BLOWS. I lived on Oahu for several years and still visit. If I could afford it, I'd live there again! Tourists who leave the mainland's rush behind, speak kindly to the locals, will find a gentle spirit behind the official aloha smiles. I take friends with me when I return to Oahu, and they always comment how different "my Hawaii" is because they didn't feel like tourists fleeced for their dollar, but felt that aloha spirit. The military Museum in Waikiki is very interesting and free .. and Hanauma Bay which was always one of my favorite places to see the tropical fish in their environment is free and very interesting..esp. for kids. You can take a bus there if you have no vehicle. In Jan and Feb there are big waves and lots of places to see the surfers..both in Oahu and Maui. I love to visit Hawaii and have always found the people there very friendly. Please help us to maintain a healthy and vibrant community by reporting any illegal or inappropriate behavior. If you believe a message violates the Code of Conduct please use this form to notify the moderators. They will investigate your report and take appropriate action. If necessary, they report all illegal activity to the proper authorities.