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I went with Sea Quest who are based, along with a few other companies, at Keauhou Bay. You can get there from Kona using the free hotel trolley bus (it picks you up from the quay and drops you at the Sheraton just up the road).

The equipment provided was top notch (much better than the stuff at Hanauma Bay on Oahu) and there were light refreshments in between the two stops. We chose the "Deluxe Morning Adventure" which also takes you to Honauau Bay - near the place of refuge.
For that you need to get the shuttle leaving Kona at 7:30.

On the boat trip out we also saw a number of pilot whales a few miles offshore.

You also get to see a few interesting volcanic rock features, such as blow holes and lava tubes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23187 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22644
Located in the lobby of the Waikiki Parc Hotel, Nobu provided us with one of our best all time dining experiences anywhere in the world.

I recommend the Yellowtail sashimi to start with Black Pepper Cod with Balsamic Teriyaki to follow... sumptious. Not cheap but an unreal dining experience. The service is also unbelievably good.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22644 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22577 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22577 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22574 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22574 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22572 Big Cheeseburgers? yes
Big bowls of chips? yes
Onion rings? yes
Salads? yes
Never ending glasses of Coke? yes

If you are hungry when you go upstairs to the latest Cheeseburger restaurant in the Hawaiian Islands, you won't be when you leave!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22572 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22566
Famous for its beach, Waikiki today has an eclectic mixture of stuff for tourists to do - walking, viewing, eating, drinking, shopping, watching the world go by. The traffic is slow, the retail experience is very good, the nights are warm and there are lots of places to get something to eat or drink. Sit on the beach, ride a scooter (no helmet required), go to Kuhio Park or climb Diamond Head, view the statues or stroll Kalakaua Ave. Basically go to Waikiki]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22566 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22563 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22563