TRAVEL

Island Life:

Yearning for paradise? Consider O’ahu, the heart of the Hawaiian islands, where you can immerse yourself in clear blue waters, history, culture and breathtaking views!

Ala Moana Center As the world’s largest open-air shopping

center, the Ala Moana Center is truly a shopper’s paradise in paradise. Conveniently located in Honolulu, only a few short minutes from Waikiki, the Center features the widest array of merchandise in Hawaii with more than 290 shops and restaurants. Louis Vuitton, Harry Winston, Dior and Bvlgari are just a few of the high fashion luxury brands that make the Center a premier shopping destination for both international guests and locals alike. The Center also features a collection of Hawaii- based stores with authentic merchandise where you can pick up a little something to remind you of your time in paradise!

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve resides east of Waikiki on the southern tip of O’ahu. The

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remnants of a volcanic crater that likely flooded from erosion, this shallow cove with its calm waters and abundance of coral and marine life is the perfect spot for snorkeling. Open daily except for Tuesday to allow the fish a day undisturbed, Hanauma Bay stresses preservation above all else. Visitors are required to watch a short film about the restoration of the cove, the sea creatures that inhabit it, and the regulations all who enter must follow. Guests are limited daily based on ticket sales and parking lot capacity, encouraging many to get there early.

Iolani Palace Built in 1882 by the last Hawaiian king, King

David Kalakaua, the Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on U.S. soil. It was constructed with the most modern amenities of the time, including indoor plumbing, electricity and a telephone. The Palace not only served as the residence for King Kalakaua

OFF THE EASEL MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2014