Pro Bowl Pre-game

$195 for the pre-game activities...is it worth it or just go to the game?

Pro Bowl Pre-game

I wont have an answer to this but doesnt that seem high? Were going to Probowl again too this year and I just noticed The richardson Field pre game tailgate party when I booked. Its like 2 hours of food and drink and hope to spot a celeb for $195? I hope someone can answer for ya scuba-for us with 6 in party, its just way too high! Was a blast year at game, cant wait!

Pro Bowl Pre-game

That was our thought too, kinda pricey. This will be our first pro bowl %26amp; it just happened to be our luck to have it on Saturday %26amp; we are leaving on a cruise later that evening. Can I ask how you get your tickets? All we can really find are in the end zones.

I have never been to the pro bowl but I have been to plenty pre game parties such as the bcs orange bowl pre game, and they are not worth $195, usuallly ends up everyone standing around drinking beer.

Several local bars to buy blocks of tickets and sell them to their customers for about $100 including transportation and tailgate party. I%26#39;d say $195 is out of line unless the price insludes hot- and cold-running cheerleaders.

Can%26#39;t say I%26#39;d be much interested in the cheerleader part...sure my husband would be though...

2007 will be Pro Bowl #15 for us; did the Tailgate Party a few years ago with tickets bought on eBay for 50 bucks. The ';Fan Package'; included a very generic T-Shirt, similarly mundane hat pin, key ring, bumper sticker and maybe one or two other things that didn%26#39;t make the on-the-way-home suitcase packing cut.

My impression was that 75+% of those in attendance had admission comp%26#39;d; we split after 30 minutes %26amp; saw a half-dozen team mascotts, several cheerleaders, some NFL retirees and a bunch of ESPN guys and sports writers I convinced myself I recognized.

Last year, perhaps 10 days, or so, prior to the game, a Ticket Broker listed 8-10 tickets on eBay. only 2 or 3 met the reserve. Near as I can tell, the Party format has remained pretty much unchanged for years. If accurate, and you buy souvenirs at the Hilton/Sheraton%26#39;s/Ala Moana Footlocker and a few street-side vendors Wednesday-Friday, would guess the value of items at the Party will be worth no more than $25 to you.

We enjoy cruising the parking lot/tail-gate parties prior to kickoff; superb people watching and maybe even a free brew or dog (wearing a U of H T Shirt will enhance your odds). Once inside the Stadium, there are numerous places to buy more stuff and the chow is excellent (though doubt you%26#39;ll find much conforming to the Weight Watchers approved list). Seems as though I recall an attempt to ban the sale of beer, but pretty sure/hope it failed. A trip up to the top of Aloha Stadium will produce panoramic views; especially of Peal Harbor.

If you want to meet players in the days before, you%26#39;ll find them cruising Waikiki, at Luau%26#39;s, Poly Cultural Center and Sea Life Park. Also, there is Super Stars competition out at Ko Olina and some beach events by Hilton Hawaiian Village. Also, during the day on Friday, there should be a festival at Kapiolani Park on the Southern end of Waikiki

A few weeks ago, a Hawaiian bud of mine said there were tentative plans to close a part of Kalakaua Blvd. Friday night for a block party; perhaps a more convenient %26amp; expanded substitute for previous party at Aloha Tower Marketplace (which was a Zoo the few times we tried it).

Think you all will have a great time; imo, the most enjoyable characteristics of the Pro Bowl are that folks are there just to have fun, watch world-class athletes show-off , and virtually nobody really gives a hoot who wins.

You can get fairly close to the players at the free practice session(s) at Aloha Stadium. Many players stay after practice to sign autographs.

Thanks for all the advice. We%26#39;re going to have a blast. We%26#39;ll be scuba diving on Friday so we%26#39;ll miss the practices but will try to catch some of the parties that evening.

