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SNORKEL & SURF

with the expertsPg. 52 & 62

WATERFALLHIKES

Pg. 46

ALL NEWISLAND MAPSFLY ABIPLANEPg. 86

EXPLORE BOTANICALGARDENSPg. 47

Experience the heart-warming Ha at the Polynesian Cultural Center

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CENTURIES-OLD NEW ACTIVITIES.

THE CENTER INCLUDES:

7 Polynesian villages & lifestyle encounters

Hawaiis most authentic luau

Ha: Breath of Life Hawaiislargest Polynesian show

Fire-making, hula dancing, Tahitian cooking and spear throwing

Free canoe ride

Hawaiis only canoe pageant

Authentic Polynesian games,activities and much more

42 acres of adventure 100sof Polynesian natives

PLAN TO ENJOY:

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General admission

Award-winning Alii Luau

Ha: Breath of Life night show

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Why come all the way to POLYNESIA and then never really experience it? Now you can enjoy the worlds premier Polynesian encounter an authentic, day-longadventure, including award-winning evening show, Ha: Breath of Life, for muchless than the typical theme park entrance fee.

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Find us on Facebook & Twitter. Center opens at 12 noon. Closed on Sundays.


CENTURIES-OLD NEW ACTIVITIES.

THE CENTER INCLUDES:

7 Polynesian villages & lifestyle encounters

Hawaiis most authentic luau

Ha: Breath of Life Hawaiislargest Polynesian show

Fire-making, hula dancing, Tahitian cooking and spear throwing

Free canoe ride

Hawaiis only canoe pageant

Authentic Polynesian games,activities and much more

42 acres of adventure 100sof Polynesian natives

PLAN TO ENJOY:

BUY ALL THREE ONLINE OR FROM YOURPREFERRED AGENT & SAVE $42.95!

General admission

Award-winning Alii Luau


PLAN TO ENJOY:


PLAN TO ENJOY:


Why come all the way to POLYNESIA and then never really experience it? Now you can enjoy the worlds premier Polynesian encounter an authentic, day-longadventure, including award-winning evening show, Ha: Breath of Life, for muchless than the typical theme park entrance fee.

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We'll watch the big waves and see some turtles on the beach.

Explore the island in a cool cruiser built for fun on the road. Rent one and drive

yourself, or take a tour with our local guide. Either way, youre sure to have a blast!



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We deliver the car to your hotel, and give you a laminated map of the island. We'll even show you some good spots to check out!

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L O C A T E D A T T H E K O O L I N A M A R I N A

WHALES - DOLPHINS - SNORKELING - SIGHT SEEING - ADVENTURE

ASnorkeling Paradise!

Whale Watch December April

OCEAN JOY CRUISES has 2 or 3 narrated cruises daily Morning Calm, Afternoon Adventure and Sunset Snorkel Dinner (Tues,Thurs & Sat). All cruises are 31/2 hours* and will take you up to 22 milesalong the Leeward coastline in Ko Olinas only power catamaran touringyacht. You will be taken to unspoiled waters and watch dolphins &whales, just as ancient Hawaiians enjoyed. Snorkel in the pristine bluewaters and enjoy our sumptuous hot buffet and beverages. Its fun foreveryone and an adventure of a lifetime!

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WHALES - DOLPHINS - SNORKELING - SIGHT SEEING - ADVENTURE

ASnorkeling Paradise!

Whale Watch December April

OCEAN JOY CRUISES has 2 or 3 narrated cruises daily Morning Calm, Afternoon Adventure and Sunset Snorkel Dinner (Tues,Thurs & Sat). All cruises are 31/2 hours* and will take you up to 22 milesalong the Leeward coastline in Ko Olinas only power catamaran touringyacht. You will be taken to unspoiled waters and watch dolphins &whales, just as ancient Hawaiians enjoyed. Snorkel in the pristine bluewaters and enjoy our sumptuous hot buffet and beverages. Its fun foreveryone and an adventure of a lifetime!

FOR RESERVATIONS call (808) 677-1277Toll Free: 1-888-677-1277

Ko Olina Marina on Oahu within walking distance of Ko Olina Beach Club & J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort

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T he phrase A Gathering Place couldnt be more apt when describing Oahu. This islandspecifi callyattracts people from all walks of life, the world over. Take it from someone who makes a living hopping from isle to isle, searching out the best of the best, from Kau (the southern most point on the Big Island) to Hanalei (Kauais North Shore). While the examples are many, Ill share one with you, which will undoubtedly remain prevalent in my memory for decades to come.

I was invited to a gathering in Kailua a few years ago, in which a dozen Bhutanese monks were being honored at a luncheon. The twenty or so monks were escorting an exhibition of their national treasuresscrolls and paintings that hadnt left the mountain-ous countryside of their origin eversome of which were centuries old.

Regardless, the monks ranged in age from 12 to 90. Only one or two of them had ever been out of their respective snowy villages, where they led simple lives. None of them had ever seen the ocean.

I watched as they arrived in a van, slowly emerging in the driveway of a multi-million dollar Kailua beach mansion (similar to the one our nations President resides in during his annual holiday vacation). Instead of walking through the gilded house, they instinctively opted to remove their shoes and tread the grass outside, which lead to the breaking surf. Before speaking to anyone,

the each ran down to the waters edge and some, in full crimson robes, plunged in to the wild blue yonder. Their awkward splash-ing and frolicking made those present tingle with joy.

I was standing with a local kumu (Hawaiian elder) as we watched this scene play out, later to learn that one of the fi rst prayers a monk learns talks of keeping your heart and mind as open and vast as the oceansomething that, until this very momenteach monk had only their imagination to draw from.

Later that evening, I was dining at a 4-star restaurant downtown recounting the story with friends, only to follow up with some live jazz at a lounge in Waikiki. Head-ing to bed, I couldnt help but refl ect on the wild array of cultural offerings available to the people here.

The moral is simple: You dont need to have lived a life of seclusion to be bowled over by the range of activities offered on Oahu on a daily basis.

