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Hawaii's Ancient Ones

Green sea turtles, known in Hawaii as honu, are one of the few species on the planet so ancient that they swam alongside dinosaurs during the Jurassic period.

Find it All on Oahu

In the dark of the night, the city lights of Honolulu reveal an island as alive with nightlife as it is with wildlife

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	Waikiki Interlaced through high fashion shops and exquisite restaurants are clusters and strings of buildings that edge along the soft sandy shores of one of the most recognized beaches in the world.
	Oahu's North Shore It is the coast primarily that brings people to this side of the island. Lured by fabled visions of water warriors battling the ceaseless surf on wooden boards through tides that vary in intensity and threat
	Honolulu and Chinatown Eclectic and funky would be the best way to describe this historic enclave where some of the streets are still made out cobblestone.
	Kailua and East Oahu Bordered by the Koolau Mountain Range, the eastside of Oahu manages to maintain a small town vibe with a high-end feel.
	South Oahu Much like the other islands, the southern tip of Oahu is known for its sunshine and temperate weather. Small suburban pockets fill the ridges and valleys of the south end of the Koolau Range

Archive »Local Vibe

	The Snow Cone - Hawaiian Style! A shave ice is cool and refreshing and a must-have treat while in Hawaii. It’s a local favorite among keiki (children) and adults alike—the perfect remedy to cool you down on hot sunny days.
	The Scent of Hawaii Plumeria blossoms are almost synonymous with the spirit of aloha and recognized as the quintessential lei flower. With varying sweet aromas from jasmine to gardenia, plumerias are among the most fragrant flowers in the islands and can be found almost everywhere.
	The Fruity Foe Strawberry guava, called waiawi (yellow-fruited) or waiawiulaula (red-fruited) in Hawaiian, is a beautiful tree with delectable fruit, but government agencies have deemed the strawberry guava as one of Hawaii’s most destructive non-native species.
	Cruzin' Cruizin', or cruisin', is amongst one of the most popular, highly used slang heard frequently throughout Hawaii. And, no wonder—it’s one word that pretty much sums up the laidback vibe here in the islands.
	The Golden Bird Vibrant yellow in color and small in size, the Saffron Finch can be spotted in many places throughout the islands. A native to South America, it is believed that the Saffron Finch was first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s and has been comfortably at home in the islands ever since.

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