What You Need to Know About Traveling to Oahu With Fibromyalgia
Table of Contents
III.Day 1: Waikiki Beach & Massage
IV.Day 2 Relaxation & Evening on Kalakaua Avenue
V.Day 3 Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Waikiki Beach
A. My Tips for Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
B. Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Address
VII.Day 5 Self-guided tour of Historic District of Honolulu and Luau
Traveling with Fibromyalgia
Our second trip to Oahu was just as fabulous as the first time fifteen years ago.
Several differences between the two trips included the number of days, renting a car the entire trip, and our energy levels as we are obviously much older now.
Our trip in 2005 was just four days, and we took advantage of every second by waking up with the sunrise and going all day.
This trip, there was no waking up at sunrise, even if we wanted to.
Knowing that I needed a few days to adjust, primarily due to traveling with fibromyalgia, we added extra days to our trip.
Read: Traveling With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome By Adrienne Dellwo
While we used the bus for most of our trip in 2005, renting a car for one day to tour the rest of the island, this time, we chose to rent a car for our entire trip.
While Waikiki/Honolulu doesn't require a car to get around, and the bus is great, you do want to get out of Waikiki.
Honolulu is the metropolitan area of Oahu, I gather. It's just like any other city, not much that I know of to see in Honolulu, other than the Historic District (see the self-guided walking tour below).
Read: Oahu Guide
You used to be able to drive all the way around the island.
However, since the last time we've been there, the military has closed citizen access to the roads that would allow you to go all the way around.
Having a rental car allowed us to enjoy several beaches other than just Waikiki Beach.
MY Tips for Traveling with Fibromyalgia To oahu:
Note that I am not a medical professional, so check with your physician on whether you are fit to travel. He might also have tips for you on how to make your trip more comfortable.
Know that it rains often in the islands, but that the rain is often less than a drizzle, and is over in the blink-of-an-eye. I realize that we don’t do well in rain, having fibromyalgia, but it’s nothing to worry about. The forecast before our trip said it was going to rain all day every day for most of our trip, and it was wrong. We only got sprinkled on in the rainforest, which felt great because we had worked up a sweat from hiking. The others times it rained were overnight. By the time we were ready to be active, the sun was out. Also know that if the weather is one way where you are, it is probably the opposite half an hour away. Just find something to do where the weather is nice.
Know when you travel best. If you know you can get plenty of sleep on an overnight flight, consider a red-eye. Most of us need uninterrupted sleep in a bed though.
If you are traveling from the East Coast, like us, try to get as few connecting flights as you can.
When booking connecting flights, consider the size of the airport, and how long it will take you to get from one terminal to the next to determine how long is a comfortable time in-between flights for you. For instance, I am unable to run, even if I didn’t have fibromyalgia, to catch my connection.
Ask the airline what accommodations can be made to minimize walking for you, according to Karen Lee Richards, Patient Advocate, writing for HealthCentral.com. If they are unwilling to make accommodations, I suggest considering other airlines before booking your ticket.
Be sure you have comfortable walking shoes, not just for walking, but for wearing on the airplane. Take into account whether your legs will swell from the change in air pressure, even if they never have before.
If your shoes are several years old, check the wear on the soles. I supinate (turn my feet outward), and thus, have to replace my walking shoes as the tread wears down. Wolky sandals I purchased in 2014 for our Maui trip are still going strong 6 years later. (Just don’t wear sandals on the plane. I wore these and my legs swelled up from the pressure.) Disclaimer: the link for Wolky sandals is an affiliate link. If a purchase is made, I may receive a commission which helps my blogging efforts, all at no extra cost to you. It is totally up to you to decide whether to make a purchase or not.
Pack your medications and a change in clothing in your carry-on, as well as comfortable sleeping clothes. I made the mistake of not having a change of clothing once on a business trip to Vegas, and when my luggage was lost for 24 hours, I regretted not having something to wear to bed. At the time, I was sharing a suite with several others, and just felt all out-of-sorts the whole next day.
Do not make your carry-on too heavy for you to carry by yourself. You will not only have to lug it around, you also have to get it into overhead storage.