Our culinary delights are not to be rivaled anywhere in the Pacifi c; there are neighborhood, as well as fl ashy, resort-style luau; globally-recognized Hawaii Regional Cuisine fi ne-dining restaurants; sumptuous plate lunch counters; shave ice; malasadas (a must!) and no shortage of shrimp trucks, which now reside in multiple locations outside of the North Shore. One thing is cer-tain: You wont go hungry on Oahu.

Activities abound as well: Whale watching, snorkel and dolphin swim tours; surf lessons, sailing and even the shark divethere are dozens of ways to get in the ocean that surroundsand dominatesour daily life here.

Oahu also has some of the most diverse hiking trails, some of which lead to hidden waterfalls, others to a sprawling bamboo forest or Koolau Mountain vistas.

There are Harley Davidson motorcycles to rent, farmers markets to peruse, shows and entertainment to soak in, live music everywhere you turn and hula steps to learn. Yet one thing we pride ourselves on here is the spectrum of cultural opportunities.

From the Contemporary Museum atop Mt. Tantalus, to the Honolulu Acad-emy of Arts, the historic Bishop Museum, to Queen Emmas and Iolani palaces, theres a wealth of history and art to soak up. Chinatown is teeming with so many galleries and now, one-off boutiques, that a new one will probably open before this publication goes to print.

Take this magazine along on your travels. It may come in handy with that spare hour between tours or while youre resting between sojourns. After all, theres always room for one more Thing to Do.

BRIAN BERUSCHEDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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The Ultimate inLocal-Style Fun!The Ultimate inLocal-Style Fun!

Step onto our beautiful, secluded and private beach 35 minutes and 100 years away

from the hurried pace of Waikiki! From the sumptuous all-you-can-eat feast with your favorite beverages and exotic cocktailsto

the Polynesian extravaganza with the exciting Fire Knife Dance, its a fun-filled evening that

will bring Hawaii home to your heart!

Call 949-6626 or 941-3338Call 949-6626 or 941-3338www.germainesluau.com

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T he founding of Germaines luau began in the early 1970s at Sea Life Park, the popular aquatic family ven-ue overlooking picturesque Makapuu Point on East Oahu. After a time, we relo-cated to the sunny west side of our Island to a beachfront property near the Barbers Point lighthouse where it remains today.

The area was the former seaside resi-dence of Rosalei and William Stephenson & their family. The Stephensons were renowned for their hospitality and enjoyed hosting Hawai-ian luau as a regular family tradition.

Prior to the development of the pres-ent Campbell Industrial Park, the area was lush with vegetation and surrounded with sugarcane fields waving in the gentle breeze. The waters along the shoreline of the estate teemed with fish and other treasures of the sea.

To ensure that the family would be forever united and always remain keiki o ka aina (children of the land), individual coco-nut trees were planted for each member of the Stephenson family throughout the prop-erty. The heights of the various coconut trees today represent the different genera-tions of family who celebrated aloha in their Hawaiian way of life and enjoyed happy times together. The lone Norfolk pine tree on the estate served as the family Christmas

tree and the family members decorated it each year as they celebrated the joys of the Christmas holiday season.

In keeping with the Stephenson fam-ily traditions, we have taken special measures to insure that the family of coconut trees remains in the areas originally planted and is properly maintained.

The luau has evolved over the years but the true spirit of Aloha remains as the defining element of the Germaines Luau experience.

The term luau as defined in the El-bert/Pukui Hawaiian English Dictionary describes 1. The young taro tops, especially as baked with coconut cream and chicken or octopus; and 2. A Hawaiian feast, named for the taro tops always served at one; this is not an ancient name, but goes back to at least 1856, when so used by the Pacific Com-mercial Advertiser; formerly a feast was re-ferred to as a paina or ahaaina. The paina describes a small dinner party as compared to the ahaaina which refers to a large banquet type gathering.

TradiTional ahaainaAhaaina - means feast; feasting - Tradition-ally, feasts were held for human comfort and social enjoyment or to communicate with and seek the help of, or to appease the Gods.

In its supernatural context - we are referring to Hawaiis pre-Christian deities and rituals. The term ahaaina is derived from the root words aha which means a meeting; gather-ing; or assembly and aina which refers to eating or a meal.

In pre-missionary Hawaii, both spe-cial religious occasions and human mile-stones were observed with feasting. Food in early Hawaii was very often scarce and pre-cious. What food they had, they shared with each other and with the gods. Feasts and even ordinary meals were important ways of com-municating with the gods and ones fellow man. During the feast or meal, the ancestral gods were usually brought out and they were also given their share of the meal - beyond a ritual offering of the spiritual essence or aka of the food.

In old Hawaii , the ahaaina feast was both a religious experience and an important part of the early ohana (family) way of life. The food prepared for the feast was precious to the early Hawaiian, for it provided vital source of lifes nourishment from the gods.

Today, the observance of the religious significance of the ahaaina has all but dis-appeared and a feast, as it is hosted and cel-ebrated in contemporary times, has become essentially, a purely social affair.

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The Ultimate inLocal-Style Fun!The Ultimate inLocal-Style Fun!

Step onto our beautiful, secluded and private beach 35 minutes and 100 years away

from the hurried pace of Waikiki! From the sumptuous all-you-can-eat feast with your favorite beverages and exotic cocktailsto

the Polynesian extravaganza with the exciting Fire Knife Dance, its a fun-filled evening that

will bring Hawaii home to your heart!

Call 949-6626 or 941-3338Call 949-6626 or 941-3338www.germainesluau.com

FREE GIFT(with paid admission)

Present this coupon & your Germaines Luau ticket stub at the Gift Shop on the night of attendance to receive your FREE gift item.One (selected) gift item per paid admission & coupon. Other restrictions may apply.

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T he founding of Germaines luau began in the early 1970s at Sea Life Park, the popular aquatic family ven-ue overlooking picturesque Makapuu Point on East Oahu. After a time, we relo-cated to the sunny west side of our Island to a beachfront property near the Barbers Point lighthouse where it remains today.

The area was the former seaside resi-dence of Rosalei and William Stephenson & their family. The Stephensons were renowned for their hospitality and enjoyed hosting Hawai-ian luau as a regular family tradition.

