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During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
U.S. Army Schofield Barracks
James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity, called Schofield Barracks "the most beautiful army post the U.S. has or ever had." The Honolulu Star Bulletin called it a country club. More than a million soldiers called Schofield Barracks home. With its broad, palm-lined boulevards and Art-Deco buildings, this old army cavalry post is still the largest operated by the U.S. Army outside the continental United States. And it's still one of the best places to be a soldier.The history of Schofield Barracks and the 25th Infantry Division is told in the small Tropic Lightning Museum,. Displays range from a 1917 bunker exhibit to a replica of Vietnam's infamous Cu Chi tunnels.
Honolulu Zoo
Nobody comes to Hawaii to see an Indian elephant, or African lions and zebras. Right? Wrong. This 43-acre municipal zoo in Waikiki attracts visitors in droves. If you've got kids, allot at least half a day or more. The highlight is the new African Savannah, a 10-acre wild preserve exhibit with more than 40 uncapped African critters roaming around in the open. The zoo also has a rare Hawaiian nene goose, a Hawaiian pig, and mouflon sheep. (Only the goose, an evolved version of the Canadian honker, is considered to be truly Hawaiian; the others are imported from Polynesia, India, and elsewhere.)For a real treat, take the Zoo by Moonlight tour, which offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into the lives of the zoo's nocturnal residents. Tours are offered 2 days before, during, and 2 days after the full moon, from 7 to 9pm; the cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children.
Dream Cruises
If you aren't lucky enough to be in Hawaii during humpback-whale season (roughly Dec-Apr), you can go dolphin-watching instead. Dream Cruises offers year-round dolphin-watching cruises that check out friendly pods of bottle-nosed and spinner dolphins near Yokahama Bay on the northern end of Oahu. This might be your only chance to get "up-close and personal" with these protected marine mammals. During whale season, the company guarantees that if you don't see whales, you can sail again for free. Departing from the Kewalo Basin is a range of cruises, including a snorkel/splash tour that anchors off Waikiki for snorkeling, swimming, and lunch; and a 2-hour sunset dinner-and-dancing cruise with views of the Waikiki skyline.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
The Queen Kapiolani Hotel overlooks the 108-acre Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head. Located just three minutes from Waikiki's world famous beach. A brief stroll to the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium.Beginning Nov 1 2006, the Queen Kapiolani will be a non smoking ...
Aqua Continental
The Continental Surf Hotel is a haven of hospitality in the center of everything. Enjoy the "Five-Star" location at budget prices, and you'll find this the smartest choice in Waikiki. Scenic beauty and beaches, fabulous shopping and dining, unforgettable nightlife are all within a stone's throw of the hotel. The world-famous Waikiki Beach is only a three-minute walk away from the lobby. Go the other direction and the International Marketplace is but a few blocks away. At the Continental Surf ...
Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel
The Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel is perfect for families traveling on a budget. Lounge around our huge seventy foot pool, soak in our heated Jacuzzi, or work up a sweat at our free Fitness Center. Plan all your activities, tours, dining and entertainment at our Island Sun Travel desk, then wrap up the day at our popular Sand Bar featuring several Internet computers, flat screen televisions, and the best drinks in town.Our twelve-story hotel accommodates 214 rooms which all feature FREE High-Speed ...
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