We got a fabulous package deal from Hawaiian Airlines and flew from San Francisco to Honolulu. We stayed at the Hilton on Waikiki Beach with a view of Diamond Head and the ocean. The view was great, the hotel was ok.
downtown Honolulu
The view from our hotel in Waikiki, Diamond head
Luau.....the Pig !
From Here to Eternity.....beach scene !The Waikiki beach area is very crowded and very upscale. There is also a huge Japanese population and it is a favorite vacation destination for them. It reminded me a lot of Tokyo. We toured the Island, saw Pearl Harbor and the Arizona monument and climbed Diamond Head. It was 4 days and very expensive. Although a highlight not to be missed is the Polynesian Cultural Center run by the Mormon Church. Everything you could possibly want to learn about south pacific island nations is presented in a fun and exciting format capped off by a huge luau feast and dazzling stage show.
On top of Diamond Head
the view from Diamond Head toward Waikiki Beach
On the Arizona Memorial
Arizona Memorial
Spectacular Hawaiian sunsetWe then flew over to Maui and met friends Bob & Betty Sobeck in Lahaina. We stayed at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel next door to their family condo at Whaler's Village. Maui is spectacular and very casual and relaxing. We enjoyed the fabulous weather (80's) and abundant sunshine along with some great dinners, some fun sightseeing, a Cirque performance and golf at Kapalua's Plantation course, home to the PGA Mercedes Championship.
An outrigger at Mama's Fish House
Surfin'
Cirque
Golf at McKenna in Maui
On top of Haleakala, with Bob & Betty
the 605 yd. 18th at Kapalua
Great vistas at Kapalua
More great views
Lefty Bob at Kapalua
Number 1 at KapaluaEnjoy the pics.
Gene & Laurie
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