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GETTING AROUND THE ISLAND
RENT AN EXOTIC CAR- Did you ever dream about driving a fancy sports car while wearing an aloha shirt in Hawaii like Tom Selleck in Magnum PI? You can! The following exotic beauties are available for your enjoyment: 2000 Audi TT Roadster is $225, 1999 Ferrari F - 355 is $650, 2000 Dodge Viper RT 10 is $400, 1999 Convertible Corvette is $350, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTSI  is $350, 1999 SS Camaro is $150, 2000 Mercedes SLK 230 is $300, 1998 Mercedes 500S Convertible is $400, 1999 Porsche Boxster is $350, A small price to pay for such a sweet ride around paradise! You can check the cars out at 1879 Kalakaua Avenue. Call 808 946-1001 for current rates, reservations or for more information.

RIDE A MOTORCYCLE- Zoom around the island in two wheeled dream machines like Harleys, Ducatis, Ninjas, Yamaha CBR F4 or R-6, Kawasaki and other makes to choose from starting at $100 up to $240 for the Hog Road King!
Big Mountain Rentals 808 926-1644 for current rates, more information and reservations
Coconut Cruisers 808 924-1644 for current rates, more information and reservations
'Big Kahuna' Big Twin Rental 808 924-2736 for current rates, more information and reservations. They also have mopeds & bicycles

LIMOUSINE RIDE SPECIAL ARRIVAL PACKAGE- if you are someone who doesn't want to waste a moment in paradise and enjoy your self from the moment you step your foot off the plane in Hawaii then we recommend a special arrial package. You will be met at the airport by a Limosine where your driver will welcome you with fresh leis as well as complementary island juices and chocolates for you to enjoy as you are driven in comfort and style to your hotel. They offer several packages starting at $70 for 2 people which is not a lot more than a cab ride will cost. You can also make arrangements to be brought to the airport on your departure day for the perfect ending to your stay. For more information, current rates, and reservations call Alpha Limo at 808 955-8898.

LIMOUSINE RIDE- Ride in style to and from the Airport and your Hotel or enjoy site seeing in luxurious comfort. Limos range from Sedans, Stretch, Super Stretch, SUV's, and other specialty car limos!
I Do Cab - about $29 for a stretch limo for up to 5 people.  Call 808 732-6441 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Limosine Service Hawaii- Stretch limo for about $30 for Waikiki to Airport, $45 for Airport to Waikiki. Call 808 223-7822 or 808 630-1701 for current rates, more information and reservations. 
Honolulu Cab- Stretch limo for about $24 for Waikiki to Airport for 1-5 people, $30 for Airport to Waikiki for 1-6 people. Call 808 228-1155 for current rates, more information and reservations. 
Gold Star Limousines- about $50 for Airport to Waikiki, $25 for Waikiki to Airport. Call 808 864-7770 for current rates, more information and reservations. 
Pacific Taxi & Limousine Service – Call 808 922-4545 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Carey Limousine- has Limos, Vans, Buses, and Mini-Buses to transport small and large groups. Call 1-888-563-2888 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Elite Limousine Service- has Sedan Limos and Luxury Vans. Honolulu Airport to or from Waikiki Hotels: about $83 for a Sedan, about $104 for a Limo Call 808 735-2431 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Duke’s Limousine – has Sedans, Phantom Excalibur, PT Cruiser Limo, Super Stretch, Ultra Stretch & Tandem Stretch, Excursion, SUV Limo & Navigator SUV Limo, and up to 20 Passenger Limousines! Honolulu Airport to or from Waikiki Hotels range from about $85 for a Sedan to $250 for a 20 passenger Limo. Call 808 738-1878 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Showtime Limousine – has 16 Passenger SUV Limo, 12 passenger Limos, Theatre Surround Sound, CD & DVD Library, Electric Light Show. Call 808 926-4444 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Ichiban Limousine- has Hummer Limo, Excalibur Limo, Lincoln Super Stretch Limo, Mercedes Limo, Sedan Limo. Call 595-7733 for more information and reservations. If you would like Japanese or Chinese speaking drivers call 478-4136 for current rates, more information and reservations.
City Limo - has luxurious stretch limos. Japanese speaking drivers available upon request. Call 808 924-2489 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Platinum Limousine – has Navigator SUV Limo and Limbusine (luxurious mini bus). Japanese speaking drivers available upon request. Call 808 926-4466 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Cloud 9 Limousine – has Stretch limos. Call 808 524-7999 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Nice & Long Limousine- has Sedan Limos, Van Limos, Super Stretch Limos, Ultra Stretch Jeep Limo. Call 808 944-9911 for current rates, more information and reservations
Rocky’s Limousine Service- has Super Stretch Limos, Luxury Vans, Sedans, and Buses. Call 808 841-8488 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Protocol Transport & Tour Service - Van transportation to Airport, Pearl Harbor, and other attractions. Call 808 721-3519 for current rates, more information and reservations.

