Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Not for single people.
Posted on: 2008/07/06
Two things were very prominent on this excursion.
1) It seemed very focussed on couples. Lots of references for people celebrating engagements, weddings & anniversaries. There was also a special song played so couples could dance together.
2) There were too many add-ons where it seemed really obvious they were trying to get more money out of you ($15 to have your picture taken with some tropical birds for example and also the bar staff trying to talk you into getting the drinks that your free coupon doesn't quite cover). Some of the extra activites were pretty lame and the staff didn't really seemed interested in even pretending to be enthused about being there.
The actual show was pretty good, although it didn't really go on that long. I was at a VIP table and the waiter hovered around and couldn't take your plate so as to start the next course quick enough. No offer of if you would like some more or not despite the fact it was "all you can eat".
I really felt like a bit o
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A tough one to judge.
Posted on: 2008/07/06
After all, this tour is primarily based around a trip to a cemetary. There really isn't that much to see of the Arizona itself, just some shadows underwater really. As I mentioned though, this is a little different to your average tourism spot, no "ooooh's and ahhhh's for the spectacular at the Arizona Monument.
The battleship Missouri is quite impressive though, the tour around the boat itself is quite interesting and is very much worth a look.
The city and punchbowl tour really isn't much at all. You basically drive in and out through the city, that's the tour pretty much. The Punchbowl Cemetary is a three minute detour and probably really isn't woth the bother for what you see there.
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Honolulu Airport Shuttle (HNL) by Ilima Tours
Practical and affordable.
Posted on: 2008/07/06
Probably the cheapest and most convenient way to get from your hotel to the airport or vice versa if you don't have someone to take you.
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A fun filled day.
Posted on: 2008/07/06
A fairly comprehensive tour of the island. Our driver, Ernie, made the trip with his humour which added a relaxed angle to the whole day.
The trip was both informative and spectacular.The only thing I think should be added is maybe a stop at the north shore for a spot of swimming/snorkling or surfing. Apart from that minor thing it was a really enjoyable day and is thoroughly recommended.
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