On the Hawaiian islands, life rises and sets with the sun. When visiting O‘ahu–particularly the gentle cadence of the North Shore–your body falls into step with nature. Days begin early and active: snorkeling alongside tropical fish, paddleboarding on glassy water or surfing rolling waves. Evenings slow to a peaceful pace, nourished by good food and cooled by ocean air, before sleep arrives soon after sunset.
Of Hawaiʻi’s eight islands, O‘ahu welcomes the most mainland visitors, with Waikīkī acting as a magnet for beachgoers drawn to white sand, high-end shopping and fine dining. But for those eager to unwind, the infamous H-3 highway–37 years and more than $ 1 billion in the making–carries travelers across the island to its northernmost point, where The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay awaits. Relaxation begins the moment you arrive.
Krisha Chachra served eight years on the Blacksburg Town Council and has written for NRV Magazine for a decade. She is a member of The Mama Movement and a proud mom to a curious toddler. Krisha is a community advocate and connector and runs an event production organization that hosts Up on the Roof. Krisha has reported and hosted shows for public radio and television and has freelanced for USA Weekend Magazine, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Alexandria Gazette among others. Her book about returning to Blacksburg, Homecoming Journals, may be found online or in local bookstores.
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