My girlfriend and I are traveling from Australia to Hawaii for a week in Feb 07. We fly in the morning before the pro bowl and both of us being sports nuts I managed to get tickets to the game (up on the top level down the south end but who cares really...). Having little or no knowledge of the game itself(apart from playing Madden games on the Xbox) does not concern us one bit.

Anyway, the point of this post is to ask if there is any transportation to the game from Wakikiki? As we wont have a car. I have searched the net and all I can find is packaged deals including tix, accom and transport to and from the game.

Also we both really want to soak up all that is pro bowl so what time do you lovely people think we should get to the ground to take everything in?

Also any other suggestions you have would be much appricated.

Also does anyone know which end the ticket collection office is???

Cheers

Luke

Hi Luke,

There will be city bus shuttles to the Pro Bowl starting about 3 hours prior to game time; the local papers will post schedules. If you%26#39;re staying on the north end of Waikiki, the most convenient will be from Ala Moana shopping center. South side, the departure point is Kapiolani Park. After the game, you%26#39;ll be able to catch a bus back to your point of origin (pay attention to pick-up location directions from the driver; it%26#39;s often different from drop-off).

The will-call window at Aloha Stadium is on the south side.

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best beach for a wedding sunset ceremony

We are planning on gettting married Feb/08 and are looking for suggestions on beaches to have our sunset ceremony in Kona ....Any ideas.We are going to be renting condos and there isn%26#39;t a beach close by that we could walk to.

best beach for a wedding sunset ceremony

OK.... a beach in Kona in Feb.... There will only be one at the King Kam hotel.... The outrigger and Sheraton both have littel wedding areas but on grass not sand..... There will be no sand at magic sands till April. Old Airport park north will be on Lava, and so too with the energy lab beach..... You will have to look to Kohala coast for sand.....

best beach for a wedding sunset ceremony

weddinggal, just to make sure you understand, the ';there will only be one at the King Kam hotel.... The Outrigger and Sheraton both have littel wedding areas but on grass not sand....'; means you have to pay for using the areas at the hotel.

I also had dreams about a beach wedding, but after doing research on hawaii and finding all beaches are public, i had nightmares of other tourists standing there in their speedo bathing suits watching (or even worse, in our wedding photos!)

anyways, just wanted to remind you about the public thing, and if you are ok with that... great, but i had my wedding on the grass by the beach in a more private location.

I know you said Kona, but i love Hapuna Beach (although it always seems to be very busy).

What about A-Bay?

The Sheraton has two areas, the Photo Garden'; and the ';Wedding Lawn'; and both backs up to Keauhou Bay. The sunset background is unbelievable there!

Thanks for all you input.I will be getting in touch with a wedding planner in Kona.Would there be many people around at sunset time at the public beaches?The sheraton sounds nice...

Note on A-Bay and all beaches really -- the sun%26#39;s arc swings a long way from north to south, summer to winter. At A-Bay, the sun doesn%26#39;t set ';into'; the ocean at all seasons ... you need to have someone tell you where the sun is setting in February

... sadly, I cannot now remember, have been over here too long ... the best sunsets there I think are around the equinox, right now the sun is to the south and I think it goes down behind the point unless maybe you%26#39;re up at the Marriott end.

Get a map and look at it. The west coast shores of the Big Island above Keahole Point (the airport) do not all face west. From the airport to Kawaihae Harbor the coast heads northeast, not north, and then the little bays have their individual positions.

So get someone to check that sunset for you ... hard job!

About weddings on public beaches, to be brutally honest, some us residents are pretty jaded about weddings getting in the way when we%26#39;re trying to have beach time. White dresses and heels and people in suits and the photo session ... seem more comic than solemn and more annoying than appealing. Sorry, but it feels like someone is imposing an agenda on the beach ...

