Why I love Oahu too....
Mar 31st, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Apr 1st, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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what a beautiful thread...and I will not let it fall on such a sour note. waikiki is for sure not for everyone...no place is. each island, and each area of every island has something unique & special to offer. let's stick to honoring beautiful ohau...
I love Oahu for many of the same reasons... it's the feeling I get when I arrive in the airport (I even love the musty smell!) My heart smiles instantly and then I'm on my way...even a trafficy, congested H-1 can't break the feeling. it just adds to the anticipation... stroll along the beach, warm sand in my toes, come to kapiolani park and follow the road up to my favorite spot on Diamond Head to watch the surfers and drink it all in. sunset anywhere. That first early morning stroll is even better...everything is so fresh and waikiki slowly wakes up and comes to life once again. play in the water, ride a wave, nap.... take a drive, roundtop/tantalus does not disappoint... or go the windward coast/north shore and explore a whole new world. calm waters with pristine beaches or big-wave excitement - take your pick. eat your way around the island...malasadas, shrimp truck delight, shave ice oh my! drinking wine out of a plastic cup with great friends on sunset beach, early morning jogs on Laniakai beach before the tour buses roll through for turtle watch, slip into north shore vibe, ride bikes, stroll haleiwa.... fun times & yummy banzai roll at banzai sushi... can't wait to do it all again... maybe next year!
Aloha everyone! Mahalo Oahu!!! We love you. : )
I love Oahu for many of the same reasons... it's the feeling I get when I arrive in the airport (I even love the musty smell!) My heart smiles instantly and then I'm on my way...even a trafficy, congested H-1 can't break the feeling. it just adds to the anticipation... stroll along the beach, warm sand in my toes, come to kapiolani park and follow the road up to my favorite spot on Diamond Head to watch the surfers and drink it all in. sunset anywhere. That first early morning stroll is even better...everything is so fresh and waikiki slowly wakes up and comes to life once again. play in the water, ride a wave, nap.... take a drive, roundtop/tantalus does not disappoint... or go the windward coast/north shore and explore a whole new world. calm waters with pristine beaches or big-wave excitement - take your pick. eat your way around the island...malasadas, shrimp truck delight, shave ice oh my! drinking wine out of a plastic cup with great friends on sunset beach, early morning jogs on Laniakai beach before the tour buses roll through for turtle watch, slip into north shore vibe, ride bikes, stroll haleiwa.... fun times & yummy banzai roll at banzai sushi... can't wait to do it all again... maybe next year!
Aloha everyone! Mahalo Oahu!!! We love you. : )
Apr 1st, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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LOL, I don't remember hookers on every street corner! Anyway, Waikiki does put a little negativity on the island of Oahu in general. But there's still plenty to enjoy Windward, Leeward and North side. We had a lot of fun at the Dole Plantation and the maize. 
Nov 16th, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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We are huge Hawaii Five-O fans and love watching our taped shows before we go back to Oahu. We also watch them on the plane on the way over. Then we go to all the different places they shot the show and take pictures. We have pictures of Jack Lord's a.k.a Steve McGarrett's condo. When he passed away his wife threw his ashes into the water right in front of thier condo.
In one episode at the HHV, the bad guys missed when they went to shoot one of the good guys. The next shot shows Danno digging the bullet out of a coconut palm. A couple of years ago I actually found the coconut palm and the hole from Danno digging into it. I have a wonderful picture of it.
WE LOVE WAIKIKI/HONOLULU FOR HAWAII FIVE-O!!!
In one episode at the HHV, the bad guys missed when they went to shoot one of the good guys. The next shot shows Danno digging the bullet out of a coconut palm. A couple of years ago I actually found the coconut palm and the hole from Danno digging into it. I have a wonderful picture of it.
WE LOVE WAIKIKI/HONOLULU FOR HAWAII FIVE-O!!!