RENTAL CAR- We suggest renting a car to allow you to explore outside of Waikiki more freely. Plan your time wisely so all activities you need a car for are in consecutive days so you will only have to rent a car for the days you actually need it. Also keep in mind  the Bus is good for getting around Waikiki and Honolulu and there are shuttles that go directly to certain attractions for no charge or a small fee. Most renal companies are charging about $40/day for mid size car and $55/day for a Mustang convertible. Ask the rental agent what type of discounts they offer (AAA member discount, corporate discount, multi-day rental discount, etc.) Parking in Waikiki can be a hassle. Check if your hotel offers free parking or if they charge a per-day parking fee. Fuel prices are about $4.00 per gallon at the pumps and are even higher at the car rental companies if you don’t refuel the rental car before you return it. Don’t make that mistake.

PLEASE NOTE: Some rental companies will not rent a car to anyone under 25. But if you are under 25, and you have a major credit card, you are able to rent a car through Enterprise and Budget Rental Car companies. Enterprise has the best rates and they do not charge any additional fees if you are at least 21. A Chevrolet Cavalier is $28 for a 24-hour rental. Budget Rental Car rents to people under 25 but adds an additional $20 a day surcharge making it $48 per day for their Ford Escort. It is worth the price for the freedom you will have to explore the remote parts of the islands!!!

THE BUS- the city bus is a great way to get to  Waikiki and Honolulu destinations. We do not recommend the city bus to explore outside of Waikiki/Honolulu because it is a very slow way to get anywhere. Keep in mind how valuable your time is. It is $2 per adult, $1 per school aged child. Monthly passes are $40 for adults, $20 for children. Visitor 4-Day passes are $20. For more information about exploring Oahu using the bus visit www.thebus.org 
BUS TRAVEL TIMES FROM WAIKIKI TO:
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet- 1 hour and 15 minutes on busses #20 and 47
Aloha Tower and Hawaii Maritime Center- 30 minutes on busses #19, 20, and 47
Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor- 1 hour and 15 minutes on busses #20 and 47
Bishop Museum- 45 minutes on bus #2
Circle island ride- 4 hours and 30 minutes on busses #52 and 55
Diamond Head Crater- 30 minutes on busses #22 and 58
Hanauma Bay- 40 minutes on bus #22
Iolani Palace- 30 minutes on busses # 2 and 13

A SHUTTLE BUS is quick and inexpensive way great way to get to and from Oahu attractions.

SHUTTLE BUS between HONOLULU AIRPORT AND WAIKIKI AREA HOTELS
Reliable Shuttle - about $9 per person for a one way trip for an arrival or departure, about $16 per person for a round trip services for your arrival and departure. Call 808 924-9292 for current rates, more information and reservations
Tahiti Trans and Tours - about $7 per person from Waikiki to the Honolulu Airport. Two person minimum. Call 808 455-7300 for current rates, more information and reservations
HoloHolo Trans & Tours - about $9 per person from the Honolulu Airport to Waikiki area hotels. Two person minimum. Call 808692-2828 for current rates, more information and reservations
24 Hours Shuttle Service - about $7 per person from Waikiki to the Honolulu Airport. Call 808 839-0911 for current rates, more information and reservations
Hawaii Super Transit - about $8 per person for a one way trip for an arrival or departure, about $16 per person for a round trip services for your arrival and departure. Call 808 841-2928 for current rates, more information and reservations
Discount Shuttles - about $7 per person for two or more persons, $10 for single person for transportation from Waikiki to the Honolulu Airport. Call 808 590-0700 for current rates, more information and reservations
5 Star Shuttle - about $6 per person for transportation from Waikiki to the Honolulu Airport. About $7 per person from the Honolulu Airport to Waikiki area hotels. Call 808 544-0004 for current rates, more information and reservations
Mahalo Shuttle - about $7 per person for transportation from Waikiki to the Honolulu Airport. Call 808 922-4900 for current rates, more information and reservations

SHUTTLE BUS Round trip shuttle service WAIKIKI/ARIZONA MEMORIAL.
Tahiti Trans and Tours - about $9 round trip per person. Call 808 455-7300 for current rates, more information and reservations
24 Hours Shuttle Service - about $5 round trip per person. Call 808 839-0911 for current rates, more information and reservations
Hawaii Super Transit - about $12 round trip per person. Call 808 841-2928 for current rates, more information and reservations
Discount Shuttles - about $8 round trip per person. Call 808 590-0700 for current rates, more information and reservations
Mahalo Shuttle - about $9 round trip per person. Call 808 922-4900 for current rates, more information and reservations
5 Star Shuttle - about $6 round trip per person. Call 808 544-0004 for current rates, more information and reservations

Visitors in WHEELCHAIRS can get around with ease with:
Handicabs of the Pacific taxi service and specialized tours. Call Handicabs of the Pacific at 808 524-3866 for more information and rates.
HandiVan Transportation to specific destinations in vans that feature lifts and lock-downs. Call HandiVans at 808 456-5555.
Many city buses have lifts and lock-downs.
Wheelchair Gateway Wheelchair Accessable Van Rentals with plush interriors, wheel chair ramps or lifts, air conditioning, and hand controls. Call Wheelchair Gateway 800-638-1912 for more information, rates, and reservations.
Access Aloha wheelchair and scooter accessable van rentals. Call 800-480-1143 for more information, rates, and reservations.

