Hawaii is a global tourism hot spot, with millions of visitors going there each year to experience the magnificent natural surroundings and rich Hawaiian culture. There are many things to see and do while in Hawaii, with much of the activity based around the ocean. However, even if you have never been on a surfboard and have no desire to do so, many of the other tourist hot spots such as Pearl Harbor tours are also closely linked to the sea. Pearl Harbor is known to the Hawaiians as Pu’uloa, a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu that has a lot of historic significance to the people of the United States. Pearl Harbor is noteworthy as the location of an attack by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941.
The attack at Pearl Harbor was the act which brought the United States into World War II. Since the conclusion of the Second World War, it has become a popular tourist attraction, and a place where people go to pay their respects to all of the soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War. Pearl Harbor tours are included in many all inclusive Hawaii holiday packages, with day trips to the harbor also available to purchase separately. While Pearl Harbor is mostly known for the role it played during World War II, many visitors to the harbor also learn about the history of Pu’uloa that goes back much further. Pearl Harbor was originally a shallow enbayment called Wai Momi, which means pearl water in the Hawaiian language.
The Hawaiian Port of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor also became an important port for trade purposes, due to its location on the trade route between the United States mainland and Asia. However, there is only one major reason why Pearl Harbor remains such a popular tourist hot spot today, and that is because of the events which took place on December 7, 1941. This attack will forever be etched in the minds of the American public, due to the significance of an attack on American soil and the huge loss of life that took place. A trip to Pearl Harbor has become a popular part of many Hawaiian vacations, and is included in many all inclusive holiday packages.