My customers always ask me what they should do while in Hawaii. I guess they ask me, because I can give an honest opinion knowing that whether or not they do what I suggest won’t affect me. I only recommend activities that I enjoy and know will be mutually beneficial to my customers. And I only recommend quality vendors, ie. companies with new equipment, good customer service and punctual presentable employees. Luaus: To start off everyone has to do a luau. Germaines Luau and Paradise Cove are the main ones. They both offer a hawaiian buffet and a hula show with fire dancing. Alcohol is also served throughout the show. My personal favorite is the night show at the PCC (Polynesian cultural center). The only set back is no alcohol is available, because it’s owned by the LDS church. Beaches: During the day I love to get out of Waikiki. I take my visiting family to the Kahala Mandarin Hotel. Only a ten minute moped drive up the coast the five star hotel is home of the DolphinQuest and a less crowded private beach with waiters serving drinks to you while you sunbathe. With so many beautiful beaches to go to I just tell people to follow the coast around Kaneohe Bay and toward the North Shore. Snorkeling: I go to Hanauma Bay on the east side of the island. Gear is available on the beach and it’s a $5 entry, because it’s a nature preserve. It’s closed on Tuesdays. Hawaii’s sun and the physical activity required to snorkel will wear you out. Expect to sleep early that night! Hiking: There are so many nice places on Oahu to hike that it’s hard to pin point the best. Checkout Backyard Oahu. They have detailed breakdowns on 84 of Oahu’s hiking trails. Pearl Harbor: It is required as an American to pay your respect and visit Pearl Harbor. Don’t do any tours, because you can drive there get the same experience and you are free to leave when you like. Circle Island Tours: When it comes to the circle island tours I think they are pretty cool. They are relatively inexpensive, you learn a lot, the tour guides are really knowledgable of the the Hawaiian culture and exemplify the spirit of Aloha. Water Sports: Check out our previous blog on Hawaii Water Sports. A lot of fun! Surfing Lessons: Check out our previous blog on Surfing Lessons. It’s a must!

There is nothing better than cruising along the Hawaiian coast and making a stop for some bumper tubing. Check out Hawaii Water Sports Center. They offer activities like jet skiing, wakeboarding parasailing and my favorite bumper tubing. Perfect for a small group a tube is pulled behind a speed boat in the Koko Marina while you try to hold on.