Prior to the development of the pres-ent Campbell Industrial Park, the area was lush with vegetation and surrounded with sugarcane fields waving in the gentle breeze. The waters along the shoreline of the estate teemed with fish and other treasures of the sea.

To ensure that the family would be forever united and always remain keiki o ka aina (children of the land), individual coco-nut trees were planted for each member of the Stephenson family throughout the prop-erty. The heights of the various coconut trees today represent the different genera-tions of family who celebrated aloha in their Hawaiian way of life and enjoyed happy times together. The lone Norfolk pine tree on the estate served as the family Christmas

tree and the family members decorated it each year as they celebrated the joys of the Christmas holiday season.

In keeping with the Stephenson fam-ily traditions, we have taken special measures to insure that the family of coconut trees remains in the areas originally planted and is properly maintained.

The luau has evolved over the years but the true spirit of Aloha remains as the defining element of the Germaines Luau experience.

The term luau as defined in the El-bert/Pukui Hawaiian English Dictionary describes 1. The young taro tops, especially as baked with coconut cream and chicken or octopus; and 2. A Hawaiian feast, named for the taro tops always served at one; this is not an ancient name, but goes back to at least 1856, when so used by the Pacific Com-mercial Advertiser; formerly a feast was re-ferred to as a paina or ahaaina. The paina describes a small dinner party as compared to the ahaaina which refers to a large banquet type gathering.

TradiTional ahaainaAhaaina - means feast; feasting - Tradition-ally, feasts were held for human comfort and social enjoyment or to communicate with and seek the help of, or to appease the Gods.

In its supernatural context - we are referring to Hawaiis pre-Christian deities and rituals. The term ahaaina is derived from the root words aha which means a meeting; gather-ing; or assembly and aina which refers to eating or a meal.

In pre-missionary Hawaii, both spe-cial religious occasions and human mile-stones were observed with feasting. Food in early Hawaii was very often scarce and pre-cious. What food they had, they shared with each other and with the gods. Feasts and even ordinary meals were important ways of com-municating with the gods and ones fellow man. During the feast or meal, the ancestral gods were usually brought out and they were also given their share of the meal - beyond a ritual offering of the spiritual essence or aka of the food.

In old Hawaii , the ahaaina feast was both a religious experience and an important part of the early ohana (family) way of life. The food prepared for the feast was precious to the early Hawaiian, for it provided vital source of lifes nourishment from the gods.

Today, the observance of the religious significance of the ahaaina has all but dis-appeared and a feast, as it is hosted and cel-ebrated in contemporary times, has become essentially, a purely social affair.

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MapsOahu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Windward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Airport/Honolulu . . . . . . . 30-31Pearl Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Waikiki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34North Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Central Oahu . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Gathering PlacePAGES 38-49

