Visit Hawaii

Always wanted to go to hawaii as a kid it always represented paradise would love to see it.

I’d like to visit the beaches and collect sand from each. I don’t just want to see touristy Hawaii, I want to see it all!

It’s just something you have to do at least once in your life

I haven’t been there in a few years and I miss it so much. I miss the food, the weather, the beaches, and the people. I would love to meet someone there to take home hehe.. I just want to eat their amazing food, surf, shop, and meet new people.

Gotta do it. WHere’s the best place to go if you’re only going on a short trip?

And it was wonderful. Haven’t had a “real” vacation in a while – took a few days to really slow down and enjoy it. The Big Island had it all while I was there – fantastic weather, volcanic activity, and wonderful snorkeling.

I was able to go to Hawaii last April with the band I work with. Even though we were there 8 days, I could have stayed MUCH longer. We got a condo on Waikiki beach on Oahu…and it was simply amazing. Waikiki beach is so beautiful.

Things I recommend:

1. The Polynesian Cultural Center – Be prepared to take a whole day for this sight-seeing MUST. You get to experience a lot of different cultures from around “Polynesia,” like learning how to climb a coconut tree and crack one open, learn the heirarchy of some islands, learn the art of the ukulele, tahitian dance lessons…SO much more. My friends and I opted to upgrade our tour package and go through the center with a Tour guide which I highly recommend. “Cousin Misi” was great. Then around dinner time we were welcomed to an authentic Hawaiian luau. We walked in and received a lei as we were seated. After we got our food (and they really do cook the pig under the ground…AWESOME) there was music and dancing and a lot of great memories. After that, we went to this huge outdoor theatre where we saw the fire dancers and more authentic, original Hawaiian dancing and music. This really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’ll never forget it.

2. Hanauma Bay snorkeling – my friends and I actually went back a 2nd time for more snorkeling. This was just too much fun. The fish are so used to people that they will come right up to you. If you do go to this, then you simply must take an underwater camera with you. Ah…SO much fun. BUT – bring your own snacks – there is a concession stand there, but the prices are INSANELY ridiculous (a small fry was like 8 bucks!!) Just be sure to bring lots of drinking water and sun tan lotion. Oh, and if you don’t have your own snorkel gear, you can rent it there at the beach. I brought my own, but I don’t think the rentals were very expensive.

3. Diamond Head Hike – I honestly didn’t really know what it was we were doing until we got there on this one. But I’m SO glad that we went ahead and went. It’s this huge crater that you can climb. It really is for anyone – whether you are a skilled hiker or not. (I’m not). There’s different levels of the crater that you can climb, but if you are able to make it to the top then you can get an amazing view of the island. Just make sure to bring water and a camera.

4. Waikiki Beach – We took an entire day just to spend at the beach – and it was SO much fun. There was a guy there who had about 6 parrots and was allowing people to take pictures with them. Then there was a guy walking around the beach just handing out leis. And then of course there’s the restaurants and pubs along the beach. I recommend “Duke’s.” They’ve got a great green bean salad and EXCELLENT mai-tai’s. haha!

TASTY!!!! The mochi was fresh and chewy~ Then the ‘an’ inside was so smooth and just the right sweetness! I didn’t think it would go with the strawberry, but it tasted great! The strawberry itself was very sweet too! Overall a gooey but delicious treat. I’m glad I decided to go back to the store and get it :D

PS: Back from Hawaii~

been there twice!
its so beautiful there espec. maui and the shopping is great at honolulu

i put this on my 43 places to visit. :)