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When visiting Hawaii, a first-time visitor is likely to land on the island of Oahu. That island is home to Honolulu which is the capital city of the State of Hawaii. At its International Airport, Honolulu welcomes visitors of the world; and in the Aloha Spirit, takes them straight into its fervent, exciting, and sometimes raging pumping heart: Waikiki.
Approximately 200 hotels and condominiums create the skyline of Waikiki which stretches along beaches filled with Palm Trees and bathed by the well-known crystalline, turquoise waters of Hawaii.Waikiki is active almost twenty-four hours each day. It is during the day-time and evening hours, however, when tourists visiting Waikiki in Hawaii populate its streets and sandy beaches enjoying this magnificent place that feasts and rejoices everyone's eyes as it invigorates and exalts everyone's soul.
Waikiki truly is Honolulu's pumping heart.
At one end of Waikiki, one findsthe greenary of Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park where the last hotels and resorts are located at. At the opposite end, there isa gorgeous areaknown as Fort DeRussy. It is home to the U.S. Military Recreation Center and its Hale Koa Hotel [Hale means House and Koa means Warrior in Hawaiian language] as well asthe U.S. Army Museum worth visiting whether you are or not in the military. Such area is under the U.S. Military control, and meant for on-dutyand retired U.S. military personnel with family members. Civilians, however, are permitted to access it with only some restrictions.Once in Fort DeRussy, it is worth visiting the magnificent hotelHilton Hawaiian Village withits dazzling, opulent design and beatiful lagoon.
In-between both ends of Waikiki, there is an area several blocks long. Itgathers the most reputable and refined designers of the world bringing their creations to tourists who insatiably want to see and to try on. It certainly is an eye-popping and fulgurant area of Waikiki lit by artificial lights as well as Hawaiian torches which impart an uncommon anddelightful atmosphere. It is all surrounded by small restaurants and coffee shops where one stops to have a break.
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The days you choose to not go elsewhere on Oahu, Waikiki is the perfect place to enjoy its palm trees,beaches, and turquoise waters. Although Sun Screens offer good protection, they do not last as long as it is believed. When not playing with the ocean waves, it is advisable to wear a t-shirt and a hat with a wide wing to cover the neck area. It is a wise measure for kids, older people, and folks with more sensitive skin.There are restrooms and showers of easy access when on the beach.
When visiting Hawaii, remember that Oahu is an island in which drinkable and potable water is limited. So please, in consideration to local people, limit the duration of showers you take at the beach and in the hotel.
