Aloha, O’ahu! Known locally as ‘the gathering place’, Oahu island is the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, and by far the most populous. Home to the majority of the population – four out of five Hawaiians live in Oahu – and location of the biggest commercial, residential and tourist hubs in the region, Oahu is the starting point for most Hawaiian adventures. While many people will opt to travel on to one or more of the major Hawaiian islands, such as Maui, Kauai, Molokai or Lanai, Oahu itself with all its combination of modern amenities and striking natural beauty has all the ingredients the intrepid adventurer needs for an unforgettable Hawaiian experience!
Most travellers will reach Hawaii through Oahu’s (and Hawaii’s) capital, the world-famous Honolulu. Located on the South-East coast of Oahu, Honolulu is the biggest city in the Hawaiian islands, and has all the amenities and conveniences you’d expect from a modern American city. However, Honolulu is also in easy range of the famous Waikiki beach, the largest tourist hub in Hawaii and one of the world’s all-time greatest tourism destinations, while other Oahu highlights are within easy reach, such as the north shore and its renowned big-wave surf beaches, or the tropical rainforests and hiking trails of central Oahu.
Shortly after arriving in Oahu, you can be relaxing in the tropical splendour of some of the world’s greatest beaches and resorts, surfing the big waves or exploring the tropical paradise that is the Hawaiian rainforest, all within easy reach of the comforts one of the world’s great modern cities. For those who are hungry for the adventures and splendours of tropical Hawaii, yet depend on the luxuries and conveniences of a 21st Century city, Oahu holiday deals have everything to make a Hawaiian dream become a reality!