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           the opportunity to see the spectacular   rent with the option of lessons for   Marketplace ‘souvenir heaven’ (built
           Waikiki/Honolulu coastline and whale   the novice ‘guaranteed to get you   around a 100-year-old banyan tree)
           watching cruises are a highlight in   up’. Other activities on Oahu include   to famous Ala Moana, one of the
           season. Another way to sightsee is in   wind-surfing, sailing on catamarans,   largest open-air shopping centres in
           a glass-bottom catamaran in Kaneohe   kayaking, waterskiing and jetskiing.   the USA. With nearly 50 new retailers,
           Bay on Oahu’s East Coast, where you   Parasailing under the direction of an   the Waikiki Beach Walk is the largest
           can enjoy the sail and make viewing   experienced captain is a great way to   development in Waikiki’s history.
           stops along the coral reefs. A safe and   view Honolulu and Waikiki from a   Nearly three hectares along well
           interesting way to see the natural   new perspective, nine to 91 metres   traversed Lewers Street is a colourful
           wonders of the reef is to take a trip in a   above the ocean flying tandem or by   show-case and gathering place. This
           high tech Atlantis Sub to a depth of 30   yourself. The Hanauma Bay Marine   outdoor entertainment plaza includes
           metres and see a visual feast of reef fish   Preserve, Hawaii’s most famous   several dining establishments and
           and mysterious ocean predators.                                     hotels, and benefits from the island’s
                                             snorkelling spot, aims to preserve
           Other Oahu ‘musts’ include a visit   nature and educate visitors about the   cooling trade winds and year-round
           to Diamond Head crater which has   fragile ecosystem.               excellent weather.
           a one mile hiking trail leading to   As well as having unlimited activities,   Where else in the world can you
           the 231 metres summit where there   Honolulu is a gourmet’s paradise with   snorkel a crystal lagoon, climb a
           are spectacular views of Waikiki and   cuisine that is a blend of the spices of   dormant volcano, surf huge waves,
           Honolulu. No visit to Hawaii would   Asia and the Pacific with European   kayak along a pristine coastline, picnic
           be complete without a swim or at   styles and sauces.               on a sandbar, soar in a glider over
           least a walk along the promenade at                                 tide pools, scuba dive over sunken
           famous Waikiki beach. Surfboards   It is also a shopper’s paradise with   aeroplanes, play golf at a championship
           and boogie boards are available for   everything from the International   course and sail into the sunset?


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