WHEELCHAIR & MOBILITY SCOOTER RENTALS for mobility impared visitors. If you have physical limitations you can make your exploring of the Hawaiian Islands easier and more enjoyable with a wheelchair or scooter rental. This is also ideal for visitors who tire easily when walking or if you get injured while in the Hawaiian Islands.
D&M Sales Mobility Specialists - rents scooters and a variety of wheelchairs. They offer free delivery to hotels. Call 888-722-2200 for additional information, rates and reservations.
Scootaround scooter rentals - call 888-441-7575 for additional information, rates and reservations.
Hawaii Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals - rents scooters and a variety of wheelchairs. Call 808-772-9723 for additional information, rates and reservations.

MOPEDS are amazingly easy to operate and are a fun way to check out Honolulu. Our favorite moped destinations are to Tantalus/Rountop Drive, Diamond Head, and site seeing around Honolulu. Sunscreen is a must if riding during the day, even if it's cloudy, because you will BURN!! It gets chilly riding after the sun sets so you will need a light jacket if driving at night. Mopeds are NOT for driving around the island, it takes too long and you will be directly exposed to the sun for too long! You must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and $18-$25 a day to rent a moped/scooter. Rentals available on the side of the road in Waikiki as well as are provided by:
Call Hawaiian Style Rentals at 808 946-6733 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call PGO Moped & Scooter Rentals at 808 955-9599 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Adventure on 2 Wheels at 808 944-3131 or 808 921-8111 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Adventure Rentals LLC at 808 924-2700 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Mopeds Direct at 808 732-3366 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Extreme Moped Rentals at 808 923-4577 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Interisland Rentals at 808 926-6656 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Call Wiki Wiki Wheelss at 808 951-5787 for current rates, more information and reservations.

MOPEDS AND THREE WHEELED SCOOTCARS - Hawaiian Style Rentals rents mopeds and the loveable three wheeled scootcars in Waikiki. The three wheeled scootcars are open cockpit mini cars which can seat two people. The scootcars are great for couples and people traveling with children who are too young to drive a moped. Offers free hotel pickup and great multiple day specials. For more information, rates, and reservations call 808-94MOPED(6-6733) if on Oahu or call toll free at 866-91MOPED(6-6733). Please note you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license to rent a moped or scootcar.

ALOHA STADIUM SWAP MEET There are vendors that encircle the Aloha Stadium several times around. On our most recent visit were disappointed what is now available at the Swap Meet. Most "Hawaii Souvenirs" for sale are made in China or the Philippines. There are great deals on Aloha wear, but the the rest was cheep trinkets. The entry fee is 50 cents per person. The swap meet is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-2pm. Shuttle services are available to the swap meet through:
Tahiti Trans and Tours - about $9 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 455-7300 for current rates, more information and reservations
Reliable Shuttle - about $11 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 924-9292 for current rates, more information and reservations
24 Hours Shuttle Service - about $5 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 839-0911 for current rates, more information and reservations
Hawaii Super Transit - about $12 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 841-2928 for current rates, more information and reservations
Discount Shuttles - about $8 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 590-0700 for current rates, more information and reservations
Mahalo Shuttle - about $9 round trip per person including Swap Meet admission. Call 808 922-4900 for current rates, more information and reservations

GUIDED ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE ADVENTURE on Kualoa Ranch. This ranch has been used as a filming location for TV shows and movies like Magnum P.I., Jurassic Park, Godzilla 2000, Mighty Joe Young, Pearl Harbor, and WindTalkers. The ATV adventure takes you in a breathtaking Kaaawa Valley where the movies were filmed with lots of great photo opportunities! One hour adventure for any skill level driver are about $59 per adult over 16. One and a half hour adventure for experienced ATV riders are about $89 per adult over 16. This tour can be combined with other adventures offered at the ranch for discounted rates. Call the Kualoa Ranch Activity Desk at 808 237-7321 for current rates, more information and reservations.

CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER is a great place to have fun and learn at the same time. The entire museum is interactive with several exhibit themes. Learn about the body and how it works in Fantastic You. Your Town is a mini town that kids can see what it is like to go to the post office, shop for groceries, make a transaction at the bank, and even visit the theater! There is also a arts and crafts center. This is a great place for kids to learn about the world around them. Open 10am-4pm daily. Rates are about $8 per adult, $6.75 per child. Located across from Kakaako Waterfront Park in Honolulu. From Waikiki take Ala Moana Blvd. and turn left onto Cooke Street. The museum is at the end of the road to the left. Call 808 524-5437 for current rates and more information.

Exploring Oahu by CAR gives you an opportunity to see Oahu outside of the very metropolitan Waikiki/Honolulu area. Oahu has great beaches, tourist attractions, shopping, and natural beauty to explore. We recommend renting a car to explore the more tropical side and less populated parts. There are public bathrooms at most beach parks found around the island. They are usually pretty clean, but bring tissue just in case they are out. Tour companies also offer narrated bus tours if you prefer to have someone else do the driving. For island specific suggestions on where to go car cruisin' visit www.alohafriends.com/ptcruiser.html

