| Oahu is the third-largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. | | | | with the modern elegance of the 21st century. The |
| Known as the gathering place, Oahu lodgings offer the | | | | Surfrider offers premier spa services and unlimited |
| relaxation of its beautiful beaches and the luxury of a | | | | opportunities for relaxation on the beach or by the |
| major cosmopolitan city. | | | | pool. There is an onsite sports center and opportunities |
| The Kahala Resort is world-renowned for its luxury | | | | for water sports through the lodging. If visitors want |
| and comfort. In fact, in 2006, it was named the top | | | | more excitement, the concierge staff can help plan a |
| place to stay on Oahu by the Conde Nast Reader's | | | | Hawaiian cultural experience or steer guest towards |
| Choice and was placed on the Conde Nast Gold List. | | | | the abundant shopping nearby. Plan a stay in 2008 |
| Spa services are available to guests staying in the | | | | when the spa and fitness center expansions will be |
| Kahala, but the Kahala also offers a destination spa. | | | | complete. To learn more about the Moana Surfrider, |
| People who choose this route can luxuriate in both | | | | call 800-937-8461. |
| standard spa treatments as well as those with a | | | | For more of a getaway from the city vacation, the |
| Hawaiian flavor. The Kahala has an on site dolphin | | | | Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu might |
| experience for its visitors as well as the more usual | | | | be what visitors are looking for. Like the previously |
| water sports available. Other amenities include a kid's | | | | mentioned lodgings, Turtle Bay offers spa services and |
| club and Hawaiian cultural classes for the whole family. | | | | luxurious oceanfront accommodations. But Turtle Bay |
| Each room or suite in the Kahala is decorated with | | | | is more isolated, with 5 miles of pristine beaches and |
| dark wood and light Hawaiian colors and each comes | | | | surrounded by lush Hawaiian vegetation. Turtle Bay |
| with a balcony overlooking the ocean or the lush | | | | also has a golf course, some of the best surfing in the |
| vegetation around the hotel. The five restaurants at | | | | world, horseback riding, and hiking. For a luxurious |
| the resort should meet anyone's culinary needs, but the | | | | getaway in nature, call 808.447.6508. |
| lodging is also only fifteen minutes away from the | | | | Another lodging on Oahu that offers golf is JW |
| shopping and restaurants of Waikiki. For reservations | | | | Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa. Also located outside a |
| or more information, call 1.800.367.2525. | | | | major city, the Ihilani give a sense of isolation. Call |
| If visitors want to be in Waikiki, the Westin Moana | | | | 1-800-626-4446. Oahu offers enough different lodgings |
| Surfrider might be a good choice. One of the first | | | | and spas to accommodate most visitors' desires. |
| hotels in Waikiki on Oahu, The Surfrider first opened in | | | | White sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters, sports, |
| 1901. A recent 50 million dollar renovation let the | | | | golf, culture, shopping, fine dining, and spas - a vacation |
| Surfrider keep its old world colonial style while infusing it | | | | can be tailor made in Oahu. |