Again we awake to a beautiful morning, perhaps the best of our stay.

Jeanette woke earliest and was up at 6.30am, Ken Rose next at 7.15am and David at close to 8.00am.

We have a relaxing family day scheduled before lunch and late afternoon packing.

We are having a later breakfast of orange juice, cereal and yoghurt, then toast and coffee. Following breakfast and showering Ken decided to go for a walk around the resort along the beach then to Hilton Pier, before going back to the front entrance and eventually having a coffee at Starbucks in Kalia Tower.

He took plenty of photos and Saturday is the busiest day with over 60% departing and then later this afternoon those arriving from principally Japan and USA check in.

Ken on our balcony overlooking the marina and beach.

Aqua cycles parked beside the Lagoon.

Tropics Restaurant and Bar with many people enjoying breakfast. It is a Perfect morning ng with temperatures of 83F and no wind.

Standing on the beach looking toward Lagoon Tower.

Pier Hilton from where people are transported to the 2 Atlantis submarines. The Spirit of Aloha Catamaran also departs from this Pier.

Standing n Waikiki Beach looking down towards Diamondhead national monument and crater.

The various coloured fish and the mandatory Poi or Carp as we know it.

The stunnng view from the central check in and lobby area down to Waikiki Beach.

The entrance to the resort is beautifully landscaped.

The beautiful Paradise pool with its slides. Simply fantastic.

Beautiful Christmas Tree.

Christmas decorating no went up yesterday .

Our villa number at HGVC Honolulu, Hawaii.

The villa unit for Peita, Chris and 2 boys (Seb and Oliver).

These photos whilst in a andom order do reflect the beauty of this largeresort.

We are having a family lunch today at Red Lobster Restaurant. We walked to the restaurant which is in the next block outside the resort.

The meal was enjoyable and the food superb. We commenced with some warm scones, which were just right then had mains of fish including prawns whilst David and Ken enjoyed fillet with prawns and baked potatoes. The drinks were interesting with Peita, Chris and David enjoying Margueritas in very large cocktail type glasses. Ken enjoyed a glass of good red wine, Jeanette had a sprite and the boys water. Service was excellent with friendly efficient delivery. All in all a most enjoyable lunch to finish what has been a terrific family holiday.

Back to HGVC to pack as much as possible, then to review our account ready for payment tomorrow morning.

Forus it is an early departure at 5.45am, then checkin with departure of Jetstar 02 due at 8.05am. An 11 hour flight follows to Melbourne. Gavin will meet us following our clearance through Immigration and Customs. David is planning to catch the Airport bus to Mordialloc.

At lunch we talked of the many terrific moments throughout this family holiday.

This evening we joined together to clean up the food leftover from last night.

Ken paid our account which included the daily state taxes charge.

Earlier we had waited for the warrior to light the torches around the resort. See phots below.