Monday, January 04, 2010

Hawaii random photos

Waikiki Beach, Sheraton, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Moana Surf Rider, Moana, and Hyatt Hotels.



Prince Hotel overlooking Ala Wai Yacht Harbor


High price real estate straight ahead over looking the yatch harbor and Ala Moana Beach Park


Hilton Hawaiian Village adding a new wing.



Canoes ready to launch on the Ala Wai Canal.


International Market Place in the heart of Waikiki.


Lots of stuff at the International Market Place.


Waikiki Beach catamaran


Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The Arizona is the final resting place for 1102 of the 1177 crew members who lost their lives on December 7, 1941.


Allen's birthday shared with Donna, Akio and Akihiko from Tokyo, Japan



RMS Queen Mary 2 docks in Honolulu Harbor, she is the longest, widest and tallest ocean liner ever built.


Donna, Allen, Robert and Darlene enjoy a bite at Ko Olina Resort.


Golden Palace Restaurant in Honolulu Chinatown.


KeKauLike Market Place in Chinatown. Very busy place shopped by many of the locals.


Any kind of seafood is offered in Chinatown for a reasonable price.


Ahi tuna the best for sashimi and sushi. Can't get fresher than this.


Ahi tuna is not cheap....yum,yum



Fresh fish every day of the week, pick your own.


Deep in the bowels of Chinatown awaits yummy food at reasonable prices. Don't expect a 5-star dining experience for $7.00.



All the way from Boston is Donna's sister, Nancy, and hubby, Ed. We are viewing the city from the Puu Ualakaa lookout on Tantalus Mountain. Diamond Head is in the background.


Polynesian Culture Center dancers. One of the most poplar tourist attractions in Oahu.


Depicting Pacific Island life at the culture center.




Your can count on the best entries at the local buffets, they average around $50.00.

All kinds of tropical and popular fruits in Hawaii.



Darlene, Robert, Allen and Donna having an Aloha dinner at John Dominis Restaurant in Honolulu. They are rated tops in food, service and ambiance. However, at the end of April 2010, they will be closing to make way for future development of the area.


Diamond Head Crater as seen from our front room at sunrise.


World famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.



Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hyatt Regency in the background.



Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve for one of the best snorkeling on the island.


Honolulu as seen from the top of Diamond Head, Kapiolani Park is in the foreground.



Our condo next to the Ala Wai Canal, we are 3 floors from the very top.