Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

The spirit of Hawaiʻi sings in unexpected places in Honolulu, from palace corridors and open-air markets to the song of the ocean itself. Certainly, the city’s beaches are legendary; paddle a board out from Ala Moana Beach Park if you want sensational coastal views, but slip away from Waikīkī’s buzz to Kakaʻako, where bold street art, farmers markets, and salty-sweet breezes reveal the city's vibrant soul. Walk the halls of ʻIolani Palace (the only royal palace on U.S. soil) or visit Bishop Museum, the historical home for Hawai’i’s ancient artifacts. From there, follow the ocean breeze to lose track of time wandering among the towering palms of Foster Botanical Garden. As the sun sets, enjoy a refreshing Mai-Tai to the sound of the surf crashing against the seawalls.