| he state capitol of Hawaii, is the most populated | | | | Hawaiian Vacation including Oahu would not be |
| island. You’ll find lots of nightlife and great | | | | complete without a visit to King |
| shopping. For adventure, hike to the top of | | | | Kamehameha’s Palace. The first King of |
| Diamond Head for a spectacular 360-degree view | | | | Hawaii, under his rule, he conquered the Hawaiian |
| of Oahu and Waikiki, take surfing lessons, scuba | | | | Islands and formally established the Kingdom of |
| dive, or ride an outrigger canoe. Consider | | | | Hawaii in the year 1810. By developing alliances |
| snorkeling at Hanauma Bay amongst a myriad of | | | | with the major Pacific colonial powers, |
| tropical marine life. | | | | Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence. |
| An Oahu Hawaii vacation isn’t just for the | | | | Under his rule, he brought together all the other |
| adventuresome. Leisure recreation is everywhere. | | | | island’s chiefdoms and united them under |
| One thing everyone must do is take the scenic | | | | one government. |
| drive over the Pali Highway, stopping at the | | | | It goes without say, if this is your first Oahu |
| historic site for a phenomenal view from the | | | | Hawaiian Vacation Rental experience, you will |
| Nuuanu Pali Lookout. Visit the Polynesian Cultural | | | | most likely visit Pearl Harbor in Oahu. Here |
| Center and while there stop and see where the | | | | you’ll visit the Memorials of the USS |
| famous big waves roll in. If you want to buy a lei, | | | | Arizona and the Missouri. The Memorial is the final |
| stop at one of the stands on Maunakea Street to | | | | resting place for many of the battleship's 1,177 |
| see how they’re made. Of course it goes | | | | crew who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. |
| without saying, when you are on a Hawaii | | | | The Memorial commemorates the site where |
| vacation in Oahu, a visit to Pearl Harbor and the | | | | World War II began for the United States. The |
| Arizona Memorial will be a highlight of the trip. | | | | tour of the Memorial includes a 23-minute |
| There are many nature tours to choose from on | | | | documentary film depicting the attack on Pearl |
| Oahu, Hawaii. Discover tropical rain forests, | | | | Harbor, a short boat trip and a self-guided |
| waterfalls, old Hawaiian Villages, visit an | | | | exploration of the Memorial. |
| arboretum, or experience sunrise atop Diamond | | | | If you’re an aviation buff, you’ll |
| Head while learning of its history from your tour | | | | enjoy The Pacific Aviation Museum. It is located in |
| guide. | | | | the WWII Hangars in Pearl Harbor, based on Oahu. |
| Many love to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center in | | | | These hangers still bear visible scars of our |
| Oahu to, not only view original Hawaiian lifestyle, | | | | nation’s first aviation battlefield. Here |
| but also become familiar with many of the other | | | | you’ll find exhibits of a 1942 Japanese Zero |
| Polynesian South Pacific Islands. This is a full day | | | | and its’ opponent, the Wildcat. See the |
| of entertainment and we recommend you buy | | | | Stearman 18 year old George H. W. Bush soloed |
| your tickets in advance if you are traveling in a | | | | in as the war’s youngest aviator. |
| busy season. | | | | |