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Diamond Head Summit Trail- Oahu, HI
Diamond Head is without a doubt one of the most recognizable volcanic cones in the world. Visible from any point on Waikiki Beach, it’s profile is the very image of paradise. As scenic as it is from the beach, it only gets better from the summit. You must however get to the trailhead by dawn; any later, the trail transforms into a slow moving mass of humanity, and is just about as fun as a subway at rush hour. The trail to the summit was constructed in 1908, for the practical purpose of coastal defense. Batteries were placed along the summit, some with a 360 degree field of fire, to…
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Hanauma Bay- Honolulu, HI
Hanauma Bay is without a doubt one of the most stunningly scenic locations on earth. A place that lives up to its reputation, and is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. No Instagram filters required. A place whose mere memory will get you through the coldest of winter days.
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The Royal Hawaiian- Honolulu, HI
The Pink Palace of the Pacific. The Royal Hawaiian is just about as glamorous as Old Waikiki gets. The hotel harkens back to an era when a trip to Hawaii would have been a voyage, and the destination very exotic. Only the most well heeled of travelers could make the trip across the ocean to the tropical paradise, and when they arrived, the Pink Palace was there to welcome them. The Royal Hawaiian debuted splendidly on February 1, 1927 with a 1200 guest black tie gala, featuring the Honolulu Symphony. The Island was now open for luxury travel. The new six story, $4 million dollar Spanish-Moorish style hotel was as…
