Veronica offers tips on visiting North Shore Oahu attractions such as Haleiwa Beach Park, snorkeling at Shark’s Cove and Three Tables, the sea turtles at Laniakea Beach (also called Turtle Beach), and the Waimea Falls, located inside Waimea Valley Park.

During your North Shore Oahu vacation, be sure to check out North Shore Oahu restaurants like Haleiwa Joe’s, Ted’s Bakery, Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck, the Aoki’s Shave Ice and Matsumoto Shave Ice shops and Ray’s Wood-Fired Kiave Broiled Huli Huli Chicken. For a special treat, check out the Haleiwa Farmers Market on Sundays.

When looking for North Shore Oahu accommodations, you’ll discover that there really aren’t any North Shore Oahu hotels except for Turtle Bay Resort. However, you will find several North Shore Oahu vacation rentals, condos and bed and breakfast spots.

Haleiwa surf reaches its peak in the winter months, with waves up to 30 feet. For the latest North Shore surf report, call (808) 596-SURF or visit http://www.surfnewsnetwork.com. The official North Shore Chamber of Commerce is at http://www.northshoreoahu.org/

Thanks to The Entradistas’ Andy Moore of Haleiwa, Hawaii for his cool North Shore music for this soundtrack.

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For more information on The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, please visit http://www.3DHawaii.com

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Comprising 521 rooms in one 33-floor tower, the Hawaii Prince Hotel offers extensive facilities and services. In addition to four cafes and restaurants, the hotel has a business center that is staffed weekdays and accessible 24 hours, and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. It also provides an activities desk and shops. On-site amenities include a small fitness center and a fifth-floor sundeck with large pool, spa tub, snack bar, and shaded terrace. Complimentary resort activities include Tai Chi stretch, hula, and Hawaiiana classes, and complimentary shuttle service to the Hawaii Prince Golf Club, where guests receive special tee times and rates. A complimentary shuttle service takes guests to shops and restaurants in the Waikiki District, as well as to its beaches. An on-site day spa offers guests discounts on Swedish, Hawaiian-style, and Japanese-style massages, and on various skin, body, and hair care treatments.

All of the 521 air-conditioned rooms at the 33-floor Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki face the ocean, providing harbor and water views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Decor is light-colored and island-style. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and in-room safes are supplied, along with coffeemakers, and compact refrigerators stocked with complimentary bottled water on day of arrival. Marble bathrooms have lighted makeup or shaving mirrors, separate tubs and shower stalls, and bathrobes and slippers.

KIDS EAT FREE / GOLF FREE promotion (valid for travel dates from April 1-September 30, 2009): Children 5-12 years of age eat FREE when dining with parents paying full rate on a main course from restaurant menu. Children 6-17 years of age golf free when parents purchase a round of golf and accompany them.

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Here, you can explore all the fascinating wonders of this isle of enchantment, from breathtaking waterfalls to vibrant sunsets to authentic luaus offering a captivating introduction to island culture. Youll also enjoy access to the gracious amenities of the 642-acre Ko Olina Resort, including the Ko Olina Golf Club and Marina, plus the spa and restaurants at one of the finest Hawaii hotels JW Marriott Ihilani® Resort and Spa.

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