I have lived in Honolulu before so I may be a bit partial. It is a great place for a vacation, if you want to spend the cash. The cost of flying in from most locations is not bad but the hotel stays and food costs are what will get you. It is a relatively safe location, if you stick to downtown, and there are plenty of things to do mostly because the weather is always awesome. I would recommend getting off the beaten path and heading to the farmers markets on the weekends. the swap meet at the Aloha bowl is okay but the farmers market near the college campus is better, albeit smaller. Transportation is a bit spendy although Uber has moved in and is doing well, the cabs are a little bit expensive. there are some must sees in my opinion such as the Arizona and Missouri. If you like it outdoors then hit Diamond Head for an easy hike that is fun and refreshing. the people have always been friendly to me and the malls are big enough to keep you busy for a bit. What is Hawaii without the beaches. each side of the island hosts different types of beaches so explore a little and don't just hang out in Waikiki.

Over past few years we've holidayed regularly in Waikiki.This time we were returning home from a couple of Caribbean cruises (inc.Cuba) so took the opportunity to stopover in Hawaii so as to finally visit 'Shangri-la' ( Islamic Gallery/Museum- established by the late Doris Duke, just below and beyond Diamond Head).Well worth it!! Tours can only be booked through Honolulu Museum of Art which also allows free entry on the day of your tour.If you haven't yet climbed Diamond Head do it after touring 'Shangri-la' so that you'll know where to look down on it from above; a beautiful estate right on the beach,

Honolulu is really my home so I love it. I worry about so many homeless and wonder why so many are indigenous people. No place beats Hawaii for its aloha spirit.

I stayed at Hawaii Islands for 6 days and visited Big Island and Oahu. Both the islands are very different from each other. The Big island is famous for volcanoes and it was a real sight to see it in action. There are multiple places to visit on the Big Island and every one of them is equally good. I stayed on a hotel in Kona neighborhood and it was very close by shopping places and eateries. In Oahu, I stayed in the downtown Waikiki area and the hotel was close to every major attraction. I visited Diamond head, North Shore, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Plantation, Byodo In temple, King Kamehameha Statue, ʻIolani Palace, Hanauma Bay and many more. I used Uber and local buses to travel around and it was very easy to navigate around in the local buses.

Most perturbed by USA Mainland policy of giving one way tickets to homeless persons to Hawaii. Vagrants everywhere unlike 5 years ago. Makes one afraid to sit on public benches. A problem is not solved by transferring it to another state to become some one else's burden. I felt sorry for the deterioriation of the once beautiful and clean Wakiki, as there were homeless persons resident on beaches, bus sheds, benches, picnic tables and public discourses. Shame on mighty America for failing to provide a mandatory Homeless Person rehabitation and reintegration program.

Lots to do if you like a busy city on the pacific. Be sure to go to Iolani Palace and to Kawaiaho Church to get some Hawaiian history. But go to North shore when tired of city.

The location of the hotel was close to swimming areas for kids. Mall with food, shops and movies are all close by. Hawaiian Style Cafe was the best for eating breakfast!!! Don’t forget your chocolate at Big Island Candies!

Second visit to Princeville....this time for a wedding...Same experience as last visit...Terrible weather, roosters making noise all night long, limited dining options....although beautiful views everywhere, many better places to visit in Hawaii....

Honolulu was nice but it is very crowded. It was good to go up to the north shore and get away from Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is a must visit for anyone coming to Hawaii for the first time.

I was visit 4 island out of 8 on my cruise trip around Hawaii. I stay 2 nights before and 2 nights after in Waikiki beach area: first two nights in - Hyatt, then 2 nights in Aston hotel on beach. Honolulu is big city with a lot of homeless around. And a lots of tourists on a beach of Waikiki. All beaches area belongs to the public, even if you stay in exepensive hotels, they don’t have designated areas for the guises. It’s hard to fine spots under the shade. But if you travel a little bit further out of center, you can fine a very nice place to swim. The same concept with food, the further from center the better deal: cheaper, bigger and better. Public transportation is great. I took a bus to Pearl Harbor for a $5,50 around trip from Waikiki area. Practically, you can get to all locations, very convenient. Uber is much cheaper than taxi, very reliable, trip from Waikiki beach hotel to port cost $17. Shuttle is practical too: to hotel from airport, cost $16 each way. Hawaii is most beautiful place in earth. The tru Hawaiian people is very sperutial, love the land they are leaving on and cherished every single stone on it. Hawaii has everything on earth: beautiful, year around warm ocean; Incredible waterfall; volcanic craters, erupted volcanic, lava; breath taking views of shore lines; canyons; even snow in mountains. It’s like Great Canyon, Yellowstone Park, road between LA and SF, Amalfy cost of Italy and beauty of Greece all together. It’s paradise!!! It’s best vacation so far.