https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hawaiis-waikiki-beach.jpgWaikiki BeachOne of the most famous beaches in the world, this 2-mile stretch of sand is also one of the busiest and most cosmopolitan spots in Oahu, where a plethora of activities happen day and night.
https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/diamond-head-crater.jpgDiamond Head CraterStanding approximately 760ft above sea level, overlooking the shores of Waikiki and out to the Pacific Ocean, this famed crater is a great, moderate level hike, complete with a well-maintained trail all the way to the summit.
https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lantern-floating-festival.jpgLantern Floating FestivalEvery Memorial Day, the waters around Honolulu glimmer with 7,000 floating framed lanterns, each representing the memory of a loved one. A poignant community tradition, more than 50,000 people gather at sunset at Ala Moana Beach Park to take part.
https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pearl-harbour.jpgPearl HarborThis Visitor Center is open daily and is home to the USS Arizona Memorial. Built over the remains of the sunken battleship, millions of people from all over the world come to this poignant setting to see where WWII began for the U.S.
https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/iolani-palace.jpgIolani PalaceBuilt in 1882 by King Kalākaua, no expense was spared in the construction. Home to the royal family, now a National Historic Landmark and cultural icon, the palace tells the story of Hawaii and her people.
https://hvimages.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1600/https://hostedvillas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/north-shore-oahu-surf-e1555355828343.jpgNorth ShoreAt this legendary surf mecca, you’ll find big waves and pro surfers. Stretching for more than 7 miles, it plays host to the world’s premier surfing competitions during the peak winter months, when the waves are at their biggest.