Say it Loud and Proud: Kaaawa

Three vowels in a row must mean something special, and though you might stumble the first time you try to pronounce the name, you won’t mind…the scenery and atmosphere of contentment will be more than enough to comfort you. Also pretty special is the fact that you’ve probably seen this place before; it’s been used as the setting for a few Hollywood movies, so don’t dismiss that sense of déjà vu, marvel at it.

Stepping into a landscape of supreme beauty will immediately calm your senses and prepare you for all the activity to come. The windward coast of Oahu is a prime place to do anything that involves waves and thrills, so bring your best boarding abilities and hit the open water. It’s also just down the road from Kualoa Ranch, a place where you can hike, bike, swim, snorkel or hop aboard a helicopter and view it all from above. Kaneohe Beach Park provides a calmer experience thanks to calm water and sandbars, and the Koolau Mountains behind you complement every moment.

Oahu is best known for places like Waikiki, Honolulu and the North Shore; take a day trip and visit these bustling hubs of leisure if you’d like, but know that there’s plenty in and around this filmable, festive spot to keep you busy for many days.

A vacation condo that takes advantage of all Kaaawa’s gifts will be the finishing touch, permitting everything you need, from a hairdryer to a late-night hang out spot, to be within easy reach.

So remember, pronounce each ‘a’ separately and with confidence, because this has now become your home away from home.