1 Go Polynesian

2 Get Involved with Sea Life

3 Explore Kualoa

4 Get Wet and Wild in Hawaii

5 Go for a Spin in a Dune Buggy

6 A Valley Time Has Not Erased

7 Enter Pineapple Country

8 Savor Succulent Seafood

9 Tour Hawaiis Royal Palace

10 Visit the Paci cs Premier Museum

11 Tour Kailua

12 Go Waterfall Hunting

13 Hike Manoa Falls

14 Flora and Fauna

15 See an Old Plantation Village

16 Visit an Aquarium by a Reef

17 And the Band Plays On

WaterworldPAGES 50-66

18 Spend the Day at Kailua Beach

19 Meet Hawaiis Turtles

20 Dive Oahus See-Through Water

21 Head to Hanauma Bay

22 Cruise Whale Territory

23 Charter a Fishing Boat

24 Ride a Submarine

25 Get Acquainted with Dolphins

26 Sail a Catamaran

27 Try Stand-Up Paddling

28 Soar in a Parasail, Roar in a Jet Ski

29 Get Wet at Koko Marina

30 Paddle a Kayak

31 Browse an Eco-Lounge

32 Fly a Kiteboard

33 Catch a Wave

34 Take Off On a Wakeboard

35 Dive for WWII Wrecks

36 Go Beach Hopping

Diversions

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37 Shop Paradise

38 Catch a Free Trolley

39 Order a Tailor-made Swimsuit

40 Shop for a Timeshare

41 Go Treasure Hunting

42 Pamper Yourself with a Massage

43 Go to a Luau

44 Take a Sunset Dinner Cruise

45 Grab a Bite

46 Escape to Shangri La

47 Drift Through Chinatown

48 Replay Your Vacation

49 Find the Shrimp Shack

50 City Nights

51 The Art of Hula

52 Take a $2.25 Tour

57. Do a Tandem SkydiveAir ToursPAGES 80-82

53 Get Carried Away in a Helicopter

54 Island Hopping

55 Soar in a Glider

56 Head for a Volcano

57 Do a Tandem Skydive

36. Go Beach Hopping Pearl HarborPAGES 84-88

58 Visit the Arizona Memorial

59 Tour a Famous Battleship

60 Ride a Bus to Pearl Harbor and Beyond

61 Take an Open Cockpit Flight

62 Pay Tribute to Heroes

63 Visit the Paci c Aviation Museum

64 Board a Combat Submarine

In the Country

PAGES 89-96

65 Hang in Haleiwa

66 Party at a Farmers Market

67 Saddle Up

68 Feast on Shrimp From a Truck

69 Visit a Mormon Temple 70 See Polo On The Beach

71 Discover Ancient Fishponds

72 Sea Life Parks Dolphins

73 From the Top of the Island

74 Look a Shark in the Eye

75 Celebrate the Holidays Year-round

76 Visit the Valley of the Temples

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HonoluluPAGES 97-100

77 Walk Historic Honolulu

78 Visit Queen Emmas Palace

79 Gallery Showcases Hawaiian Collection

80 Visit the State Capitol

81 Wander Through a Premier Art Museum

82 Go Ghost Hunting

83 Climb Diamond Head

84 Worship in Hawaiian

85 Pause at a Cemetery for Heroes

86 And the Word was Hawaiian

87 Hike to a Lighthouse

WaikikiPAGES 102-105

88 Spend a Day at the Zoo

89 Visit Teddy Bear World

90 Catch a Legedary Waikiki Act

91 Get Some Ink

92 Get a Laugh

93 Time Travel

94 Wheels for All Occasions

95 Take a Super-Charged VIP Ride

96 Find the Irish in Waikiki

97 Make it a Double Please

98 Party on E Sea Rider

99 Meet the Grand Ladies of Waikiki

=77. From the Top of the IslandGolf with a ViewPAGE 107

100 Get the Jump on Tee Times

101 Pick a Golf Course

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Honolulu is the heart of Oahu, and three freeways, H1, H2 and H3, are the arteries that lead you to adventure. To avoid heavy traffic, stay off the highways from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. or ride The Bus. Remember: no hurry, no honk. Bask. Oahus freeways provide spec-tacular scenery. The speed limit dips to 35 mph on stretches, but thats optimum for a windblown with the top down experience.

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in Hawaii in 30 years! Visa, MC, Amex, JCB cards accepted www.dbahawaii.comParadise Rent-A-Car808-946-7777 Your one stop rental shop for exotics, convertibles,

compactto full size, Jeeps, Harleys, sportbikes, mopeds & bicycles.

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Tour GuideAfforda bleTours808-921-2280 Your one-stop shop for all the fun &

excitement in Hawaii All major credit cards accepted www.affordabletours.netHawaii Tour and Travels808-931-6003 Discount on tours, activities, airlines,

overnighter packages, and charter busses. All major credit cards accepted www.Hawaiitourandtravels.comKailua Sailboards & Kayaks, Inc.808-262-2555 25 Years of watersports in Kailua Free transportation from/to Waikiki for all tours Open daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MasterCard, Visa cards accepted www.kailuasailboards.com

Kualoa Ranch Hawaii808-237-7321 reservations Come, Experience Hawaii Off the Beaten Path,

Horseback, ATV, Moviesite, Catamaran, Package Tours available at Kualoa Ranch Hawaii

Visa, Master, American Express, JCB cards accepted www.kualoa.comPolynesian Cultural Center808-293-3333 Come experience all of Polynesia in one place,

including the award winning Alii Luau, and Horizons evening show

All major credit cards accepted (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover)

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1 Go Polynesian The Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahus North

Shore is a perennially popular cultural attraction that most people dont want to miss.

Founded in 1963, PCC continually reinvents itself with new attractions and special events. The latest addition is Ha: Breath of Life, an evening song and dance stage show performed in the round and designed to encourage audience participation.

PCCs signature attraction is a group of eight villages and exhibits, where hundreds of Polynesian islanders share their customs and traditions with visitors. Moving through the villages, visitors will find themselves actually playing a role in the lives and adventures of Hawaiian and South Pacific cultures.

PCC recently opened a canoe house called Halau Waa, which houses a 57-foot double-hulled voyaging canoe that was carved and launched on Oahu. The canoe, Iosepa, is hand-carved out of dakua wood transported from Fiji. When it is not out on a sail, it can be seen in the canoe house, which also is used for interactive activities associated with Polynesian navigational practices.

The 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center is located in Laie, about an hours drive from Waikiki. It was founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help support student

attendance at the churchs nearby college, Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Over the years, more than 33 million people have passed through its gates.

PCC begins tours and cultural presentations at noon, six days a week (its closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Call for reservations and specific show times.

Polynesian Cultural Center (808) 293-3333

2 Get Involved with Sea Life A marine wonderland awaits you at the end of a mere

half-hour drive along scenic Kalanianaole Highway out of Waikiki. Sea Life Park, situated directly across Makapuu Beach and Rabbit Island, has entertained millions of visitors with marine mammal shows and colorful educational exhibits since opening in 1964.

Dolphins, sea lions and even the worlds only known Wholphin (a hybrid between an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin and a false killer whale) are all on hand to entertain you. Trainers also give lectures throughout the day to educate visitors on the lifestyles and habits of the park inhabitants.

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mammal interactive programs, which feature three types of hands-on programs with dolphins. Children as young as 1 year old, accompanied by an adult, can enjoy an encounter with a dolphin. Those age 8 and older (also accompanied by an adult) can participate in a swim with the dolphin and an actual belly ride.

The ultimate swim with the dolphin program offered at the park is the Dolphin Royal Swim, where you can interact with two dolphins. Sea Life Park is the only place in the USA where this program is offered.

The park also offers interactive programs with sea lions, stingrays and a Sea Trek experience, where you can don a helmet that allows you to keep your glasses on and not mess up your hair as you cavort amongst the variety of marine life in the parks Hawaiian Reef Tank.

Come join the many happy visitors that come to the park on an annual basis. Its simply a must- see-and-do activity when visiting Oahu.

Sea Life Park (808) 259-2500

3 Explore Kualoa Take a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch, spread from

steep mountain cliffs to the sea, add horseback riding, ATV rides, a jungle expedition and other narrated tours to the mix, and youll have the makings of a grand adventure set in a gorgeous surround.

Kualoa, located on the northeastern side of Oahu (a little

less than an hour from Honolulu), is a place brimming with history. It was once considered a sacred placepassing canoes had to lower their sailswhere the children of alii (royalty) were trained and the persecuted could find refuge. Just offshore, youll find Mokolii (commonly called Chinamans Hat). In legends, this islet is described as the tail flukes of a lizard dragon, the victim of Hiiaka, the goddess of lightning (who also happens to be Peles baby sister). Its also believed that Kualoa is the burial place of hundreds of chiefs and, in the form of night-marchers, they still make their mountain-to-sea trek here on certain evenings. In 1850, Dr. Gerrit P. Judd purchased the land from King Kamehameha III and the property has remained in the family since. The owners have long been dedicated to preserving and protecting Kualoa from development and have designed tours showcasing the cultural significance of the land.

The Jungle Expedition is a great activity for the whole family. Youll board a six-wheeled Swiss Pinzgauer and rumble along jungle trails, down ravines, through rivers and up to a scenic lookout with views of Kaneohe Bay.

