Most of my travels take me to "new" places. Most of the time I travel to gather information to bring back and tell you all about it. Just this past weekend, I had the chance to visit Hawaii for both business and pleasure. Really!
My journey to Hawaii took me to the island of Oahu, the heart of Hawaii. My wife, Chris and I stayed at the Kahala Hotel and Resort about 10 minutes west of Waikiki Beach. A very quite location with a beautiful beach. The hotel was paradise - Service, food and accommodations. I am only sorry that my stay was only 3 days!! Who am I to complain...
My short visit at the Kahala Hotel and Resort allowed me enough time to participate in the DOLPHIN QUEST. Yes I got to swim with a dolphin, learn about their lifestyle and how lovely a bottlenose dolphin can be. See for yourself!
To my point about "new". Two of the nights we were invited for dinner downtown in the Waikiki Beach Area. My last visit to Waikiki was over 20 years ago and BOY HAS IT EVER CHANGED! What I recall long ago, was a very busy, run down overrated beach/shopping area. WRONG!
Waikiki Beach has grown up and become a bustling paradise of its own. With shopping galore at the ABC stores for your everyday items. Shop at some of the best know names in quality merchandise - like COACH, ROLEX, BURBERRY to name but a few. Great restaurants such as Roy's Waikiki, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and many more to meet any palates desire.
One point of interest that needs to be shared with all of you - the new WAIKIKI BEACH WALK. The most exciting shopping, dining and entertainment district. Its streets are lined with flame lite torches while music is played and people are enjoying talking, window shopping and taking in the sites and smells of exotic flavors. Its all coming to life at Waikiki Beach Walk.
There is sooo much more to share and so little space to tell. Want to know more. Ask me!
