Waikiki, Honolulu –
One of the Most Famous Beaches In The World
By
Deborah
Brown
A beautiful,
tropical expanse of sand and surf that lies in
the shadow of the famous “Diamond Head”
mountain, Waikiki beach is one of the Hawaiian
Islands’ most renowned destinations. Indeed,
Waikiki is one of the rare beaches that offers a
unique blend of old world Polynesian flavor with
cosmopolitan hipness. This makes Waikiki the
perfect vacation mecca for those who love the
sun and surf and a vibrant nightlife as well.
Relax on the
beach, snorkel or splash in the warm aquamarine
waters. Once your day in the sun is over, cool
off and sip a couple Blue Hawaiians on the
picturesque porches of one of the many hotels
that line this famous stretch of coastline.
Then, take in the excitement of the city at
night, with a variety of Polynesian themed
shows, luaus and, of course, people watching.
The bustling tourist-oriented shopping district
and towering skyscrapers of Honolulu are merely
a few hundred feet away from the beach itself.
Besides
swimming, surfing, windsurfing, boogey-boarding,
kayaking and the like, Honolulu offers a variety
of other activities. The famous USS Arizona
Memorial at Pearl Harbor is a big draw, as is
the palace of old Hawaiian royalty. If you’d
like to do a scenic tour of Oahu, rent a
convertible and drive to the Polynesian Cultural
Center – this expansive open air museum/village
gives you a fascinating look into the various
cultures and peoples that make up the Hawaiian
Islands. While you’re out touring the lush
green mountains and breath-taking seascapes, be
sure to stop by the famous North Shore to catch
some knarly waves (or, more likely, watch some
of the world-class surfers take on some of the
Pacific’s biggest curls instead!)
Oahu has only
two seasons – winter and summer, with average
monthly highs in the low ‘80s and lows hovering
around 72%. While winter is a bit cooler and
rainier, the overall climate is fairly
consistent throughout the year. When you visit,
find out whether you are going to be windward
(on the side of the island facing the wind) or
leeward (on the side of the island away from the
wind.) Remember that windward tends to get more
rain than leeward, so plan your day accordingly
with a light, water-repellant windbreaker or
jacket.
Aloha! Enjoy
your vacation to Waikiki and Oahu!
Deborah Brown
is an experienced writer/editor and PR consultant
who counts travel, lifestyle, entertainment, health
& fitness and consumer products & services among her
specialties. Visit her website at www.prmenu.com.