I definitely vote YAY for people who pay for their wedding venue to have a private occasion, whether in Hawaii or elsewhere. Funny, on the mainland no one would think of getting married on a public street corner, but people do essentially that in Hawaii all the time, and everyone who just happens to be there having a day of recreation is supposed to shush and tiptoe around it and make space ... which I think is unfair to expect unless one is getting food, cake, and champagne ;-).

Only stating that perspective because it was mentioned that the public will be around and you may not enjoy that, the other side of the coin is the public may not enjoy it either.

If you are working with a wedding planner then it%26#39;s his/her business to know where there are good sites for you that time of year! See what the planner suggests then check back here for feedback.

FYI I was just up in S. Kohala--if you are at the beach area at the south end of the Orchid, on the point just before the paved sidewalk area, you will have sun setting into ocean. Not at the beach cove or Browns beach house area iteself. At Mauna Lani, the sun sets south of the beach area, behind a point. So the Waikoloa Marriott end might have sun into water, but it is not that scenic (big sand piles) and has lots of tourists.

If you aren%26#39;t dead set on having sand beneath your feet I%26#39;d say you can%26#39;t go wrong with the wedding chapel on the grounds of the Sheraton. It%26#39;s a very pretty setting with lush plantings all around and the water in the background. (No worry about rain either.) You could then take the short walk to the Sheraton%26#39; s Crystal Blue lounge, mostly outdoors but covered and with a fabulous view of the ocean, for your reception. Your guests could stay at the Sheraton and no one will have to deal with driving. Just my opinion.

We were married in a simple ocean-front ceremony, at a very special place, on the southern end of Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (aka: Place of Refuge) three years ago. It was, by our definition, a perfect setting. The Gentleman who performed our service retired shortly thereafter, but I would think any qualified wedding planner would be able to help you. As I recall, a permit was required, but it was easily obtained.

We have returned each year since; and will do so again in a few weeks. Unlike many of the mentioned places, crowds have never been a problem (avoid weekends) and the weather, knock on wood, has always been perfect.

Hope it all goes together for you.

Here%26#39;s our experience. Last year we were traveling with another couple who was staying in a resort, we in a condo very close to the ocean. Every other day, one couple chose our agenda. On our day we chose to make a sunset dinner for them at our condo and eat out on our lanai. Nobody informed us a wedding was taking place on the area between the condo and the ocean so our evening was spent tiptoeing around trying to cook our fish on the grill, then whispering from sunset into the night while the wedding took place and reception was held. Also, throughout the ceremony, people were walking across the lawn, going down to the water with their dogs, talking loudly, and yes, some even in their speedos! To this day I cannot get that mental image out of my head! Did we resent it? Yes. Could it have been handled better? Yes. If the condo manager had informed us the wedding was taking place, we would have moved our dinner plans to another night and vacated the area for that evening.

My vote would be for a private area away from the crowds and onlookers for your sake and for other vacationer%26#39;s sake. Also, you mentioned you were staying in some condos away from a beach. IMHO, that%26#39;s a mistake. Please rethink that option. Much better plan would be to stay where the wedding will be and use their facilities, including bathrooms, for the wedding and reception. Much tidier arrangement IMO. That way when grandma (me) needs to find the ladie%26#39;s room she can and when she gets tired at the reception and wants to go to bed she%26#39;s just steps away from her room. Just my opinion.

Whaler to zipline-Travel time?

I have been told that the travel time between the Whaler and zipline is 2 hrs. It appears that we need to plan a day of it. What other activites could we do going to zipline or traveling back to Whaler?

