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Introduction
Everyone ventures to Oahu seeking a different experience. Some talk about wanting to find the "real" Hawaii, some are looking for heart-pounding adventure, some yearn for the relaxing and healing powers of the islands, and others are drawn by... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Getting a Tan on Waikiki Beach. The best spot for catching the rays on the world-famous beach is in front of the big, pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel -- the beach here is set at the perfect angle for sunning. It's also a great spot for people-watch... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Alan Wong's Restaurant (tel. 808/949-2526): One of Hawaii's premiere chefs, Alan Wong specializes in absolutely the best Pacific Rim cuisine. His restaurant is always packed, although the ambience is limited and it's located in a shopping mal... Continue reading »
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The best adventures
Soar in Silence in a Glider: Soaring through silence on gossamer-like wings with a panoramic view of Oahu is an unforgettable experience. Glider rides are available at Dillingham Air Field, in Mokuleia, on Oahu's North Shore. The glider is to... Continue reading »
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The best authentic experiences
To have the absolute best experiences on Oahu, be prepared for a different culture, language, cuisine, and way of doing things. Slow down -- you're on an island that operates on its own schedule. To really experience Oahu, we recommend the fo... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Waikiki Beach: This famous stretch of sand is the spot that originally put Hawaii on the tourist map. No beach anywhere is so widely known or so universally sought as this narrow, 1 1/2-mile-long crescent of soft sand at the foot of a string... Continue reading »
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The best cultural experiences
Oahu isn't just any other beach destination. It has a wonderfully rich, ancient history and culture, and people who are worth getting to know. If you want to meet the "local" folks who live on Oahu, check out the following: Watch the Ancie... Continue reading »
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The best dive sites
A different Hawaii greets anyone with a mask, snorkel, and fins. Under the sea, you'll find schools of brilliant tropical fish, slow-moving green sea turtles, darting game fish, slack-jawed moray eels, and prehistoric-looking coral. It's a ka... Continue reading »
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The best golf courses
Oahu is golf country, with 5 municipal, 9 military, and 20 private courses to choose from. The courses range from 9-hole municipals, perfect for beginners, to championship courses that stump even the pros. Ko Olina Golf Club (tel. 808/676-... Continue reading »
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The best hotel bargains
It is possible to stay on Oahu without having to take out a second mortgage. Here are some options. The Breakers (tel. 800/426-0494 or 808/923-3181; www.breakers-hawaii.com): Full of old-fashioned Hawaiian aloha -- and it's only steps from... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Halekulani (tel. 800/367-2343 or 808/923-2311; www.halekulani.com): Halekulani translates into "House Befitting Heaven," an apt description for this luxury resort spread over 5 acres of prime Waikiki beachfront property. When money is no obje... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Products of Hawaii now merit their own festivals and trade shows throughout the year, and MADE IN HAWAII is a label to be touted. Here are a few places to score some finds. Academy Shop (in the Honolulu Academy of Arts; tel. 808/523-8703):... Continue reading »
Oahu Travel Experiences
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Catchin' my First Wave
Since this trip was a little while ago, this will be more of recap of the entire visit. It was Kirsty's first time to the islands, so we... Continue reading »
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Achy-Breaky Feet
Today started with a "free" orientation breakfast organised by the company that provided our airport transport. This included scrambled e... Continue reading »
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DeJaVu-Hawaii Style
The flight over the pacific was spotted with turbulance making it a rough-ish trip. I found it almost impossible to sleep given we did no... Continue reading »
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Made it here
I'm writing this on the third day of our trip so far, so I'll recap the best I can. our Flight left LAX at 8:30am on Wednesday, and flew... Continue reading »
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Day 3 - O'ahu Island & Sunset Beach
20.45 - What a day! I was up at about 07.00 again this morning. I's becoming a regular thing! At 10.00 we set off on the tour that i had... Continue reading »
