We were a mother/daughter combo, 69 and 33 traveling from Atlanta to Honolulu. We used frequent flyer miles on Delta to get there, checking in on line before we left. We stayed the night before the flight at Drury Inn airport Atlanta which gave 14 free nights of parking, free breakfast and free snacks and alcoholic drinks! (total with tax $99). We did not use, but they had free long distance, free internet, too. There was a pool, whirlpool, exercise room, and coin laundry on site, as well.

Arrived HNL at 3:40 p.m. Took VIP van to our hotel. We used points for a free night at Courtyard Marriott Waikiki. Room was upgraded, but very small. Hotel had a free massage chair room which we used. Conveniently located. We ate dinner at Roy's at the beach. Fine food w/wine each course for $52 each I think. Next morning walked to Duke's for breakfast bar, hoping to meet some of our roll call participants, and to watch outrigger canoes and surfers. Shopped a little knowing we'd not be in Honolulu again since we took an excursion straight from the ship upon disembarkation.

Hawaii was cooler than we thought it would be. Even having seen charts of average temperatures, and not experiencing any rain during our cruise, it was still necessary to carry a sweater. And on board it was very cold in the restaurants, uncomfortably so. Read more