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Polynesian Cultural Center by joiwatani
Don't leave Oahu by not going to the Polynesian Center. Go there early so you can visit all the villages. Watch the performance of the coconut-husking in the Samoan village. It is so much fun. Make sure to watch the performance of the students at night. The Hawaiian dances are awesome!!!
The Polynesia Cultural Center experience is a one-day adventure. Believe me, you have to have a whole day to go there. The fireworks display -Samoan Style is amazing.
The Polynesian Cultural Center covers 42 acres and I was amazed how huge it is! I saw how the Samoans make fire and climbed coconut trees with bare hands. We also watched the night show for the Haka war dance.
There is also the IMAX movie that we watched.
The canoe ride was nice. We passed seven Polynesian villages: Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji and the Marquesas.
The tickets are $40 per person.
TIPS:
Go early. Visit the whole seven villages and watch the IMAX before watching the evening show.
Wear comfortable shoes. There's a lot of walking from village to village.
Put sunscreen and bring sunglasses.
Wear light clothes.
Bring a backpack filled with snacks, sandwiches and water/drinks if you are travelling with children.
The food is okay at the Polynesian Cultural Center, but the line to buy the food/drinks after the evening show is way too long.
Bring a camera with a flash. Capture the fire/war dance.
(Note: I didn't go to the Polynesian Cultural Center this time because I was there in 2002 but the price to get in is correct. I check it out myself. We paid $20 then. I think.) Address: Polynesian Cultural CenterPhone: 808-293-3333Directions: See the concierge at the hotel. There is a pick-up at every hotel.Website: %b%s5%crwww.polynesia.com%c*
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It's a double adventure to take my family to the Atlantis Submarines. The whole Hawaiian tour beneath the sea took about 2 hours. I booked the Atlantis Submarine at the Pacific Beach Hotel at Waikiki Beach. There are two submarines: the red submarine and the yellow submarine. There was a trolley that came and pick us up outside our hotel. The trolley went from one hotel to another picking up other passengers of the submarine. We boarded into the Atlantis ship first and then travelled a few miles off shore. The instructions were done while we were cruising enroute to the submarine. The sub took us down to about 120 feet and tour us where the ships sunk. There are artificial reefs (the Atlantis Adventures sank the Carthaginian) to create an artificial reef. This was actually beneficial to marine life and attracted a lot of fish! (white mouth moray eel, milletseed butterflyfish, Hawaiian Dascyllus, bullethead parrotfish, bluestripe snapper, spiny puffer, puramid butterflyfish, pinktail durgon, sleek unicornfish, yellow tang and the sharks! Yes, we saw sharks and turtles. The sharks that we saw are called the whitetip reef shark and the blacktip shark.
Tips:
Make sure to go to the bathroom first before you get in to the submarine! When you have children, make sure that they got potty! If you are claustrophobic, please don't go! The submarine is too small - looks like you are getting an MRI! It's kind of expensive to waste your money to get into the submarine and back out at the last minute! There were two tourists who backed out as soon as we were boarding the sub!
Don't take pictures with a flash, either. Because the windows are so thick - about three inches, you can't take any pictures at all because the flash will just bounce back! Take a picture without a flash instead.
If you are sea sick, make sure to take dramamine first before you board the ship and the submarine. You will enjoy the adventure better! Address: Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HawaiiPhone: 800-548-6262Directions: At Port Hilton -Depart aboard the Discovery to the Atlantis Dive site.Website: %s5%crwww.atlantisadventures.com
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The drive to Nuuanu Pali State Park is breathtaking! I just love passing through the jungle- the tropical trees, the bamboos, the vines, the thick ferns covering the side of the mountains! It is so wonderful that the State of Hawaii preserve the nature! I just love smelling the jungle!
There is a lookout where you can see the ocean, the Kaneohe Bay, the China man's hat, etc. It is such a beautiful lookout! Address: Off the Pali HighwayDirections: Take the H-1 freeway to the Pali Highway off-ramp. Turn right onto the Nu'unu Pali Drive. There's parking on both sides before the park. Walk past the sign of the park and go to the lookout.
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 Lahaina Lighthouse by deecat
Specifically, this lighthouse is located in front of the Pioneer Inn in Lahaina Harbor. It was built in 1840 for the purpose of aiding navigation for the whaleboats that would come ashore.
Originally, it was a 9-foot wooden tower. In 1866, it was increased to 26 feet, and was rebuilt in 1905. The Coast Guard dedicated this present concrete structure in 1916. They still use it today for navigation! In the beginning, whale oil was kept burning by a Hawaiian caretaker as a means of light.
It's best to walk to the harbor to see the lighthouse because of the limited parking. Leave a Comment Address: Lahaina Harbor, Front Street, Lahaina, West MauiDirections: Located in the center of the town of Lahaina off of Front Street
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 Honolulu Zoo by deecat
At first, the park was for exotic birds and horse racing. In 1896 the park was permanently established, and the city took over the park's administration. Soon bears, lions, and Daisy, a friendly African elephant, were added. During the depression, the zoo almost closed.
Today, there is a full-time director and a staff of about 13. There are newly constructed facilities and many animals such as camels,a giraffe,lions, chimpanzees, deer, tortoise, and spider monkeys.
It's an easy zoo to walk so take your time and enjoy this delightful, little zoo in the heart of Honolulu. Leave a Comment Phone: (808) 971-7171Directions: Located between the slopes of Diamond Head and Waikiki at the corner of Kapahulu Ave. and Kalakaua Blv. Parking lot entrance: Kapahulu Ave.
