Cultural and Historical Activities in Hawaii - Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki

Serving Hawaii's malihini (guests) and kama'aina (locals) for more than 20 years, Paradise Cove is one of the largest and most respected luau shows in Hawaii. Located at the beautiful Ko Olina Resort on the leeward coast of Oahu, Paradise Cove features brilliant sunset views from 12-oceanfront acres. Celebrating the culture and history of the island, Paradise Cove has always taken great care to preserve the special qualities that make Hawaii so unique.

Meet, learn and interact with the people of Hawaii, Samoa, Maori New Zealand (Aotearoa), Fiji, Tahiti, the Marquesas and Tonga. Watch Hawaii's only canoe pageant. Experience an authentic Hawaiian luau, a dinner-show feast fit for an alii (royal chief). Enjoy a world-famous evening show, "Horizons, Where the Sea Meets the Sky."

A Hawaiian national treasure and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States. The Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs - King Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani.

A replica of the 900-year-old beautiful Buddhist temple of Uji, Japan. It is located against a backdrop of tall cliffs and is landscaped with traditional lush Japanese gardens and koi (carp) ponds. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is the largest wooden Buddha, standing nine-foot tall and covered in gold and lacquer.

Reservations:
(800) 923-2620

Fax:
(808) 951-3939

E-mail:
reservations@ambassadorwaikiki.com

The historic World War II sites of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, the U.S.S. Bowfin, and the U.S.S. Battleship Missouri. The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial is managed by the National Park Service and was built over the remains of the battleship of the same name, sunk in the initial attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. The USS Battleship Missouri is a living museum that offers guests a glimpse of the past and the experience of being aboard a ship alive with history as well as modern technology. The Missouri educates and entertains with exhibits, memorabilia and activities that give guests a feel of life aboard the world’s last and most celebrated battleship.