Skip the memorial this time around. I'm sure to get blasted on this forum, as its a top recommendation here. I've been and also went to the Missiouri and Blowfin. A great day, but something that could be saved for another trip. You mentioned that you wanted to unwind and relax. First day, hang out on beach and pool, walk around Waikiki. Second day, drive around the island, stop and go as you please. Eat shrimp at a shrimp truck! Third day, go snorkeling, learn to surf. In my mind, that's a more relaxing, mind refreshing schedule. Don't get me wrong, the memorial is great and you should go on one of your future trips. Yes, I'm sure that you'll go back. :)

Ouch, mostly bad reviews. Although I’m always suspicious of a few very good or very bad reviews, based on these, if I hadn’t been there, I wouldn’t go. But we have been there about 1/2 dozen time and will return. Our experience has been excellent Chinese and excellent service. In my opinion the name should be The Oriental Village. In January they usually have about a 8-10 (I forget the actual number) course lunch special for ten or more people for somewhere around $10 each. If you need help meeting the minimum number give me a PM. We did this lunch once and dinner group sharing with 6 or so dishes the other times. As for a seafood restaurant recommendation, sorry, we don’t do that much fine dining when in Hawaii. But, that said, Dukes might do the trick. If you have transportation, a fun and good place is the alleged last Tiki bar and restaurant, La Mariana. I recommend it highly: http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-mariana-s...-club-honolulu. Aloha, Ken

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This place is less than two miles from your hotel. Good cheap food. Walk east on Kalakaua Avenue and go north on Kapahulu Ave. It will be on your right side. Parking is limited, so walking is good. Lots of small hole in the wall places to eat on Kapahulu Avenue.

During lunch time if you see a large panel van that is selling food and it has a long line of people- chances are that the food is really good. Get a mixed plate if they offer it. A mixed plate has more than one choice of entree. Most places are five to eight dollars for lunch.

There are numerous places to eat at Ala Moana Shopping Center and the surrounding area. The Ward Center shoppingcomplex has a lot of places too. Kakaako Kitchen and Goma Tei Ramen are great places to eat. Just depends on what kind food you are looking for.

I would suggest getting a car rather than the moped. It is faster, safer and you have protection if it gets windy or starts to rain. Like it has been lately.

Look in the local Sunday paper when you arrive for other places to eat in the Dining Out section. Might have some coupons or specials going on for the holiday season. This caters more towards the locals rather than the tourists.

Another option to the surfing is trying out stand up paddleboarding. It is using a longer wider board and a single ended paddle.

If you are going to Hanauma Bay, they are closed on Tuesdays. http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/facili...nformation.htm