OAHU The Gathering Place

If you are looking for a lot of fun and action, Waikiki is a wonderful place to go. It is a city that is on the go until the wee hours of the morning. Waikiki is the 11th largest city in the United States. It is a Mecca for shopping, restaurants, activities, sightseeing, beautiful beaches, and historic sights. You will enjoy the historic Pearl Harbor or the Aloha Towers Market Place where in "by-gone" days the cruise ships came into port and left off the rich and famous.

There are a great variety of accommodations in Waikiki - budget to deluxe. There are more properties in Waikiki than the rest of Oahu combined.

Located approximately 45 minutes from Waikiki, Ko Olina is home to the luxurious JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Ko Olina is a beautiful area that has some wonderful beaches and terrific golf courses. The area has become more popular in recent years.

If you are looking for a quiet and serene environment, Oahu's North Shore is a wonderful place to relax and refresh. There are no busy cities here; there are only small, quaint towns. Within these small towns, however, you'll be able to find a variety of things to do.

The area is primarily known for its surfing and beautiful beaches. Sunset Beach is world famous for its high surf during winter months. The world's top surfers gather yearly to compete in some of the top surfing competitions held around the world. It's an amazing site to witness these surfers ride the famous "Banzai Pipeline".

If you're an avid golfer, there are some top courses in the area as well.

Home of the world famous Kahala Resort and Hotel, this serene environment is located approximately 15-20 minutes from Waikiki. There are many beautiful homes and estates in the area coupled with some beautiful beaches. The area is simply an upscale residential area. Great place to stay if you're looking to be close to Waikiki, but not actually there.