NORTH SHORE, OAHU,HAWAII
might win you some Jeopardy or Trivia points one of these days! (You’re wel- come.) We begin our adventure on Oahu,
where the state capital of Honolulu presides, and where you will fi nd leg- endary Waikiki Beach, and can pay a patriotic visit to the many mov- ing World War II Pearl Harbor sites, including the USS Arizona Memo- rial and the Pacifi c Aviation Museum. Turtle Bay Resort Hilton—For your
Hawaiian dream adventure, you’ll need a base of operations, so why not select one that also offers horseback riding? Well-situated on
Oahu’s nor thern shore with nearly fi ve miles of beachfront, Turtle Bay Resort is only 45 minutes from the hustle and bustle of urban Ho- nolulu, yet offers not only tranquility but all the activities and amenities you could wish for. In addition to horseback riding, the resort offers golf, two swimming pools, kayaking, whale watching, tennis courts, a surf- ing school (rad, dude), Segway tours, and 12 miles of hiking and biking trails. There are even on-site heli- copter tours for gaining a bird’s eye
view of breathtaking scenery,
including the 1,000-foot Sacred Falls. Nothing, however, can beat a pictur- esque sunset ride through tropical forests and along the sandy coastline. This may just be the ultimate romantic experience.
To learn more about Hawaii’s history and culture, visit the nearby Polynesian Cultural Center. After you have garnered some knowledge, come back to the re- sort and enjoy a relaxing spa treatment; meditate, cogitate and soak it all in. Keep the keikis out of your hair
CONTACT INFO: 57-091 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii 96731 Phone: 808.293.6000
www.turtlebayresort.com
with special programs just for them (no, shampoo won’t work). We’re talking about kids of course. They can learn about the Hawaiian culture, hunt for crabs, and make leis, while you enjoy more, shall we say, adult activities. Second
honeymoon, anyone? Still craving more to do? Take a
tour of the Dole Plantation, or visit the historic town of Haleiwa, with its quaint shops, cafes and plantation era build- ings. The Waimea Valley, with its sunlit paths, gardens of extraordinary beauty and legendary Waihi Falls, embod- ies the magic and mystery of Hawaii. And fi nally, it would be irrespon- sible not to point out the shopping
KAAAWA, HAWAII (OAHU)
Kualoa Ranch—This family-owned, environ- mentally sensitive working ranch was built in 1850, and sprawls over 4,000 acres with breathtaking
CONTACT INFO: 49-560 Kamehameha Highway Kaaawa, HI 96730
1-800-231-7321 or 808-237-8515
www.kualoa.com |
info@kualoa.com
terrain, including jagged moss-covered cliffs that fall dramatically away to the sea. Located on the northeastern side of the island, off the beaten-to-death tourist track, the ranch is an outdoor recreational paradise that is being carefully pre- served so that many more generations can appreciate its spectacular beauty. In fact, many parts of the ranch are only reachable by horseback, hiking, or (jeez) ATVs. Considered one of
the most historically signifi cant destinations on Oahu, Kualoa’s land in ancient times was one of the most sacred places on the island, yet it’s only 45 minutes from bustling Waikiki Beach.
The ranch is comprised of two distinct sectors:
the northern half with the pristine Ka’a’awa Val- ley, and the southern half that includes Hakipu`u Valley, the 800-year-old Moli’i fishpond and Secret Island. You will undoubtedly recognize the scenery if, that is, you’ve been to the movies or watched television in the last 20 years. Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, Pearl Harbor, Godzilla, Tears of the Sun, You, Me, and Dupree, and 50 First Dates all shot
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GETTING AROUND THE ISLANDS
Although public transportation (The Bus on Oahu, as well as the Waikiki Trolley) abounds, and there are guided tours you can book, if you’re going to do any exploring on your own you’re probably going to want to rent a car. This allows for maximum fl exibility. Island-to-island transportation is a snap with several inter-island air carriers. Take the Ex- peditions’ Ferry from Maui to Lanai, or consider a week-long inter-island cruise!
opportunities right on the resort; take home the latest island designer fash- ions, Polynesian treasures, jewelry, porcelain dolls, island-made koa wood and shell products, and much more, so you can recapture your adventure long after you return to home and reality.
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