Waikiki will likely be the first place you land in Hawaii. But if it’s just the first in a series of island hops, don’t rush off just yet. This downtown area of Honolulu is home to some of the island’s most beautiful beaches, where you can swim, surf, snorkel or catch a world-famous sunset with a mandatory mai tai in hand.
Beyond the palm-tree-lined shore, you’ll find a glittering collection of five-star hotels, luxury retailers and world-class restaurants and bars where you can swap your thongs for Louboutins and enjoy a night on the town.
For many Australians, Hawaiian food will likely conjure up images of ham and pineapple –