I invested in a stainless steel water bottle last summer as I carry mine everywhere, yet I always drop them, or otherwise have something on them break, rendering them useless. The one thing about the steel is that while it is virtually indestructible, it’s quite heavy when it falls. Don’t drop it on your foot or your wood floor! Steel also keeps the water very cool, even in a hot car.
Plan on taking it easy the first two or three days. Allow yourself time to rejuvenate. Educate those you are traveling with about fibromyalgia so they know what to expect. We have been married almost sixteen years, and my husband is finally catching on that if I’m having a hard time waking up, to just let me sleep. He knows it won’t last the whole trip.
Know that if you overdo it one day, in a day or two, you’ll be fatigued or otherwise having symptoms. You might decide it will be worth it to do something on your bucket list, and plan accordingly to allow yourself the time to recuperate when you flare.
If you are going on a hike, make sure to bring along a couple protein bars. I didn’t think of it on one hike, and ended up not finishing. We were almost to a waterfall, and I begged my husband to just finish without me. It took him some convincing, but he finally conceeded. There were plenty of people coming and going, so he wasn’t leaving me abandoned. If I didn’t have water, I wouldn’t have made it half as far as I did. I would have felt so much better with a protein bar, although I still would have sent him on his way to the waterfall without me, as I knew I had reached my limit and still be able to hike back to our car. Know your limits.
If all else fails, go for a swim. There is plenty of swimming to be had on Oahu, and my doctor is always trying to get me to swim more. It is the least impactful of all exercise. I can’t think of a better way to spend a vacation than to enjoy the beach and swim.
One more thing about being prepared for weather: when going to places on the windward coast, make sure to have layers with you. It seems obvious, doesn’t it. However, it didn’t occur to me that it is in the name “windward” that it would be quite windier than it is in Waikiki. Our luau was on the windward coast, and while I had a light wrap, I could have used something warmer. My husband only had a short sleeve shirt on, and was freezing by the end of the evening.
Our Accommodations
Our accommodations were through a site such as VRBO, a condo at the Kuhio Village Towers in Waikiki, just a short block from the beach.
The Kuhio Village Towers were a great location as they were also then just a block from world-class shopping on Kalakaua Avenue.
After amazing days of exploring, we'd go out to window-shop on Kalakaua Ave. and watch the street performers.
The stores seemed to be open until 10 p.m.
Oahu is the most affordable of the Hawaiian islands, although it is the most metropolitan.
I don't mind this, I love the beauty of the windward coast that I had wished that Maui had similar cliff views, and beaches like Lanikai.
Day 1 Waikiki Beach & Massage
You can't go wrong with Waikiki Beach. There are many water sports activities: surfing and surf school, Stand Up Paddleboarding, parasailing, outrigger paddle, and more.
However, the beach will be super crowded.
If you like the water real wavy, go more toward the windward coast/Diamond Head in Waikiki Beach where you see the break wall.
You'll see a lot of surfers too.
If you like the water calmer, go toward Central Oahu/the opposite way of Diamond Head in Waikiki Beach.
We didn't know it until our last day, but apparently sea turtles will come into Waikiki Beach so you might try snorkeling there if you have the gear.
I love Waikiki Beach as you stand in the ocean and look at the shore.
It's a gorgeous view.
Personally, I find the contrast of the palm trees against the hotels and skyscrapers exciting and dramatic.
It's colorful too, with the Pink Palace of the Pacific, the Royal Hawaiian Resort, adding pastel hues to the landscape.
Royal Hawaiian Resort. Photo Credit: commorancy on Flickr
Not everyone loves the metropolitan aspect of Oahu; however, I think it makes a beautiful skyline
I've been to ocean beaches before with skyscrapers and condos along the skyline.
However, those locations lack the beauty of Waikiki.
I'm not saying it's the very best beach in the world.
Nevertheless, it holds a special place in my heart as it's the first Hawaiian beach I ever stepped foot in.
In the evening, I scheduled a massage at Island Therapy with Moses.
If you can withstand hard pressure, I highly recommend Moses, although I'm sure he'll adjust the strength to your preference.
Moses also works at a physical therapy clinic giving massages to injury patients, so his knowledge is quite impressive.
