in the middle of the North Pacific ocean.

在北太平洋的中心地帶。

It is the capital of Hawaii: The 50th, and youngest, American state.

檀香山是最晚成為美國領土的第 50 州：夏威夷州的首府。

In tropical Honolulu, the surf is always up and the weather always warm.

檀香山位處熱帶地區，終年氣候溫暖，隨時都能享受衝浪運動。

Hawaii's biggest city offers the perfect mix

這座夏威夷的最大城市，完美結合了

of nature, culture, sports and shopping all in the one place.

自然、文化、運動與購物等多項活動。

With America's only royal palace at its core

在市中心不僅有美國唯一一座皇宮，

and Pearl Harbor just around the corner,

附近還有珍珠港，

there is also a lot of history to discover.

此外還有許多歷史遺跡等待您的探索。

Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about the Polynesian voyagers

您可以造訪主教博物館，瞭解在庫克船長

who came here hundreds of years before captain Cook dropped anchor in 1778.

於 1778 年航行至此的數百年前，就已經來到此地的波利尼西亞航海家。

The native Hawaiians and first Europeans were drawn

壯闊的鑽石頭火山不僅吸引了夏威夷原住民

to the majestic profile of the Diamond Head volcano,

和最早來到這裡的歐洲人，

which is still an attraction today.

如今更吸引大批觀光客前來。

Wherever you are in the city, the backdrop of Lēʻahi,

無論身處於城市何處，

as the locals call the crater,

都能看見當地人稱為「Lēʻahi」的火山口，

is a constant reminder of Hawaii's explosive beginnings.

彷彿不斷提醒著人們夏威夷是由火山爆發所形成。

Climb the short trail to its circular rim

沿著捷徑登上火山口的邊緣地帶，

for commanding views over the island and its picture-perfect coastline.

居高臨下俯瞰整座島嶼，遠眺風景如畫的海岸線。

Go to the top of the Aloha Tower

登上阿羅哈塔，

to see how Honolulu has become a modern urban center.

欣賞檀香山的現代化都會景色。

The capital is the gathering place where residents of Hawaii do business,

作為夏威夷首府，居民們會到檀香山來經商辦公，

but tourists mainly come here for its beaches and watersports.

遊客們則是衝著海灘和水上運動而來。

Honolulu means "sheltered bay"

Honolulu意為「避風的港灣」，

and any day of they year you can go swimming, stand up paddle boarding

一年中的任何一天，您都可以在這個港口游泳、

and sailing in the harbor.

衝浪或駕駛風帆。

Ala Moana Beach Park is the quieter alternative to popular Waikiki.

相較於熱門去處威基基，阿拉莫阿那海灘公園則是較僻靜的選擇。

Laze on the beach, or, if you start feeling active,

您可以在海灘上慵懶放鬆，如果想來點刺激活動，

get surfing lessons or rent a canoe to explore the bay.

還可參加衝浪課程，或租艘獨木舟航行於海灣中。

Stroll over the boulevard to buy everything from up-scale fashion

來到大街上您可以逛街購物，這裡不僅有高檔的時尚精品，

to flowery local garments to brighten up your wardrobe.

還有花樣繽紛的當地服飾，讓您好好妝點您的衣櫃。

Downtown, you can't miss the statue

來到市中心，可別錯過英勇戰士

of the fearless warrior King Kamehameha,

卡美哈梅哈國王的雕像，

who unified the Hawaiian islands in the late 18th century.

他在十八世紀末統一了夏威夷群島。

Admire the American Florentine architecture of Iolani Palace

造訪伊奧拉尼皇宮，讚嘆這座美式佛羅倫斯建築，

and visit the Halekoa barracks.

此外還可參觀哈雷寇阿軍營。

For lunch, try a Japanese fusion dish.

午餐則不妨試試日式創意料理。

The largely Asian American population of Honolulu

由於檀香山的人口多為亞裔美國人，

has left its mark on the cuisine and culture of the island.

因而也對此地的飲食與文化帶來影響。

Visit Kapi'olani Park with its ancient Banyan trees

您可以走訪卡庇奧尼拉公園，欣賞園內古老的大榕樹

and attractive beachfront.

和迷人的海濱風光。

The park is home to the historic Honolulu Zoo,

園中還有極具歷史意義的檀香山動物園，

so take the kids to see friendly giants, and exotic birds.

不妨帶著孩子來此拜訪友善的動物和珍奇鳥類。

Set aside a day for Pearl Harbor

空出一天時間造訪珍珠港，

to see the remnants of the U.S. Pacific Fleet

親眼見證在 1941 年12 月 7 日遭日軍空襲的

that was crippled by an air raid on December 7, 1941.

美國太平洋艦隊遺址。

Pay your respects on the USS Arizona Memorial,

您可參觀美國軍艦亞利桑納號紀念堂，

visit the aviation museum and see the spot that marks

造訪航空博物館，並前往

the surrender of Japan aboard the USS Missouri.

日軍投降的密蘇里號戰艦。

To the east of Pearl Harbor,

位在珍珠港東邊的凱魯瓦海灘，

the warm turquoise waters of Kailua Beach

則有溫暖的蔚藍海水在等著您，

are waiting to take your mind off worldly affairs.

讓您忘卻一切塵世俗務。

Cool off with shave ice, the local version of a snow cone.

別忘了嘗嘗夏威夷版的泡泡冰，享受冰涼好滋味。

Head back to downtown Honolulu for sunset

在日落時分回到檀香山市中心，

and watch a Hula dancing show in the romantic capital of Hawaii.

在夏威夷的浪漫之都觀賞草裙舞演出。

Honolulu is a convenient stop over on your way to other Hawaiian islands,

從檀香山您不僅能方便前往夏威夷其他島嶼，

but also a great destination in itself.

檀香山本身就是絕佳的旅遊勝地。

Come and experience the true meaning of Aloha,

快來親身體會「阿囉哈」的真正意涵。

which is much more than just Hawaiian for "Hello!".

對夏威夷人來說，這不只表示「Hello!」，

It means a warm welcome; love; best wishes; and even goodbye.

更是衷心的歡迎、愛、最棒的祝福，以及再見。

But it never means farewell...

但它絕對不意味告別...