CIRCLE ISLAND DRIVE is a connection of Highways that cross to create a circle of roads around most of Oahu. They allow you to get to more remote parts of the island where you will see the Hawaii you dreamed about. From Waikiki: to get on the highway go all the way down Kapahulu Avenue (next to the Zoo). Follow the signs to and get on H1 West. Stay on H1 until the H2 junction. Continue on H2, it will turn into Route 99. This is where you will find the Dole Pineapple Plantation. At the next junction take Route 83. You can either drive through the town of Haleiwa (there are stores, restaurants, and gas stations) or take the by-pass. If you are in this area on the weekends and are hungry for lunch or dinner take a drive through Haleiwa and keep a nose out for the mouth watering smell of Huli-Huli chicken for sale by a roadside vendor. (Huli means turn) You can’t miss it; the smell will actually make your mouth water. This is the best chicken we have ever tasted! The chickens are rotisserie style cooked over a open pit of kiawe, a mesquite wood, which gives it a very yummy flavor. It’s about $8 a chicken and you can ask them to cut it up for you for an extra dollar so it is finger size food. It is finger licking good! After your snack continue on Route 83 for the next 35-40 miles. You will pass many scenic stops ideal for picture taking. Once  you enter the town of Kaneohe you will come to a junction with Route 61. Turn right onto the Pali Highway. Take the Pali Lookout turn off shortly after you get on the highway. The lookout offers information on plaques about an historic battle that took place in the Nuuanu Valley as well as a breathtaking view of the Windward coastline. Once you get back on H1 East just follow the signs back to Waikiki. It takes approx. 6 hours to drive a car around the Island including stops for site seeing.

"My family and I went to Hawaii for 11 days in August 2000. We had a GREAT time! Thank you so much for your advises and suggestions. We took the "Circle Island Drive" at Oahu and got the Huli-Huli chicken. My two daughters are picky eaters. We all agreed that this is the best chicken we have ever tasted. We also "discovered" malasadas at the Bakery Leonard (933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu). These hot donuts were so yummy!"- D. Pham

CIRCLE ISLAND BUS TOUR lets you leave the driving to someone else while you just relax and enjoy the 120 mile tour of the island. Fully narrated with many stops at scenic lookouts and historic place. $40 for an all day adventure or $50 including a stop at Waimea Falls Park. Call Roberts Hawaii Tours at 808 539-9400 for more information.

Enjoy the comforts of a traveling hotel room with a private CHAUFFEURED MOTOR HOME TOUR. Explore Oahu and have a access to a clean rest room and shower, food to snack on, and a comfortable couch and seats to relax in as you enjoy the beautiful views out the huge windows. Tours are catered to how you wish to experience the island. The tour descriptions are just an outline of what your day could be like. Call Hawaii Motor Home Tours & Charters at 1 800 955-6961 for more information.
Circle the island tour,  8 hours,   includes continental breakfast, sight seeing, theme parks, swimming, shopping, walks on the beach, picnics, sunbathing, and a stroll through a Tropical Forest.  
Half day adventure, 5 hours, takes you from Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch with lots of beautiful scenic stops in between. At Kualoa Ranch you will tour the movie set used to film Jurassic  Park.  

The DOLE PINEAPPLE PLANTATION is a popular North Shore stop on the circle island drive.   There is a gift shop, pineapple gardens, and lots of pineapple goodies for sale. There are also many great photo opportunities at the Plantation. All over the grounds there are cut-outs you put your face in for funny pictures. A garden maze has recently opened at the plantation. It is two acres in size and 1.7 miles of paths snaking through hedges of heliconia, joyweed, panax, plumeria and hibiscus. In the center is a garden shaped like a pineapple. You clock in and have to find 6 checkpoints in order to complete the maze and clock out. You might win a prize if you have the best time. The maze is about $6 per adult and $4 per child 6-11. There is also a Pineapple Express train tour of the plantation for about $7.75 per adult, $5.75 per child 4-12.
Note: This is not a cannery, there aren't any in operation any longer in Hawaii.

GOLF discounted tee-times on any island.
STAND-BY-GOLF only take reservations for the current and next day tee times. Call 888-645-2665 between 7 am – 9pm, 7days a week for more information and rates.
TEE TIMES HAWAII - call 888 675-4659 or 808 922-0431 for more information, rates and reservations.

GOLF Hawaii where you will find some of the most challenging and beautiful 18 hole golf courses in the world. Greens fees range from about $10 through $200 per person. Shoe and club rentals are available. Proper golf attire is required at almost all courses.
Ala Wai Golf Course 18 holes, Par 70, driving range. Rate is about $42-$50 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 733-7387 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Coral Creek 18 holes, Par 72. Rate is about $125 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 441-4653 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Hawaii Kai The Executive Course is 18 holes, Par 55, driving range. Rate is about $35 per round. The Champion Course is 18 holes, Par 72. $100+ per round. Club rentals available for both ranges. Call 808 395-2358 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Hawaii Prince Golf Club 54 holes, Par 36, driving range, carts mandatory. Rate is about $135 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 944-4567 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Kahuku Golf Course is a fun rough course that is  inexpensive and right on the ocean. It is tucked away on the North Shore off the main highway. 9 holes, Par 35, driving range, club rentals available. Rate is about $10-35 per round. Call 808 293-5842 for current rates, more information and reservations. 
Kapolei Golf Course is the home of the LPGA Open. 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts are mandatory. Rate is about $51-$100+ per round. Club rentals are available. Call 808 674-2227 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Ko'olau Golf Course 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts are mandatory. Rate is about $80-$125 per round. Club rentals are available. Call 808 236-4653 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Ko Olina Golf Course 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts are mandatory. Rate is about $145 per round. Club rentals are available. Call 808 676-5300 for current rates, more information and reservations. This is a popular golf green among locals because the grounds are well kept and it is easy to play.
Luana Hills Country Club is a challenging course set in a lush tropical rainforest. Exotic birds live in the surrounding trees. 18 holes, Par 72, driving range. Rate is about $95-$105 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 262-2139 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Olomana Golf Links 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts are mandatory. Rate is about $67-$100 per round. Club rentals are available. Call 808 259-7926 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Pali Golf Course 18 holes, Par 72. Rate is about $42 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 266-7610 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Pearl Country Club 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts mandatory. Rate is about $90-$100 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 487-3802  for current rates, more information and reservations.
The Links at Kuilima, Turtle Bay Hilton  18 holes, Par 72, driving range. Rate is about $155 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 293-8574 for current rates, more information and reservations.
West Loch 18 holes, Par 72, driving range, carts mandatory. Rate is about $50 per round. Club rentals available. Call 808 296-5624 for current rates, more information and reservations.