Day 2 Evening on Kalakaua Avenue
By Day 2, the fibromyalgia fatigue that comes with over-exertion of travel from the East Coast finally set in, and I spent most of the day sleeping.
I was ready to rally after dinner, and we walked down to Kalakaua Avenue, along Waikiki Beach, to window shop and view the street performers.
The torches were lit along the street, which added to the fabulous atmosphere.
The street was crowded with many others out doing the same.
The first-class shopping includes Tiffany's, Hermes, Salvador Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Harry Winston, and more as well as Duke's Marketplace for souvenirs. The link for Jimmy Choo is an affiliate link. If a purchase is made, I will be compensated at no additional cost to you.
Lantern display for Chinese New Year
If you're hungry, there are many restaurants to choose from: Nana's Green Tea Honolulu, Restaurant Suntory, Stripsteak Waikiki, and Buho Cocina y Cantina. There's also Ramen Nakamura, The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, P.F. Chang's, SKY Waikiki, Top of Waikiki (360-degree rotating restaurant), and Maui Brewing Company. All of these restaurants are located on Kalakaua Avenue.
Day 3 Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Waikiki Beach
If you are in Oahu for more than a week, be sure to check out the Aloha Stadium Swap meet.
If you are here for a week or less, there won't be time.
As lovers of flea markets, we had to check out the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, about 20 minutes by car from Waikiki.
You can also get there by trolley or bus.
We chose to go on a Wednesday, open 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
It is also open on the weekends, Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (as long as there is not an event at the Stadium).
The cost is $1.00 per buyer.
Animals are not allowed.
Vendors include many local artisans, Hawaiian souvenirs, fine jewelry, and
antiques.
Started in 1979, this outdoor market hosts 400 sellers from all over the globe.
Take a break for lunch at one of the food vendors, or cool down with Hawaiian shaved ice.
I browsed the many clothing vendors for a dress to wear to the luau.
You can find 7 t-shirts for $20. One reviewer on TripAdvisor commented that the shirts "weren't falling apart, words weren't crooked, weren't too thin or cheap. They were actual quality shirts and hoodies." (MPTNestR) I bought a fun long-sleeve t-shirt for $6.00, as I always lack long-sleeve shirts to wear around the house.
My husband was most impressed with the wood-carving artists.
You can also find a large selection of ukuleles.
Other finds include Kona coffee, swimsuits, sweet bread, fresh coconuts to drink, leis, li hing pineapple, Hawaiian cone purses, and special macadamia nut packages with great flavors from the Royal Hawaiian Jams and Jelly company.
If you need another suitcase for all the shopping, you've done here, and on Kalakaua Avenue, you'll find one here.
TIPS FOR THE ALOHA STADIUM SWAP MEET:
Almost everything is negotiable.
I have read that the many items appeared to be imported if authentic "Made in Hawaii" is essential to you.
If a vendor wraps or bags your item for you, keep an eye on the merchandise to make sure it isn't swapped for a lower priced item.
I read one review from 2011 on TripAdvisor, where their purchased conch shell was swapped for a smaller one when the vendor wrapped it, making the wrapping look large. Reviewer: Onlythebest1954
Start early for the sake of the heat, wear walking shoes, bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and definitely bring water.
Know that you won't be able to see it all in one day.
Decide to spend x amount of hours and set your phone alarm.
Please take a photo on your phone of where you parked because it will definitely become confusing.
Don't buy the first thing that catches your eye.
Many stands offer similar items, and you might find a better price.
Bring reusable bags and bring cash.
Address: 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd.
808-486-6704
After lunch, we cooled off with another swim at Waikiki Beach. That's the luxury of staying a block from the beach.
Day 4 Lanikai Beach
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In the town of Kailua on the windward coasts sits one of the most beautiful Hawaiian beaches.
When we first discovered Lanikai Beach in 2005, it was so magical.
We were both enchanted right away by the soft sand, clear blue water, and the picturesque islands.
Part of the charm is that we basically had the whole beach to ourselves.
I remember thinking we were going to get yelled at for trespassing on someone else's land.
You see, Lanikai is in a residential area, and the beach entrances are between homes.
I was confident we were in the wrong place.