Whaler to zipline-Travel time?

zipline is right at the base of haleakala - drive to the top and do some exploring - perhaps stay for the sunset up at the summit - marvelous. There is plenty to do and see!!

hotel and to do list

i am looking for a really nice hotel close to everthing. I have been looking at the marriott, outrigger on beach and pacific beach hotel. they seem to be close but I do not want an old hotel that needs TLC. I have hear of the Haeian village but does not seem close. Please Help. Also what is there to do. I know Diamond Head and Pear Harbour. We are ot interest in Museums and that type of think. We are going to be there 6 days. Is that too loong.?? Thank you for your help. Audrey

hotel and to do list

Sorry I can%26#39;t help too much with the hotel-we stayed at Miramar and a condo at Turtle Bay. About what to do...what do you like to do? Do you like active stuff, or more of the relaxing on the beach? Do you like hiking? If so, do Diamond Head-fantastic views from the top. Or Manoa Falls is also nice. Go to the beach ( or several of them), maybe go snorkeling. We loved going snorkeling. If you want to snorkel, go the Hanauma Bay. We spent an entire day at Pearl Harbor-did the Arizona Memorial tour, the Sub tour , and the U.S.S. Missouri tour. Maybe go to a Luau-we went to the Polynesian Cultural Center (which is facinating) and had their Luau dinner. Watch the fireworks at the Hilton-they also have a free Hawaiian hula show-a lot cheesier than the PCC%26#39;s, but still fun. If you will have a car, drive out to other parts of the island or go to the Dole Pinapple Plantation.

I think you should easily be able to enjoy 6 days. We were there for a week, and still didn%26#39;t feel like we%26#39;d seen everything. Have a great time!

hotel and to do list

You won%26#39;t run out of things to do on Oahu.

There are two Outriggers that fit your description.

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach - centrally located in Waikiki right across from International Market Place. It is right on the beach.

Outrigger Reef on the Beach - a few blocks away from Outrigger Waikiki, but stll a good location %26amp; also right on the beach. Some construction at this hotel and in the entire area. It is a lot less expensive than the other Outrigger. Close to Ft. DeRussy Beach, the best beach in Waikiki.

Pacific Beach %26amp; Waikiki Marriott are right across the street from the beach, but in an area where there are no hotels on the beach side of the road.

Resortquest also has several hotels %26amp; condos in the same area as Pacific Beach %26amp; Marriott.

Lots to do on Oahu:

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Map of most Waikiki hotels %26amp; condos. Astons are now Resortquest. Some other changes on the map also.

www.resortquesthawaii.com

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Bishop Museum is really nice.

www.bishopmuseum.org

Hawaii Maritime Museum %26amp; Falls of Clyde are OK.

Ft DeRussy in Waikiki has a free military museum.

There is a Father Damien museum in Waikiki. Temporarily closed for renovation, but may be open when you get to Hawaii.

Try this site:

www.hawaiimuseums.org

www.visit-oahu.com free brochure They have over 400 websites for lodging, restaurants, attractions in the brochure %26amp; on the site. Click on: OVB Yellow Pages

Buy a copy of %26#39;Oahu Revealed%26#39;. It has tons of info for lodging, things to do, maps, restaurant reviews %26amp; lots of other things.

Try the Ala Moana Hotel. The hotel is close to everything including Waikiki and the Ala Moana Shopping Center is right next door. The hotel was recently renovated with brand new modern furniture.

Trip Report Day 1

After spending 5 days on Maui on a business trip, we extended on our own on the Big Island for 1 week. We flew from Maui to the BI on Aloha. The flight was uneventful. While hubby was collecting our luggage and dive bags, I took the Alamo van over to get the mini-van we had rented for a week. Because 2 other couples were joining us for a few days, it was the best way for the 6 of us to go places together with all our snorkeling gear, picnic lunches, coolers, etc. I stood in the Alamo line for 30 to 45 minutes and finally got the van, drove back to the airport, calling hubby on the way over so he would be at the curb (security won%26#39;t let you park for more than about 2 minutes) with our stuff. We drove into Kona to pick up the keys to the house we had rented for the week and made our way about 2 miles south of Kona town to Hale Honu, our home away from home. We rented the studio downstairs for the week and our friends rented the 2 bedroom upstairs apartment for 3 days. We were blown away by when we saw it. Absolutely, right on the ocean and very roomy with all the necessities. We found it on vrbo.com. It can be rented separately or all together which really made it perfect for our needs.