GOLF TOURS 
ABC Golf Tours offers packages to many Oahu golf coursces with packages includeing greens fees, golf cart, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Prices start at about $90 per person. They also offer optional shoe and club rentals, meals, and airport transfers. Call 808 734-4655 for current rates, more information and reservationss.
Coral Creek Golf Course Package includes greens fees, club rentals, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Rate is about $140 per person. Call 808 441-4653 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Luana Hills Country Club Package includes greens fees, cart, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Rate is about $150 per person. Call 808 262-2139  for current rates, more information and reservations.
Mickey Golf Tours offers golf packages to over a dozen Oahu golf courses and all packages includes greens fees, club rentals, cart rental, tee, ball marker, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Tours range about $100-$170 per person. Call 808 732-1516 or 808 221-1919 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Tachibana Golf Tours offers packages to many Oahu golf coursces with packages includeing greens fees, golf cart, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Prices start at about $95 per person. They also offer optional shoe and club rentals. Call 808 738-3000 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Waikele Golf Club Package includes greens fees, cart, and round trip transportation from Waikiki. Rate is about $140 per person. Call 808 676-9000  for current rates, more information and reservations.

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GUIDED HUNTING ADVENTURES are available year round to help rid Hawaii of feral pigs, goats, and rams which are destroying Hawaii's fragile ecosystems. Professionally guided hunts on private land throughout the State of Hawaii are available through Hawaii Sportsmen's Adventures. For current rates and more information call (877)737-3755. Please note a hunting license is required and are about $100 per person. Licenses are available through any Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office. In order to purchase a Hawaii hunting license, hunters must posses either a Hawaii Hunter Education Wallet Card or a Letter of Exemption. A Letter of Exemption is issued free to those hunters who are able to show proof of successfully completing a hunter education course that is recognized by the National Hunter Education Association, or, proof of having been issued a Hawaii hunting License prior to July 1, 1990. For more information regarding Hawaii hunting licenses contact the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office at 808 973-9787.

HAWAII FOOD TOURS is the first-of-its-kind tour/activity company in Honolulu, offering three different guided restaurant tours in and around Honolulu. Hawaii Food Tours was started by Matthew Gray, one of Hawaii's most well-known food experts. Matthew is a professional chef and was also the restaurant reviewer/food critic for Hawaii's largest daily newspaper, The Honolulu Advertiser, for several years.  Hawaii Food Tours are fun, informative and delicious! Tours range from about $99 to $199 per person. Call Hawaii Food Tours at 808 926-3663 for current rates, more information and reservations.

HAWAII MARITIME CENTER features the historic Hokulea Polynesian sailing canoe. The canoe was crafted in the ancient ways and is a replica of those used by the first settlers in Hawaii. They also have the only four-mast, full-rigged ship left in the world which you are allowed to walk the decks of. Their whaling museum displays the skeleton of a humpback whale, one of only two in the world. $7.50 per adult, $4.50 per 6-17 years old. Open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM. Call 808 536-6373 for more information. You can take the city bus #’s 19, 20, and 47 will get you there for $2 each way.

HAWAIIAN WATERS ADVENTURE PARK features a wide selection of FUN water slides to amuse and thrill people of all ages. From their kiddie land for toddlers, more advanced slides for teens, to big-steep-scary slides for the adventurous. Admission is about - Regular Price: $36 + tax, Child Rate 11 years & under: $26 + tax, Seniors 60 years and over: $15 + tax, Children under 3 years: Free, Handicap (wheelchair): Free Call (808) WILD-Wave for current rates, up-to-date park hours and more information. Click here for a more in-depth review including photos with our Virtual Adventure of the water park.

For HIKING TRAILS on Oahu see the Cultural & Natural History Adventures page.

The HONOLULU ZOO is the home to many amazing endangered animals, a large variety of birds, several varieties of monkeys, a petting zoo, and a walkthrough African Safari. This is hours of fun and adventure. The animals are most active in the morning before it gets hot. Open 9am – 4:35pm daily. $8 ages 13 and over,  $1 ages 6-12.

