Approximately 5 million people visit the Hawaiian island of Oahu each year, many of them headed to the island’s
south shore in the heart of Honolulu for the stretch of manicured white sand
beach known as Waikiki. With its clear views of the Diamond Head volcanic tuff
and calm yet surf-friendly waters, the area is arguably the Aloha State’s most
famous destination. While not
a budget destination, there are plenty of budget options for people to choose
from once you leave those resorts on Waikiki beach. To
help you make the most of your island retreat, I have crafted my four-day
itinerary packed with fun, sun and adventure that is sure to fill you with
plenty of what Hawaiians call Aloha ʻĀina —
“love of the land.”
I stayed at 4.5 star Hilton Hawaiian
Village Waikiki Beach Resort. My first day was spent on the tanning on the
beach, swimming and exploring the beauty of Waikiki beach strip. It was extremely
relaxing and tranquil, spending morning until sunset on the beach. Our first
night was definitely my favourite – we had dinner at the Moana Surfrider. whilst
watching the incredibly talented Jeremy Cheng sing during the course of our
meal and drinks (look him up: Jeremychengmusic.com!) It was such an experience;
pleasant food, perfect entertainment, amazing view and scent of the ocean and great
service.
Day two we had breakfast the Island Cafe, then spent some
time on the water. We had the chance to rent stand up paddle boards for the day
for just $25 each, where we used to swim the coast of Waikiki beach. Later that
day we went zip lining, which was such a fun experience! We had cocktails at
the Duke, where we watched the sun set, something that is impossible to get
sick of viewing.
On our third day we woke up
before dawn for a swim in the blissfully cool ocean, which was well worth the
early wake, and followed it with breakfast at Bill’s Café, which I believe
served the best coffee in Hawaii. Day three was also our shopping day, where we
made pit stops to catch all the best deals Hawaii offers at Waikiki outlets and
Moana Shopping Centre. Our day ended with happy hour drinks at the Embassy
Hotel, and dinner at the Royal Hawaiian. The great thing about Waikiki was the
ease of walking across to different hotels, beaches and shops for a variety of
food, activities and different experiences.
My final day spent in Hawaii
was another experience of beauty sights and fun-packed activities. A short drive
to Hanauma Bay, took us to a prime snorkeling destination. Here we were
provided with shuttle bus service, professional snorkeling equipment and a
friendly instruction discussion for just $25. Below is the most surreal beach
which we spent hours snorkeling in.
- Joanne
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