O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Aptly nicknamed the Gathering Place, O‘ahu is an unmatched setting for quality time together. With its laid-back beaches, rich Native Hawaiian traditions, mouthwatering delicacies, and the convenience of the archipelago’s largest airport, the Heart of Hawai‘i is well-suited to make your next vacation unforgettable.
Traditional kālua pork is tender, delicious, and one of a kind, despite its simple ingredients of pork and Hawaiian sea salt.
Scientists have wondered for years about how the moai statue, which was carved on Easter Island, found its way to Hawai‘i. Visit Kualoa Ranch to see it in person.
Must-Do: Immerse yourself in tropical splendor when you hike the Mānoa Falls Trail. Surrounded by bamboo and an abundance of verdant greenery, this 2.5-mile (4 kilometers) trail may be the most gorgeous place to get your steps in. Sign up for a guided hike through Interval Travel to ensure you don’t miss anything, from flora to a scenic view around a hidden turn.
Eat: For some seriously ‘ono (delicious) eats, experience the juicy, smoky, ‘ono-liciousness that is kālua pork. Traditionally cooked in an underground oven, this meat is ubiquitous on the islands of Hawai‘i. Find it at a lū‘au, where you can witness the full pig ascend out of the oven, or in breakfast-sandwich form at Kalapawai Market.
Day-Trip: Welcome to Jurassic Park! At Kualoa Ranch, you can see the blockbuster’s filming sites without those pesky velociraptors. Located on the island’s east coast, the 2.5-hour Jurassic Adventure Tour features paradisal rainforest views and film locations like the Indominus Rex paddock, dinosaur cages, and glorious fields.
