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46 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach is where you’ll fi nd sun and sea lovers soaking up the holiday atmosphere OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Get a welcome from Duke; be spoilt for choice at the markets; fi ll up on fresh shrimp; cool down with shaved ice Even those on a tight budget can enjoy 10 things to do in Hawaii for under $10 WORDS REBECCA GARROD Photo: Photolibrary
Photo: Caroline James Photo: Photolibrary There’s never been a better time to ride high in Hawaii — and we’re not just talking about big-wave surf. The Aussie dollar is rising against the US greenback, making this holiday season an ideal time to go shopping for bargains in the Pacifi c island paradise. With just US$10, the savvy shopper can fi nd unique souvenirs, clothes and local delicacies. And Hawaii’s value extends beyond retail therapy. Work your way through this list of shoestring budget must-dos to swell your suitcase, fi ll your stomach and feed your senses. But the best deal of all is Hawaii’s natural beauty and warm “aloha” spirit — free and always in ample supply. 1 Forage for bargains at the markets Finding souvenirs for friends and family can be an expensive exercise. But in Hawaii, you can fi nd hundreds of gift ideas at two major open-air markets. The Aloha Flea Market is Hawaii’s biggest market and stocked full of locally made and imported bargains. Stock prices are kept low because it attracts more than 700 stallholders and manufacturers who cannot afford to pay rent in downtown Waikiki. It’s common to fi nd “buy two, get one free” deals on wallets, clothes, bags and watches. This is the locals’ market and traders are happy to haggle. After hours, explore the International Market Place. Smack-bang in the middle of Waikiki, this market place is open all day but really comes alive when the sun goes down. It has a good range of silver and pearl jewellery, boutique labels, carved tiki dolls and kitsch Hawaii-themed trinkets. It also has free Hawaiian entertainment fi ve nights a week. 2 Sip a sunset cocktail at the famous Duke’s bar It’s impossible to go to Hawaii and not run into Duke Kahanamoku. The undisputed father of modern surfi ng is a local hero. The iconic Duke statue on the foreshore of Waikiki beach, his childhood beach, is always adorned with fl ower leis. A visit to nearby Duke’s Waikiki restaurant and bar is a must-do when in Hawaii. It serves up fresh seafood, live music, outdoor seating and unbeatable beachfront views with its mojitos and mai thais. 3 Suck a shaved-ice snow cone on Waikiki beach Shaved ice, a culinary staple in Hawaii, is as the name suggests fi nely shaved ice Photo: Caroline James Photo: Photolibrary topped with your choice of syrups, including strawberry, rainbow, root beer, vanilla and passionfruit, served high in a paper cup with a straw or spoon. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity — these ice-babies are seriously refreshing. 4 RETAIL THERAPY HAWAII Hike to the top of a volcanic crater at Diamond Head State Monument Hawaii owes its existence to mountains that spew lava. The easiest and cheapest way to sample the islands’ rich volcanic history is to scale 250m Diamond Head, and peer inside its jagged cone and barren crater base. Diamond Head was previously called Le’ahi and reputedly topped with a temple for human sacrifi ces. These days, it’s a state park and the 2.6km round-trip hike — via sections of pitchblack tunnel and 271 steps — takes about an hour. Take your own water and sunscreen. The summit rewards with 360-degree views. 5 Eat fresh garlic shrimp on the roadside If you’re looking for fancy décor, keep driving. But what the Windward Coast’s rustic mobile shrimp vans lack in ambience, they make JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 47
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