We dropped off all our stuff and did a quick check of the kitchen spices and other supplies, made our grocery list, and headed off for Safeway and WalMart. On the way we decided we were hungry so we went to Ocean%26#39;s Seafood Chinese restaurant. We shared an order of their yummy fried rice with bits of pork and each got the lunch special. We%26#39;ve eaten there before and knew what to expect and were not disappointed. We then made our way to Safeway where I signed up for the grocery shopping card and saved about $25 on our basket of groceries. WalMart was a little different than the ones I%26#39;m used to here on the Mainland. They seemed really low key with not a lot of merchandise. They didn%26#39;t even have ice for sale! We did buy a couple of cute t-shirts for $4.99 each and some snacks really cheap so it was worth the stop anyway.

Went back to Hale Honu, dropped off our groceries, made our favorite drink, Vodka Johnson (long story), poured out a bowl of mac nuts and lounged on our patio watching the sunset while listening to the sound of the pounding surf. We had been in Hawaii a total of 5 days and now we finally felt like it. We were home. Whales were blowing and breaching, the sun was setting, the sky was this magical color of pink/orange mixed with the steel gray color of the ocean, the surf was pounding against our patio making the air have the slightest salty, oceany scent, drinking my cocktail and munching on mac nuts, all the while holding hands with the love of my life of 32 years. All senses were in play...sight, hearing, smell, taste, feel. Why do we love the Big Island? There%26#39;s your answer. Day 2 to come.

Trip Report Day 1

Bips,

Sounds beautiful!! So descriptive .... what a wonderful time. I%26#39;m looking forward to day 2!! Keep writing....

Please do share the condo listing, sounds perfect!!

Trip Report Day 1

We stayed in a house called Hale Honu. We found it on VRBO.com. I will look up the actual listing numbers tomorrow.

I looked up your hale honu, and it it%26#39;s the right one, wow! It looks awsome. Hurry up with day 2 please, I%26#39;m living vicariously through you until Feb 3, when we leave to start our trip. Your trip sounds just wonderful so far. At least the BI part. Thanks for sharing it with us.

NIce start to your REAL holiday!

Since there are several homes names Hale Honu on the VRBO site I will give you the numbers of the one we stayed at. Listing 46951 was our studio we rented for the week. It was really great! Listing 34465 was the 2-bedroom, 2-bath connected to the studio part of the house. Our friends rented it for the 3 days they were on the BI with us. They loved it!

WOW - your post gave me chills, what a wonderful way to end a day. looking forward to more

I loved this report, your lyrical description of the day%26#39;s end was magical! You go from the prosaic business to bliss in a way that works really well.

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Taro Patch Hale

Hi, we are looking at this cottage for our stay in May..We are looking for any feedback or experinces with this property. Specific questions we have are:

Location-does the property have a nice rural feel as well as pretty good views? Is it a forested area or more open?

Looks like there is a nice lanai...is it a nice place to sit out in the evening after a busy day...is there a grill for cooking out?

Is there any seeting in the cottage except for the bed?

Climate wise, is there fairly good breezes through the cottage as well as plenty of windows?

Website states the bathroom is in a outdoor garden setting..is the entire bathroom outside or just the shower?

We dont need anything fancy, simple is great, but like a quite, peacfull, ';outdoor'; feeling place to come home to.

Thanks for any input...Ed

Taro Patch Hale

We spent three nights at Taro Patch Hale last September. We were very happy there. It does have a very rural feel. It%26#39;s located a couple of miles up the Hanalei valley and there really isn%26#39;t much up there. it%26#39;s situated within the national Wildlife Sanctuary. The property---two cottages, a main house, several small out buildings--is in a nicely landscaped cleared space within a forested area. The photos on the website give a pretty accurate picture.

