Classic Vacations - Hawaii 2008 - (Page 8) Oahu The third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu boasts spectacular scenery, from breathtaking mountain ranges to turquoise-blue bays, coupled with cosmopolitan pleasures such as fine shopping and dining. Do it all: Stroll the beaches of Waikiki, take a hike to the top of Diamond Head crater, watch world-class surfers on the North Shore, shop unique boutiques, and sample the island’s many cuisines at beachside cafés and first-class resorts. Whether you’re after seclusion, sophistication, or both, Oahu offers you endless possibilities. TEN WAYS TO enjoy Oahu 6. Experience the USS Arizona Memorial and battleship USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor and remember those who served in World War II. 7. Snorkel up close and personal with tropical reef fish on a day trip to tranquil Hanauma Bay. 8. Climb to the top of Diamond Head on a guided nature walk. 9. Enjoy a private two-hour surf lesson from expert instructors who will have you catching waves in no time. 10. Get your adrenaline pumping on a bike-sail-snorkel expedition where you descend a five-mile jungle road, cruise aboard a 38 ft. catamaran, and snorkel in beautiful turquoise waters. 1. Behold frolicking pods of bottlenose and Hawaiian spinner dolphins as you travel to Oahu’s serene Leeward Coast for an eco-adventure cruise. 2. Get a bird’s-eye view of Oahu’s most gorgeous scenery on a luxury helicopter tour. 3. Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the new Waikiki Beach Walk. 4. Expand your knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands with a day and evening of history and entertainment at the Polynesian Cultural Center. 5. Stroll into Duke’s on the Beach, a classic Waikiki “in” spot since the 1940s. 8 CLASSIC HAWAII 2008
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