Aloha!!
A little note to anybody who thought frequent flier miles were bogus... This ticket was free!  Trust me, I never could have gone to Hawaii if it weren't for Continetal's One Pass Program.  It was a great trip.  I learned how to surf, I went snorkeling, hiking, ate at some great places, and I got to hang out on the infamous North Shore.  I would have to say that the North Shore was without a doubt my favorite part of the island.  I am sure that there is a whole lot more to see on the other islands as well, but a tight budget kept me from island hopping.  The night life in Hololulu is pretty crazy too.  I get the impression it is like spring break year round there..... with the exception of the fact that the beer is really expensive!!
This is on top of Diamond Head.  It is the "mountain" that you can see in the background of Wakiki Beach. It is sort of a tourist hike... not hard by any means... but it gives you a really good view of Wakiki. The guy in the middle has been a friend of mine for about 10 years.  He made the trip with me to visit his little brother who is on the right.  He is one of those lucky people who actually lives in Hawaii. 
We also hiked the Manana Trail. Check out some of the great pics!
Sunset Beach on the North Shore