Post #88645 by Tikiwahine on Wed, Apr 28, 2004 11:24 AM

On 2004-04-27 22:18, dogbytes wrote:
we were on oahu in november ~ my advice: rent a car, they're cheap, and you can get around MUCH better, no waiting for busses..

i was looking at our trip notes, mostly we ate.. and ate..and ate.. i'll email you our recommendations.

another don't miss is the swap meet at the Aloha Stadium (thats where we met Gecko!) you'll get THE best deals on souvineers there.

we did a luau, based on our friends' recommendation (they lived on oahu) Germaine’s Luau entertaining. decent food. crummy drinks.

when you sign up for the Polynesian Cultural Center, go for the cheapest dinner package. the food's not very good, ok. its damned icky. but after a long day, you'll be hungry. (however is you need a java jolt, sorry, its run by Mormans, so the coffee and sodas are all caffeine free!) .but you'll want to stay for the evening show..its pretty damned impressive a LOT OF FIRE

you can get pricy vintage shirts at Bailey’s Antiques and Aloha Shirts or.. do as we did, go to the Goodwill near the Pearl Harbor Tour.. there were TONS of shirts there, for 4 bucks.

if you'd like, i can lend you my "Okazu Guide" "Puka Guide" and "Day Hikes on Oahu"

elicia

Hi Elicia!
I appreciate your tips soooo much. I think we'll rent a car on Oahu for sure. I love swap meets! Even if all the old tiki stuff is gone :wink: I've got to bring some souvenirs home with me.

I'm going to try to limit myself on the aloha shirts I bring with me, to save room for new ones!! Well, I'll definitely checkout that goodwill you mentioned, the old ones always seem to be so much cooler.

We'll have to make a stop SOMEWHERE that has coffee, Jeff's a java freak so he's planning on bringing some home. That evening show at the PCC sounds cool, fire! fire! fire!

I'll check out the local library for travel guides, if I come up empty handed I may take you up on your lending offer, it looks like this board has some very knowledgeable people to help me out! :)
-TW