| If a Hawaiian vacation exists in your future, you | | | | An admittedly popular tourist attraction and one |
| won't go wrong in randomly choosing an island to | | | | that's important to see is the USS Arizona |
| settle down on for your foray into a fantasyland | | | | Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Boat access to the |
| of beaches, rainforests, and sunsets | | | | memorial, which spans the length of the sunken |
| complemented by the caress of the trade winds | | | | ship that contains the remains of 1,102 sailors |
| and the gentle strum of ukuleles. Savvy travelers | | | | killed by Japanese bombers in 1941, and a visitor's |
| admit, however, that there's something about | | | | center will offer guidance to you and your |
| Oahu that sets it apart from its siblings. | | | | traveling companions as you learn about this |
| Nicknamed "The Gathering Place," this sumptuous | | | | important historical event. |
| island has enough charms, cultural draws and | | | | Another magnet for tourists that is deservedly |
| beauty to give it a slight edge over its temptingly | | | | popular is the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie in |
| gorgeous neighbors. | | | | North Oahu. Seven different island cultures are |
| The center of Hawaii's tourist industry, Waikiki, | | | | represented in this living museum, including Samoa, |
| can be found on Oahu's south shore. This area | | | | Fiji, and Tahiti. The World Fire Knife Dance |
| was a retreat for royalty in the 1800's and is now | | | | Competition takes place here every year, an |
| the place to be for regular people looking for relief | | | | Imax theatre can be found on the premises, and |
| from the stresses of modern life, as well. | | | | a lagoon is available for canoe rides unlike any |
| Well-known beaches, plentiful activities, and historic | | | | you've taken before. Stay for the evening |
| sites make this a tourist's mecca, so stop by for | | | | multicultural show and the festive luau for a full |
| a peek if you've always wondered what all the | | | | experience. |
| fuss was about. | | | | The Dole Pineapple Plantation, Kahuku Sugar Mill, |
| You may also have heard of Ala Moana, a district | | | | and Historic Mission Houses will teach you more |
| of Honolulu just next to Waikiki. Vast white sandy | | | | about the traditional Hawaiian ways, and water |
| beaches and the largest open air shopping area in | | | | parks, nature preserves, and botanical gardens will |
| the world give this region its claim to fame, and a | | | | complete your outdoor experience. Enjoy the |
| visit here will certainly give you some great photo | | | | lovely scenery, breath the fresh garden air, and |
| ops and all the souvenirs you were hoping to bring | | | | keep your eyes open for chances to explore and |
| home for those mainlanders unlucky enough to be | | | | appreciate this active, energetic, and friendly island. |
| left behind. Soak it all in so that you can report | | | | In a place that sees five million visitors a year, |
| back with detailed descriptions; they'll surely | | | | you can bet that there are plenty of lodging |
| appreciate it. | | | | options. However, to achieve true relaxation by |
| If you'd like to stay away from the more | | | | having everything taken care of just so, consider |
| well-worn paths, Oahu has many quieter areas | | | | renting a condo that will be filled to the brim with |
| that will offer a more authentic island experience | | | | great amenities and conveniently located to all |
| with room for solitude and romance. The North | | | | that you want to see. As opposed to a hotel, |
| Shore is famed for its beaches, and surfers | | | | which may look the same as so many others, a |
| should especially take note of the healthy waves | | | | one-of-a-kind property will add a little extra |
| that tend to be produced in the winter months. If | | | | oomph to this trip. If you're coming all the way, |
| you're not a boarder, stroll the wide swaths of | | | | resist the urge to play it safe. |
| sand and sunbathe to your heart's content. If you | | | | Planning early will give you the most options and |
| do happen to be a daredevil wave runner, | | | | best possibilities for finding good deals, so go |
| prepare to face some of the best terrain you'll | | | | online to pick out a gem from among the many |
| ever see. The summer is a bit more peaceful, so | | | | Oahu Condo Rentals available and start allowing |
| grab some snorkel or diving gear and feel | | | | the anticipation to build. Oahu is definitely |
| comfortable entering the friendly surf. | | | | something to look forward to. |