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Honolulu is
a thriving world-class city, with a beach that rivals any in the
world. Honolulu is the capital and also the commercial center of
the Hawaiian Islands. It is the government, transportation, and
commercial center for the state, and home to its best known tourist
destination, Waikiki Beach.
Anyone
fortunate enough to be traveling Honolulu doesn't have to give a
reason. They can just say, "We're going to Honolulu,"
and imagination will take over. Honolulu will probably live up to
and surpass whatever we dream the experience will be. World-famous
beaches and tropical weather set the scene for an amazing mix of
Pacific cultures in this Hawaiian capital. There is a reason why
Hawaii is consistently rated as one of the nation's top travel destinations;
in fact, there are several of them.
Waikiki Beach is the center of activity for Hawaii's biggest industry:
tourism. It is one of the world's greatest resort playgrounds, featuring
some of the most beautiful beaches and hotels in the world. Visitors
flock there to enjoy the sun, the sand, the water, and the incredible
nightlife.
Besides enjoying the beaches, visitors to Honolulu take tours of
the countryside surrounding the downtown area. The tours highlight
the beautiful rainforests and fascinating volcanoes. Animal and
plant life thrive, and the scenery is unsurpassed. A five-minute
ride from Honolulu brings visitors into some of Nature's most awe-inspiring
sights. Several museums, including the Bishop Museum, combine exhibits
of Hawaiian natural history with lessons about the history and culture
of its diverse peoples.
The Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the
United States and features many of Hawaii's most interesting sea
animals. The Honolulu Zoo houses some of the unique mammals, birds,
and reptiles that inhabit the forests just outside the city.
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The
history of Hawaii is rich, as the islands have always attracted people
representing many cultures. Visitors can tour the Tolani Palace, the
residence of the last of the Hawaiian monarchs. They can also visit
Honolulu's Chinatown, which is authentic in every way. The Arizona Memorial,
commemorates the destruction of the Battleship Arizona during the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War
II.
Honolulu exhibits the best of Hawaii in every way. From its incomparable
beaches, its incredible natural preserves, its sophisticated shopping
opportunities, to its fine cuisine and entertainment, there is an endless
list of reasons to visit and to return as often as possible. It is easy
to understand why Honolulu attracts millions of people from around the
world. Many visitors have stayed, helping to make Hawaii one of the
most cosmopolitan and diverse vacation destinations in the United States.
The thought of a visit to Honolulu is an experience to be happily anticipated.
The visit itself is a joy to recall.
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