On an ATV or horseback tour, youll go deep into Kaaawa Valley, the back-lot for numerous feature films and television shows where trails lead beneath cliffs and high above the ocean. Narrated cultural tours include a trek to an ancient Hawaiian fishpond and tropical gardens or on a tram ride to learn about Kualoas legends and legacy. On a trip to Secret Island, you can enjoy a relaxing private beach, catamaran, kayak and canoe rides.

Tours and activities can be purchased individually or as a half or full day package. The newest Sunset Dinner packages include

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two tours, transportation to and from Waikiki, a prime rib buffet dinner and backyard-style kanikapila (music and dance). For those wanting a more intimate experience, the new Royal Kualoa Tour provides a dedicated guide taking you to remote areas of the Ranch while sharing the stories and history of this sacred place. Kualoa is open daily with free admission to the Visitor Center, Restaurant, Gift Shop, History Hall, Judd Theatre and Petting Zoo.

Kualoa (808) 237-7321

4 Get Wet and Wild in Hawaii WetnWild Hawaii is one of the worlds biggest

and best water park brands, offering more than 25 slides and attractions, ideal for families and thrill seekers.

While adrenaline addicts can enjoy slides such as Tornado, which catapults riders into a 130-foot-tall funnel and drops them into a swirling splashdown pool, the park also features tamer attractions such as the relaxing Kapolei Kooler (a winding lazy river), the Water World Playground (an interactive childrens area filled with fountains, mini-slides and a dumping bucket), and Hawaiian Watersa 400,000-gallon wave pool with four-foot swells.

Nestled on 29 acres of lush tropical landscape and natural cliffs, the park is Hawaiis only water-themed amusement park and has been voted as Hawaiis #1 family attraction. WetnWild Hawaii is only 40 minutes from Waikiki in Oahus Second City of Kapolei. The park is open year-round. For more information, visit www.wetnwildhawaii.com or e-mail [email protected].

WetnWild Hawaii (808) 674-9283

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5 Go for a Spin in a Dune Buggy Theres more to heading out of Waikiki than the

destination. Youre in an island paradise, and there are sights, both fascinating and beautiful to been seen. Turn your drive around the island into the scenic adventure it should be: do it in a dune buggy.

This is not an off-road adventure. These dune buggies, adapted from VW Beetles, feature four-speed manual transmissions, air-cooled engines, enough room to seat four and powerful enough to hold their own on the islands freeways. They are equipped with a removable soft top, and you can rent surfboards, boogie boards and snorkel gear for the ride.

All three of Oahus freeways make for scenic drives, but the newest highway, H-3, is usually less crowded. H-3 is 15.3 miles long and offers spectacular views of mountains and ocean. Dunebuggy Adventures offers rentals and guided tours.

Dunebuggy Adventures (808) 371-6578

6 A Valley Time Has Not Erased There will come a day when the urge to escape

concrete and high rises can no longer be denied. Thats the day most people head for Oahus North Shore, a delightful expedition in shades of green and cornflower blue, where shrimp trucks, shave ice stands, big winter waves and a grand Sunday farmers market reside.

Waimea Valley, located across from Waimea Bay, is a living puuhonua (a place of peace and safety) for Hawaii and the world. The valley is one of the last partially intact ahupuaa (a land division that usually extends from the mountains to the sea) on this island.

At the epicenter of this glorious landscape is a 1,875-acre valley that has remained reasonably intact for some 700 years. In 1090, it was turned over to the kahuna nui (Hawaiis high priests) and became known as the Valley of the Priests. The kahuna lived and cared for much of the valley until 1886.

Today, Waimea Valley is managed by Hiipaka LLC, which was established in 2007 by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The 150-acre property contains more than 5,000 native and non-native plants and archaeological sites.

Guided activities, which include a history walk, Hawaiian games, lei making, hula lessons and storytelling with Waimeas kupuna (elders), are available. Also located on-site is the Waimea Valley Grill and Ku Ono Waiwai, the valleys retail store, which offers products made in the Islands, as well as weekly demonstrations by vendors.

The valley is deeply rooted in Hawaiian history and continues to be a respite for Hawaiian spirituality and traditions.

Waimea Valley is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. There is an admission fee.

Waimea Valley (808) 638-7766

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7 Enter Pineapple Country Take a step off the beaten path and spend a

day at Dole Plantation in Wahiawa. Here you can take a narrated train ride through pineapple fields, find your way through the worlds largest maze, and learn about crops traditionally grown in the Islands.

The Pineapple Garden Maze is laid out over 3 acres and contains more than 11,400 Hawaiian plants. Get acquainted with tropical crops and hear Hawaiian folklore on the Plantation Garden walking tour. Or hop aboard the bright red and yellow Pineapple Express train for a tour of the fields. Trains depart every half hour for the 20-minute narrated tours.

The plantation, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., is located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, approximately 40 minutes from Waikiki. Public bus transportation is available.

Dole Plantation (808) 621-8408 Polynesian Adventure Tours (800) 622-3011

8 Savor Succulent Seafood Shrimp plates are a popular dish when heading

out to the North Shore, but, if your travels dont take you there, you can find that same deliciousness right in Waikiki at the International Marketplace.

Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market, located on a bright corner of the landmark marketplaces food court is a great find indeed. Their garlic shrimp platestender shrimps marinated and served up in a garlic sauce that offers just the slightest hint of heatare what put them on the map. However, youd be remiss to not venture throughout more of their menu. In fact, many people who discover this eatery make this their regular dining spot for the duration of their stay. Other popular choices include their steak and lobster combo, seafood combo and their mac-nut crusted opakapaka.

Dont let the food court setting fool youthis is serious seafood. Plates are piled high with fish, clams, even crab legs and then prettily plated with colorful sides such as a mango-pineapple salsa, greens or even an orchid. Blue Waters presentation and flavor rival anything youd find in a fine dining restaurant.

Still feel like you need that food truck experience with your shrimp plate? Dont fret. Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market also has eight shrimp trucks located throughout the island including two more in Waikiki and one in Haleiwa.

Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market (808) 923-2529

9 Tour Hawaiis Royal Palace King Kalakaua built Iolani Palace to enhance the

prestige of Hawaii overseas and to mark Hawaiis status as a modern nation. Today, Iolani Palace is the only official residence of royalty in the United States.

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Waimea Valley o ers visitors and guests the opportunity to experience Hawaiian culture on a site stretching from the mountains to the sea. The valley encourages guests to experience a natural, pristine environment while learning the values and traditions of Hawai'is heritage.

Home to kahuna nui (high priest) of O'ahu for more than 600 years, Waimea has long been revered as sacred. The 1,875-acre valley has numerous cultural sites that provide a glimpse into the past, as well as a foundation for perpetuating Hawaiian spirituality and practices today. Join us for guided cultural and historical

tours, cultural activities and demonstrations, and listen to the Kpuna (elders) as they share the stories of old Hawai'i.With a variety of daily activities, you can explore the valley at your own pace as you meander through world-class botanical gardens, featuring collections from around Hawai'i and the world. You can view rare and endangered plants and species, like the 'Alae 'ula (the endangered native Hawaiian moorhen).Take in the beauty of the majestic Waih (known to many as Waimea Falls), learn to play ancient Hawaiian games, or simply enjoy a nature walk on one of many of Waimea's sunlit paths. This is the Hawai'i you came to see and experience and you will nd it all in beautiful Waimea Valley.Located on the North Shore of O'ahu, across from Waimea Bay. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can enjoy a great meal or snack at Na- Mea 'Ono and stop by our unique gift shop for special Hawaiian merchandise. E Komo Mai Welcome to Waimea Valley.

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In August 1882, King Kalakaua opened the Palace doors for the first time to welcome members of his legislative assembly and other invited dignitaries to view his new official residence. Built in an American Florentine style, architects Thomas J. Baker, C.S. Wall and Isaac Moore created a Palace for the modern age. The Palace had electricity four years prior to the White House, and the king installed a telephone in his office so he could keep in immediate contact with his chamberlain. Renowned guests from around the world sat at the Kings dinner table, among them Prince Oscar of Sweden and Norway and Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.

Upon King Kalakauas death, this home became the official residence of his sister, Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii. She was deposed in 1893, and the Palace immediately became a heavily trafficked government office building.

In 1969, restoration work began with the help of the Junior League and Iolani Palace now boasts its original beauty. Many of the objects and artifacts were auctioned following the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani. Recovery and restoration of original Palace furnishings continues today.

Iolani Palace, a National Historic Landmark, is located in downtown Honolulu on the corner of King and Richards Streets. Tours are available to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Children under 5 are not allowed inside the main palace area.

For more information, call (808) 522-0822 or visit www.iolanipalace.org.

10 Visit the Pacifics Premier Museum For more than a century, the Bishop Museum has

been the keeper of Hawaiis vast store of natural and cultural history. Founded in 1889, it is the largest museum in Hawaii, boasting the worlds largest collection of Polynesian artifacts.

Charles Reed Bishop built the sprawling museum at 1525 Bernice St. in Honolulu in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family. Established to house the Princess extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and royal family heirlooms, the museum has expanded to include documents and photographs about Hawaii and other Pacific Island cultures.

A significant portion of that priceless cache is housed in the three-floor Hawaiian Hall gallery, which has undergone extensive renovations in recent years. With its volcanic stone exterior and extensive use of native koa, the Hawaiian Hall, constructed in three phases from 1889 to 1903, is considered a masterwork of late Victorian museum design.

Other permanent and traveling exhibits also are on display at the museum. The Science Adventure Center offers a highly interactive environment where visitors can feel the heat of a volcano and explore Hawaiis natural environment. The Polynesian Hall is a gallery of two floors representing Pacific cultures. The museums state-of-the-art Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium offers a wide variety of astronomy-related programs for the general public.

Bishop Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Tuesdays and Christmas Day. For information, call (808) 847-3511.

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11 Tour Kailua Experience a different side of Oahu when you

travel over the Pali to Kailua. Segway Kailua allows you to see this picturesque beachside town from a unique point-of-view: aboard one of the most intuitive and eco-friendly people movers ever invented. Segway Kailua aims to show their guests the ins and outs of Kailua with a minimal ecological impact. Choose from several tours, including a Kailua Beach Segway Intro Tour that gets you familiar with the Segway as you tool around the beach. For maximum impact, take the Kailua Historical & Cultural Segway Tour that takes you through Kailua town, to Ulupo Heiau (an ancient Hawaiian temple) and Kawainui Marsh. Other tours include the ECO Segway Tour, Kailua Bay and Lanaikai Segway Tour and a private tour that allows you to customize your experience.

Segway of Hawaii-Kailua (808) 262-5511

12 Go Waterfall Hunting Looking for an off-the-grid adventure? Try Secret

Waterfall Tours. These hikes to hidden waterfalls help visitors find their way to places usually seen only by local residents. Tour guides can be arranged, but no need if youd rather set out on your own.

Hikes, which range from strenuous to fairly easy, will take you to a variety of waterfalls. Theres a 90-minute hike leading to a three-tiered waterfall that drops about 30 feet into a large pool filled with sparkling turquoise water. A longer hike takes you deep into the forest and another waterfall.

The flume ride is something else. Hikers swim into a tunnel and are propelled by the surge of the tide into a large swimming pool.

The companys new attraction is a secret snorkel spot tour. Secret Waterfall Tours isnt revealing details on this one. While youre at it, ask about the companys turtle adventures and scenic night tours.

13 Hike Manoa Falls Waterfalls dont often appear at the pleasure of casual

hikers. But there are happy exceptions like Manoa Falls. Easily accessible by car or public transportation from Waikiki,

this 150-foot waterfall can be found at the end of a 0.8-mile trail, which gradually ascends through a lush rainforest. Access to the waterfall and pool at its base is restricted due to the possibility of landslides. Watch your step on the trailit tends to be slippery and muddy.