 HORSEBACK RIDE through rainforest, to waterfalls, or on a real working cattle ranch.
Kualoa Ranch - Relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Kualoa mountain range and the picturesque coastline. Explore the 4,000 acre working cattle ranch on horseback and learn how to be a Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy). One & two hour rides available at about $59 & $89. One day advanced notice required. Call  808 237-7321 for current rates, more information, and reservations.
Correa Trails Hawaii, Ride through the rainforest in the Koolaus above Waimanalo. Rates are about $25-$50 per person. Call 808 259-9005 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Happy Trails Hawaii Ltd.- Ride through the rainforest and pasture lands for scenic views of the ocean, mountain, and North Shore countryside. Offers 1 hour and 1.5 hour rides at about $45-$55 per person. This is the only service on Oahu that accepts riders as young as six years old. Call 808 638-7433 for current rates, more information and reservations.

The INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE is located in the heart of Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue. It is crammed with vendors selling island souvenirs. Haggle with the vendors for best price. Ancient Hawaiian carving demonstrations performed daily.

KUALOA RANCH MOVIE TOUR takes locations used for TV shows and movies like Magnum P.I., Jurassic Park , Godzilla 2000, Mighty Joe Young, Pearl Harbor, and WindTalkers. The film locations are located in a breathtaking valley with lots of great photo opportunities! The basic guided tour is about $19 plus tax per person. This tour can be combined with other adventures offered at the ranch for discounted rates. For more current rates, information or reservations call Hawaii Movie Tours at 808 237-7321.

Shop until you drop on a OUTLET SHOPPING EXCURSION to more than 50 outlet and major discount stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bose, Geoffrey Beene, Boarders Books & Music, and many more. The 40-minute ride to the outlet is narrated and the bus is air-conditioned, and features wide-vista-windows. Rate is about $22 per person for round trip transportation. For current rates, reservations and more information call E Noa Tours at 808 591-2561. A less expensive no frills ride is available through another shuttle service for about $10 round trip. Call 808 456-8800 for current rates, more information and reservations.

As you enter SEA LIFE PARK you spiral down a 300,000-gallon cylindrical tank filled with sharks, stingrays, and lots of colorful fish. The outdoor courtyard has endangered green sea turtles, a seabird sanctuary, seals, sea lions, a dolphin show, and the worlds' only 'Wholfin' (a hybrid false killer whale/dolphin). There is a small whaling museum and many other displays and exhibits. Admission is about $29 Adults, $19 children 4-12 . Call 808 259-7933 for current rates, more information and to find out where to catch their shuttle bus from Waikiki. It is $5 per person for round trip transportation. Approx. 4hrs to view.

SEA LIFE PARK SEAWALKER ADVENTURE allows you a chance to see what it is like to be a marine explorer. You descend into the Parks main tank attraction filled with sharks, stingrays, sea stars, moray eels, sea turtles, sea urchins, and hundreds of tropical fish!! No dive experience is needed. You are able to walk along the bottom of the large tank and enjoy the sights in a comfortable wet suit and an air helmet. An underwater camera is also provided for your adventure. Rate is about $59 per adult or child. Price does not include admission into the park. Call 808 259-7933 for current rates, more information or to arrange your day as a marine explorer.

SHANGRI LA is an Islamic-style residence that was owned by the late tobacco heiress Doris Duke. The elaborate five-acre estate was built in architectural features from Iran, Syria, Morocco, Turkey, and India. It is located at the base of Diamond Head in the luxurious "Black Point" community. Doris Duke passionately collected Islamic art for almost 60 years and in 1993 when she died at the age of 80 there was more than 3,500 objects in her collection. A tour of the Shangri La estate and extensive Islamic art collection has only been open to the public since October 2002. The tour is held in small groups and starts at the Honolulu Academy of Arts where an informational film about Doris Duke, her art collection, and Shangri La is shown. A shuttle bus transport is provided to and from Shangri La. Tours are available Wednesdays-Saturdays. Rate is about $25 per person. Call 866-385-3849 for current rates, more information and reservations.

Relax and rejuvenate while in paradise with SPA TREATMENTS like a massage, facial, body scrub, anit-aging treatments, Holistic treatment services, teeth whitening, permanently remove unwanted body hair, and more! 
Abhasa Waikiki Spa at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel is an elegant spa in the infamous pink hotel offering fabulous services of cold laser anti-aging treatments body cocoons, body scrubs, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, Shiatsu massage, Swedish massage, abhasa Harmony massage, Facials, reflexology, hot stone treatments, spring water treatments, hair treatments, and nail treatments. Call 808 922-8210 for more information and reservations.
Na Ho'ola Spa at the Hyatt Regency offers a beautiful and tranquil setting with services to pamper yourself like body wraps, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, Shiatsu massage, facials, hair treatments, and bust treatments. Couple's massage available. Call 808 921 6097 for more information and reservations.
Serenity Spa at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach has wonderful services to pamper yourself from head to toe. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, hot lava rock massage, Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue massage, sports massage, reflexology, pregnancy massage, facials, body wraps, sunburn treatments, anti aging therapy, detoxifying therapy, body masks, body polish, manicures, and pedicures. Waxing and make up application services are also available. Call toll free at 866-926-2882.
Salon & Body Fitness Spa at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel will bring peace to your mind body and soul. They offer massage, facials, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and bridal services. Call 808 924 2511 for more information and reservations.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko'olina offers a wide range of luxurious services to pamper yourself. Call 800 626 4446 for more information and reservations.
Mandara Spa at the Hilton Hawaiian Village offers exquisite Balinese-style service, as well as Asian spices and oils for masques, scrubs, wraps and other treatments. You will also be able to experience a Swedish massage, Hawaiian lomi lomi massage, or the Spa's trademark Mandara Massage that features two therapists working in unison for the ultimate pampering experience. Mandara Spa also features a state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Fitness Center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, aerobics, and other fitness classes. Call 808 947 9750 for more information and reservations.
At Q Laser Center you can permanently remove hair from your legs, under arms, face, back, or anywhere else you don’t want it. Most treatments are from 5 to 60 minutes and to achieve acceptable results in most patients a total of 3-6 treatments are required. The treatment itself causes a stinging sensation similar to a snapping rubber band or insect sting. Using topical anesthetic creams can minimize the discomfort. Call 808 524 1237 for more information and reservations.
Bright Smile professional teeth whitening center where you can brighten your smile in about an hour! Located on the behind the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Call 808 979 4838 for more information and reservations.
Holistica Hawaii Health Center at the Hilton Hawaiian Village offers personalized noninvasive diagnostic image tests to screen the heart, lungs, abdomen, pelvis, brain, and full body. They also offer diagnostic image tests to screen for specific needs of women like breast, menopause, osteoporosis and cancer screening and for men prostate, hormone and immune health and various cancer screenings. Genetic blood testing, high resolution ultrasound, and colonography scan also available. Call 808 951 6546 for more information and reservations.

