Ride a Wave
Vibrant Waikiki is known for its world-class beaches, designer shopping and restaurants focusing on Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Grab a surfboard and hit the gentle waves. Then, find an oceanside spot to indulge in pau hana, the local answer to happy hour and small plates.

Don your Learning Cap
Head to Pearl Harbor to learn more about what it was like on that fateful day of December 7, 1941. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, which starts with a quick but informative documentary viewing followed by a memorable boat ride out to the historic ship.

Swim with the Sea Life
Below Honolulu’s crystal-clear waters lies a coral reef that’s home to thousands of species of colorful and tropical marine life. Book a snorkeling tour and explore what’s beneath the sea with your cruise to Honolulu. You can often see fish right from the snorkeling boat.

Local Cuisine
Cool off at midday with some shave ice, a cold treat covered in flavored syrups. Try a traditional Hawaiian meal, such as laulau, a dish of pork and fish steamed in a taro leaf. Seek out Hawaii Regional Cuisine, a distinctive modern style that combines ingredients and techniques from the Pacific Islands, Asia and California.

Shopping
Waikiki is a shopper’s paradise, with high-end stores as well as boutiques selling local signatures. At Ala Moana, the world’s largest open-air shoppong center, you’ll find everything from designer fashions to purveyors of specialties, like fine coffees and traditional handmade quilts.
INSIDER TIP: The Waikiki Trolley stops at sightseeing and scenic spots near Honolulu, where you can hop on and off ar will.

Get Into a Flow State
Nearby Mount Kilauea, you’ll spot the Holei Sea Arch, a natural archway formed out of the volcanic cliffs by erosion caused by waves. The arch towers 90 feet over the turquoise waters of the Pacific — be sure to snap a picture during your Hawaii cruise, as scientists say the arch will eventually fully erode and collapse into the sea.
INSIDER TIP: The best time to see a volcanic eruption is at night, when colors are more visible against the darkness.

Beneath the Banyan
Lahaina’s famous banyan tree was imported from India and planted next to Lahaina Harbor in 1873, and now it’s one of the largest banyans in the country — the size of an entire city block. Check out the art exhibits and other events beneath its shady branches.

Kaanapali Beach
Kaanapali Beach, just north of Lahaina, has been called America’s best beach. It has three miles of crystal-clear water and perfect white sand, and its shallow waters are good for snorkeling. During winter, you often see humpback whales off the coast.

House of the Sun
The 30,000 acres that make up Haleakala, or “House of the Sun,” National Park have stunning landscapes, amazing hiking trails, and guided horseback rides. Experience another side of Maui here. You can see the 10,000-foot Haleakala Crater from almost every point on Maui.

Local Cuisine
No matter your taste, you’ll be satisfied in Lahaina. You can find everything from the finest Hawaiian Regional Cuisine to a local-style plate lunch with two scoops rice, mac salad and an entree such as teriyaki. During your Maui cruise, try a Hawaii-style shave ice dessert with tropical flavor syrups and azuki beans.

Shopping
Check out local arts, crafts and other Hawaii souvenirs such as t-shirts, Hawaiian music CDs and macadamia nuts along Front Street, Lahaina’s main drag. For more commercial items, head to Old Lahaina Center, the Lahaina Cannery Mall and Lahaina Gateway.
INSIDER TIP: Lahaina is fairly compact and easy to explore on foot.

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WALK TO REMEMBER
Step out for a stroll along the boat-lined Inner Harbour, home to Victoria’s most notable landmarks. Check out First Nations tribal artifacts at the Royal British Museum. Admire the neo-baroque stylings of Parliament Buildings where the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia gathers. Then marvel at Thunderbird Park’s ornate totem poles.

ADVENTURE EDEN
Enter the colorful and aromatic world of Butchart Gardens to wander its 55 acres of flower-lined paths. This National Historic Site bursts with bright blooming tulips, daffodils, roses and hyacinths. Explore its manicured themed gardens— and don’t miss a ride on the hand-carved Rose Carousel.

RAISE A CUPPA TO TRADITION
Indulge in the city’s time-honored British heritage with classic Victorian afternoon tea at the world-renowned Empress hotel. A beloved tradition for over a century, this quintessential Victoria experience includes a fabulous menu of fine loose-leaf teas served with house-made finger sandwiches, scones and clotted Empress cream.

CUISINE
Victoria’s West Coast cuisine showcases local ingredients from the Saanich Peninsula and Cowichan Valley. Savor shellfish fresh from Pacific waters and shepherd’s pie in an English-style pub. Eat Asian noodles in Chinatown and hit Victoria Public Market for handmade cheese and smoked salmon. With over a dozen craft breweries, cider houses, artisanal distilleries and wineries, you certainly won’t go thirsty.

SHOPPING
Waterfront Wharf Street satisfies all your souvenir needs, while Government Street is known for funky boutiques, First Nations art galleries and famous hand-knit Cowichan sweaters. Lower Johnson Street, nicknamed “Lo-Jo”, houses local designer boutiques and indie stores galore. Check out Victoria Public Market for epicurean goods.
INSIDER TIP: It’s mandatory in British Columbia to wear a helmet when bicycling.

Bubbling with Adventure
Walk the cobbled streets of Gastown, admiring 20th-century brick buildings and taking a selfie with the whistling Steam Clock. Explore Maple Tree Square, site of ‘Glassy Jack’ Deighton’s first tavern, and then stroll under the elaborate Chinatown Millennium Gate. Eat Asian delights- or escape the bustle amid Dr. Su Yat-Sen’s peaceful gardens.

Full of Fresh Air
Breathe in the 1,000-acre greenspace of Stanley Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America. Hike red cedar trails, relax beachside, tak a horse-drawn carriage ride, or view the Brockton Point totem poles. Then walk along the Seawall, with the downtown skyline as your backdrop.

Colonial Charisma
Take a scenic ferry ride to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Get lost in the romance of its English-inspired traditions with proper tea at the Empress hotel. Wander Butchart Gardens’ gorgeous topiaries and admire Craigdarroch Castle’s Victorian architecture. Victoria Public Market is an excellent dining and shopping spot.

Local Cuisine
Vancouver’s cultural diversity is the key ingredient to its unique culinary scene. Dozens of food trucks, street food carts and farmers’ markets offer something for every taste. Farm-to-table dishes feature Fraser Valley duck and spot prawns. Enjoy an assortment of Asian cuisine, from Chinese dim sum to Japanese ramen. Then sip Okanagan Valley wine or Granville Island beer from Canada’s first microbrewery.

SHOPPING
Head to Robson Street for mainstream chain stores, or hit the quirky indie shops of Gastown, Main Street and Commercial Drive. Lonsdale Quay Market is home to 80 unique shops, while Granville Island’s art studios sell First Nations carvings and jewelry— plus its public market is known for gourmet goods.
INSIDER TIP: The Seabus runs every 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver and offers fantastic skyline views.