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Linda Gale & Barbara Bryce
WAIKIKI
Duke Kahanamoku surfed here. Royal Hawaiian estates stood here. King Kamehameha himself once lived here. Today, this world famous stretch of beach is an exhilarating gathering place for visitors from around the world.
Take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.
See Hawaii’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuapuaa, up close at the Waikiki Aquarium.
Take a picture next to the Duke Kahanamoku Statue.
HONOLULU
Home to the State Capitol, Honolulu is the vibrant epicenter of Hawaii. Here you’ll find everything from historic buildings and treasured monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene.
Take a guided tour of Iolani Palace, the only Royal Palace on U.S. soil, then cross the street to view the King Kamehameha I statue.
Marvel at the world’s finest collection of arts in the Pacific at the Bishop Museum.
Soak in Honolulu harbor from atop historic Aloha Tower.
Relax in an art gallery then eat some fresh dim sum in Chinatown.
NORTH SHORE
This fabled coast is legendary for its perfect winter waves and professional surf competitions. When the waves are tamer during the summer, the beaches offer peaceful places to swim and sunbathe.
Cool down with a “shaved ice” in the laid-back surf town of Haleiwa.
See seven authentically recreated South Pacific islands at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Watch pro surfers charge 20 to 30 foot winter waves at Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline, and Sunset B
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Exclusive off-road Hummer tour to private lush valleys and exotic film locations at historic Kualoa Ranch.
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