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I went to Oahu back in June 2003 and stayed at the Waikiki Circle Hotel where the beach is just right in front of the hotel. The hotel isn't lavish, no fancy decor or anything. But I was gone scuba diving most of the day anyways so it didn't matter. All I cared was a reasonably priced hotel to sleep in, take a shower, and hang out for awhile. I didn't have to rent a car because everything was within proximity -- International Market is a cool place to go to just check some garments, knick-knacks, or some ethnic fast-food to eat. If you walk the Waikiki Beach road, you see stores just like we find in the malls here -- Nike, Billabong, etc. Some high-end stores are also there such as Ferragamo, Coach, Chanel, etc. It's a long but safe road, even at night. It's the main road. Waikiki Beach is great -- relaxing and fun to swim in. You can sign up for surfing lessons right there. However, since it's a famous beach more and more people are gathering in this beach which it gets too crowded. Food is expensive -- Quarter Pounder meal at McDonald's cost $7.00 at that time. We took a tour of the island by mini-bus, which cost $15 per person and it was great -- we stopped at Dole Plantation, several beaches (Sandy, White, etc) and plenty others I can't remember. Weather in June was warm but comfortable. It's better if you just wear shorts, flip-flops, and tank top. Humidity was very tolerable. I have no regrets or complaints about my visit. My advise is: if you want a totally peace, quiet, less/no crowd then Honolulu isn't it. If you don't mind the crowd, then you'll like this place.

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5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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