Winter’s dreariness often inspires many people to seek out tropical vacations. For those of us that live in cooler climates, visiting an exotic island gives us something to look forward to. For those who are living in warmer climates, heading to the beach means opportunities for surfing, swimming, and exploring. For a great majority of vacationers, Hawaii ranks among their top vacation destinations, with Oahu being one of the most popular islands to visit.

The island of Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island, and also the most densely populated. The island is famous for Waikiki Beach at the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, but there are of course many other activities to experience on the island. There is no doubt that there are more activities available than any one individual could possibly experience in one brief vacation. With something, for everyone Oahu offers everything from whale watching to golf, and from helicopter tours to dinner cruises. For those who are more adventurous, Oahu seems to offer just about any water sport imaginable, including snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, and parasailing. Once you’ve had a chance to rest after your day of hiking, swimming, horseback riding or lounging on the beach you can check out Broadway musicals or traditional performances, or eat at one of Oahu’s many gourmet restaurants featuring fresh seafood.

The wide range of accommodations on Oahu includes luxury hotels, condo rentals and camping, just to name a few. Oahu is also a popular port for cruise ships, which dock there every day of the year. Thousands of tourists visit the island each year as part of a multi-island cruise. If exploring the history and culture of your destination is one of your vacation goals, you’re in luck. Besides the USS Arizona Memorial – one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country – there are plenty of opportunities to experience the native culture of Oahu.

A great place to start is by attending a luau. Versions of this traditional feast, known for a roast pig, hula dancers, and fragrant leis, can be found all over the island. In fact, many of the larger hotels even host their own weekly luaus, an event that should not be missed. There are also a variety of tours that will take you into the more traditional areas of Oahu, away from the tourist areas. On these tours you’ll view a sample of the traditional way of life, experience traditional foods, watch traditional artists, and even learn about tiki Gods and other unique aspects of ancient Hawaiian culture. In fact, if you’re a fan of the recent tiki revival this is the place to start. You’ll be going straight to the source, in a manner of speaking.

The beautiful paradise of Oahu seems like a natural choice for vacationers, whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or a romantic getaway. With so much to do, Oahu can accommodate every traveler’s interests, whatever they may be. The options seem nearly limitless.

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