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A visit to Fiji in the South Pacific ... |
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Page One ~ En route, a three-day stay at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii |
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Built in 1901, The Sheraton Moana Surfrider is 102 years old, with several new wings and additions over the years.
The Victorian-style hotel has been renovated and restored to its original glory. |
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The grand entrance of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider |
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"The First Lady of Waikiki," the elegant Sheraton Moana Surfrider is the site of many weddings daily |
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 Orchids growing in the hotel lobby |
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 View of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the Beach Bar of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider |
 Mai Tais in the Beach Bar |
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 The massive Banyan Tree in the courtyard, with many connected trunks |
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A view of the entire enormous Banyan Tree and courtyard from Waikiki Beach.
The Banyan Tree was planted before the hotel was built, about 110 years ago. |
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Granny and Mary Jane visit the International Market in Honolulu, with another huge Banyan Tree and waterfalls in the background |
An anole in the hotel courtyard displays his bright red-orange throat |
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The Banyan Tree with night lighting. Note the many trunks connected by branches. |
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Dinner at the Banyan Veranda next to the courtyard and Banyan Tree |
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A night show at the Banyan Veranda with Hawaiian music and dance |
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Here's looking at you, kid. |
Mary Jane toasts Granny and travel.
It's off to Fiji! |
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