Oahu

Welcome to Oahu, the heart of Hawaii! Everyone venture to this emerald island for something different. Whether you want to laze on its pristine sandy beaches, trek into virgin lush rainforest, snorkel at Haunama Bay, kayak around offshore islets, go horseback riding on lush ranch lands and scenic trails or take a short cocktail cruise around the South Shore, Oahu is the right choice but if it's isolation, peace and quietude you seek, Oahu is probably not for you.

Of all Hawaii Islands Oahu, nicknamed as the 'Gathering Place,' dazzles more tourists with its glimmering shores, vivid sunsets, city lights and gently swaying palms over spectacular beaches, than any other island and is considered a cultural melting pot with people from all over the world.

One of eight main islands that comprise the U.S. state of Hawaii, Oahu is the third largest island in area with an overall area of 600 square miles of towering mountain ranges, lush valleys and metropolitan cities, housing about 80% of the state's population. Scientists believe that Oahu was formed four million years ago by two volcanoes: Waianae, in the western side of the island and Koolau, shaping the eastern side.

Oahu features more than 100 miles of varied coastline and is home to plenty of noteworthy beaches, including Waikiki, the best-known Hawaiian beach with some of the world most famous surf on the North Shore. The largest beach is Waimanalo stretching to four miles. Oahu experiences warm, pleasant climate with average annual temperature of about 24C.

Turtle Bay Resort, is one of the top destinations and beautiful highlights of Oahu, where welcome challenges and breathtaking scenery meet. Sprawling over 880 acres, Turtle Bay Resort creates an island retreat found nowhere else in the island and featuring a serene full-service spa, with a number of wonderful treatments, like Limu Wrap and Polynesian Sea Salt Scrub; stunning restaurants that serve international and traditional Hawaiian cuisine, luxury rooms and suites, blessed with beautiful private lanais complete with ocean views. The resort also boasts recreation facilities, including plenty of land and water adventures.

Pearl Harbor, located Central Oahu, about 30 minutes from Waikiki, is the largest natural harbor in Hawaii, featuring five historical sites honoring the events occurring at this National Historic Landmark, including USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, Pacific Aviation Museum and USS Oklahoma Memorial.

Oahu is home to an abundance of accommodation options in different styles that suit everyone's taste and pocket, from the backpacker hostels to ritzy, luxurious hotels and everything in between. Oahu vacation rentals, available both inland and along the coast, are designed to give travelers exactly what they want and need, all in one place. They are fully-equipped with utmost amenities and facilities, offering luxury and comfort.

Whether it is a romantic escape for two or a dream family vacation, Oahu caters for all your needs, promising everything one can ever dream about. Once in Oahu, you will fall in love with this slice of paradise and will leave with a renewed zest for life and a photo album full of happy, unforgettable memories.