We spent a lot of time sitting out on the lanai. Saw a lot of birds and a lot of rainbows. The Hanalei River runs through the yard, although it%26#39;s still just a stream up there. I don%26#39;t think there was a grill. We never cooked. Just a coffee maker and a microwave as I remember. A small fridge. We had breakfasts there and other meals out.

There were a couple of chairs in the cottage. I remember it being pretty airy and there was a ceiling fan. The entire bathroom is outside in an enclosed area---sink, toilet, shower. Some mosquitoes, but nothing larger.

It is pretty basic. It%26#39;d be kind of rough for some folks, but it was just what we were looking for. We really had a sense of being in old Hawaii. We%26#39;ll stay there again.

We posted a review:

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Let us know if you have other questions.

Taro Patch Hale

Just saw your other post. We stayed in Hale Lii. Didn%26#39;t get a close up look at the other cottage, but imagine they%26#39;re pretty similar. They%26#39;re clean and well-maintained. They%26#39;re all within sight and shouting distance, but there%26#39;s definitely a feeling of privacy.

Thanks for the input Bellman3....

Do you remeber which cottage you stayed in...the Nui or Li%26#39;i...

Also, it will be myself and my Nephew traveling...was there enough room in the cottage for a twin size air bed...we would like to have 2 beds for sleeping...

I sounds like a fun place to stay...pretty much what we are looking for...thanks Ed

My wife helped me to remember that Li%26#39;i didn%26#39;t have a microwave. It had a little toaster oven. I noticed on the website that Li%26#39;i has been remodeled and has 100 sq ft of living space added. I can%26#39;t envision what they may have done. When we stayed there everything was a pretty snug fit. You might have been able to rearrange things a bit to fit a mattress on the floor, but I%26#39;m not sure. Might be more easily done if they%26#39;ve expanded the cottage. I%26#39;d suggest giving Lance a call if that%26#39;s a critical point.

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Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel?

Hi everyone!

We are due to visit in the 2nd half of November %26amp; thinking about staying at the newly renovated Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel.

Is the hotel %26amp; its location ok?

We are also worried about parking our rental car since the hotel has quite limited parking. Is parking really difficult in the area and is it expensive?

Thanks!

Yoyoggi

Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel?

Just stumbled across this hotel as well, would like to know feedback or any other info, pictures etc.

As mentioned the location is a block from the beach ?

Parking ? For a rental car ?

Thanks

Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel?

Alright I think somone answered for me regarding this hotel so I will help you.....

I decided against booking this hotel. It has gone through a major renovation but is in the night club district. So I was told if you want to party and you don%26#39;t mind working girls being around then this is a great deal. We chose however not to be in the night club district and chose Ohana Islander. There is a speacial right now on their website for 99$ and includes scone/muffin and a coffee at a coffee shop. This is their renovation special. Their pool is closed but you can use any other outrigger pool and the lobby is under construction. The rooms are not affected and have already been updated. This hotel is right near the Outrigger reef. (I think or it could be outrigger beach :) )

Hope this helps, at least if you go for this hotel you know the rooms will be clean, it is just the location you will have to decide on

Hope this helps

The Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel, is the new name for the recently renovated Coral Reef Hotel on Kuhio Avenue.

I just checked in yesterday, and the renovations are virtually complete (still a little work going on in the lobby and retail area).

The place looks great ! The entry has new marble walls, artwork, and tile flooring. The guest rooms have been totally overhalued, with all new furnishings, fixtures and coverings.

It needed it badly, as the facility had become ';tired'; in recent years; but the hotel is now as nice as any in the central Kuhio Avenue corridor.

It enjoys a great location, adjacent to the International Marketplace, dozens of relatively inexpensive restaurants, and just over a block to the beach. It iis within the QEF/WDC ';superblock'; that is considered ';ground zero'; in Waikiki.

