Oahu Itinerary - Day 1 - Information On Oahu Hawaii

The first day of an Oahu vacation is likely to be full of stress and generally unpleasant times, or at least it will likely start off that way. The bottom line is that the actual traveling portion of a vacation isn't fun at all, regardless of the destination.

You'll probably start your day off with plenty of stress. Did you pack everything you're going to need? Is your flight on time or delayed? Will you get to the airport on time? And then there is the dreaded TSA. A marvel of engineering that seems destined to rain on your parade while simultaneously crushing your dreams.

Get through it all and now you've got a long flight in a tiny, uncomfortable seat on a loud airplane that's likely full of rude passengers who all like to sneeze without covering their mouths. Okay, maybe it won't be that bad but I'm probably not far off in most cases. No matter what, plane travel is stressful.

Now you land and have to fight through the unwashed masses to claim your luggage, get that rental car or other ground transportation, and get to your hotel. Good luck driving on unfamiliar streets that are all one letter away from having the same name. Oh, and that hotel room better be ready, clean, and exactly what you booked! Arghhhhh!

Assuming you've booked a hotel that is on or near the beach, then go walk to that beach and enjoy it right away. Play in the water, read a book in the shade while listening to the ocean waves, or throw down a towel and take a nap. Of course, be very careful in the sun and be sure to Protect Yourself From Sunburn & Skin Cancer. You do not want a bad sunburn but if you do get burned, be sure read Get Rid Of Sunburn.

If the beach isn't close enough, it's too late in the day, or you're not in the mood then hop in your hotel's pool instead. Cool off and just soak it all in. Order yourself a poolside Mai Tai (if you're of legal drinking age), you've earned that much.

When you're all relaxed and calmned down, head back to your hotel room, shower off, and put on a change of clothes. Start thinking about where you'll want to eat. Chances are good that you'll have plenty of options so view Oahu Restaurants Nearby Me on your laptop or mobile smartphone and you'll see all of the nearby options.

Maybe your hotel or resort has a good restaurant, or maybe you can walk or take a short drive to something quick, cheap, and local. Or maybe you want something familiar, there's no shame in that on Day 1. But after Day 1, avoid the chains! If you're staying in Waikiki (see Waikiki Guide) you'll be able to walk to countless food options.

After dinner, go for a short walk around your hotel / resort area or along the beach. Watch a sunset if possible. When you've had enough just head back to your room and spend a little time unpacking and getting your stuff setup for the days ahead. This is the perfect time to unpack while you unwind.

Avoid staying up late on Day 1. If you've come from the east (like the U.S. mainland) then your body already thinks it is several hours later because of the time zone change. So, if you've come from California (for example) your body will think it's 10:00 PM when it's actually only 7:00 PM in Hawaii (or 8PM depending on DST, see What Time Is It In Hawaii?). Don't fight the time, use this to your advantage to go to bed early as you'll want to get an easy, early start for Oahu Itinerary - Day 2.