Oahu
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Oahu, called "The Gathering Place," is the most populated island, alive with activity. Over 800,000 people reside on the land, five times that number visit yearly. Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, is on this vibrant island, which is also the home of some of the world's finest hotels, boutiques, museums, and restaurants. Night life here offers everything from exciting Polynesian revues to hot dance spots to symphony concerts.
Oahu, at the crossroads of the Pacific, is a bustling island of many personalities. It has the finest swimming beach and an array of water activities at Waikiki, with its renowned resorts. Enjoy shopping for everything from Hawaiian quilts to Gucci clothes, from shell leis to shark-tooth necklaces, from t-shirts to fine silk garments and carvings of ancient Hawaiian gods. When you're hungry, Oahu offers an incredible menu to suit any taste. There are magnificent luaus, ocean front dinner houses, romantic sunset cruises on huge catamarans, Polynesian and Oriental delicacies, and fast food of all description.
At night, Oahu means high energy with dazzling Polynesian shows, electrifying Las Vegas-style productions, smooth jazz bands, exciting dance lounges, world-class opera and symphonies, brassy big band concerts, and cabarets that pump up the volume until 4a.m. But let's not forget there are also quiet cafes and moonlight strolls along perfect beaches.
Oahu has it all. If you want activity, this is the place. Yet, you never feel rushed and you can take in the beach or the many sights at your own pace.
Summer temperatures range from 85 to 87°F, with night time lows of 70 to 74°F. Winter temperatures range from 70 to 74°F, with night time lows from 65 to 69°F.
Oahu Quick Facts:
- Oahu has more hotels, more restaurants, and more major attractions than all of the other islands put together.
- The major city, Honolulu, is here. So is the "World's Best Beach" at Waikiki.
- Honolulu is sophisticated, lively, and breathtaking. 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.
- 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.
