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Originally Posted by slippahs
I'm piggybacking on what Recreation said, but the reason for going early to visit the Arizona Memorial is because everyone is given a ticket for admission that will list a time for visiting the memorial itself. If you get there early, you're more likely to get one of the first tickets, whereas getting there in the later morning or early afternoon may get you a very late ticket (e.g., get there at 11A, have a ticket for 3:30P). Tickets are first come first served.
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Consider, if you have time, a dinner cruise off Waikiki, for another view of the sunsets and a no-hassle meal. I think the wharf is fairly close to the ala Moana area. There are several service levels / dining options on each cruise.
Instead of the flea markets near Pearl Harbor you could pop into the markets near Waikiki beach. We did the latter on the day of our cruise. Please include a brief report on how you find it - bet you will want to see more another time :) |
RE: Honolulu Visit
If you desire to see the Arizona Memorial, one of the few things you do NOT want to be at this "Shrine of Fallen Heros", is to be so hung-over, or drunk, as not to appreciate the significance of why you are there! A suggestion might be to wait until your body and mind can be clear enough to know where you are, and why. Otherwise, there are some very good ideas the FT folks have given you, but I would add that if you want an excellant steak, and an awesome salad, go to Anderson's Black Angus in the Ward Center. Not only is the restaurant good, but the shops are great. If you want a better priced mall to visit, check out the Windward Mall....rarely visited by our foreign visitors, and therefore the prices are more reasonable....for Hawaii.
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I hope I didn't offend... I was more joking than serious, but this is a pleasure trip and certain activities may be going on at certain times. I'm actually really looking forward to the memorial visit. I have a personal family connection with the events that took place there.
I do appreciate the dining tips, Sydny. Anything else for a first-timer? |
Originally Posted by osha2002
FYI. Ala Moana recently went Bankrupt and the service levels have been affected. Book at another hotel. the Ala Moana is doing a lot of construction so it left a lot to be desired: no pool, some halls blocked off or partly full of tools and materials. On the other hand, the rate was quite good for HNL. I just thought I was getting a special deal for my convention! I followed a lot of the suggestions and will post a more detailed report in the near future. It was a great experience, unlike any place I've ever been. Aloha and mahalo |
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