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O‘ahu
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Aloha, Seattle
hen winter’s grey days have gone on
too long, it’s time to book your getaway
to O‘ahu, a bright beacon of golden
sunshine and plumeria-scented breezes amidst the sapphire Pacific just a six-hour flight
from Seattle. This unique island paradise is home to
a rich array of town, country, and beach experiences
all showcasing the fascinating Hawaiian culture and
heritage. O‘ahu’s endless attractions, activities, and
festivals make it easy to tailor an itinerary to suit the
preferences of every traveler.
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for everything from surfing and stand up
paddle to snorkeling and outrigger canoe
rides. Cultural programming includes
classes in ‘ukulele, hula, lei making, Polynesian celestial navigation, and Hawaiian storytelling. Many resort spas offer
specials for teens, tweens, and parents
so that everyone can find their own bliss.
Wherever you decide to stay, it’s easy to
access most O‘ahu attractions within a
drive of one-hour or less.
Up on the North Shore, Polynesian
Cultural Center (polynesia.com) provides
a kaleidoscope of interactive experiences
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HAWAI‘I IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
AT SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Experience the aloha spirit during
Hawai‘i In Your Backyard at Seattle
Aquarium January 18-20 and
January 25-26. This joint program
between Waikiki Aquarium, Seattle
Aquarium, O‘ahu Visitors Bureau,
and Alaska Airlines will feature
hands-on activities and crafts,
special demonstrations, and live
performances. Don’t miss
Diamond Head
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
With ideal weather, gorgeous beaches,
verdant mountains, hidden valleys, and
tropical rainforests, few destinations rival O‘ahu for outdoor fun and recreation.
It’s no wonder that Wanderlust O‘ahu
(oahu.wanderlustfestival.com) comes to
Turtle Bay Resort on the island’s fabled
North Shore for the second time February 27-March 2. This one of a kind festival is a multi day extravaganza of yoga,
meditation, green living, music, healthy,
local food, stand up paddle, surfing, kayaking, nature walks, and hiking.
With 112 miles of shoreline, O’ahu is
water sports heaven. In Waikīkī, surf
where Hawaiian chefs use to ride the
waves. Exceptional outfitters offer instruction and rentals for surfing and
stand up paddle while high-speed catamaran sails provide adrenaline thrills
and shoreline panoramas of Waikīkī and
Diamond Head. Koko Marina Center
(kokomarinacenter.com) in Hawai‘i Kai
is adventure central with wake boarding, parasailing, water-skiing, jet skiing,
scuba, snuba, and snorkeling.
Back on land, hiking adventures
abound. Climb Diamond Head, the
iconic volcanic crater, for awe-inspiring panoramas and follow the trail to
Mānoa Falls through a bamboo jungle
and rainforest in a scenic Honolulu valley. Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
offers incredible vistas of the Windward
Coast, off shore islets, and Moloka‘i and
Lana‘i on clear days. And hiking is the
only way to reach the dramatic lava shoreline at remote Ka‘ena Point on the Leeward Coast. Consult Hawai‘i Trail and
Mountain Club (htmclub.org) for different trail hikes every weekend and Sierra
Club (hi.sierraclub.org/oahu/outingsched.
htm) for easy, moderate, and strenuous
hikes along with photography hikes.
Cyclists will find on and off road biking
opportunities. Check the Hawai‘i Bike
League website (hbl.org) for free group
and training rides for beginning, intermediate, and advanced riders and cycling
routes across the island. HBL sponsors
two major cycling events open to everyone: the Honolulu Century Ride,
Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event, and the
Hale‘iwa Metric Century Ride on the
North Shore.
Visiting O‘ahu is an opportunity to
learn and experience the Hawaiian cultural concepts of mālama ‘āina, caring
for the land, and mālama kai, caring for
the sea. Ancient Hawaiians’ sophisticated aquaculture system used fishponds to
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catch, reproduce, and raise fish. On the
Windward Coast, volunteer in the ongoing restoration project at He‘eia Fishpond (paepaeoheeia.org) on Community
Work Days the second and fourth Saturday of most months. Activities include
mangrove removal, wall refurbishment,
and invasive limu (seaweed) removal.
FAMILY GETAWAYS
Plan a spring break trip for your ‘ohana
(family) to O‘ahu and you and the keiki
(children) will return home with special
memories. The island’s many familyfriendly festivals present ideal opportunities for learning about Hawai‘i’s multicultural heritage. The 20th Annual
Honolulu Festival (honolulufestival.
com), March 7-9, showcases the vibrant
blend of Asia, Pacific, and Hawaiian cultures through dance and music performances, crafts fair with artisan demonstrations, and a spectacular parade
through Waikīkī.
