Honolulu

Chinatown lei and dim sum

Lei stands then Mei Sum.

Diamond Head sunrise hike

Book ahead; gates open at six.

Hanauma Bay snorkel

Reef fish in the reserve.

Honolulu marathon (no cutoff)

Sunrise start, no time limit, malasadas at the finish festival.

Iolani Palace tour

America's only royal palace.

Island-hop Hawaii

Oahu, Maui, Big Island: one beach, one volcano, one shave ice per day.

Kayak with sea turtles

Outrigger canoe at golden hour, turtles surfacing beside you. No touching.

Lanikai sunrise kayak

To the Mokes at first light.

Luau under stars

Imu ceremony, hula stories, poi tasting courage.