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dresses, flowing maxi-dresses, floppy hats and beaded sandals are a serious addiction for
Tokyo jetsetters. Also in Kailua (
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.
International Market Place
SOUVENIRS
(
www.internationalmarketplacewaikiki.com
; 2330 Kalakaua Ave; 10am-9pm)
At this kitschy
outdoor market revolving around a gigantic banyan tree, more than 100 touristy stalls sell
everything from plastic seashell necklaces to hibiscus-print sarongs, with live music or
Polynesian dancing almost nightly. Step inside island-born
T&C Surf
for quality surf-
boards and apparel.
Bob's Ukulele
MUSIC
(
www.bobsukulele.com
;
Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort, 2552 Kalakaua Ave; 9am-noon & 5-9pm)
Avoid those cheap, flimsy imported ukuleles sold at so many Waikiki shopping
malls. Instead let the knowledgeable staff here teach you about island-made ukes hand-
crafted from native woods, including by Honolulu's Kamaka Hawaii (
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factory.
Newt at the Royal
CLOTHING
(
www.newtattheroyal.com
;
Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Ave; 9am-9pm)
With yesteryear
Hollywood panache, Newt specializes in Montecristi Panama hats - classic men's fedor-
as, plantation-style hats and women's high-quality
fino
toppers. Everything's neat as a
pin and top-drawer quality.
Orientation
Technically, Waikiki is a district of the city of Honolulu. It's bounded on two sides by
Ala Wai Canal, on another by the ocean and on the fourth by Kapiʻolani Park. Three par-
allel roads cross Waikiki: one-way Kalakaua Ave alongside the beach; Kuhio Ave, the
main drag inland for pedestrians and buses; and Ala Wai Blvd, which borders Ala Wai
Canal.
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