"My 2nd home Sweet Home" Waikiki by pamstravels

Waikiki Travel Guide: 324 reviews and 810 photos

Waikiki - Fort DeRussy Beach

Waikiki looking west

I lived in Hawaii in the 80's and have always felt that this was my home. You could say I left my heart in Honolulu. My husband and I went back in January 2005 for a 2nd trip and this one was better than ever! We visited friends and family for 4 glorious days and had a handsome, knowledgeable and patient guide show us some 'off the radar' places. When our 4 days were over, as much as I was looking forward to visiting the other islands, I wanted to stay here longer. I was leaving my heart behind AGAIN.

Please be sure to check out my other Hawaii Pages. I am adding new tips and photo's everyday, so it would check back often!

LAHAINA
KAUAI
And my favorite activity in Kauai, our HELICOPTER RIDE IN KAUAI

View from Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Sailboat off Waikiki Beach

I took this picture from the lanai of our penthouse room (sounds good at least!) of the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. Great budget hotel, not a resort, overlooking Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Active, Window Shopping, People Watching
Cons:Crowded, Overpriced
In a nutshell:I love this place!

Last visit to Waikiki: Jan 2005
Intro Updated Apr 12, 2005
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Reviews (7)

St. Augustine Statue Things to Do (2)

This is the statue of St. Augustine in the front of the church. You go through a gated entrance on Kaulakaua Ave and... more travel advice

Local Tourist Shop Shopping (1)

I can't say that the shop is special because I never went inside, but I loved the sign - Nani's. That is what my kids... more travel advice

Gently Rock the Night Away Nightlife (1)

You can see Mark Caldiera and his band play at the Waikiki Mariott Hotel on the 3rd floor by the pool. He is energetic,... more travel advice

Great food/drink and people watching Restaurants (1)

This is a bar/restaurant opened 24 hours a day with tables that overlook Waikiki beach. The breakfast was perfect... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Surfing on Waikiki

Hotels (1)
Clean and Adequate

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RickinDutch Sep 6, 2006 at 11:23 AM

Sounds like you did well with your hotel choice - not an easy task in Waikiki! Birthday greetings from Alaska!
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Hopkid May 21, 2005 at 6:26 AM

Looks like lots of folks consider Hawaii their second home like us! Nice pages on Hawaii! ~ Andy
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butterfly_girl May 20, 2005 at 1:40 PM

Hey Pam: Love the surfin' picture!
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janiac Feb 20, 2005 at 3:57 PM

Ahh, I wished I lived in Hawaii. What a beautiful place -- great pages!
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ccvisit Jan 27, 2005 at 10:21 AM

Hi, Pam. Honolulu is my 2nd home sweet home too! Welcome to VT and I look forward to learning more about your travels. //c.