OT-Hawaii

Slightly OT, but since this is the only group I frequent, here goes.
My wife and I are making our first trip to Hawaii for a much needed
vacation. I have always wanted to fly around Oahu and see Ford Island
and other areas by air. My intention is to get checked out in a 152 or
172 and sightsee the island. Don't think I have the guts to go island
hopping, but around Oahu would be nice. But I'm obviously not familiar
with the area, availability of flight schools ( planes for rent ) ,
MOA's, etc. Anybody out there done something like this, or familiar
with this type of adventure? Thanks in advance.

Neal