STING RAY ENCOUNTER gets you up close and personal with these majestic creatures. Feed the sting rays, snorkel and see fish, sea stars, and sea urchins. Rate is about $15 per adult or child. Admission into the park is not included. Call Sea Life Park 808 259-7933 for current rates or to arrange your sting ray encounter.

SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS - There are dolphin encounter programs in controlled environments and opportunities to encounter dolphins that live wild in the waters around Oahu!
Dolphin Quest Encounter Program at Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Dolphin education program where you not only learn about the dolphins but get into the Dolphin Lagoon at the Hotel and get an up close and personal encounter with these amazing creatures. Two hour encounter program for children is $275 per child. Dawn 30-Minute encounter for adults 13 years or older is $175 per person. 1-Hour Adult encounter $220. Couples encounter $620. Family encounter $ 1,175 for up to 5 people. Call 808 739-8918 for current rates, more information or to arrange your swim with the dolphins.
Sea Life Park Dolphin Encounter - special tour allows you to get into the Sea Life Park dolphin lagoon and actually swim with the dolphins. They offer two different packages ranging from about $149-$199 per person, including transportation. Call 808 259-7933 for current rates or to arrange your swim with the dolphins.
Dolphin Excursions takes you by Zodiac to where dolphins and turtles are frequently encountered. Rates are about $105 per adult, $55 per child for this all day adventure including Snorkel Gear, floatation tubes, and picnic lunch. Call 808 239-5579 for current rates, more information and reservations.
Wild Side Sailing Tours take you out on a sail boat to where dolphins and turtles are frequently encountered and you can get off the boat and swim with them! Rate is about $105 per person for their four hour morning tour. Call 808 306-7273 for current rates, more information and reservations.

TANTALUS DRIVE is a great place to explore whether in a car or on a scooter! Drive through a lush green rain forest that opens to breathtaking panoramic views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl crater, and Honolulu. There are lots of great photo opportunities!   It takes approx. 2 hrs for this scenic drive with all the stops. Driving instructions: From Waikiki get on Ala Wai Blvd., turn right on McCully Street and head towards the mountains. You will cross a bridge over the H1 Lunalilo Freeway, after the bridge turn left onto Wilder Avenue. Drive northwest and turn right on Makiki Street, at the 1st set of lights. Follow Makiki Street up until you come to a Y and then take Round Top Drive the rest of the way. You will end up going past the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl and will come out into the business district of Honolulu.

TRAIN RIDES-  The Hawaiian Railway Society operates train ride on the original OR&L main line from a station in Ewa Yard.  The trains operate on Sunday afternoons and are powered by two Whitcomb diesel switchers. The 13 mile adventure from Ewa to Paradise Cove and back takes about 90 minutes. The train museum features exhibits of old locomotives and railcars, a small gift shop, and a picnic area. The train leaves the station on Renton Road at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Rides are $10 for adults; $7 for children 2 to 12 and seniors 62 and older; and free for children under 2. Please call 681-5461 for current rates or more information.

OAHU SUGAR TRAIN NO. 7, a narrow-gauge 0-6-2T steam engine, is also in Ewa on display at the Waipahu Cultural Garden and Plantation Village.