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Photo Credit: 米田賢一 / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)
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However, this time in 2020, the beach had probably 75-100 persons enjoying the once-secret beach.
While the number of visitors has changed, Lanikai Beach has not (though I did read that the sand has eroded).
Some say this is the most beautiful beach on the island.
So far I have to agree, although most of the beaches do not disappoint.
Until I've had a chance to visit all the beaches on Oahu, I can't say for sure.
CNN ranks Lanikai#1 and Hanauma Bay as #10 for best U.S. beaches.
Two islands in the background are called Na Mokulua or "mokes."
One can kayak to the more massive island.
However, the smaller one is a restricted bird sanctuary.
Water is 75-80 degrees - quite pleasant for swimming. (Wikipedia)
The beach is public property, but it is not state land; therefore, no public parking, lifeguards, etc.
One of the reasons I was sure we were in the wrong place the 1st time is that 1) we were dropped off by the bus, and 2) there are No posted beach signs.
You just have to know where to go - that the beach access is between houses.
I've read that if you're an early riser, you'll be treated to a stunning sunrise at Lanikai Beach.
If you like to hike, do the Lanikai Pillbox Hike .
Adventurers can plan ahead and book a 2-hour guided kayak ride to the islands. (Note: this departs from Kailua Beach.)
If you don't have a car, you can still get here via bus (3 transfers) 30-40 minutes vs. 1 1/2 hour Note.
By bus: #20 Bus from Waikiki to Aloha Tower. Transfer to #57 downtown Kailua, then transfer to #70 shuttle bus. Ask the bus driver to let you know when to get off for your transfer.
On Holidays, parking is restricted.
Vehicles cannot park nor unload on the right side of the Lanikai loop.
Holidays include Statehood Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, & harbor Day weekend. (We were there over Chinese New Year, & parking was restricted that weekend as well.)
Barriers go up, and $200 parking citations are handed out.
Tips for lanikai beach:
If you are going by car, stop at Kailua Beach Park first for restrooms facilities, and afterward for showers. There are NO SHOWERS and NO BATHROOMS at Lanikai.
Go on a weekday. Go early in the day for more sun & fewer visitors.
Calm water Ideal for swimming, although rocky.
Too cloudy for snorkeling due to kicked up sand, and no fish due to lack of reef.
Parking violation ticket prices increased in 2014 from $35 to $200, and are strictly enforced.
No parking within 4 feet of entrance or driveway, no blocking unimproved pedestrian right of way (where a sidewalk would be), no parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, no parking within 30 feet of a fire hydrant, no parking on or within 20 ft of a crosswalk.
Bring beach chairs, an umbrella, sunscreen, book, towels. Cooler stocked w/ food & drink.No wheelchair access & expect a few steps.
For an accessible park, visit Kailua Beach down the road.
Day 5 Self-guided tour of Historic District of Honolulu and Luau
We started the self-guided walking tour of Historic Honolulu by parking at St. Andrew's Church. You can also park in the garage across the
street from the church on Beretania. (Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11,, 12, or 50)
The tour took us about two hours.
However, we didn't have time to tour Iolani Palace.
The self-guided tour starts with a description of Hawaii's history at the end of the 1790s.
I. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
According to Frommer's "even if you aren't fond of churches, you have to see the floor-to-eaves hand blown stained-glass that faces the setting sun."
The church has a thrift shop (which we weren't able to locate.) Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2. WASHINGTON PLACE
If you are outside of the church and looking at it, Washington Place is on your right. It is the next building over, accessible from the sidewalk. The Queen lived here when she was overthrown by U.S. businessmen in 1893, as it is her husband's inherited home. This an interesting stop, although there are no tours inside.
3. FATHER DAMIEN STATUTE
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For the sake of time, we skipped Fr Damien, however, we could still see the statue as we walked around the state capital building.
4. Hawaii State capital
Legislators work mid-January to the end of April inside this building.
You are welcome to go into the rotunda & see the woven hanging murals at the entrance or take the elevator to the 5th floor for a fantastic view of the city's historical center.
5. IOLANI PALACE
Hawaii has two palaces, a summer place on The Big Island and the IOLANI Palace.
The palace even installed electric lights before the White House.
