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Honolulu, Oahu
Official language: English
Official Currency: US Dollar
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Honolulu, on Oahu, is one of the premier destinations for vacationers in Hawaii’s six islands. Honolulu open heartedly welcomes you to its slower pace and gentle ways.
Accomodation:
Known for a wealth of resort accommodations, you can choose from a variety of the most luxurious hotels. Budget hotels are also plenty to suit your requirements.
What to see and do in Honolulu?
Honolulu offers a variety of activities to keep visitors occupied, from scuba diving to deep sea fishing to swimming with dolphins. It is a city that offers spectacular physical beauty, as well as many historic and cultural sites.
- If you are interested in history, a past era comes alive at the Iolani Palace and Queen Emma's Summer Palace. Iolani Palace is the last official residence of the kings and queens of the Hawaiian monarchy and the only royal palace on U.S. soil.
- If you are a lover of ancient historical collections and artifacts, check out the Bishop Museum and Mission Houses Museum.
- Waikiki and Waikiki Beach: Best known for sandy beaches, surfing, and palm-framed sunsets. Home to pristine beaches, luxurious resorts, restaurants, shops, and endless relaxation.
- Hula Show: The popular hula show is held several times a week at the Waikiki Shell near Diamond Head, where visitors can watch the ancient Hawaiian dance.
- Hanauma Bay: Known for its tropical fish, Hanauma Bay (curved bay), is an eroded volcanic crater now filled with the blue Pacific and more than 400 species of fish.
- Pearl Harbour and USS Arizona Memorial: The 184-foot memorial that has been built, allows visitors to view the watery grave. This memorial is the second most visited attraction in Hawaii.
If these things do not interest you much, then there’s something exciting and adventurous waiting for you:
- Surfing and snorkeling: Choose from almost 600 surfing sites. This is where it all started! For snorkeling, Hanauma Bay is world famous for its spectacular coral reefs and swarms of fish.
- Scuba diving: The Waianae Coast and the south shore of Hanauma Bay are the top dive sites on the island.
- Koolau Golf Course has the highest slope rating of any golf course in the U.S.
- Diamond Head: You can go hiking, trailing to the 350-acre Diamond Head volcanic crater which can be seen even from the flight into Honolulu airport
- Sea Trek: This underwater safari provides for descending three fathoms into the Hawaiian Reef Tank to become a photographer of the depths, capturing through your camera various eels, sharks, eagle rays and sea turtle.
- Dolphin & Snorkel Adventure:Enjoy snorkel fun off the Kaena Cliffs in an off-the-beaten track area accessible only via hiking or boat.
So, next time a vacation is due, check out this top destination for complete relaxation, romance and a bit of thrill!!!!