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By Stephanie Griffin-Ross | September 4, 2012
If you’re planning your vacation to the islands, you need some Hawaii vacation tips! Many people stay in Waikiki and with so much to do, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a few fun ideas great for the whole family and easy on the wallet!
Hawaii vacation tips: Experience Waikiki!
Hawaii is one of the most unique places in the world. Waikiki is famous for it’s hotels, beach, and surfers, but did you know the city comes to life at night? From street performers to celebrities, a walk down the “Waikiki Strip” is a must-do!
Walking down the “Waikiki Strip” could land you a meeting with a celebrity. Chuck Liddell enjoying Hawaii by night.
The hustle and bustle of sightseers doesn’t stop once the sun goes down. Shoppers searching for that special something like a handmade charm bracelet or a personal portrait from artisans set up on the sidewalk. Lighted souvenirs dazzle the eyes as vendors at the International Marketplace try to mesmerize you with souvenirs you can’t find anywhere else.
Not only is there shopping, there is entertainment! Street performers from magicians and two-man-bands to “Silver Statues” and teenage ukulele prodigies will have you stopping at every corner and clapping your hands to the music.
Be sure to be out on a Friday night and enjoy the free fireworks show!
A “two-man-band” performing for sightseers passing by on a busy Waikiki night.
Take your picture with “The Duke Statue”
One thing nearly everyone stops to do is take their picture with Duke Kahanamoku. Well his statue at least. Celebrated for sharing the Hawaiian sport of surfing with the world, take your picture with this Hawaiian hero!
The most popular man in Waikiki! The one. The only. Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiian hero.
Hawaii vacation tips: See as much as you can!
The way to make the most out of your Hawaiian vacation is to see and do as much as you can! Taking a tour during your first or second day here is a good way to learn the island’s most popular spots. A circle island tour will have you doing this!
This way you can choose what you want to do most and you’ll have the rest of your stay to do it!
Souvenirs, beaches, monuments, AND scenic lookouts?! Circle Island Tours are the way to go when trying to make the most out of your trip!
If you need more Hawaii vacation tips then our Travel Blog is for you! Packing lists, activity ideas, tour highlights and much more make great resources for planning the best vacation ever!
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Thank you for reading, we hope to see you here in paradise!
Alooooooha!
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Great tips, especially the part about the fireworks. Although it’s not as easy on the wallet visiting the Honolulu Aquarium is a lot of fun too!