resource for everything to do and see on the islands. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Oahu-Revealed-Ultimate-Honolulu-Waikiki/dp/0971727929"]Amazon.com: Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (9780971727922): Andrew Doughty, Harriett Friedman: Books[/ame] Have a great trip!! __________________ ------------------------------------ ~pink "I‘m heir to madness. Vessel of perversion. Your nightmare should you cross me." ((Want to read about my life in Hawaii and my ongoing war against the roosters and my pony size dog and my wedding?)) http://www.alohafemme.wordpress.com/

12-20-2011, 08:24 PM	#5
Okiebug61 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Light Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Hitched to Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,528 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,261 Thanked 5,378 Times in 1,245 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Hey will you be so kind to bring back a birth certificate for Obama? Have a great time. __________________ "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawake." ~ Anatole France

12-20-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
Okiebug61 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Light Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Hitched to Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,528 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,261 Thanked 5,378 Times in 1,245 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm sorry. I did not mean for it to sound that way. I am a huge Obama supporter I was poking fun at the Republicans. I am sorry. __________________ "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawake." ~ Anatole France

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12-20-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
Amber2010 Member How Do You Identify?: Happy, Crazy, Bubbly, Funny, Strong, Outgoing, Friendly Preferred Pronoun?: Femme Relationship Status: Complicated Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 920 Thanked 594 Times in 154 Posts Rep Power: 3787185	Wow How wonderful. A great Christmas gift. Ha Ha Congratulations!