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• Sunset Yoga at Magic Island

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Yoga is a universal language that unites people of all cultures, countries, and athletic backgrounds, and there is no better place to practice it than the beach against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of a Hawaiian sunset. AT A GLANCE:Sunset to Candlelight Yoga takes place twice weekly at Ala Moana Beach Park in Waikiki. Instructor Liel Cheri guides yogis through a power flow designed to push limits and beliefs, energize, relieve st

• Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

  Waimanalo, Oahu

  This historic, red-roofed windward landmark was built in 1909 and is a must-see, both for the beauty of the beacon itself as well as the incredible views offered to visitors who hike up to the point. From this vantage point, you are gifted with epic views of the coast in both directions, along with Koko Head, Koko Crater, and, if you're lucky and visibility is good, the islands of Lanai and Molokai.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Just a

• Honu You Spa - Lomilomi Massage

  Kailua, Oahu

  The perfect Hawaiian vacation blends adrenaline and adventure with rest and relaxation. The Honu Spa, located in the beautiful coastal town of Kailua, provides the latter in a quiet, tranquil setting. The menu of services includes a range of traditional Lomilomi Hawaiian style massages, facials, waxing, nail services, and Hapai treatments: specialized spa services for expectant mothers. For visitors looking to avoid the crowded resort spas, the Honu You is the ideal p

• Honolulu Fish Auction

  Honolulu, Oahu

  This unique event is probably unlike anything you've ever seen before, and the perfect activity for one of your first mornings in Hawaii before your sleep schedule has adjusted because it starts at 5am! Head on down to the fish docks and watch the only fish auction between Tokyo and Maine. Afterwards, catch the sunrise over the fishing boats, while you grab breakfast at Nico's, where you can feast on some just-arrived fish from the auction. AT A GLANCE:

• Waialua Sugar Mill

  Waialua, Oahu

  The historic sugar plantation town of Waialua is a sleepy community on the North Shore, just a few miles from Haleiwa. The "main street" of town takes up about half a block and although quaint, it doesn't have much to offer. But the old Waialua Sugar Mill, located just around the corner, brings in crowds of visitors from open to close, every day of the year. Featuring local crafts, products, and services in a unique, old-Hawaii setting, the sugar mill is a must-see on Oahu's N

• Paradise Cove Luau

  Ko Olina, Oahu

  Luaus are one of the most popular must-see's for visitors while in Hawaii, and the Paradise Cove Luau offers a wonderful experience that is sure to please guests of any age. Located at Ko Olina Resort on Oahu's gorgeous Leeward side, the luau takes place right along the beach and provides guests with breathtaking sunset views. AT A GLANCE:The luau begins at 5pm, and guests are welcomed to Paradise Cove with leis and a compliment

• Mu Ryang Sa Buddhist Temple

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Located up a mountainside at the back of lush Palolo Valley, the Mu Ryang Sa Buddhist Temple offers tranquil beauty and stillness to visitors. Whether or not you are religious, the temple has something to offer any visitor with incredible architecture, rich spiritual significance, and beautiful gardens. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Built in 1980, Mu Ryang Sa, meaning Brok

• Hawaii's Plantation Village

  Waipahu, Oahu

  This hidden gem on Oahu's west side is a beautifully-constructed, family-friendly "outdoor museum" providing visitors with a glimpse into daily life on one of Hawaii's sugar plantations during the late 1800s and early 1900s. HIGHLIGHTS: The village takes you back to a time when the Hawaiian landscape was vastly different and built, in large part, around the sugar industry. Visitors will learn the stories and starting po

• Visit Waimea Valley Park

  North Shore, Oahu

  The rich fertile Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore is a step back in time. Traditionally this watershed supported many generations of Hawaiian Ali'i or chiefs. Hawaiian's continued growing food and supplying for their needs living off the land here until 1894. Over time the valley became overgrown and saw little use except for those walking through to hike to the waterfall. Through modern day stewardship, Waimea Valley now operates as a world class botanical garden

• Visit the 'Iolani Palace

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Commissioned by King Kalakaua (completed in 1882) as a residence for Hawaii's monarchs, this unique palace has elements of classical European architecture mixed with Polynesian influences. Daily guided-tours bring the history of the Palace alive. Spend an hour walking through the many rooms and hallways of this architectural wonder you will learn of the history of the islands during the great time of transition for the Hawaiian people. At a Glance: