Kapolei, HI Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Until very recently, the name KAPOLEI did not appear on even the most detailed maps of Oahu. Now, however, it's the island's fastest-growing town, stretching alongside H-1 as it approaches its end in the southwest corner of the island. Homes, movie theaters and shopping malls have sprung up at an astonishing rate, but the new town has so far made only one bid to attract tourists, in the shape of the Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park , at 400 Farrington Hwy (hours vary; adults $30, ages 4–11 $20; tel 674-9283; www.hawaiianwaters.com ). Hawaii's first water park follows the model of its predecessors … more »