The trail to the falls can be completed in 30 to 40 minutes, making a Manoa Falls side trip a quick escape from a concrete jungle into the silence of the rain forest.

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14 Flora and Fauna A tour of Oahus botanical gardens is not only a walk

in beauty, but a lesson in the science of tropical plants. Tours and exhibits are designed to enhance knowledge of various species, and as world leaders focus on the concerns of global climate change, many gardens are placing more emphasis on information about plant conservation and sustainability.

The gardens below do not represent a full list of Oahus botanical gardens, rather a cross-section of destinations throughout the island.

Foster Botanical Garden, a verdant oasis on the edge of downtown Honolulu, is filled with acre upon lush acre of the nations largest collection of tropical plants. And its home to 43 of Oahus designated exceptional trees, which are protected by law. The collection includes labeled plantings of palms, heliconia, orchids and a primitive cycad garden. The gift shop has packaged plants and seeds that are cleared for entry into the Mainland as well as plant-related gifts and crafts. Call (808) 522-7066 for more information.

Liliuokalani Botanical Garden lies just north of Foster Garden, located between North Kuakini and School streets. This developing garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants.

Lyon Arboretum, a 194-acre tropical rain forest research center in upper Manoa Valley, is an easy drive from Waikiki. Home to more than 5,000 tropical plants, the arboretum contains one of the largest collections of palms in any botanical garden in the world. Open only on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the arboretum is an independent research unit within the University of Hawaii and is the only university arboretum in the country in a tropical rain forest. The entrance to the arboretum is at the end of Manoa Road. Reach the arboretum by phone at (808) 988-0456.

Moanalua Gardens is located a few miles northwest of Honolulu. The 26-acre private park features a magnificent spread of aged monkey pod trees, which shade the vast green lawns that are designed for picnicking. The gardens include two streams, a taro patch, a carp pond and a group of ancient petroglyphs (stone carvings). Moanalua Gardens can be reached at (808) 833-1944.

Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens lies on the windward side of the island. The gardens are laid out on 400 acres in the shadow of the Koolau mountains and divided into sections devoted to different types of tropical plants. Guided hikes are offered. Camping permits and information are available at the Hoomaluhia Visitor Center. Call (808) 233-7323.

Haiku Gardens offers another view of the awesome Koolaus. Haiku is a small six-acre garden in Kaneohe that features picturesque lily ponds, short but beautiful paths that wander throughout the property, and a fair share of exotic tropical flowers. To book a wedding reception or other event at the garden, call (808) 247-0605.

Senator Fongs Plantation and Gardens is a short drive up the coast from Kaneohe. With 725 acres to play with, Fong, the first Chinese-American elected to the U.S. Senate, had plenty of room to grow. You can ride through five gardens named for the American presidents under whom he served. The senator died in 2004 at the age of 97. Call (808) 239-6775 for more information.

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15 See an Old Plantation Village Hawaiis Plantation Village is the only living history

village in the state. This outdoor museum showcases the lifestyles of immigrant laborers who came to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations.

The restored sugar plantation and botanical garden are dedicated to the legacy of immigrants who came from China, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Portugal, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. They began arriving in the late 1800s, and most of them stayed in the Islands and have become part of Hawaiis diverse ethnic culture.

Located on a 50-acre site just below the Oahu Sugar Mill in Waipahu, the museum features a collection of 32 authentic replica structures furnished with artifacts donated by former plantation workers and placed in their original settings.

Each building tells a story of the lifestyle and challenges of these early plantation workers, and provides a window to an era in Hawaiis past that played a major role in shaping its multi-ethnic future.

Guided tours are conducted on the hour. Kamaaina (local) guides take visitors through the museum, telling the plantation story of triumph over hardships and sacrifi ce.

Hawaiis Plantation Village (808) 677-0110

16 Visit an Aquarium by a Reef A visit to the Waikiki Aquarium is the ultimate dry

snorkeling experience. Located next to a living reef and across from Kapiolani Park, the aquarium houses a lot more than reef fi sh. Some 500 species of marine life, as well as a coral farm, reside at the aquarium.

Check out the pulsating sea jellies, which are so clear, you can see what theyve been eating. Look a shark in the eye at the 35,000-gallon tank that houses Hawaiian sharks and jacks. Behold an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, weighing in at nearly 600 pounds.

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Expect to be introduced to the only chambered nautilus born in captivity. The spiral-shelled cephalopod molluskthe last of a species that dates back 500 million yearsis sometimes referred to as a living fossil. An ancient relative of the octopus, the nautilus lives in a shell with rainbow-colored chambers Look for this treasure in the Jet Set exhibit.

The coral farm contains more than 127 species from the South Pacific and Hawaii, the largest collection in the Western Hemisphere. Corals originating from the farm can be seen in almost every aquarium exhibiting coral across the United States. The aquariums Coral Ark program seeks to conserve rare and environmentally threatened Hawaiian corals, with the objective of reintroducing them into the wild.

Operated by the University of Hawaii, the aquarium is known for its innovative research and husbandry techniques. The aquarium is open every day except Honolulu Marathon Sunday in December and Christmas Day. There is a small admission fee.

17 And the Band Plays On The Royal Hawaiian Band can claim one of the

longest gigs in history: Its been onstage for 174 years.The 40-member band plays more than 300 concerts a year.

Founded in 1836 by order of King Kamehameha III, the band is one of the last living links to Hawaiis monarchy. It is currently the only full-time municipal band in the country.

The band represents the spirit of a grand and festive age in the Kingdom of Hawaii, when free concerts resounded throughout Honolulu and parades proceeded down the city streets. It differs from most other bands in the country in its musical repertoire, a delightful mix of classical numbers, Hawaiian pieces composed by royalty and past bandmasters, marching music, pop and jazz.

You can catch the Royal Hawaiian Band for free concerts at the Iolani Palace bandstand every Friday at noon, and at the Kapiolani Park bandstand every Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information about the bands schedule, call (808) 922-5331 or visit www.honolulu.gov.

