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Originally Posted by jackz
Having lived, worked and gone to the University in Honolulu/ Chaminade University for a total of 11 years my biggest suggestion is to consider a vacation rental on or within walking distance of the ocean instead of a hotel.
My favorite is Kailua Beach or Lanikai beach. Both 30 to 40 minutes to Waikiki.
Check Vacation Rentals by Owner (****.com) for suggestions. You will find the cost cheaper than a hotel room and you will have the ability to cook etc; and walk out to a great beach.
If you stay in Kailua Beach or Lanikai, Eat at Buzz's Steakhouse for great steaks and Seafood.
For authentic hawaiian food, go to ONOS Restaurant on Kapahulu ave.
Enjoy.
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Recently booked 5 nights in the only condo directly on Waikiki Beach, using ****...less expensive than a hotel on the beach and we like having a kitchen, laundry, etc. in the unit. Also used **** to find a beautiful condo on Kahana Beach on Maui. We will be there for 2 weeks. It is nice dealing directly with the property owners. Our first experience using **** was two years ago when we found a lovely guest suite in a private home in Sedona, AZ. Since we have been to the islands many times, we will spend most of our time shopping, relaxing and whale-watching on Maui. The main purpose of this trip is to replace a Hawaiian heirloom ring that was stolen in a home break-in while on vacation last summer. Thankfully, the jeweler is still making the jewelry collection.