It is the most populous island in Hawaii, with 75% of the state in residence; and it is home to the capital city of Honolulu with its tourist hub of Waikiki. But more than 90% of Oahu, believe it or not, is green space. The verdant Manoa Valley, the acres of agricultural land, the rainforest inland of the North Shore Then there are the charming beach towns of Haleiwawhich catches international attention every winter when the big waves hitKailua, where many well-to-do residents live, and Ko Olina on the Leeward side of the island, a formerly quiet community that’s soon to see vast change due to Disney’s imminent Aulani Resort opening.
Photo Credit: Oahu Surf Shop, Hawaii (Hawaii Tourism)
posted on December 06, 2010
One of the most exciting developments to hit Oahu in a decade, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, represents a new chapter in Hawaii’s tourism evolution. Sure, this South Pacific paradise has seen plenty..
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posted on December 03, 2010
So you think Waikiki’s not romantic? You might have a point… but Waikiki does not represent more than a small fraction of Oahu’s acreage. Other parts of the island offer rainforest and waterfalls,..
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