
Oahu, Hawaii
Did you know that Oahu is Hawaii's third-largest island and packs a diverse array of activities to please any type of vacationer? Picture this: you can surf world-class waves at sunrise, hike through a rainforest teeming with rare birds by noon and dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant by sunset - all without changing your zip code. Oahu's not just about beaches; it's home to the only royal palace on U.S. soil, where you can walk in the footsteps of Hawaiian monarchs. For the history buffs, Pearl Harbor's sunken USS Arizona still leaks oil, called "black tears" by locals, more than 80 years after the attack. And if you're into quirky facts, Oahu boasts the world's largest maze at the Dole Plantation. If you want to try something more physically challenging, you can hike Diamond Head, Hawaii's most recognized landmark. As you can see there are opportunities to get lost in paradise. Unlike its quieter sister islands, Oahu blends cosmopolitan buzz with laid-back island vibes, offering a unique flavor of Hawaii that's hard to find elsewhere in the Pacific.
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Getting There
No matter where you are headed in Oahu you will fly into Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a very easy airport to navigate and you will often arrive to live music welcoming you. We booked an uber and it was a very smooth experience. It's about a 20-minute ride to most of the hotels in Waikiki Beach.
Blue Helicopters, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are all close to the airport.

Must Know Before You Go
Official Language: English and Hawaiian
Local Currency: U.S. Dollar
Outlets: U.S. Plugs (will need an adaptor for any other plugs)
Road Rules: Traffic drives on the right side of the road (same as mainland US). You need a valid driver's license to drive in Hawaii
Passport & Visa requirements: No Passport required for U.S. citizens
Time Zone: Hawaiian standard time (3 hours behind Los Angeles)
Hurricane Season: June 1st through early November. Then rainy season runs from November through March
Safety & Crime: We felt very safe walking everywhere. They have one of the lowest crime rates in the U.S.