How to Spend Spring Break in Honolulu, Hawaii

The birds of paradise, warm surf and swaying hula dancers beckon you to visit the beaches of Oahu.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bathing Suits
• Hiking Boots
• Sandals
• Sports Sunglasses
• Sun Hats
• Sunscreen
• Snorkeling Gear

1. Hop a flight to Honolulu International Airport.

2. Bring a bathing suit, sandals, dark glasses and sunscreen.

3. Stay in one of the many high-rises on the Waikiki strip or rent a house on the North Shore or Diamond Head.

4. Rent a surfboard and ride the gentle waves of Waikiki.

5. Sail a Hobie Cat, ride a personal watercraft, or parasail above the coral reefs offshore.

6. Bodysurf at famous Sandy's Beach.

7. Hike the Manoa Falls in the hills behind the University of Hawaii.

8. Visit the Heiau, an ancient burial and worship site of the Hawaiians that looks out over Waiamea Bay on the North Shore.

9. Go to a luau on the beach and take a hula lesson.

10. Party at Duke's on the Waikiki strip for an evening of tropical fun.

Tips & Warnings

• Rent a car rather than a scooter. It's a much safer way to get around the island.

• Walk or take taxis if you need to get around Waikiki.

• Watch out for pickpockets when you're in crowded areas.

• Keep an eye on your belongings. Violent crime is rare, but petty theft is common.