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What is Oahu
Oahu is the third largest of the islands of Hawaii (the Big Island and Maui are both larger), located in the United States of America, and the most popular tourist destination. As the location of Honolulu, the state capital, and as home to over 85% of the state's population, the island is appropriately nicknamed "The Gathering Place."
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world66.com
"In this itinerary, I've included the all-star things to do and see on this island: Waikiki Beach, Waikiki Aquarium, Pearl Harbor Memorial, Polynesian Cultural Center, Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park, Bishop Museum, historic downtown Honolulu, Kailua Bay, shopping, art galleries, and a few surprises."
frommers.com
"It's hard to find a more spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach than the one from the summit of Mount Leahi, or, as it's locally known, Diamond Head."
lonelyplanet.com
"At sunset, wander along the sand at Waikiki Beach and listen to the Hawaiian music coming from every hotel."
frommers.com
"Waikiki beach is very crowded and it is not exactly the home of serious surfers (that is what the North shore is for!) but the cocktails, live music and history at Dukes Bar is well worth lazing around on your surfboard waiting for the sea to produce a surfable wave."
tripreport.com
"It is the governmental and commercial center of the state, and Waikiki Beach is arguably the best known tourist destination in Hawaii."
wikitravel.org
"Memorial; Waikiki Beach; Polynesian Cultural Center ; National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific ; watching the sunset from one of the hotel lounges fronting the ocean."
professionaltravelguide.com
"In this itinerary, I've included the all-star things to do and see on this island: Waikiki Beach, Waikiki Aquarium, Pearl Harbor Memorial, Polynesian Cultural Center, Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park, Bishop Museum, historic downtown Honolulu, Kailua Bay, shopping, art galleries, historic Chinatown, take fabulous hikes, explore the waters surrounding the island, relax in spas, and a few surprises."
frommers.com
"Today, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area (80% of the state's population), Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental center of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicenter of the tourist industry."
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jennylumoo from USA wrote about Honolulu 4 years, 9 months ago
Very touristyin downtown area, but easy to get lost in the rest of the island. Completely gorgeous and laid-back.
catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Located just 2 blocks from the ‘Ilima Hotel is World Famous Waikiki Beach.
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Ilima Hotel is a Waikiki resort hotel near the Bishop Museum
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Ilima hotel is also near Iolani Palace. The official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs--King Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Lili`uokalani.
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Queen Emma Summer PalaceQueen. Ilima hotel is also near Emma Summer Palace, also known as Hanaiakamalama, was used by Queen Emma and her family as a retreat from the rigors of court life in hot and dusty Honolulu of the mid-1800s.
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Looking for things to do in Oahu, Hawaii? Ali'iolani Hale was named in honor of King Kamehameha V who initiated the planning and construction of this historic site as the official palace which was completed in 1874.
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
The Kamehameha Statue is one of the many things to do in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. The statue stands prominently in front of Ali`iolani Hale in Honolulu, Hawai`i.
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catherineannc wrote about Ilima Hotel one year, 6 months ago
Kawaiaha'o Church represents the movement from old to new Hawai'i. With its founding came a hope and the fiber with which to build a Christian nation. Kawaiaha'o stands as the first Christian church to be built on O'ahu, and today is respected as the Mother Church of Hawai'i.
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