A WINTER VACATION IN OAHU

Oahu, known as “The Gathering Place,” is the perfect place for a winter getaway.

USS Arizona Memorial ◦Over 1.8 million people visit the USS Arizona

Memorial at Pearl Harbor each year, making it the number one visitor destination in Hawaii. Daily tours are available from 7:30am to 3pm and include a documentary film on the history of the politics, people, and attack on Oahu. Then visitors board a passenger boat, operated by the US Navy, and are able to sail to the USS Arizona Memorial on a 75 minute total experience. Tickets are available for pre-purchase, however the National Park Service gives out over 1,300 free tickets to those who walk up, starting at 7am on a first come, first served basis. Narrated tours, group reservations, family packages, and tour packages are also available for those interested.

Sea Life Park◦ Kids will love seeing the dolphins, sea

lions, rays, and sharks; and parents will love the educational value of a visit to Sea Life Park Hawaii. Exhibits include a California Sea Lion, exploring the Shark Cave, and a Seabird Sanctuary. Resorts Travel Club knows visitors can also watch penguins sun themselves and learn from some of the trainers. For those visitors looking for extra adventures, options include a dolphin encounter, swimming with a sea lion or a dolphin, and a Hawaiian Reef Encounter, where guests swim in a lagoon and come face-to-face with stingrays. This encounter is a great one to participate in as a family.

Wet ‘n’ Wild◦ This water park is full of attractions for

everyone! From chill rides for the little ones to extreme rides for the thrill-seeker, this is perfect for families and groups. The park is open on weekends through the year and everyday June through August, with additional open periods around school breaks. On January 29th, the park is sponsoring a Pool Party with the Pros, presented by Pepsi. With live entertainment, a beer garden, food available, select water rides available and the opportunity to meet NFL players. Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii is a fantastic place to visit on your next trip Oahu.