Honolulu and Waikiki are on the most beautiful island in the world. I haven't seen any of the other islands but I know that Oahu Hawaii felt like I came home. The fantastic weather and the balmy breezes were wonderful, especially after coming from snow and ice in Kansas. I cried when we left and I am yearning to go back very soon. The palms trees are amazing and the air smells of flowers. You can smell it as soon as you leave the airport and it is wonderful.

Among the must-see places- Pearl Harbor( go early in the morning, since
its one of the only free attractions & lines are long)
USS Missouri & USS Bowfin- Next to the Pearl harbour memorial- tickets
must be purchased seperately. While waiting for your timed entry passes
to the Pearl harbour memorial, use the time to visit these must see
naval attractions.
Diamond Head State park- A short distance from Waikiki beach, the trek
to the top offers some great views of Honolulu City. Go early in the
morning when the heat is less, and the crowds are smaller.
Hanuuma Bay- A short drive away from Waikiki, it offers some great
snorkelling. Just rent a snorkel & flippers & you are good to go! The
earlier in the morning the better- it opens as early as 6 in the morning,
but the water would be cold then. By noon, the place gets very very
crowded- & the number of fish you can see dramatically reduces. Even if you
don't want to snorkel, its a great place to just relax & soak in the
natural beauty.
Waikiki beach- A short stretch of beach with a zillion things to do &
see.
Bishop Museum- Again try to go when the museum opens, lines are long
and there is so much to see & do.
Dole Plantation- only recommended if you have an extra day. Located on
the north shore, its quite a distance from Waikiki- again there is
direct bus service, and the ride is beautiful-plenty to look at & enjoy if
you are not driving. They have a short guided tour of the plantation &
a cute train ride. They let you sample the pineapples that grow there.
Fun on a rainy day.
Polynesian Cultural Center- great fun for the whole family. 7
beautifully reconstructured islands make up the center- they open at noon, so if
you reach early, take time to enjoy the lunch buffet(extra charge)
before making the rounds. Be sure to watch the once-in-a-day Canoe
pageant. Lots of fun activities for the kids, which include fishing, spear
throwing, drum beating & getting tatoos.

Where else in the world can you sit on your hotel balcony and see the city lights ahead, the ocean one block to the left and the mountains one block to the right? It's THREE vacations in ONE!

It was nice, don't get me wrong...but, I would not go back.
Way to many tourist there.
The best part was the North Shore. Very quiet, no tourist and just the ocean and the waves.
The landscaping is great.
I loved the smells.