Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, the capital and most populated city in Hawaii, is located on the island of Oahu.It is also the home of the infamous, picturesque Waikiki Beach, known to may as the best beach in the world.Travelers who enjoy surfing must visit Waikiki Beach during the winter months for the World Surfing Championships.The best surfers in the world gather to give their best ride against the enormous waves.Travelers will find many activities at Waikiki to keep them occupied besides surfing, such as scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and swimming with dolphins.Other attractions are the Waikiki Aquarium, the Honolulu Zoo, and the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.Another visitor’s favorite thing to do in Honolulu is golf.They have some of the best golf courses and golf clubs in the world in Honolulu. Another must see in Honolulu is the USS Arizona Memorial, a commemoration of lives lost at Pearl Harbor during World War II.

Lodging

Some of the most popular accommodations rated by travelers in the past include names such as Halekulani, which translates to House Befitting Heaven. Another is the Hawaii Prince Hotel, and Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort.Those looking for cheaper hotel prices can try the Aqua Waikiki Wave and Celebrity Resorts Waikikki. With the cheap rates they offer, you’d never guess you were getting an ocean view of Waikiki Beach.

Travel

Honolulu International Airport is the main airport of not only Honolulu, but for the entire state of Hawaii. It is the primary airport for interstate flights as well as domestic overseas flights.It is one of only three airports in Hawaii with international flights available.Honolulu International even serves as a joint military civilian airport and shares the airfield with Hickam Air Force Base.The airport is only three miles from downtown and seven miles from Waikiki.Travelers will find cheaper flights in the off-peak months of September through April, with the exception of the time of the World Surfing Championships.Continental Airlines and Aloha Airlines are two of the places travelers can find cheap flights out of the states to Honolulu.

Ariports in Honolulu

• Hickam AFB
• Honolulu International