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Honolulu
Chinatown is bordered by
King, Smith, Beretania and
River streets.(^4) Moana Surfrider
After the bustle of Chinatown,
make for the majestic Diamond
Head and nearby Waikiki. A nice
place to hub here, whether for
a few hours or a few days, is the
Moana Surfrider, Waikiki Beach.
A tour of this Westin property
offers the history of Waikiki’s
oldest hotel (it just turned 118
by the way). You can admire the
large Indian banyan tree in its
courtyard and if there is time,
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you can enjoy a seafood dinner
on the Victorian verandah
dining room of Beachhouse
at the Moana restaurant. The
hotel also offers a walking tour,
“Journey Through Historic
Waikiki,” pointing out historic
surfboard markers and statues
that trace the history of the
coastline. marriott.com
(^5) Shangri La Museum
Honolulu’s many museums
offer plenty of entertainment
including the Honolulu
Museum of Art, the Hawai‘i
State Art Museum, and the
Honolulu Museum of Art
Spalding House known for
its exotic outdoor exhibits of
modern art. One delightful
showpiece tucked away east of
Diamond Head is more formally
known as the Shangri La
Museum of Islamic Art, Culture
& Design. The museum is the
former home of the American
heiress Doris Duke and houses
her extensive collection of
Islamic art from North Africa,
the Middle East and South Asia.
The home reflects architectural
influences from India, Iran,
Morocco and Syria. It is now
operated as a public museum
by the Doris Duke Foundation
for Islamic Art. Admission by
reservation only; tickets are
$25. Tour vans leave from the
Honolulu Museum of Art.
shangrilahawaii.org
(^6) Ward Village
End your adventure at
Ward Village, a blossoming
neighborhood developed by The
Howard Hughes Corporation
with modern architecture, new
retail and dining options and
public art in the form of large
murals and sculptures. Whether
you’re in town on the first Friday
of the month or any Friday,
be sure to visit the New Wave
Friday in Ward Village. This
popular street festival is great
for families with live music and
interactive games. South Shore
Market is a fantastic place to
check out local retailers and
boutiques that you won’t find
anywhere else. wardvillage.com
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