Vacation in Waikiki
July 25, 2009
Image by John in LA via FlickrMost tourists who travel to Hawaii stay in Waikiki. Of all the tourist destinations in Hawaii, Waikiki is the largest and liveliest of them all, offering a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. Waikiki is also made up primarily of hotels such as the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Royal Hawaiian. Located minutes away from the Honolulu International Airport and downtown Honolulu, Waikiki offers everything any tourist would need to feel like they are in paradise.
In the 1800’s Waikiki was meant as a retreat for Hawaiian royalty. In the late 1800’s, a few small hotels began to pop up and Waikiki became a tourist hotspot. Today there are many famous and historic hotels such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel and Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The beautiful beaches that run along Waikiki host numerous surf competitions, outdoor performances, hula dancing, and outrigger canoe races. Two popular events that take place on the beach in Waikiki include “Brunch on the Beach,” where famous local chefs offer their tasty creations at discounted prices, and “Sunset on the Beach,” where a 30 foot movie screen is erected so that beachgoers can enjoy a movie in the evening. Both of these events take place on a monthly basis.
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