Classic Hawaii 2

Oahu is the island of Honolulu. And when we say Honolulu, we actually mean Waikiki, one of the most famous beaches in the world. The beach is bordered to the south by the Diamond Head promontory; it's worth driving up to the top of this extinct volcano crater for a beautiful panoramic view. The calm sea is ideal for surf lessons, where else? But there's more to the beach. The aquarium is a destination for families; boutiques, restaurants line Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenue, in the Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, the International Market Place, and the huge Ala Moana Shopping Center. After sunset, the nightlife begins with live music in many venues. Less than half an hour's drive from Waikiki, you'll find Pearl Harbor, the Nuulani Pali Lookout, and the beautiful Hanauma Bay in a semi-submerged crater. The superb beaches on the windward coast are not to be missed, especially Kailua, Waimanalo, and Lanikai. Following the Pali Highway, you leave the skyscrapers behind and enter another world, with some of the most spectacular views in the archipelago. In the distance, you'll see the islet of Mokolii, nicknamed "the Chinese hat," on the turquoise sea. On the other side of the road is Kualoa Ranch, the valley that has served as a backdrop for famous films and TV series like "Jurassic Park" and "Lost." From here, the road climbs up to the north coast, with some of the world's most famous surfing beaches. But even if you're not a surfer, don't miss the beautiful Waimea beach in the summer months.

Maui is the second-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, nicknamed "the Valley Isle" for its landscape of volcanoes and tropical coasts. It holds the golden beaches of Kaanapali, the spectacular Road to Hana and the towering Haleakala crater, where unforgettable sunrises await. Its waters are a realm of snorkelling, surfing and whale-watching. A Pacific paradise where lush nature and ocean merge.