Monday, May 3, 2010

My to-do list

So, Melissa and I leave in 9 days to visit Ashley in Hawaii. Being since Ashley is new to the island, pregnant and not feeling well, taking care of a 2 yr old, learning her way around herself, Melissa and I are in charge of putting together a loose itinerary for our time there. Thankfully, I have a close friend who lived in Oahu for a few years, so she's given us the inside scoop on the best restaurants, beaches, hikes, etc.

Here's what we're deciding on:
Restaurants:
California Beach Rock 'N Sushi - yummy sushi, and they have a happy hour!
Dukes Canoe Club - apparently, they have live music on Sunday afternoons, and it's right on Waikiki beach, which makes for a superb atmostphere (plus, we've heard that they have amazing Mai Tais!)

Beaches:
Hanauma Bay - we'll be doing some snorkeling here.
Waikiki - rumor has it that this beach is the best and the most beautiful

Activities:
Northshore, with a pit-stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Not sure what we're going to do here. Probably shopping, eating, beaching
Pearl Harbor - you can't have a trip to Oahu without a stop here
Hawaiin Flea Market: we plan to find some cool Hawaiian treasures here
Paradise Cove Luau - I'm guessing that no trip to Hawaii is complete without going to a Luau.

Hiking:
Stairway to Heaven: this will be something that Ashley will have to skip, due to her pregnant state. It's a straight up climb to the highest point in Oahu. I'm terrified of heights, but I'm going to make myself do it because I know it'll be worth it.
Still undecided between: Pali Lookout, Manoa Falls or Diamond Head

No matter what we do, I know it'll be a blast. What more can a girl ask for than to spend a week with 2 of her very best friends in Hawaii? I know, we're spoiled.

The to-do part is trying to figure out what exactly to do and when. If you've ever been to Oahu and you have some recommendations, I'd love to hear them. It's not to late. The itinerary isn't set.

Aloha.

1 comment:

Tasha said...

Sounds like an amazing trip!! I am so jealous!! Hope you enjoy a little R&R!