| So your significant other or family wants to go to | | | | people see while snorkeling or scuba diving but |
| Honolulu and Waikiki but you're not too thrilled with | | | | you can see a lot of it at the Aquarium without |
| the idea because you're not really a beach, water | | | | getting in the water if you don't want to. Even |
| activities kind of person. Are you doomed to a | | | | just walking along the shore, you'll see fish, crabs, |
| boring vacation of not getting to do what you | | | | shore birds and even sea turtles in their natural |
| want to? No! Honolulu and the whole island of | | | | habitat. Sea Turtles like to sun themselves on the |
| Oahu have so many other things to see and do in | | | | beach giving visitors an even closer look. During |
| addition to the famous beaches that even people | | | | the winter months, watch for migrating whales. |
| who don't like the beach love Hawaii! | | | | For The Gourmet |
| For The History Enthusiast | | | | Have you ever tried a Malasada? Kalua pig? Lau |
| Pearl Harbor alone can keep you busy for days. | | | | lau? Poi? Huli Huli Chicken? How about a traditional |
| There's the Arizona Memorial and Visitor's Center, | | | | Hawaiian luau? After you've tasted all this delicious |
| The Battleship Missouri, the Bowfin Submarine and | | | | local food, try some of the many Asian |
| the Pacific Aviation Museum. And if you want | | | | restaurants from Japanese and sushi to |
| more war history, there is a free army museum | | | | Vietnamese to Thai and of course Chinese. Asian |
| in Fort DeRussy in Waikiki. You don't even need | | | | food is probably the most popular but you can |
| to rent a car; tour buses and even city buses | | | | find just about any type of food you're craving. |
| regularly pass by these sites. If you do have a | | | | Plenty of spots offer ocean views, beachside |
| car, parking at Pearl Harbor is free. | | | | seating and lovely breezes for some nice Hawaiian |
| You've also got quite a few cultural museums. | | | | ambiance. For beer, try the Yard House which |
| Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean | | | | boasts over 130 types of beer. Don't worry |
| and its isolation has created a unique and | | | | about missing any of your favorite sports, Waikiki |
| fascinating culture. Honolulu is home to the United | | | | has plenty of places to watch the game. Round |
| States' only royal palace, the Iolani Palace and it's | | | | Table Pizza in the Ohana East Hotel, across from |
| just as beautiful as European palaces. You can | | | | the Hyatt, has televisions on almost every wall |
| also visit the summer royal residence for more | | | | and serves great pizza. |
| Hawaiian Royalty and the Bishop Museum and the | | | | Hawaii is well known for its surfing, snorkeling, |
| Mission Houses for Hawaiian history and culture. | | | | scuba diving and beautiful beaches, but Hawaii is |
| These places are also easily accessible by city bus | | | | also a great destination for people who don't like |
| but parking is tricky. | | | | the beach. Museums, the Zoo, the Aquarium, |
| For The Naturalist | | | | hiking, restaurants, birdwatching, all available year |
| Hawaii's isolation has created a different natural | | | | round thanks to Hawaii's beautiful weather. And if |
| environment resulting in the evolution of plants | | | | you don't feel like going out, the world class |
| and animals not seen anywhere else. You can get | | | | resort hotels have everything you need or want |
| up close views of them at the various gardens | | | | without going anywhere. Spas and salons, |
| throughout Oahu, the Audubon Center, The | | | | restaurants, activities for the kids, even activities |
| Honolulu Zoo, The Waikiki Aquarium or while hiking | | | | for the adults, room service, in room movies, |
| the many trails available to visitors. Even the Dole | | | | always plenty to do. Go out, stay in, either way, |
| Plantation has a garden tour and a train tour | | | | you are going to have a great time in Honolulu |
| where you will see plenty of native plants. Hawaii | | | | and Waikiki. |
| is especially known for its aquatic life that many | | | | |