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18 Spend the Day at Kailua Beach

Picture a textbook-perfect beach that stretches powdery white along the shore, a beach where gentle ocean conditions prevail and obliging trade winds pump steam into windsurfers sails. This is Kailua Beach, recognized as one of the nations top beaches and a favorite of lifeguards, coastal researchers, visitors and locals.

The reef and typically reliable ocean conditions allow for safe kayaking here. Many people paddle through Kailua Beachs calm waters to the nearby Mokulua Islands, a noted bird sanctuary.

In addition to the natural attributes of this beach, it is home to a groovy beach market. Kalapawai Market was established in 1932 and stocks everything a beachgoer needs. Here you can order gourmet take-out lunches from the deli, pick up a great cup of coffee and choose from a large selection of wines and soft drinks. Retail services, including kayaking and windsurfing rentals and lessons, also are available.

Kailua Beach is a short drive from Waikiki, just over the mountains on the scenic Pali Highway. Situated on the islands east shore, the beach is located in Kailua, a community of less than 40,000 people that attracts some 15,000 visitors per year.

If youre not sure how to experience Kailuas calling waters,

head to Hawaiian Watersports. From Kailua stand-bys like kayaking and windsurfing to newer sports kiteboarding and stand-up paddling, Hawaiian Watersports has you covered with lessons, tours or rentals. They even provide transportation from Waikiki to their Kailua location. Reservations required.

Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks (808) 262-2555 Two Good Kayaks (808) 262-5656 Aarons Dive Shop (808) 262-2333 Hawaiian Watersports (808) 739-KITE (5483),

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19 Meet Hawaiis turtles The gentle, lumbering Pacific green sea turtle makes its

home in Hawaiian waters. These huge, endangered creatures, which can grow to 4 feet and weigh up to 400 pounds, feed on seaweed, or limu, that grows on the rocks in shallow areas. The turtles, known as honu in Hawaiian, are referred to as green not for the color of the algae growing on their backs, but for the color of their meat.

Its common to get a look at a green sea turtle, but it is rare to come across the nearly extinct hawksbill sea turtle. Both species are considered endangered, but the Hawaiian hawksbill population

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is estimated at less than 30 nesting turtles. Named for its sharp, beak-like mouth, the much smaller hawksbill turtle is known for its striking tortoise shell.

A good way to get a look at a turtle is to paddle a kayak in Kailua Bay, or at Turtle Canyon off Waikiki Beach. Turtle Canyon is accessible only by boat or kayak.

Be mindful that green sea turtles are protected by law. Give the animal 10 to 15 feet of space and allow room for it to surface and breathe. Its against the law to approach, chase, surround, touch or swim with any protected marine mammal. To report suspected violations, call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 1-(800)-853-1964.

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20 Dive Oahus See-Through Water Thanks to the lava that has poured into the ocean for

centuries, Hawaiis underwater landscape is a fascinating place to explore. With the advantage of warm water and high visibility, divers can discover a world of lava tubes, arches, caves and caverns, canyons, crevices and pinnacles. Add the occasional sunken vessel, an abundance of reef fish and scores of curious sea creatures, and every dive is nothing short of awesome.

There are several activity options available for certified divers. Rent equipment from a dive shop and venture out on your own, or book a ride on a dive boat and head for a good offshore spot.

If you arent certified and want to learn to dive, take an introductory dive or resort course. This dive is offered by most dive shops and takes about half a day. It can range from a simple shallow water beach or pool dive, to a deeper boat dive. The course begins with some serious instruction, learning the rules of the deep and getting comfortable with the equipment. It is usually a two-tank dive, no deeper than 30 feet with no more than four divers per instructor. Some companies offer free scuba clinics for people age 10 and older.

Aqua Zone (808) 923-3483 Aarons Dive Shop (808) 262-2333 Captain Bruces (808) 373-3590 Dive Oahu (808) 922-3483 Surf & Sea (808) 637-9887 A-1 Watersports (808) 779-0452 Hawaii Water Sports Center (808) 395-3773

21 Head to Hanauma Bay What does a humuhumunukunukuapuaa have to do

with snorkeling? Youll know when Hawaiis state fish comes up on your snorkel screen.

If you want to see one, visit Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve,

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Oahus most popular snorkeling spot. Hanauma Bay is a sunken volcanic crater ringed with 2,000 feet of golden sand thats open to the ocean on one side. A filigree of inner reefs protect the novice snorkeler from the open ocean and, in turn, protect thousands of fish and other sea life from their natural predators. The bay abounds with colorful schools of striped manini, silvery needlefish, buttercup yellow tang, the large and quick palani, the stunning Moorish idols, opalescent parrotfish and more.

Hanauma Bay is designated by the state as an Underwater Park and Conservation District. During the winter, Hanauma Bay is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; it is closed on Tuesdays.

If you cant get to Hanauma Bay for snorkleing, try Kailua Beach Park or Turtle Canyon off Waikiki Beach. The North Shore also offers some great snorkeling spots at Malaekahana Beach Park and Kuilima Cove at Turtle Bay.

Snorkeling is an inexpensive pastime that is easier to learn than surfing or scuba diving and can be done either by booking a cruise or finding a good spot on a beach. If you book a cruise, expect gear, lunch and other amenities to be provided.

Kailua Snorkeling: Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks (808) 262-2555 Two Good Kayaks (808) 262-5656 Aarons Dive Shop (808) 262-2333

Ewa Snorkeling: Ocean Joy Cruises 1 (888) 677-1277 Dolphin Excursions (808) 239-5579

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling: Hawaii Water Sports Center (808) 395-3773 Snorkel Bobs (808) 735-7944

22 Cruise Whale Territory Anyone who climbs aboard a vessel during

humpback whale season and heads for the open ocean off Oahu can expect to see these playful, 40-ton creatures. There are so many of them out there from December through April that most boat companies dont hesitate to guarantee sightings. In fact, these behemoths of the deep often start their time in the Islands even earlier: this seasons first sighting was on October 20.

Hawaii is a major humpback mating and calving destination. Every year, the whales travel more than 2,500 miles from their feeding grounds in Alaska to mate and give birth in Hawaii waters.

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