Welcome to Honolulu
Honolulu is the epicenter of Oahu's tropical playground. A typical day may begin with hiking a volcanic cone in the morning, paddle boarding to a coral reef in the afternoon, cocktails at sunset, followed by a seaside dinner and late-night jazz. Ways to enjoy the island seem endless, from the nightlife of Waikiki, to the monstrous waves of the North Shore and all the local delicacies and traditions discovered in between. Add a climate where sunny days fade into warm, sultry nights, and you have perfection.
Tikis, leis and luaus likely come to mind when you think of Honolulu, and it's this local charm that attracts millions of visitors annually. But layered onto a foundation of strong cultural heritage is a modern, vibrant, downtown scene that expresses another side of the Hawaiian experience. Art galleries, music clubs and innovative restaurants welcome both islanders and travelers to Chinatown and other emerging neighborhoods for a look at Hawaii's capital from a different angle.
Ultimately, the heartbeat of this paradise is a welcoming, hospitable community. Honolulu is a city where people don't hesitate to say aloha (hello) and mahalo (thank you), and though you may tire of hearing these pleasantries, you'll miss them once you've left the island.
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