Nov 27th, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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We got back last week. It was our first trip to Hawaii and we had a great time. Here is our list
1. Rented a car and toured the island. Magnificent beaches.
2. Sun, sun, sun in Waikiki
3. Mackey's Shrimp truck on the north shore. Don't miss it!
4. We saw birds we have never seen. Not to mention the mongooses.
5. Hilton Royal Hawaiin and Turtle Bay Resorts are awesome.
6. Though kind of hustle bustle in Waikiki, it is laid back.
7. Fresh pineapple, mango and papaya.
8. People won't jaywalk here....
1. Rented a car and toured the island. Magnificent beaches.
2. Sun, sun, sun in Waikiki
3. Mackey's Shrimp truck on the north shore. Don't miss it!
4. We saw birds we have never seen. Not to mention the mongooses.
5. Hilton Royal Hawaiin and Turtle Bay Resorts are awesome.
6. Though kind of hustle bustle in Waikiki, it is laid back.
7. Fresh pineapple, mango and papaya.
8. People won't jaywalk here....
Nov 29th, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Thanks for resurrecting this great thread - Oahu is my hands down favorite island, and Waikiki my favorite place on earth. Even though I haven't even been home for a month since my last visit I am still longing for the beauty and tranquility that waits for me there. It helps to read through all of these posts and close my eyes and it's almost as good as being back there again. I'll just have to read posts like this and daydream until June 26th rolls around and I get to go back to paradise again ....
Feb 23rd, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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As I continue to search for this thread to refer it to others who have never been here... and just back from a lovely time with my sister in Jan 08, and new heart pulls... just thought I'd share a few thoughts...
Heartfelt tribute to Don Ho... beloved Hawaiian voice... you will be missed
Waialua Farmers Market... perfect... buying fresh ahi from the back of a fishermans pick up
Mokuleia beach... precious for solitary walks... not a soul in sight
Watching weddings on KeIki and Lanikai beaches taking our breath away
Pulling over at Pupukea beach at sunset...
Whales breaching at Kaena Point
Tasting mangosteen for the first time in Chinatown
Enjoying time with MelissaHI at Aloha Tower Marketplace and meeting Icuy 
Getting lei'd w/ tuberrose
Fawwaz seranading us with ukulele and original music at Hauula Gift Shop as we tried on clothes
Talking story with an ole timer as he was carving and staining tikis
Sipping champagne at the beach at Turtle Bay
Purchasing original Hawaiian tapa cloth from a lovely lady at a fruit stand on the north shore... more story
Enjoying our last night with a fine bottle of red on KeIki beach and a brilliant sunset
Big waves
Love, love, love O'ahu
Heartfelt tribute to Don Ho... beloved Hawaiian voice... you will be missed Waialua Farmers Market... perfect... buying fresh ahi from the back of a fishermans pick up Mokuleia beach... precious for solitary walks... not a soul in sight Watching weddings on KeIki and Lanikai beaches taking our breath away Pulling over at Pupukea beach at sunset... Whales breaching at Kaena Point Tasting mangosteen for the first time in Chinatown Enjoying time with MelissaHI at Aloha Tower Marketplace and meeting Icuy Getting lei'd w/ tuberrose Fawwaz seranading us with ukulele and original music at Hauula Gift Shop as we tried on clothes Talking story with an ole timer as he was carving and staining tikis Sipping champagne at the beach at Turtle Bay Purchasing original Hawaiian tapa cloth from a lovely lady at a fruit stand on the north shore... more story Enjoying our last night with a fine bottle of red on KeIki beach and a brilliant sunset Big waves Love, love, love O'ahu
Feb 24th, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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enjoying Oahu is easy when you are with Fabulous Fodorites like Makai!!
By the way, you can get to know the different neighborhoods at www.myadvertiser.com. MY neighborhood blog is at www.myadvertiser.com/kakaako -- scroll down, you'll see my photo on the right. click on my photo and you can read all about the different "insider" things a local does around here.
By the way, you can get to know the different neighborhoods at www.myadvertiser.com. MY neighborhood blog is at www.myadvertiser.com/kakaako -- scroll down, you'll see my photo on the right. click on my photo and you can read all about the different "insider" things a local does around here.
