Honolulu (waikiki) Is beautiful clean city, however there were just way too many people in a small area. H-1 (the main highway) was bumper to bumper traffic wich caused long delays. Not very fun when you are in paradise. We had the most beautiful weather. The people for the most part were very friendly. If you want the full effects of Hawaii I would reccomend Maui!

I liked Honolulu so much I just moved here! If you want to appreciate all Hawaii has to offer spend a few days in Honolulu before rushing to a quiet island. If you can, stay at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental for a great calm beach or at The Halekulani for the Waikiki experience. Immediately adorn good Aloha attire and head outdoors.

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I went to Oahu back in June 2003 and stayed at the Waikiki Circle Hotel where the beach is just right in front of the hotel. The hotel isn't lavish, no fancy decor or anything. But I was gone scuba diving most of the day anyways so it didn't matter. All I cared was a reasonably priced hotel to sleep in, take a shower, and hang out for ...

I love Hawaii!! It is a great place to visit, when you go make sure you travel around the whole island and see the non-tourist areas and those are the best places!! And always check around for the best flight and hotel you can get some great deals if you take the time to look!!

Aloha!!

Honolulu is a great combination of relaxation and activity. The people here are very friendly, and the culture is warm and laid back. Waikiki makes for fun people watching. It is a great melting pot of people from all around the world. Don't worry too much about your hotel, because you likely won't spend much time in it. Also no need ...

Here are some suggestions and ideas from someone who has lived in Honolulu the last two decades to those visiting Honolulu.

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If this is your first time, I'd highly recommend Waikiki. Sure, it's a tourist trap, but enjoy it. Just outside of Waikiki, check out the Mandarin Oriental in Kahala. Posh place, but worth it in my ...

Waikiki is a beautiful city, hotels and restaurants on the beach. The problem was just too many people. The beaches were full of people. The noise everywhere. I am more of a relaxing person, after all, I just left the bay area to go and relax. Everything is a little more pricier that here, but of course, they ship everything there. So no ...

I love Hawaii! My husband and I visit every November. Yes, Honolulu is a big city with big city headaches, but it's all worth it. The people are friendly, the surroundings are quite beautiful and you can get away from Honolulu/Waikiki proper in just minutes and feel like you're in another world. The Bus (which is what it's called) runs ...

Hawaii is much more reasonably priced than people think it is. If you can find a good airplane price, the hotels and activities are no more expensive than anywhere else. Don't let the intimidation of the name keep you from visiting.