My Little Island Home In Hawaii

Deep sea fishing is one thing, but when you are sailing out of exotic Kailua Kona or Waikiki Hawaii, fishing species that include mahi mahi, yellowfin and marlin, you are in for some real sport, because fish in the waters off Kailua Kona do not reel in easily. With an abundance of beach rentals that include all the amenities, you will be able to prepare your prize in your own kitchen, cooked to your own liking after your day on the water.

In addition to abundant Hawaii rentals in the area, there are several superb boat charters with experienced skippers and guides who are more than delighted to take you out to sea to catch the big fish. But while the exceptional deep sea fishing may wind up being the high point of your Hawaii trip, it is not all that the Waikiki area has to offer. Though the beach itself is fairly short, it is one of the most surfer friendly spots in the world. The extended, rolling breaks characteristic of Waikiki make it amazing for longboarding as well as tandem surfing and is specially suitable for neophytes just learning how to ride the waves.

Waikiki has always been a bit exclusive. Before the arrival of Europeans, it was reserved for Hawaiian royalty. In the Polynesian language, waikiki translates as "spouting fresh water" after the streams and springs that at one time flowed into the surrounding everglade. Of course, it was not long before Europeans discovered it. The first resort was designed in 1893 where one of the first guests to stay there was author Robert Louis Stevenson, author of "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Today, high rises and and beach vacation rentals surround the seaside, so you could have to go a bit further out if you are hoping for more private beach rentals.

Romantic getaways are much simpler to find on the Big Island around Kailua-Kona but before you head off to that site, you will want to visit some of the scenic and historic parks, reserves and other areas of interest around Waikiki. For example, there is Kapiolani Regional Park, the oldest public park in the Aloha State and residence of the Honolulu Zoo and a well-liked concert venue as well. Military history experts will enjoy the Fort DeRussy Military Reservation. Although still an active U.S. Army Base, it is open to the public and is the home of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii.

If you enjoy golf, you will unquestionably want to play a round at the Makaha Resort Golf Club in Waianae. This resort, on the west shore of Oahu less than an hour from Honolulu, offers the best of the New and the Old Hawaii. Only half a mile from the historic 600 year old Kaneaki Heiau Temple, the resort presents a variety of interests aside from golf that range from tennis and aerobics to native Hawaiian cuisine, music and even Polynesian language instruction.