For those who have never been, you must first be prepared to get
laid... oops, I mean lei-ed! Hopping off the Hawaiian Airlines flight after dozing on and off for about 5 hours from San Diego, you are greeted by the lovely Hawaiian culture of petunia leis and Hawaiian shirts (not to mention feeling the humidity the minute you step of the plane!) Honolulu is full of many sights... from the great U of O Rainbows, or Warriors, whatever, to the Pearl Harbor memorial. Just jaunt up north a bit (about 35-40 minutes) to pass by the Dole Pineapple factory and grab a "Dole-Whip" and find yourself amongst the surfer crowd in Weileia or the North Shore... If you are lucky, there might be a good concert in town (I got to see U2!). For those who like to shop, Honolulu is known for it's many designer boutiques as well.
While I was there, the Pipeline Masters Surf Competition was also going on... Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Andy Irons and the like were a just touch away from me! Off the beach at the North Shore you'd find everyone in the surf industry gawking at the massive 20+ foot waves all wishing they could be just a hair as good as these guys are. Transworld SURF, Fuel TV, Billabong, Quiksilver all had houses rented all along the beach to capture every moment on camera. So, if you are planning a trip to Hawaii and are weary still on what time of year to go, pick any time between December 9th and 20th and you're sure to sight a pro surfer somewhere along the North Shore!In Oahu, you can't leave until you've eaten at Duke's. I like to order the calamari and a Lava flow! This tourist attraction has the best food and ambiance around. I just happened to start a now tradition of getting a tattoo first and then head over to Duke's for some much deserved food. The tradition has been honored by myself, my best friend, my mother, her best friend and I'm sure many more!
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