Honolulu mixes sophistication, natural beauty
Jun. 27, 2007

With nearly a million residents, Honolulu has still managed to keep the delicate balance between the city and its natural environment, offering visitors the best of both worlds. Only minutes from downtown Honolulu, the Makiki-Tantalus trail takes hikers of all levels through a rainforest. The 8-mile loop, which includes several smaller trails, takes you to the top of Tantalus, an area with an elevation of 2,000 feet. As you stroll through a bamboo grove and take in views of Manoa Valley, Nuuanu Valley and the Pali, the shade from ancient trees, birdsong and the smell of the forest make you forget that you are in a major city. Yet about a mile away sits Ala Moana Center, once the largest shopping complex in the United States until the Mall of America emerged. More than 260 shops and restaurants attract locals and tourists. Luxury shops such as Neiman Marcus and Chanel share mall space with local favorites like Hawaiian Island Creations and Shirokiya. Travel east, and you''ll find Kaimuki, a neighborhood close to the University of Hawaii, with boutiques and great restaurants, like Town, opened in 2005 by Hawaii-born chef Ed Kenney. The fresh, creative menu and urban atmosphere have quickly made this eatery a hot spot. Rumor has it that cast members from the TV show "Lost" can often be found dining there.

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