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How to Get Private Shooting Lessons in Waikiki

February 13, 2007 at 11:18 AM | 0 Comments

Bless the Waikiki Gun Club for welcoming Japanese visitors to America the right way. You can find this sign out on Kalakaua Avenue, beckoning those gun-starved Japanese as they make their way to and from the beach. There's also a speaker, mounted somewhere near the entrance to the range, that emits popping noises if the visuals aren't enough to lure 'em in.

We paid a visit to the Waikiki Gun Club this weekend, and while we won't be showing off our target sheet anytime soon, we do have a tip. While the lanes can be packed at times, they were empty when we got there at opening (10 a.m.) on Saturday morning--we predict that's usually the case, and wasn't just a fluke. If you can get yourself up early enough on the weekend, private lessons are yours.

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Trigger, Trigger Happy

January 10, 2007 at 11:30 AM | 0 Comments

We can't guarantee whether all the patrons of the Waikiki Gun Club look like our friend--let's call her Kelly--above. They could all be moustached cops. But if you're in Honolulu and in the mood to shoot some shit up, the Waikiki Gun Club should satisfy you nonetheless.

The indoor range is located on Kalakaua Ave., just steps from Waikiki Beach and all the big hotels. It's also the longest range in Waikiki. They're beginner friendly, but have plenty of scary guns for experienced shooters. The baby package, or "A Course"--42 shots total on 3 different 22 cal. guns--will run you just $25 with a coupon. Web coupons are available for all courses, up to the "VIP," with its M-16, AK 47, 12 gauge shotgun, CX-4 9mm and 45 cal. assault rifle. By the way, we've only heard of three of those.

Instructions, thankfully, are included with every package.

Deals

Oahu for a Steal

August 25, 2005 at 8:59 AM | 0 Comments

If you're lamenting the end of summer and the beach, you are in luck. Head to Oahu and re-live those sun-filled days for next to nothing.

Fodor's alerts us to the Hilton Hotels' Grand Vacation Club and its five day/four night deal for two adults for just $799. You stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and also get gift certificates for shopping and dining.

It's good through Dec.25th so treat yourself to an early Christmas present.

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Celebs

Halekulani-style Honeymoon

June 14, 2005 at 9:14 AM | 0 Comments

Yes we think Paris walks on water. As Paris & Paris head towards the altar, the big question remains: How did someone like Paris Hilton manage to marry up? heh heh. No, seriously, where will the lovely couple honeymoon? We have the perfect suggestion.

Announced on CNN.com: Vera Wang, the matriarch of all things bridal, has designed the first fashion designer-branded suite in Hawaii at the Halekulani resort on Waikiki.  The resort is where Wang got engaged herself. The suite features a 642-foot lanai with sweeping views of Diamond Head, as well as Wang-themed bedding, toiletries, and a personal selection of her favorite romantic movies.

At almost $5,000 per night, we don't think it will be too hard on Paris' neverending wallet.

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