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Between the stretches of awe-inspiring natural blowholes and breathtaking vistas, visitors can find somber history in the National Historic Landmark of Pearl Harbor; a taste of royalty in the Iolani Palace, the only one in the United States; a breath of fresh air in the 14-acre Foster Botanical Garden, which features over 10,000 species of rare tropical and prehistoric flora; and luxurious shopping.', 'Not to be forgotten is the stunning fusion cuisine, just one way the best of Eastern, Western, and island culture meld together on this utopian island. Here, a few steps is all it takes to leave a lively, modern city and rows of timeless resorts to enter the world-famous sands of Waikiki Beach. Follow the curve of the coast to be dazzled by the vastness of the Pacific from atop the 760-foot tufted Diamond Head Crater, a stunning array of reefs just visible below. Keep going to reach the untamed waters of the North Shore, hallowed ground for surfers the world over, and try your hand at conquering the waves that made this island so famous. Be sure to enjoy the ride on land as well as at sea—the way is lined with meticulously kept, yet peacefully deserted beaches that seem to mark each mile.