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wounded, and drove the US into WWII. Immerse yourself in a significant piece of American history by visiting this National Historic Landmark, a vivid memorial to the events of December 7, 1941. Visit the USS Arizona, USS Bowfin, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
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> Sure! Rather watch from a towel
laid out on a pristine beach? That’s fine, too. With so many activities to try here, we know you won’t want to leave.
Lū‘au Are you going to visit Hawai‘i and not go to a lū‘au? Expect a lively celebration of food, entertainment and a lesson about Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures. Open your eyes, ears and stomach to all that Hawai‘i has to share!
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SHAKA A shaka is a local hand gesture used as a greeting. Sometimes known as ‘Hang loose’ or ‘Hang 10’, the shaka is created by making a fist with your hand, then releasing your thumb and little finger outwards.
Take a break from the hustle of Waikīkī and head west to Ko Olina Resort. Golfers, sun-tanners and paddlers alike can appreciate this tranquil relaxing oasis. Are you a fan of boats? Sail on over to the Ko Olina Marina! Prefer to be in the water? Try snorkelling or stand-up paddling. With deluxe resorts, golf courses and friendly waters, we guarantee you won’t run out of choices here.
mountains on one side and the tranquil Pacific on the other, you are guaranteed a special experience in nature. Visit the Ranch for fun and great activities such as horseback and buggy riding. SEA LIFE PARK: Penguins in Hawai‘i? Enjoy amazing aquatic animals and more at this entertaining, educational and completely interactive playground. HONOLULU ZOO: Located at the edge of Waikīkī, the zoo is home to 905 different animals from the tropics, including komodo dragons, giraffes, tigers, elephants and orang-utans. FIREWORKS SHOW: Catch this spectacular free event every Friday night from the beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort.
Fun for all the family DOLE PLANTATION: Dole Plantation
was originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950. It is definitely a stop to “enjoy all things pineapple” with a must try being the Dole Whip (Pineapple ice cream). KUALOA: With majestic
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WORLD WAR II NATIONAL MONUMENT:
O‘ahu Island is steeped in international history. The aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, home base of the US Pacific Fleet, left thousands dead and hundreds
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SURFING Surfing is believed to have originated long ago in ancient Hawai‘i. It was once a sport reserved for the Hawaiian Royalty or Ali‘i. However, in the early 1900s, surfing was revitalized on WaikĪkĪ Beach by Duke Kahanamoku, who grew up surfing the south shore waves and taught visitors how to surf and canoe. He became known as the “father of modern surfing,” spreading the popularity of the sport to mainland US and Australia.
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