One year after the introduction of the telephone, the King installed a telephone line from the palace to the boathouse.
$7 million was spent restoring the palace to its former glory.
The day we were downtown, native Hawaiians held a Peace March ending at the Palace to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom by U.S. businessmen.
Even though President Grover Cleveland recognized the act as a transgression against the kind kingdom, Congress still decided to add Hawaii as our 50th state.
Today the community is calling for “increased land rights, cultural preservation and recognition.”
6. Palace Grounds
There is no charge to visit the Palace grounds.
Domed pavilion is the Royal Bandstand and is still used by the Royal Hawaiian Band.
7. Hawaii State Art Museum
Originally this building was the Royal Hawaiian Hotel built during King Kamehameha V's reign.
All of the works are by Hawaiian artists.
Open Tuesday-Saturday
10 a.m. -4 p.m. FREE
8. King Kamehameha statue
We did not find this statue, despite asking a few passerby’s. Apparently it is at the Supreme Court Building, which we did not realize is “Aliʻiōlani Hale,” the next building on the list. We were across the street, and quickly took a photo of it before moving on. Thus, with all the traffic, we missed seeing the statue, of course thinking we had already passed it by.
9. Aliʻiōlani Hale
"House of Heavenly Kings" - this has a clock tower that you cannot miss. Don’t forget to look for King Kamehameha.
This is today's State Judiciary Building, according to Frommer’s, and according to Wikipedia, the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Tours Tuesday-Thursday
10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE
10. Kawiahao Church
Hawaii's oldest church is the "Westminster Abbey" of Hawaii.
Hawaiian-language and song service every Sunday at 9 a.m. -FREE/donations.
Church open M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
11. Mission Houses Museum
The complex is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm; admission is $10 for adults, $8 for military personnel and seniors, $6 for children ages 6 to college.
The tours are often led by descendants of the original missionaries to Hawaii.
The Frame House is Hawaii's oldest wooden structure, according to Frommer’s.
Frommer’s continues on to state, “The missionaries believed that the best way to spread the Lord's message to the Hawaiians was to learn their language and then to print literature for them to read. So it was the missionaries who gave the Hawaiians a written language.”
12. Honolulu Hale
Honolulu City Hall
Famous Architects: Charles William Dickey, Hart Wood
Architectural styles: Italianate architecture, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
The open-air courtyard is used for art exhibits and concerts.
Open weekdays.
13. State Library
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According to Wikipedia, “Originally funded by Andrew Carnegie, the (Hawaii State Library) building was designed by architect Henry D. Whitfield.”
In 1992, it reopened after a $15 million restoration.
You can take a break in the open courtyard in the middle of the building.
14. Kalanimoku
"Ship of Heaven"
State Office building: I really couldn’t find anything interesting online about this building to share with you! If you know anything, please share in comments.
Retrace steps to start
Ka Moana Luau
After our walking tour of downtown, we rested at our condo for about an hour before heading to the luau.
4.5 score on Tripadvisor
Ticket includes Sea Life Park admission (we returned on our last day to visit the Park). Sea Life Park is featured in the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore hit 50 First Dates.
On your way to the luau, be sure to stop off at the scenic viewpoint on the left near Diamond Head (pictured on the right). You can’t miss this volcanic tuff cone.
There is parking, however, making a left turn back into traffic might be tricky.
It might be safer to make a right turn out of the parking lot to the first left, turn around, and make a right back onto the road (HI-72) to the luau.
Before talking about the luau, have you seen the movie Just Go with It?
Adam Sandler, Jennifer Anniston. (I think Adam Sandler has a thing for Hawaii, huh?)
No spoilers.
I just want to share that the luau scene in my mind when I think of Hawaiian luaus.
As it was our 3rd trip to the islands, I insisted that we finally participate in this taste of Hawaiian culture.
All About Luaus
There are many luaus to choose from: some on the North shore, some only on weekends, some are held indoors, some are owned by companies trying to sell you on time-shares in exchange for free luau tickets. Don't buy what they are selling! Save your money.
Luaus usually include a buffet, drinks (how many may depend on which level package you buy), Polynesian dance & music show, and tips.