TATTOOING has been a part of Polynesian culture since long before the first Polynesians landed in the Hawaiian Islands and become a very popular lifetime souvenir from an awesome Hawaiian vacation. Choose from a catalog of designs or bring in your own!
A Tiki Tattoo (Waikiki) 808 923-4100
Affordable Tattoos of Waikiki 808 923-7546 
Aloha Tattooing Co (Waikiki) 808 955-0323 - specializing in custom fine line designs with over 28 years experience.
Big Fat Tatts (Dillingham) 808 843-2644 - specializing in customized art.
Electric Gypsy Tattoo (Waikiki) 808 951-8288 -  specializing in customized art.
Hawaiian Tattoo Company (Waikiki) 808 738-8100 and  (University) 808 946-2600 -  specializing in traditional, Asian, Hawaiian, portraits, and customized art. Temporary tattoos also available.
Hells Kitchen Tattoo (outskirts of Waikiki) 808 587-4688 - Thousands of tattoo examples to choose from. They will also create and design a custom tattoo for you or bring your own design.  
Skin FX Tattoo Studio (Windward) 808 235-8286 - specializing in custom work, Hawaiian designs, and custom cover ups. 
South Pacific Tattoo Co (Waikiki) 808 924-2198 
Sudden Rush Tattoo (Waipahu) 808 677-6256
Tattoo Licious (Waikiki) 808 949-8287 - specializing in custom work, intricate sleeves - socks and back pieces, and cover ups. 

TROLLEY RIDES offer a unique way to see the sites. The trolley ride is fully narrated and stops at historic landmarks and popular shopping centers. With your one day pass you can ride the trolley anywhere it goes for an entire day. Rates are about $25 for a one day adult pass, $12 for a one day child pass. There is also a 4 day pass that is about $45 for an adult pass and $18 for a child pass. Passes available at the travel desk in all hotel lobbies or at it's main depot in the Prince Kuhio Shopping Plaza. Note: The sides of the trolley are open and your legs are exposed to the sun. Be sure to apply sun screen to your legs to avoid a sunburn. For more information call Waikiki Trolley at 808 593-2822 or Rainbow Trolley at 808 539-9495.

The WAIKIKI AQUARIUM has excellent representations of Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific marine life. Get a closer look of endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, Eels, Sharks, Sea Horses, Corals, and lots of other amazing marine creatures. You are able to get a SCUBA divers' view of beautiful Hawaiian marine life without getting wet! There is an informative new coral exhibit and Cephalopod exhibit, a Hawaiian Sea Snake exhibit, and more new exhibits to come. There are volunteers on duty every day at the outdoor "The Edge of the reef" exhibit to educate visitors on Hawaii’s marine environment and answer questions.  Note: Daily between the hours of 12-1pm there are no volunteers on duty. Rates are $9 per adult 18 or older, $4 per youth 13-17, $2 per child 5-12.  The Aquarium is open from 9am to 4pm, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. It takes approx. 2 ½ hrs to view everything.
The Waikiki Aquarium offers fun educational programs for adults and children through out the year. Some of the programs include day and night reef walks, exploring the Aquarium after dark, Mysteries at the Aquarium, coastal hikes, and insightful lectures to better understand the marine environment. Find out more about these activities and if they are available during your visit by clicking here.

WEDDING OR WEDDING VOW RENEWAL ~ If you are considering getting married or renewing your wedding vows while in the Hawaiian Islands visit or resource page at www.alohafriendshawaii.com/engagementandmarriage.html for details on licenses as well as tips and suggestions on making your dream wedding in Hawaii a reality.

FREE WEDDING VOW RENEWAL SERVICES  ~ If you are already legally married you can recommit to your marriage for free at one of two group commitment ceremony services held in Waikiki:
The Sheraton Moana Surfrider, which is the first hotel built in Waikiki, offers a weekly “Promise Me Again” free group wedding vow renewal ceremony open to hotel guests and the general public. Each spouse receives a fresh flower lei, complements of the hotel, which they present lovingly to one another in emulation of an exchange of wedding bands while the Hawaii Loa Trio performs The Hawaiian Wedding Song.   After reciting vows to one another the couples dance a special dance. At the end of the ceremony each couple is given a complementary keepsake certificate of their vow renewal. The ceremony takes place at 7:30pm each Wednesday evening in the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Banyan Courtyard. Reservations are required by calling 808 922-3111. Validated parking is available across the street at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani with the minimum purchase of one drink.

For guests at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel or Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, both in Waikiki, you can take advantage of their wedding vow renewal service which is only offered free to their guests. The non-denominational ceremony is very romantic and takes place on the beach at 8am. The ceremony is performed by a Hawaiian priest in the Hawaiian language and includes a water sprinkling blessing of the couple as well as a vow exchange. The couple is given a complementary keepsake copy of the vows in Hawaiian and English. For more information and reservations call the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel Concierge at 808 921-9747 or Outrigger Waikiki Hotel Concierge at 808 924-6069. Please note this service is only available to registered guests of each hotel and all couples must be already legally married so no marriage license is required.

WINERY - Diamond Head Winery is not located on a vineyard, rather in the industrial area near the Honolulu Airport on Oahu, however they offer something other wineries do not offer. You can make your own wine complete with your own personalized labels. They offer over 50 varieties of wines low in sulfites that you can create. Each batch produces 24 bottles so you can share your custom wine with friends as souvenirs from your Hawaiian vacation or save it all for yourself and take out a bottle to enjoy when you want to reminisce about your time in Hawaii. Another unique service Diamond Head Winery offers is wine tasting parties which start at $12 per person including wine, cheese, and crackers,. They require a minimum of 16 people for the wine tasting party so it would be ideal for wine lovers who live on Oahu or for visiting wine lovers who will be on Oahu with at least sixteen adults, like for weddings or conventions. Contact Diamond Head Winery at 808 841-9463 or outside Oahu at 877-841-9463 for more information and reservations.

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