![]() Although the baguette isn't crunchy it's a fantastic sandwich. The second is a profiterole filled with jamon, goat's cheese and rocket while my favourite morsel is the pork banh mi with mango and radish. We start on the sandwiches and the first is a smoked salmon and cream cheese. They bring the stands out and they are generously portioned and include two separate plates of extra food. ![]() Because you know that's what bloggers do so that they can taste more ) I go for the intoxicating vanilla and caramel of the Verandah Breeze while Melissa and Cath go for Moana Sunset and Moana Royale. To start with, they bring out a selection of tea for us to smell. The classic tea offers just a bit more food so naturally we opt for that. There are three to choose from starting with the Verandah tea, the Moana Classic tea to the First Lady champagne tea. Sea breezes blow and we watch the waves break and the swimmers dip in and out of the water. ![]() The afternoon tea is held at the Beachhouse on the verandah terrace. People didn't want to see the water after being on a boat for so long! The hotel later built the new wing on the waterfront to cater for its modern day guests' preferences. As guests would often arrive by boat, the original hotel was built with views away from the water. The Moana Surfrider is a regal lady that is often referred to as the "First Lady of Waikiki" Since 1901, the distinctive Beaux Arts designed hotel has offered lodging to the wealthy. I'm dining with Melissa Chang and Catherine Toth, two blogger friends that are local Oahuans. Slump into one of the chairs at the Moana Surfrider Hotel and partake of their afternoon tea. Mr NQN comes back from this exhilarated and smiling.īut once you've shopped or canoed, may I offer you my preferred method for recovery. There are plenty of vendors that offer this service and they leave at various times of the day. For just $25 you can ride the waves on a wooden canoe right on the heart of Waikiki Beach. It's here that Mr NQN and I part ways for a short time and he takes up the Outrigger Canoe ride. Department stores in Hawaii offer customers free wifi and bottles of water and cookies as well as generous gifts with purchases. ![]() Hawaii's state tax is just 4.5% which makes it a popular destination for shoppers. There are plenty of boutiques in the Waikiki beach area, although most people head to Ala Moana Shopping Centre about 30 minutes' walk away or a short drive from Duke's where there is pretty much every brand you can dream up. We try a bit of everything including a glass of POG, that ubiquitous and sweet Hawaiian creation with passionfruit, orange and guava juice.Ī Hawaiian friend once told me "You Australians are obsessed with shopping in Hawaii you know?" I was holding a whole lot of shopping bags with $400 of skincare so I wasn't in a position to argue (it's cheaper and lasts me 2 years!). There's pina colada bread pudding, French toast with coconut syrup and poached strawberries as well as healthier options like freshly made omelettes and excellent home made granola. Alas the famous Hula Pie isn't available for breakfast although some of the selections could be just as sweet. For breakfast there is a buffet selection. Service at Duke's is very friendly and chilled as per the vibe of the place. Duke's is named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the world's most famous and revered surfer who was credited with introducing the world to surfing. There are thatched roof huts, hibiscus primary coloured prints and evocative black and white photos and memorabilia showing the history of Duke's. On the beachfront at the Outrigger waikiki Resort on busy Kalakaua Rd, the atmosphere is pure old Hawaii. Many people would like to start their day at Duke's. And when we've just one day left and the urge to see and do everything on your list at once, well the best thing to do is eat lightly and at as many places as possible. From Waikiki's busy beach thick with bathers and shopping promenades there is so much to do in the one small area. Let's face it almost any day in Waikiki is kind of crazy. So what can you do if you have 24 hours in Waikiki? Well it turns out, plenty of things! From breakfast at Duke's, shopping, afternoon tea at the Moana Surfrider and dinner at Morimoto's and a stay at The Modern, Waikiki is food lover's heaven. It's also a place that many holidaying Australians position themselves when holidaying on Oahu. Waikiki the busy and fun beachfront area of Honolulu is a place that is teeming with activity.
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