Travel tips for Hawaii

Kevy Baby · 01-24-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzman

- Hilo Hattie's. We always stop in for aloha wear and gifts to take home. They've got nice stuff and the prices aren't too high. You can find comparable stuff elsewhere for cheaper, but going to Hilo Hattie's rather than Wal-Mart always makes us feel better about our spending.

There are Hilo Hattie's on the mainland as well. I have been to the stores in San Diego and the Block at Orange. I think I own about a half dozen shirts from there.

wendybeth · 01-24-2008, 10:17 AM

Well, Jazzman- that explains why my MIL was so anxious to go to the Polynesian Center.

What a drag that they were sold out on the day we spent in Waikiki. I think I would have been really pissed to get there, pay as much as one has to, and then been subjected to the Mormon version of Polynesia. Damn, she's sneaky. (Always trying to get me to read 'historical novels' written by Mormon authors which present a lily-white view of the religion's history, etc).

Anyway- we loved Waikiki. Yes, it's small, but there is lots to do and it's a beautiful beach. We never had a problem finding a place to park our butts and there is a great bar called Dukes where you can get drinkies.

We stayed at the Outrigger Waikiki and had an ocean view room that was really nice. I understand the Outrigger chain also has condos- try checking out their website. (The Outrigger hotel also has a webcam that shows the beach and Diamondhead so you can see for yourself what it looks like).

Have fun!

01-24-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Well, Jazzman- that explains why my MIL was so anxious to go to the Polynesian Center. What a drag that they were sold out on the day we spent in Waikiki. I think I would have been really pissed to get there, pay as much as one has to, and then been subjected to the Mormon version of Polynesia. Damn, she's sneaky. (Always trying to get me to read 'historical novels' written by Mormon authors which present a lily-white view of the religion's history, etc). Anyway- we loved Waikiki. Yes, it's small, but there is lots to do and it's a beautiful beach. We never had a problem finding a place to park our butts and there is a great bar called Dukes where you can get drinkies. We stayed at the Outrigger Waikiki and had an ocean view room that was really nice. I understand the Outrigger chain also has condos- try checking out their website. (The Outrigger hotel also has a webcam that shows the beach and Diamondhead so you can see for yourself what it looks like). Have fun! __________________
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