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The island of Oahu in Hawaii is both beautiful and



diverse. A majority of people are drawn here to



the excitement of Waikiki Beach with its colorful



clubs and taste filled restaurants.





The island activities around Oahu range from



surfing lessons and canoeing to swimming with the



dolphins and scuba diving. No matter what you or



your family like to do on vacation, you can find



something for everyone on Oahu island.





Adventure



Those that like adventure can choose from a wide



variety of water sports and land activities on



Oahu. If you would like to spend your vacation in



or near the water, you should try surfing, scuba



diving, or windsurfing. The land activities here



include hiking through rain forests, biking along



the mountain ranges, even parachuting.





If you happen to be staying on Waikiki Beach, there



are many shops that rent outrigger canoes, surf



boards, and other gear on the beach. You can even



go to the Kapiolani Park for tennis, archery, and



even jogging.





Romance



Romantic beach vacations on Oahu Island range from



renewing your wedding vows to luxurious beach service



at one of the several hotels. If you've never



tasted pink beer or champagne, Mai Tai Bar is the



place you should check out.





If you would rather stay in a more secluded area,



Kahala Mandarin Oriental is 10 minutes away from



Waikiki Beach and offers a long sandy beach, great



service, and swimming with the dolphins - which is



something everyone is sure to enjoy.





Family beach vacations



Oahu is a destination that offers many different



activities for the entire family. You can choose



from children's programs at Waikiki Beach hotels,



hands on programs, and a variety of watersports.



The Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, and the



See Life Park of Hawaii are just a few of the



attractions the whole family can enjoy together.





The Waikiki Beach is shallow and water is calm



almost year round, especially in the winter months



when the surf stayes under three feet. There are



certain parts of the beach that have a life guard



on duty watching over swimmers and surfers.





Culture



If you are interested in Hawaiian culture on your



beach vacation, Oahu Island offers a selection of



museums, historical attractions, and several



exhibits. With several villages and culture



exhibits, you can learn anything you desire about



the culture of Hawaii.





When the time comes for your beach vacation, the



island of Oahu is a dream come true. The entire



family will love it here, with the island also being



perfect for just a lovers vacation. If you've



never had the pleasure of going to Hawaii - there



is no better time than now.