Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort And Spa Honolulu

Since I got here I've heard stories of Halloween. Apparently Maui is *the* place to be, but if you can't be there, go to Waikiki. I kicked around the idea of going to Maui but decided to stay close to home instead. That was a good call. I got a room at the Marriott for the weekend. My friend Sonny flew in from Big Island and scored a sweet upgrade - 12th floor room overlooking Waikiki Beach and the beach walk. Best view since I got here! We could see the party was in full force by 9 so we hea...

A 5-hour flight from Los Angeles took us to the island of Hawaii and Honolulu, the islands biggest city. The first day was very nice and warm but it was cloudy and slightly drizzling. We were booked into a hostel virtually on the legendary Waikiki Beach, a place where we spent most of our time while in Hawaii. During the days we brushed up on the tan lying on the beach and in the water, while in the evening we went for romantic strolls in the sunset. Yes, Vaipoea, we know that the best pineap...

This is the most anticipated vacation we ever had. As soon as we returned from our Bahamas vacation we couldn't help but wish its August already so that we can go to Hawaii. We heard a lot of good things about this place called paradise and we want to experience it. Months turned to weeks then to days. The day has finally arrived. We left home at 0500. There was no traffic and the ride was smooth. We left our SUV in Newark's parking lot. We didn't have to wait long for the airport shuttle. We...

I know I'll probably take a lot of slack for saying this, but I'd skip Oahu if I had it all to do over again. Originally we had booked several days in Oahu, however after only being on the island for about 6 hours - we knew instantly that it wasn't what we were looking for. So that is important for anyone traveling to Hawaii, research your islands to make sure that you are planning a trip to an island that meets your vacation requirements. We were looking to stay someplace that "felt" Hawaiia...

It's true! We flew about 3 hours from Auckland, NZ to Sydney, Aus then 9 hours from Sydney, Aus to Honolulu, Hawaii. We were supposed to get out, go through US immigration, then get back on the plane for another 6 hours to Vancouver. However, as we landed in Honolulu, they announced that they had oversold the leg from Honolulu to Vancouver and were there any volunteers? Bryan and I didn't really even have to think. Especially me, as I was feeling pretty rough from the 9 hour flight full of tu...

Strangely enough, the flight out was uneventful, considering the rest of the interesting (some might say, comical mis-happenings?) happenings while I was there. It was gorgeous from first sight, with palm tress and lush mtn landscape, and smell of tropical flowers that follows you everywhere.. even from teh airport. Headed out to the rental company, and that's when the first thing happened. So whle I'm waiting in line, I'm eyeing this Mustang convertible in the lot, thinking that its ready fo...

So my first full day in Hawaii, and it was going to set the tone of the rest of the trip, little benognest to me. It was great and not so great all at the same time. So got up early, enjoyed the included brunch and then hit the road to get in my living space appointments. The first was a really cheap place near where I was staying, on the outskirts of Waikiki, and found out why a 2bdrm 1bath place there was going for $1000/month... crack town. I kept driving as I didn't really have an apt yet...

Alohaaaaaaaa!!! Geez oh pete, I can't believe I'm here! I am so so so excited to finally be in Hawai'i! One place I've always wanted to go and has somehow managed to elude me...until now. Yay!!!  Obviously I arrived three hours late, therefore I wasn't able to meet Meg at the airport. Luckily she caught a ride with her boss and was able to enjoy the evening drinking Mai Tai's before I made it. I got the rental, a Suzuki Impreza...a real piece by the way, and met her in Waikiki at the Marriott...

After talking to Mike I knew the trip would involve alot of food.  As soon as I got off the plane he took me to a Korean place where they brought a huge iron skillet full of colorful vegetables and tons of marinated meat.  Of course I ate too much and there were lots of leftovers.

Jeannie arrived the following day and we headed out for our first outdoor adventure.  It was a spitting cave. What's the name Mike?  Ike ike mau mau wiki wiki??  And then we hiked Makapu'u.  At the top you c...