photo credit: Simon Davison

Level 4 is a self proclaimed Vegas-Style night club located in Waikiki. Although it sounds appealing, the idea of this club is unfortunately better than its reality. Not only is the cover charge expensive, but the drinks are also overpriced. The bouncers are rude and impatient, which was unecessary considering the club was no where near full to capacity. Nothing about this club did Las Vegas any justice; everything from the music to the atmosphere was a disappointment. Hopefully Level 4 does not deter those who have not yet been to Vegas from going.  The popped collar crew also goes to level 4.

 
photo credit: Jeff Kubina

Hawaii Shark Encounters is a professional cage diving organization that allows people of all ages to experience the thrill of coming face to face with real live sharks! Operating out of Haliewa Harbor on Oahu’s North Shore, the crew of Hawaii Shark Encounters carries its passengers 3 miles off the coast to the dive site. From the minute the boat arrives, sharks begin to surface all around, enticed by the sound of the engine. Once the boat is secured alongside the dive cage, the crew provides its passengers with snorkels, and the first group climbs into the cage. The moment you look underwater, the real excitement begins! The naturally curious sharks circle the cage close enough for you to reach out and touch, (which is not recommended if you want to go home with all of your limbs!). The 30 minutes that you spend in the water is absolutely filled with excitement, and also allows you to view sharks in a different light; not as mindless killers, but as truly magnificent creatures. This is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing things that I have ever done on this island! Whether you are just visiting or have lived on Oahu all of your life, this experience is not to be missed.