Oahu - The Complete Holiday Destination

If you are looking for an exotic and relishing holiday experience, then the Hawaiian Islands are the perfect destination for you. With sky touching volcanic peaks, green pastures and coral beaches you will be captivated by all forms of natural beauty. Oahu is the most popular island on Hawaii. There are many tourist attractions in Oahu apart from its mystical natural beauty.



Oahu, popularly known as 'The Gathering Place' is the third largest island of Hawaii. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is home to the enchanting Waikiki beach and the world famous Pearl Harbor. One of the heart touching features of the Hawaiian Islands are the locals with their warm welcome and amazing hospitality. This quality adds the icing on the cake and makes this destination an ideal place to visit. There are various options for accommodation and you can choose a hotel according to your budget and requirement. You can find suitable hotels throughout the island as it is full of site seeing treasures. Here are some top tourist attractions to visit in Oahu:



* The Waikiki Beach at Oahu is the best place for water sports and adventurous activity freaks, as it offers surfing, boating, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, rafting and even sunbathing. It offers a wide variety of adventurous activities. It is also known as Spouting Waters and is the first place to attract visitors. Its crystal clear water and white sandy beaches allures a large number of people annually. It is the perfect place to go for your honeymoon as the newly married couple can enjoy their personal space at scantly crowded beaches and in the arms of the mesmerizing natural beauty.



* If you are visiting Oahu for the first time then make sure to visit the world famous Pearl Harbor. Holding a key place in American Heritage and historical events, the USS Arizona Memorial is one of the most important historical places to visit. It was built in the memory of those who lost their lives in the battle between the US and Japan in the year 1941. There was a huge loss of lives and visiting the memorial will make your visit an emotional roller coaster ride.



* Being one of the cloud shrouded volcanic peaks, Diamond Head is a well recognized landmark in Oahu. Being approximately 150,000 years old, it offers a scenic view of Oahu's two vibrant cities Waikiki and Honolulu. Partly, it provides the visitors with several recreational activities like hiking and bird watching.



* Other places to visit are Iolani Palace, the Bishop museum, the Kawaiahao Church and the famous Hawaii Theater. You should not miss visiting the King Kamehameha I Statue, the Aloha Tower and the Duke Kahanamoku Statue, which are iconic landmarks.



* Lastly, it is a blessing for shopaholics as the world's largest open air shopping center is located here. It comprises of nearly 260 stores, restaurants and clubs. You will get everything from jewelry to kids wear here. From small local shops to big branded showrooms, you can get everything that suits your requirement. Don't forget to buy a souvenir for yourself if you are visiting the place for the first time. Hawaii is famous for chocolates, so you can buy chocolates as gifts for your friends and relatives. You can also visit Ala Moana Center, the largest shopping mall in Hawaii and the fifteenth largest shopping mall in the United States. There are more than 290 shops and restaurants, including boutique stores of leading international fashion designers. You can spend your complete day shopping and enjoying at the mall.



After visiting the historical places and going on adventurous activities, you can relax yourself at the hotel and pamper yourself with exotic body spas and massages. These spas will relax your body and rejuvenate you, so that you can move ahead to experience the amazing night-life of Oahu Island. The superb live music with world famous hula dancing is enough to cast a spell on you.



Popular historical places, exciting water activities, amazing night life, ravishing shopping places and last but not the least, the enamoring beaches and natural beauty, Pearl Harbor Tours are no doubt offering the perfect holiday tours. Whether you are newly married or have kids, you can anytime plan a pleasure trip to Hawaii, as the climate here is tropical throughout the year.



The author of this article is associated with Royal Hawaiian Tour, which offers customized and VIP Oahu Tours packages at competitive prices.