Honolulu

Stay at - Westin Moana Surfrider

Go shopping - on Kalakaua Avenue, the International Marketplace and at the Ala Moana Mall

Eat at - Duke's Canoe Club (casual breakfast buffet with Diamond Head views on Waikiki)
The Hanohano room (elegant dinners and drinks overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki)
La Mer
The Golden Dragon

Take side trips to - the neighboring islands of Kauai, Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii, Molokai or Lanai

Be sure to visit - The Bishop Museum
The Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbour
The Polynesian Cultural Center

Best time of year to go - February through June.

Best things to buy - Hawaiian arts and crafts, jewelry, Niihau shells, local souvenirs, designer clothing

Best indulgence - Walking barefoot on Waikiki while the sun rises over Diamond Head

Fly into - Honolulu (HNL)

Transportation - Taxi, limousine or shuttle to the hotel, then take taxis or the Wiki Wiki bus as necessary. Take interisland flights to neighbor islands.