11. High Tea on the Veranda at the Moana Surfrider
Kids' Tea Party.
No mere drink, but a delightful ritual. First, the setting: a huge veranda-- reminiscent of British colonial glory days-- looks out to a century-old giant banyan tree and the surf beyond. Then the ceremony: you'll be presented with a half-dozen exotic tea choices to sniff,and choose. And the kids? Can have their own tea party (reserve in advance), or use a kids' menu. Note: check the Moana Surfrider site for latest details about the tea service.
12. Bishop Museum
Hawaii has an amazing history: ancient kings and queens (who surfed as part of the royal life), missionaries who "came to do good and did right well" (i.e. fathered families who grew rich and became a dominant elite), waves of immigrants brought in to work plantations... The Bishop Museum in Honolulu (which can be reached by bus) covers the gamut from Hawaiian rain gods to a planetarium show on the Space Station. Check web site for exhibit updates.13. Climb Diamond Head
14. Kualoa Ranch
This could be a good outing if you pick the right activities. (Guests sign up for several activities plus basic buffet lunch.) Many kids will enjoy horse-riding; Movie Set Tour (Jurassic Park, etc.) sounds promising. This place has a good base of great scenery and interesting history; but suss out current opinions before signing
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