HAWAII - OAHU

Surrounded by the green verdant mountains of dormant volcanoes, and with the roaof the Pacifc beating down upon palm fringed white beaches, the city of Honolulu ian incredibly idyllic city holiday destination. With such an abundance of naturabeauty and the attractions of a vibrant and buzzing metropolis, Honolulu is sure tallure all those who visit, from the beach bum to the culture vulture.

The breath-takingly beautiful island of Oahu oers aendless array of activities and sights. There are countlesways to relax and savor the unique and peacefuatmosphere, and just as many ways to give in to youinner dare devilIolani Palac‘Iolani Palace is the only ofcial royal residence in thUnited States. The last king of Hawaii was David Kalakauawho ruled the kingdom in the late 1800’s. Hawaii becama United States territory in 1900 and almost 60 yearlater, was pronounced the 50th American state.

Hula clad girls, white sun-kissed beaches and killer surfHonolulu has all this and more!
The Downtown district of Honolulu is the site of some othe city’s finest landmarks, namely the Aloha Tower anthe Iolani Palace. This area is also home to some oHonolulu’s finest  restaurants and cultural institutionsNearby, Chinatown is one of the most interesting and
vibrant areas of the city. In between some beautifutemples you will find cutting-edge cultural anentertainment venues, a fine array of restaurants and host of Chinese herbal and medicinal shops selling a rangof cure-allsTo the north of the city lies Pearl Harbor, the site of the
Japanese surprise attack that led to the Americaintervention in World War IITo the east is the famous suburb of Waikiki, with itbeautiful beach, pounding surf, hotels, bars anrestaurants. Manoa, where the University is located, is beautifully tranquil suburb tucked in between the
mountains. Whilst towering above everything andominating the skyline is the famous Oahu landmark oDiamond Head

The cuisine of Honolulu and Oahu has naturally beeinuenced by its surroundings – seafood, therefore, plays large part in the local cuisine, and is complemented bchicken and pork. A traditional dish that should not bmissed is kalua pork. Each dish is served with a wide
range of fresh vegetables including the local roovegetable taro, which is mashed to provide the staple poi.