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Photographs by Joe Schmelzer
Text by Krissa Rossbund
Aloha, and welcome to The Royal Hawaiian hotel and resort. Dressed head to toe in its signature pink, this colorful vacation spot is the crown jewel of Oahu's famous Waikiki Beach. A paradise within paradise, The Royal Hawaiian's historic references include Spanish-Moorish architecture inspired by movie star Rudolph Valentino, a roster of high-profile celebrities, financiers, and political figures, and even a makeshift recreation center for those serving in the Pacific Fleet during WWII.
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