Oahu
A few years ago, I spent a lovely ten days on the island of Oahu with my daughter. The weather was perfect, and as winter settles in and I get more cold and snow than I want to think about, that is where I think about going. My favorite sight was Pearl Harbor, as my grandfather is a Pearl Harbor survivor, but there was a lot to do other than that. Some tips for traveling Oahu:
Oahu
Oahu, home of world-famous Waikiki Beach, is the most-visited Hawaiian Island. But Waikiki is only part of the allure. From Diamond Head crater to Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace to the Banzai Pipeline, you’ll find unique attractions plus fine restaurants, shopping, golf courses, and nightlife.
When to go
Oahu enjoys the best weather of the Hawaiian islands, with temperatures in the mid-80s throughout the year. High season (when crowds flock to Waikiki) is mid-December to early March, and again from June to early September when families come to visit.
Are we there yet?
Flight times
6 hours from Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles; 7.5 hours from Denver; 11 hours from Newark
Inter-island flight times
Oahu to Maui: 37 minutes
Oahu to Big Island: 40 minutes
Oahu to Kauai: 37 minutes
Must-see sights
Diamond Head
Pearl Harbor/USS Arizona Memorial
Waikiki Beach
Chinatown
Insider tips
Find gorgeous leis at a great price in Chinatown, but bring cash. Most stores in Chinatown don’t accept credit cards.
TheBus (Oahu’s bus transportation system) takes you around the entire island for $1.50.
For the kids (or the kid in you), find a shave ice stand and try a true taste of Hawaii.
Expedia.com features a great travel package to stay in the Marriot Resort on Waikiki Beach. For more information, go here.
Happy travels!
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January 4th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
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