You can opt from an array of family friendly hotels and resorts along the
Waikīkī beachfront or on the Leeward
Coast. O‘ahu’s wonderful accommodations welcome families with specialized
activities and kid friendly dining. Walk
out the door of these oceanfront resorts
“Honu by the Sea,” January 18-20,
a live musical produced by Waikiki
Beach Boy turned composer,
Johnson Enos, featuring a timely
message about ocean conservation.
And come experience Hawaiian hula
January 25-26. Grab your ‘ohana
(family), dress in your aloha wear,
and arrive early to receive a lei.
focused on Pacific island cultures. Learn
about life in an ancient Hawaiian village,
try Tongan spear throwing, cook in the
Samoan way, and witness the story of
a young Polynesian man in “Hā: Breath
of Life,” a live evening show with music,
dance, and blazing fire knives. On the
Windward Coast, Kualoa (kualoa.com) is a
4,000-acre cattle ranch with a spectacular
outdoor and cultural programming. See
where famous TV shows and movies were
filmed, take a tour through the jungle,
or spend a day at secluded Secret Island
beach enjoying kayaking, canoe riding,
and beach volleyball. In Central O‘ahu,
America and Hawai‘i’s roles in WWII come
to life at poignant and moving Pearl
Harbor (pearlharborhistoricsites.org) attractions that include the USS Arizona
Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, USS
Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park,
Battleship Missouri Memorial, and Pacific
Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
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self in the multi-cultural heritage, art,
and history of the Hawaiian archipelago,
it’s understandable why O‘ahu is called
“The Heart of Hawai‘i.” May is Mele Mei
(melemei.com), a month long celebration of the musical arts of the Hawaiian
Islands. The signature sounds, dazzling
talent, and amazing variety of Hawai‘i’s
music, composers, and culture will be revealed at workshops, concerts, and musical awards shows.
Honolulu is an art lover’s city with
world-class attractions. Bishop Museum (bishopmuseum.org), built in memory of a beloved 19th century Hawaiian
princess, is a treasure chest of Pacific
and Hawaiian island culture and natural
history. The recently opened Pacific Hall
explores the traditions and customs of
Pacific Islanders with never before seen
archeological finds and digital media
displays. Honolulu Museum of Art (honolulumuseum.org), the state’s first visual
arts museum founded to reflect Hawai‘i’s
multicultural make up, boasts magnificent collections from the Hawaiian Is-
lands and lands around the world.
Hawaiians’ love of the land and the
sea today is a reflection of their enduring dependence on and their active
stewardship of these natural resources.
On the North Shore, Waimea Valley
(waimeavalley.net) is a breathtaking and
sacred spot where visitors can see how
ancient Hawaiians lived and thrived in
an ahupua‘a, a crescent shaped, self-sustaining mountain to sea land division.
On the Windward Coast, discover the
natural wonders of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, renowned for the clear,
turquoise waters teeming with marine
life and the pristine white sand beach.
Learn about the conservation efforts
in the Marine Education Center before
snorkeling. In Leeward O‘ahu, Wild Side
Specialty Tours’ (sailhawaii.com) intimate whale watching and dolphins encounters offer a rare opportunity to experience marine life and support wildlife
conservation efforts. These daily cruises
serve as a platform for the Wild Dolphin
Foundation dedicated to tracking marine
life around O‘ahu through photography
Stay and play
From paddle boarding by day to fine dining by night,
you’ll find the perfect blend of city and island experience.
Stay at any one of our stunning resorts in Waikiki and
enjoy a free night and daily breakfast for two.
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Tours cruises can take part in daily cataloging activities.
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O‘AHU: FARM TO TABLE
CULINARY PARADISE
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O‘ahu is home to inventive chefs,
restaurateurs, farmers, ranchers,
fishermen, and food artisans
committed to a sustainable Hawai‘i
and the use of local produce and
food products.
am, Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market
(haleiwafarmersmarket.com/
kakaako.html) Saturday 8 am12 noon, and Hale‘iwa Farmers
Market (haleiwafarmersmarket.com/
haleiwa.html) Thursday 3-7 pm.
s $ISCOVER THE LOCAL BOUNTY AT
farmers’ markets: KCC Farmers’
Market (hfbf.org/markets/
markets/kcc/) Saturday 7:30-11
s 3AVOR TRADITIONAL (AWAIIAN FARE
like kalua pig and poi (pounded
taro root) at beloved family owned
eateries like Helena’s Hawaiian
Food (helenashawaiianfood.com)
and Highway Inn (myhighwayinn.
com).
O‘ahu’s bounty
s %XPLORE CUTTING EDGE CULINARY
creations rooted in Hawai‘i’s multiethnic cooking traditions at recently
opened Lucky Belly (luckybelly.
com) and The Pig & The Lady
(thepigandthelady.com).
HANG TEN.
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H A N G O U T.
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