Allthough the hotel itself only has maybe 30 guest parking stalls, there is a parking lot immediately adjacent (on the other side of the access alleyway) that honors guest parking passes. So there is no shortage of avaiable stalls for gurests.

In fact, because the in-hotel stalls are so tight and the ceiling so low (I%26#39;m 6%26#39;5'; and have to duck), I prefer putting the car into the adjacent lot. FYI, the parking structure charges less per day ($10) than the hotel does ($15); but it closes every night at 2 AM and doesn%26#39;t reopen unitl 6:30 AM, which can make it tough if you have to catch an early morning flight.

As to the comment about being in the ';nightclub'; district. There really is no night club district in Waikiki, with the closest probably being what was located along Lewers Street before the on-going redevelopment into the Beach Walk project.

The Waikiki Wave does have a sports/tiki bar and grill along the front of the property that has live music (but no dancing) several times weekly and stays open until 4 AM, but it is a very laid back (not rowdy) place, and I have never heard any excessive noise in my many stays in the hotel.

There are several other clubs in the neighborhood (in the high rise Waikiki Trade Center and a dance club across the street), but it is no different from any area in the central part of the District along Kuhio or Kalakaua.

I would be more concerned with being virtually surrounded by on-going construction at the Outrigger Islander Waikiki.

Thanks to both posters :)

I was by there today checking it out for a friend with a $100 and under Waikiki budget. Looks like they%26#39;re still putting the finishing toughes on the lobby makeover (just a bit of the trim left). The rooms have been refurbished and all have balconies.

You can get your longboard in the freight elevator if it%26#39;s under 10%26#39; or they%26#39;ll store it in the locked loading dock area. The staff seemed friendly when I was just asking a few questions. It%26#39;s on the beach side of Kuhio right next to the Intl Market. It%26#39;s a straight shot past the market and across Kalakaua to the beach access path between Outrigger (Dukes) and Royal Hawaiian (Pink Palace).

Looks like the area%26#39;s cleaned up a bit. The old strip club a couple doors down is reopening as a sports bar, but I%26#39;d guess you can still find a working girl within a block or two if you look hard enough after midnight?

Amberloo...

Thanks for the information! My husband and I will be staying at the Aqua Wave in January. I have read many good reviews since their renovation.

Can you tell me if they offer a complimentary Continental Breakfast?

Beyond....

That strip club (wasn%26#39;t it originally called ';Platinum'; ?) has been closed a while now.

And for those who really want to see the working girls, you can catch plenty after their ';shift'; is over getting donuts and coffee in the 7-11 along the streetfront of the hotel from about 5 to 6:30 AM. Everyday when I get up for a paper and cup before work there are usually more than a few hanging around.

And, ya%26#39; know what ? In the early morning light, after a long nights work, they really aren%26#39;t very attractive.

Susan....

I have never been offered, nor have I seen served, a complimentary breakfast at the hotel. But, having just spent $8 million on the renovations and re-branding the property, maybe it is something they will have in the future once everything in the lobby is fully completed.

I%26#39;ll ask at the front desk this evening, and if the answer is yes, I%26#39;ll post it for you.

They do have brand new coffeee makers in the guest rooms (along with free Kona blend coffee), and they deliver the Honolulu Advertiser to your door every morning. Also, the units all have brand new executive refrigerators and microwaves.

The 7-11 in the hotel (joked about in the above post) is open 24/7 and actually has a very large selection of prepared foods, including donuts, breakfast dishes, salads, fruits, sandwiches, hot entrees and local favorites (manapua, musubi, pork hash). Their coffee, while not Starbucks or Tully%26#39;s, is fairly good.

Amberloo,

Believe the old strip club was last called Deja Vu - Never went there.

Would you say the renovated Aqua Wave is as good as it gets for $100 in Waikiki taking into consideration the rooms and location?

The rooms really look too good for the price they are charging, all modern and clean!

Whats the ';catch'; ? Just the location not being beachfront ?