Oahu
Everyone ventures to Oahu seeking a different experience. Some seek the "real" Hawaii, some look for heart-pounding adventure, some yearn for relaxation and healing powers of the islands, and others are drawn by Hawaii's aloha spirit.
You can have all kinds of memorable experiences on Oahu. Imagine yourself hovering weightless over a rainbowed sea of tropical fish or sitting in a kayak watching the brilliant colors of dawn etch themselves across the sky. Dream of sipping a mai tai while you take in sweeping views of the south shore and the Waianae Mountains, after battling a magnificent game fish on a high-tech sportfishing boat or simply listen to melodic voices chant the stories of a proud people and a proud culture that was overthrown little more than a century ago. Oahu is home to the state capitol, and Waikiki Beach the heart of Honolulu. A visit to Oahu can include stops at Pearl Harbor, a hike up to the top of Diamond Head or a trip to the North Shore to catch some of the islands famed waves.
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