Vacation Rentals in Oahu
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World > North America > USA > Hawaiian Islands > Oahu
Villa, self-catered, Sleeps 10, 5 BR, 5 BA, 4000 sq. ft.
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AC, cable TV, jacuzzi, golf nearby, no pets
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Overview of Oahu |
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1550 sq km (597 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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876,156 |
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| Language |
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English is the official language. You'll hear echoes of Asia, Europe and South America in
the delightful local "pidgin." |
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| Time Zone |
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10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-10 GMT). |
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| Electricity |
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110/120V, 60Hz. |
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| Clothing |
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For daytime, shorts, T-shirts, sandals and a
swimsuit are usually all that's needed. For evening, sundresses for women and slacks and a shirt
for men will take you most places in style. |
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| Religion |
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Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant). Buddhism and other beliefs are also well represented. |
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| Currency |
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US Dollar (USD)
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Location of Oahu
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The island group of Hawaii lies 2367 km (1470 mi) north of the Equator and 3860 km (2400 mi)
southwest of the nearest continental land mass, North America comprised of 132 islands and atolls. The
eight major Pacific islands of Hawaii, of which Oahu is the third largest and the most developed,
have a total land area of 16,750 sq km (6467 sq mi). There are also 96 near-floating islands that
collectively cover less than 8 sq km (3 sq mi), and another 33 rocks with a combined area of less
than 13 sq km (5 sq mi) that are flung out over 1600 km (1000 mi) of ocean to the west of the main group.
The nearest continental land mass is over 4000 km (2480 mi) away. Honolulu is the Capital City,
the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational
heart of the State. Oahu is the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor center.
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Climate on Oahu
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Oahu works on its tan pretty much all year, experiencing few climatic extremes (such as
the odd winter storm) because of the moderating effect of ever-present trade winds. The
average daily maximum temperature in Honolulu is 29°C (84°F) and the minimum is 21°C (70°F).
The amount of rainfall increases the higher you climb on the island - Waikiki gets an annual
average of only 63,5 cm (25 in), whereas the Upper Manoa Valley to the immediate north of
Honolulu gets six times as much rain over the same period. |
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Best Time to Travel to Oahu
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Visitors jet in to Oahu year-round, thanks to its consistently warm climate. But it's during
the northern hemisphere winter that the island is at its busiest, an aberration due to the annual
migratory patterns of people keen to escape the wintertime blues on their home turf. A visit
between April and early December will ensure you avoid this winter influx, and also means you
can make the most of the cheaper prices most hotels charge from spring through fall.
Windsurfers will want to head over in summer when nature is at its most flatulent, while
surfers will find that the biggest waves come rolling in over winter. |
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Events on Oahu
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Oahu is home to historic Honolulu, exciting Waikiki, legendary North Shore and much more.
Enchanting for naturalists to explore tropical gardens, lush rainforests and miles of white
sandy beaches. Adventurous for outdoor enthusiasts to hike exotic mountain ranges, kayak in
sapphire bays, golf the most challenging courses, and surf at the world’s best beaches.
Fascinating for history buffs to discover Hawaiian heiau, plantation history, and Pearl Harbor.
Experience local traditions, learn to make a quilt, string a lei, surf, eat shave ice and
dance hula. Swim with dolphins, snorkel Hanauma Bay and ride outrigger canoes. Oahu is where
the Heart of Hawaii beats the loudest.
Oahu hosts several major festivals throughout the year,
which fully illustrate Hawai'i's famed ethnic diversity: Chinese New Year is celebrated
on the lunar new year, usually in late January or early February; the Honolulu Festival,
which celebrates Hawai'i's ties with Japan, takes place in March; the week-long We Are
Samoa celebration is in May; the King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade takes to the
streets in June, and the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration kicks off in September. |
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Society of Oahu
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On Oahu it is customary to give a lei as a gesture of congratulations and aloha (love)
to those celebrating a milestone or receiving an honor. It is also common to present a lei to a
friend or relative who is arriving in the Islands — no matter from where or how long they have been
away — as a hearty welcome. Leis are normally worn around the neck and can be made of tropical
flowers (such as the fragrant tuberose or plumeria), maile (green, shiny leaves), or nuts and berries.
Two things to keep in mind in the Islands: take off your slippers and other footwear when
entering someone's home, and always be prepared, with an extra pair, for slipper "blow-out."
If, in your daily driving routine you're accustomed to blaring horns, rude drivers and merging
forcefully into lines of traffic, you may find Hawaii a refreshing change (unless you are blaring
your horn). Most Island drivers practice aloha (love, the spirit of giving) on the road. Rarely
will you hear a horn or shout in traffic, and more often than not you'll be waved into traffic
or through a stop sign by a courteous fellow driver. If this happens, smile, wave or — better yet
— flash 'em a shaka. |
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Food on Oahu
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The cuisine on Oahu is as tantalizing and unique as the many different races and ethnicities
of people who make up the island. A person could eat their way through Oahu for weeks, tasting
different ethnic foods, without sampling the same flavors twice. Oahu is the only place in the
world that has such a multitude of cuisines, each with an exotic historical and cultural background,
and it can be found on one island.
The aloha spirit carries over from the people of Oahu to the
food they eat. Plate lunches, a favorite "feel-good" fast food tradition for most locals, are
served from mom and pop lunch wagons and neighborhood lunch counters. These home-cooked meals
on the go are the preferred lunch staple for businessmen, laborers, students and tourists.
For about $5 and a five minute wait, you can get an entree (beef teriyaki, roast pork, shoyu
chicken, hamburger steak, beef curry, mahimahi and meat loaf are the most popular), two scoops
of white rice and macaroni salad, all smothered in rich savory gravy.
Plate lunches have
been popular in Hawaii since the late '20s and early '30s, when plantation workers would
bring the lunch that their wives made to work in tin boxes and pails with sections for the
different dishes. The single men would either have lunch prepared by the plantation wives or
they would purchase it from the plantation store nearby. This also is how lunch wagons got started by
providing simple and fast meals that people could eat on the go. |
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Visa for Oahu
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Conditions of entry are the same as those for the USA. Most visitors require a visa. However,
Canadians need only proof of citizenship and citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Japan, Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland can
stay up to 90 days without a visa. |
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