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 Uss Arizona Memorial by deecat
You see, my father was in the Navy in World War II, a gunner on a destroyer. He talked about Pearl Harbor as I was growing up, and it's been engrained in my "mind's eye" for all these years. I just was determined to see it and give my personal tribute to that horrible day in US history.
The USS Arizona Memorial is a national monument and shine that symbolizes American sacrifice as well as American resolve.
Allan and I took a wonderful tour with three other couples in a van that immersed us in the culture, music, and history of December 7, 1941. We ate at the Officer's Quarters; we toured the cemetery; we also toured all the other places that were attacked by Japanese planes on that fateful day.
But, the ultimate emotional moment came when I stepped on that seemingly floating monument, saw the names of those who died, and saw veterans throwing wreaths of flowers into the water. I was overcome with sadness. I am so glad that I was able to experience it.
Open daily:
7:30am-5pm
Cosed:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Free (1st come, first served)
Come early Leave a Comment Address: 1 Arizona Place, Pearl Harbor HI 96818Directions: Just off Hwy 99 (Kamehameha Hwy) 45 miles west of Waikiki.
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 Dolfin at Sea Life Park by deecat
The Park is open daily from:
9:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Since 1964 Sea Life Park Hawaii has been committed to marine education and conservation. It is an active participant in the American Zoological Association's Species Survival Plan for the HUMBOLDT PENGUIN.
The park's Penguin Habitat serves as a breeding site for this endangered species. It's also a center for the treatment and temporary shelter for undersized Hawaiian MONK SEAL PUPS.
Furthermore, it operates one of the nation's few breeding programs for the threatened GREEN SEA TURTLES. In addition, it provides care and a safe refuge for injured, native SEA BIRDS.
Sea Life Park Hawaii is an excellent place for the public to see dolphins, penguins, sea lions, sharks, green sea turtles, and sea birds.
There 16 areas in the park, including Whaler's Cove, Shark Gallery, Turtle Lagoon, Sea Lion Feeding Pool, Penguin Habitat, Open-Air Dining, Seaside Shopping Spree, and the Hawaiian Reef Tank.
This is a Park that appeals to both children and adults. Leave a Comment Address: 41-202 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HawaiiPhone: (808)-259-7933Directions: Sea Life Park Hawaii is located at Makapu'u Point in Waimanalo.Other Contact: FAX: (808)-942-7935
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 The Town of Lahaina by deecat
At first glance, one would think that Lahaina is just another little town; however, it is quite pictureque, lovely, and full of life, day or night.
It is the second most visited spot on Maui (after the beaches!) I think one of the reasons so many people enjoy Lahaina is the location between the Auau Channel facing Lanai Island and the peaks and valleys of Mauna Kahalawai Mountains.
One drawback is the difficulty in finding a place to park. If all else fails, there are several public lots.
But, it's the history of Lahaina that is so fascinating. It started as an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. When the first Polynesian settlers arrived (over 1,000 years ago), Lahaina gave them abundant freshwater streams, green valleys, fertile volcanic soil for growing food,a wonderful climate, and a clean, bountiful sea. When the westerners arrived on their tall ships, Lahaina became quite popular because of its natural harbor. Several of the buildings revolve around those early fishing village days:
1. Old Fort Walls of Lahaina
2. Old Lahaina Courthouse
3. Seamen's Cemetery
4. Banuyan Tree Park
5. Buddhist Church of the Shogun Mission
6. Lahiana Harbor
7. Lahiana Lighthouse
These are just a few of the interesting sites in Lahaina.
It's a great place to visit either in the daytime or the nighttime because of its many restaurants, shops, and museums.
You can rent charter boats at the Lahaina Harbor or take a walking tour of the city with a self-guided map from the Old Courthouse Museum. Leave a Comment Address: Highway 30, West MauiDirections: Lahaina is located off of Highway 30 (Honoapiliani Highway) on the western side of Maui.
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 Allan Beneath the Banyan Tree by deecat
This tree covers about a full block on the water front. Interestingly, the base of the tree is close to the center, and the branches produce roots that grow to the ground and form a trunk, like a new tree; this helps support the tree. People say that the shady branches of this Banyan Tree, which was imported from INDIA, actually covers two thirds of an acre!
Today, this Banyan Tree is a popular site for local art shows. The photograph shows an art exhibition in the background. We were attending a local art exhibition at the time that we investigated the tree and found our about its interesting history.
When this tree was imported, it was only eight feet tall. Today, it stands over sixty feet high, and it has twelve major trunks in addition to its huge core.
There are many members in the community who carefully maintain the symmetrical shape of the Banyan Tree. Park benches surround the outskirts of the square where the tree is located.
Climbing on the tree or its branches are strictly FORBIDDEN.
I would imagine that this is a very popular site when the temperature increases because of the abundant shade it provides.
But, more importantly, this magnificent tree symbolizes the history of Lahaina. Leave a Comment Address: Lahaina 96761 HawaiiDirections: Downtown Lahaina Off Front Street
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There is so much to see in the island of Oahu but I make sure that I went to the windward side of the island -passing the Diamond Head, the Sealife Park, the Hanauma Bay. The views are spectacular! We planned the whole day. We had to swim at the windward side- where the locals swim and hang out. We watched the locals surf! Some of the local women just laid on the beach tanning or just walking with their string bikinis!!! Address: Windward side, HonoluluDirections: Pass Waikiki beach heading to Hanauma Bay, passing Sealife Park
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