Oahu
Ihilani
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Halekulani
Oahu is 'the gathering place.' It has more hotels, more restaurants, and more major attractions than all of the other islands put together. Our major city, Honolulu, is here. So is the 'world's best beach' at Waikiki. Honolulu is sophisticated, lively, and as breathtaking as the Banzai Pipeline.
It has more in the way of arts, culture, and entertainment. It has an abundance of galleries, nightclubs, and museums, a major zoo, aquarium, Iolani Palace (the only royal palace on U.S. soil), Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial... the list goes on and on.
But the best of Oahu is its natural setting. No matter where you turn, there's a new vista waiting to be discovered. Miles of beaches. Dramatic peaks. Palm trees swaying in the gentle trade winds. No other American city could offer you the opportunity to surf the world's biggest waves, snorkel a lagoon, hike into a dormant volcano, golf at a dozen championship courses, and catch the sunset from a five-star restaurant. All within an hours drive of your hotel room.
Diamond Head is the famous Waikiki landmark recognized around the world. Called Mt. Leahi in Hawaiian, it was nicknamed Diamond Head when early explorers found olivine crystals here and mistook them for diamonds.
The key to enjoying Oahu, as with most of the islands, is mobility. The Bus circles the island for only a dollar. Or rent a car and get out to see the 'real' Hawaii... the gentle waterfalls, and the craggy peaks. Discover the 'undiscovered' beaches. Boogey board at Makapuu. Ride a horse at Turtle Bay. Watch the surfers at the Pipeline. Or sample a little fresh pineapple juice. Have fun! Get wet! This is Hawaii. It's an adventure!
