Frommer's Review
"Boat days" is the theme at this newly renovated (to the tune of $65 million) Waikiki emporium, a three-floor extravaganza of shops ranging from the superluxe (like Givenchy and Coach) to the very touristy. Great Hawaii food products range from the incomparable Big Island Candies' shortbread cookies to a spate of coffees and preserves. The Tube, a walk-through aquarium, is a big attraction. There are multitudes of aloha shirts and T-shirts, a virtual golf course, surf and skate equipment, a terrific Hawaiian music department, and a labyrinth of fashionable stores once you get past the Waikiki Walk. Fragrances and cosmetics make a big splash at DFS. Starbucks and Jamba Juice serve up coffee and smoothies, and Kalia Grill features rotisserie and deli items for casual dining. Caveat: Some sections are duty-free and therefore restricted to international travelers only. Free live Hawaiian entertainment, featuring hula styles from the 1920s through the 1940s, takes place nightly at 7pm. Daily 9am to 11pm.
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