A vibrant city where East meets West, Honolulu is an exciting base for a Hawaiian vacation. The state’s capital and largest city boasts a host of interesting diversions, while the resort area of Waikiki is one of the most famous and well-developed in the world.
Travelers can choose from a wide array of resorts in Waikiki for their Honolulu vacations. While the island of Oahu boasts 125 beaches, Waikiki Beach, with its magnificent view of the Diamond Head volcanic crater, is the center of the action. Vacationers can learn how to hang 10 by taking a surfing lesson in this epicenter of surfing culture, or enjoy one of the many additional watersports available. Top attractions often include in a Honolulu vacation package include Pearl Harbor, where the USS Arizona Memorial honors those who lost their lives during the Japanese sneak attack on the U.S. Navy on Dec. 7, 1941; Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil; the renowned Bishop Museum, boasting the world’s largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific culture artifacts; the Waikiki Aquarium; the Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping center; and Chinatown. A vacation in Honolulu wouldn’t be complete without sampling some of the city’s delectable restaurants, many featuring Hawaii regional cuisine and the islands’ fresh seafood and produce.
More than 100 flights fly to and from Honolulu International Airport every day. Rental cars are readily available and recommended if your vacation will include Oahu activities outside of Honolulu. The city does have one of the best public transportation systems in the country, however. Weather in Honolulu doesn’t vary much with the seasons. The average high temperature in January is 80°F, while the average high in July is 88°F. The average water temperature is 74°F. For more information on a vacation to Honolulu, log on to www.visit-oahu.com, the Oahu Visitors Bureau’s website.