You may receive a lei greeting, and what type of lei you receive may depend again on the level of your ticket price.
For instance, at Ka Moana Luau, there are three tiers of ticket pricing.
Ka Moana Luau Tickets
Celebrity $159 Adult/ 149 Youth/ 129 Child / SIT ON LAP 0-3 FREE
Splash $124 Adult/ 114 Youth/ 89 Child / SIT ON LAP 0-3 FREE
Classic $99 Adult/ 87 Youth / 74 Child / SIT ON LAP 0-3 FREE
Celebrity includes:
Fresh flower lie greeting
Complimentary Mai Tai
Two (2) Drink Tickets
Cultural and Activity Demonstrations
Moana Celebrity Seating
Buffet Dinner
Admission to Sea Life Park
Souvenir Photograph
Splash includes:
Deluxe shell Greeting
Two (2) Drink Tickets
Cultural Activities & Demonstrations
Moana Splash seating
Buffet Dinner
Admission to Sea Life Park
Classic includes:
Shell Lei Greeting
One (1) Drink Ticket
Cultural Activities & Demonstrations
Moana Classic Seating
Buffet Dinner
Admission to Sea Life Park
Transportation for all levels $18 /person or Parking $5/car (keep your parking ticket when you return for your visit to Sea Life Park)
Cultural Activities
The cultural activities included lieu making, coconut-headband weaving, and coconut tree climbing demonstration.
Those are the ones I was able to participate in before it was time for dinner.
Also advertised are hulas lessons, ukelele lessons, and fire-making demonstrations.
I opted out of trying the poi, and I am unsure if there was lomi lomi salmon to sample.
Tree Climbing for Coconuts Demonstation
Buffet
The buffet offers taro rolls, seasonal fruit salad, fresh island greens, local sweet potatoes teriyaki chicken, island fish with papaya mango salsa and Kalua pork cooked in anu, assorted local desserts (several types of cake with very sweet frosting were offered to us.)
While I've read many complaints that the buffet is average, the food was not our priority.
We wanted to be in a beautiful location with great entertainment, and this luau checks all the boxes.
It is nestled in a canyon area overlooking the ocean with a 5-star view.
Polynesian Show
One of our favorite parts of our evening was being moved to the front row right after we sat down to eat.
We were the first to sit in our section, and apparently, the luau’s expensive seats were far from being sold out, so they were moving people up to fill empty front tables.
I wouldn’t count on that happening though. It was just a happy circumstance.
Polynesian Dancers
I have to say that the hula dancers were quite talented and beautiful. The costumes were stunning.
The male dancers didn't hurt my eyes either!
The dancers are highly skilled at Hawaiian and Polynesian culture.
We returned on our last day to visit Sea Life Park. (This is covered in my next post.)
I would not try to do both the Park and Luau on the same day as you'll have over an hour wait after the Park closes before you can check-in for the luau.
Luaus for Beginners Tips
• Check directly with luau to see if they offer a Lei greeting.
• It is reported that alcohol is light in luau cocktails. I found that my first Mai Tai when we arrived was stronger than the second Mai Tai I had at the end of the evening.
• Some luaus offer games in addition to cultural activities before dinner.
• Expect to share a large table with many others.
• Most luaus serve dinner buffet style. Kalua pork (chopped pork), fish and chicken are typical.
• After dinner, the show begins, featuring all the major Polynesian island cultures. That was a pleasant surprise for me.
• Grand finale is the Samoan Fire knife Dances except for Old Lahaina luau on Maui. At this point, after watching for a minute, we headed to the car to get ahead of the traffic jam.
• Book early - weeks ahead of time to ensure the luau of your dreams. Otherwise, ask your concierge where to go. If you are in Waikiki, you'll find people selling tickets to luaus at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, and across from the Bank of Hawaii building (big blue building) on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.
Ka Moana Luau Address:
41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Sea life Park, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1820
Tripadvisor Reviews: 4.5
My Next Post:
Days 6-10: Drive to North Shore, Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, Manoa Falls, Sea Life Park, Sandy Beach
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Wikipedia: Lanikai Beach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanikai_Beach
CNN: Best Beaches https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tripadvisor-best-beaches/index.html
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