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Waikki is the place that is full of surprises. One of its hot destinations is the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, which is also known as the "Pink Place". This hotel, which is naturally painted pink, has become notorious as the playground for the rich and famous and even in the time of Depression it attracted royalty, presidents and other celebrities to its opulent accommodations. Originally, Captain William Matson built the Royal Hawaiian Hotel to accommodate passengers from the Matson Steamship Company’s luxury cruise ship. Since that time the hotel has been the icon of luxury and romance.

A new exciting addition to the bright night of Waikki is the showroom and the night club that are on the fourth floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, where a traditional Hawaiian production, "Waikki Nei", is being played. With theatrical wizardry and high-tech devices, it is an exciting show to watch. When the show finishes, the theatrical scene is removed and the night club appears, with the dance floor of 4,500 square feet, DJs and 116-foot projection screen. The night club is open till 4 a.m., being known as Level4.

If you would like something unusual and different from traditional entertainment, try party sail called Pirates Bar. The crew practices Aloha in the most gracious way, so if you just call for reservations they will welcome you on board for a party. Fancy yourself sailing off Waikki shore, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins, enjoying the sunset under the spectacular fireworks show while helping yourself to an open bar. Besides snorkeling, other ocean activities available are surflessons, kayaking, shark diving, swimming with whales and turtles. On board the ship you will learn pirate lore and have a nice chat with Pirate Bar’s ocean loving crew.

Whale watching is also the show here and these 40-ton creatures that come to these shores annually in winter will delight you with their playful behavior. The Hawaii state mammal swims by this place between late November and early May every year. The warm clear waters are ideal mating grounds for the humpbacks and Waikki is a popular site to watch them enjoying their "winter vacation".

There are many luxurious hotels in Waikki, but the oldest one that was built and opened in 1901, is Sheraton Moana Surfrider, originally named as the Moana Hotel. "The First Lady" of Waikki has aged beautifully and gracefully, with its elegant interior that takes you back to the times of wealth, leisure and afternoon tea. Actually, you may still have afternoon tea there on Banyan veranda.

The Hyatt Regency Waikki Beach Resort and Spa is renowned all over the world as Hawaii’s premier resort destination. Offering 1,229 over-sized guestrooms and suites, not to mention the award winning chic restaurants, outstanding shops and bright night entertainments, the Hyatt Regency Waikki Beach Resort and Spa truly reflects the splendor that is Hawaii. A necklace of more than 60 fashion boutiques, name brand stores, exquisite restaurants on three levels – all this is your shopping oasis within the Hyatt Regency Waikki Beach Resort and Spa.

Waikki is famous all over the world of not only its lush hotels but also a two-mile stretch of warm, golden sand, known as Waikki Beach. Don’t leave Waikki until you have walked the length of this strand. You may start you walk from the lagoons in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and walk on down to the Natatorium War Memorium. From the Hilton end the beach narrows when you walk towards the Diamand Head, passing by the Reef Hotel and the prestigious Halekulani Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel with magnificent view from the beach.

And then comes the last beachfront hotel on this end of the beach, "The First Lady" of Waikki - Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Then you walk past Kuhio Beach Park which is always full of life with many vendors selling everything you may need when on vacation. Having passed it you step into quieter parts of the beach, with large lawns and giant trees and the Kapiolani Beach Park, sprawling in the background and terrific for swimming and sunbathing. The Waikki Aquarium is ahead and then comes beautiful and ghostly Natatorium War Memorium, built in 1927 to commemorate men and women who fought World War I.

In Waikki you will find a two-mile strand of dozen beaches just outside your doorstep. They stretch from the Ala Wai Yacht Basin to Diamond Head and are known as Kuhio, Sans Souci, Gray’s and Kahanomoku. Ala Moana Beach Park that is located just West of Waikki, is favorite among the local residents.

With reliable waves almost all year round, Waikki is a nice place for those tourists who have just started mastering the art of windsurfing. Waikki’s Beach Boys became famous in the 1930s, when they took charge of the beach, the waves and the fun. Being licensed lifeguards, Beach Boys still give lessons for the amateur surfers.

For early Hawaiians surfing meant much more than just catching and riding the waves. This practice stemmed from social and ritual activities that began with the selection of the tree from which the board would be made and progressed to the legendary surfing contests performed for the chiefs. Surfing was a significant part of the history of Hawaii and it is vividly reflected in Hawaiian traditions, songs and tales. Nowadays, surfing no less enchants people, capturing their body and soul by the magnificent fury of the power of the ocean.

If your idea of fun is aiming a gun at the Target, then the Waikki Gun Club, located in the heart of the town, is right place to go. The range is equipped with a "Supertrap" designed to stop bullets, prevent ricochets and enhance safety. All firearms, ammunition, eye and hearing protection, range instructions are included with each shooting package. Besides, an instructor will be present at all times.

What can relieve travel tensions and promote a sense of relaxation and balance better than a massage. It will help you better adjust to the Hawaiian laid-back lifestyle and revitalize your spirit. Waikki offers a wide range of spa places. Paradise Massage on Kuhio Avenue features both in-house and out-call therapy. AquaSPA specializes in message, facial, body care and waxing services. Message treatments include Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Shiatsu and Reflexology. A soothing massage usually lasts for 60 minutes and is performed in private rooms. Complementary are the foot bath infused with cooling essential oils that is also offered by the message therapists. It’s a pleasant place to stay after the day at the beach. The spa’s after Sun Repair Wrap with seaweed gel, lavender and aloe vera will help moisturize and revitalize your skin. To protect against peeling and further skin damage try Gentle Waves light therapy or pre-sun and surf waxing services.

If you would like totally indulge yourself, there is nothing better that taking a voyage on a super-charged luxury boat. Sailing with experienced crew, you can relax on big white cushions or stretch out on the sundeck. Just kick back and let the VIP Super Boat captain navigate the ship. VIP style means transportation from your hotel to the board of the ship and some sightseeing. When on board, the superboat will sail off for Diamond Head, looking for dolphins, whales and sea turtles. Then you will return to Waikki Beach and cruise the harbor. It’s a small charter tour ideal for family getaway or a nice party the friends.

There are also party boats available for evening parties complete with food, drinks and live entertainment. The festivities usually start about 9 p.m. when the boat picks the partygoers and then sets off for a nice cruise along Waikki picturesque shore. The cruise is an hour and a half long and features live guitar music, comedy, dancing and music videos. Take such a ride and remember what wonderful Waikki nights are like.

Just about 35 minutes West of Waikki is Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park featuring nine thrill rides, five family rides and ten specialty areas in this 25-acre water theme amusement park. There is also a miniature golf with 18-hole course that offers nine accessible holes. The brand new attraction of the park is Da’Flow Rider, producing 40 feet of constant wave action that enjoys all the excitement of surfing, snowboarding and skate boarding.

The Volcano Express is another hot rider with more than 300 feet of sheer adrenaline rush. Not only will thrill seekers admire this park but also the visitor with kids will like family rides that simulate tube cruise river ride or the one that produces two- or four -foot waves perfect for bodysurfing. The park also houses an interactive children’s fun pool with many waterfalls, mini slides and water cannons.