Posts Tagged ‘Hawaii Student Travel’
Washington Place
Washington Place Washington Place, a 3-acre historic mansion of Hawaiian rulers, will immerse your group deep into local history and culture. This Greek Revival-style palace in Hawaii’s capital historic district was highly significant during the rule of King Kamehameha the Great, as well as during Queen Liliuokalani’s infamous arrest during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This…
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Polynesian Adventure Tours – Honolulu Get on board with local award-winning touring company Polynesian Adventure Tours for your next big adventure. TripAdvisor’s 2014 winner of the most popular tour in Oahu, Polynesian Adventure Tours will show you Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu, like never before as you explore the scenic neighborhoods around Waikiki. This tour provides various city-wide…
Read MoreDiamond Head Hiking
Diamond Head Hiking Hike along the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline in Honolulu for a day full of breathtaking scenery and refreshing recreation. Diamond Head is the rugged, raw, and truly gorgeous volcanic crater on Oahu’s coastline providing one of the most perfect postcard views of Honolulu. This spot is very well known for its…
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Learn the Hula Your group definitely won’t be disappointed with the Hawaiian Island Hula! This activity is an ancient practice that sheds light on local Polynesian roots and Hawaiian cultural evolution. While here you will learn all you can about the Hula, the uniquely Hawaiian dance with a chant and/or song that symbolizes various personal…
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National Cemetery of the Pacific The National Cemetery of the Pacific is the soberingly beautiful 34,000 grave cemetery located in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. This resting place takes up 112.5 total acres and was established in 1949, today serving proudly as a historic burial site honoring local veterans from over four wars, as…
Read More‘Iolani Palace
‘Iolani Palace Before the United States acquired the Hawaiian Islands, the archipelago operated under its own monarchical rule from 1795 until 1893. Following a brutal series of chiefdom battles spanning 15 years, Kamehameha the Great gained power and fashioned himself the king of Hawaii. Effectively unifying the islands, Kamehameha introduced Hawaii to the world as…
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