Honolulu is the capital of the tropical island known as Oahu and is a central part of any Hawaiian vacation. Not only does Honolulu offer traditional Hawaiian activities such as watching a luau or participating in Hawaiian dancing Honolulu offers visitors a ton of attractions. 

Kick off your shoes and “go native”. From the caress of the tropical breeze to the call of the conch shell experience the “ Ohana” or family feeling of an authentic style luau at Germanine’s luau. Not to be missed! 

Head to the Polynesian Cultural Center where you can immerse yourself in the customs of Polynesia as natives demonstrate the arts of making jewelry from plants, dancing with fire and even learn Tonga spear techniques from an expert! No wonder this is one of Oahu’s most popular attractions!  

Enjoy an afternoon lunch sail on a luxurious catamaran and feel the thrill and exhilaration of sailing alongside sea turtles, whales and dolphins!  

A trip to Honolulu and area would not be complete without spending a relaxing afternoon at Waikiki beach, popular with tourists and Hawaiians alike. Dig your toes in the sand, bask in the sun or try surfing some of Hawaii’s most thrilling waves, all in beautiful, tropical surroundings. 

Visit the Dole Plantation Pineapple Express Train, which offers fully narrated tours, which explain the history of the pineapple and agriculture in Hawaii and feature some of the best scenery on the North Shore. 

For those who enjoy walking tours, you can learn the history and heritage of various ethnic groups, which have streamed through Hawaii’s Chinatown over the years as part of the Hawaii Heritage Center’s Chinatown Walking Tour. There are also many shops and boutiques along the streets of Honolulu for you to spend an entire day shopping! 

Go on a completely narrated 40-mile tour to visit the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Center, followed by a comprehensive tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. This tour is for history buffs as well as other tourists and will really give you a sense of what took place in Pearl Harbor and will bring it to life. 

Make sure to visit the Hawaii Maritime Museum and see a rare humpback whale skeleton to Polynesian canoes of every size and shape. Take this opportunity to discover more about Hawaii and its fascinating maritime history. 

Whether you are swimming in a protected cove among a diverse population of marine life, or visiting Iolani Palace, a national landmark and home to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs, Honolulu is a tropical paradise which is waiting for you to come and embrace her shores.