So Hawaii. wasn’t a passport stamp location for me but it is for others visiting from outside of the United States. As close as I live to Hawaii this past June was my first time visiting. I stayed on the island of Honolulu at the Waikiki Resort Hotel, it cost me $196 a night, my resort fees were $27.59. My hotel was literally a two minute walk to the beach! How much better can life really get! This was not a solo trip, my girl stayed next door at the Aholiani Resort Waikiki, which on average cost $375 a night for a standard king room and her resort fees were almost double mines at $51.73 a night. Let me tell you although it is highly rated, had an awesome pool and bedroom views, she had to have maintenance come twice to fix her toilet.

One thing I liked about my hotel location is that there were several restaurants and bars in walking distance all within ten minutes. During my stay I ate at Paia Fish Market, Hideout Waikiki, Cheeseburger Waikiki and La Cucaracha Mexican bar and Grill to name a few places. My favorite place to eat was Paia Fish Market, Opah fish, fish tacos, rice and fries yesss ate there twice. Someone told me prior to going to Hawaii to make sure to eat at Giovanni’s shrimp truck, the Dole Plantation and visit Laniakea (Turtle) beach. So, I decided to take the scenic route through town, hopped on the bus which cost $5 for a day pass. My first stop was the Dole Plantation, I purchased a train ticket around the plantation to take in the beautiful scenery and listen to the history as well a ticket to the garden. I loved the garden, it was absolutely beautiful. There is no way I can leave out the pineapple soft serve…OMG I wish I could have brought back two cartoons home. It literally melted in my mouth.

 My next stop was Giovanni’s Shrimp truck which was about a 20 minute bus ride from the Dole Plantation. The line was crazy long, I think 20 people were in front of me but it was worth the wait. My meal was about $12 or $15 dollars for spicy garlic shrimp and rice. I don’t hardly take public transportation at home but I managed, my last stop was Turtle beach. You guys, I literally was chilling with turtles at my feet, they don’t touch you because they are scared of us but they were big and beautiful. The weather was perfect that day, 85 degrees so not too hot. Ok confession I caved at the end of my day I had to at back to my hotel to change off our sunset cruise so I took a Lfyt back to Waikiki beach. 

Most people want a massage on the beach by their hotel right, I am people lol.  But I had a massage while in Waikiki at Lava Massage & Day Spa and let me tell y’all the view from the top of the building bomb overlooking the city. Me and my girls also got a chance to interact with some of the beautiful locals at Paradise Cove one evening for a Luau! Lots of dancing and tasty food. 

If you have never been to Hawaii, I suggest your go visit. I definitely plan to go back to Honolulu but I would love to also visit Maui in the future as well. 

Xoxo 

Diamondsharelle 

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