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Advertisement The Island of O'ahu,The Heart of Hawai'i ® I f you're looking for a great tropical escape, yet great value that exceeds your expectations, you need look no further than the Hawaiian Island of O'ahu. With island experiences like no other, the Island of O'ahu energizes the soul and invigorates the senses from exciting Waikïkï, to historic Honolulu, to the exhilarating, yet laid back, legen-dary North Shore. Surf lessons, rainforest hikes, lomi lomi massages, hula festivals, and fresh Hawaii Regional Cuisine… the choices are endless. O 'ahu is exotic, yet it is the 50th state. The warm and welcoming spirit of aloha will make you feel right at home. There are more flights to O'ahu giving you more options to get to Hawai'i when you want to be here. With a greater range of accommodation options, booking the right package to fit your lifestyle and budget is easy. There are fewer inconveniences when traveling to the 50th State as you deal with the same language, the same currency and the same systems giving you more time to focus on your vacation, yet the experience is uniquely Hawaiian. And, there's no hassle with passports and visas. O 'ahu's unique appeal is that it is truly one of only a few islands worldwide that has a "town and country" side for visitors to enjoy. You can enjoy global chic and local trendy in Waikïkï: international artists and Hawaiian crafts; haute cuisine and plate lunches; surf lessons and lomi lomi massages; hip clubs and hula lessons. Honolulu's diverse cultural scene, from a princess's legacy at the Bishop Museum to an heiress's Moroccan-inspired Hawaiian escape at Shangri La, will leave you excited at these unexpected discoveries on O'ahu. You will feel exhilarated and relaxed all at once on O'ahu's legendary North Shore whether you're improving your golf on championship courses at Turtle Bay, watching a bigwave surf competition or delighting in Chef DiAngelo's from "farm to table" cuisine. F rom kayaking and surfing crystal clear seas, attending a laid back Hawaiian concert, luau or a live performance at the Hawai'i Theatre, visiting the only royal palace on U.S. soil, soaring over the island in a glider plane to enjoying world class cuisine as the sun sets over the Pacific. Great offers from partners make planning your dream vacation easy and will leave you feeling pampered with a vacation that can be customized to fit you with all the options O'ahu can provide. Event Highlights January February March May July August September October November December Sony Open Wanderlust Yoga & Music Fesitval Honolulu Festival • Hapalua Half Marathon Mele Mei festivities • Honolulu Trialthlon Waikïkï Paddle Festival World Fire Knife Competition Prince Lot Hula Festival Hale'iwa Arts Festival • Ukulele Festival Duke's Oceanfest • Okinawan Festival Made in Hawai'i Festival Aloha Festivals (month long celebration) Hawai'i Food & Wine Festivals Hawai'i International Film Festival Na Wahine O Ke Kai (canoe race) Vans TripleCrown of Surfing (Nov.-Dec.) XTERRA Trail run Honolulu Marathon Various holiday celebrations WEB UPDATES Scan to request a FREE O'ahu Vacation Planner www.gohawaii.com/oahu/guidebook www.visit-oahu.com For more information, www.visit-oahu.com facebook.com/ OahuHawaii