| Honolulu is one of the most popular destinations in | | | | offers extremelyinexpensive rooms and is always |
| Hawaii and is a major city, being located at the | | | | popular with budget travelers visiting the city. |
| far end of Waikiki. The main tourist hot spots in | | | | At the opposite end of the scale, Honolulu is home |
| Honolulu are the downtown district - the Pacific | | | | to a wealth of luxury hotels,often with simply |
| Region's main financial and business center, and | | | | breathtaking coastal views and convenient |
| Waikiki, the heart of Honolulu. Waikiki is known for | | | | locations. Some of |
| its narrow sandy beach area, which has become | | | | Honolulu's premier hotels are amongst the best in |
| one of the world's most notable beaches, lined | | | | the world. |
| with many excellent shops, restaurants and | | | | Honolulu Tourism: |
| accommodation. | | | | Tourist attractions in Honolulu are excellent and |
| Located on Hawaii's Oahu Island, Honolulu is full of | | | | apart from the endless stretches ofgolden sands, |
| things to see and attractions tovisit. Dominated by | | | | there are plenty of things to see, making Honolulu |
| the imposing Diamond Head volcano, which is now | | | | the ideal holidaydestination. Facilities include |
| extinct, | | | | landmarks and monuments, historical |
| Honolulu is known for its tropical landscape, palm | | | | museums,contemporary art galleries, must-see |
| trees, harbor, nearby islands andthe Mamala Bay, | | | | sights, and a large variety of recreationalactivities. |
| where a range of water sports are on offer. | | | | Top attractions include Aloha Tower Marketplace, |
| Honolulu Travel: | | | | Honolulu Zoo, Iolani Palace, the |
| With a large population and many spreading urban | | | | Aloha Tower, Diamond Head Lighthouse, the |
| areas, traffic in Honolulu canbecome | | | | State Capitol Building, Hawaii Maritime |
| understandably busy, particularly due to the | | | | Center, the Hawaii State Art Museum, and the |
| cluster of one-way streets. | | | | Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl |
| There are a number of car parks and on-street | | | | Harbor. |
| parking areas in central Honolulu,and car rental is | | | | Honolulu Restaurants: |
| widely available. Renting a car in Honolulu is one of | | | | There is an incredible diversity of restaurants and |
| the mostconvenient ways to explore the island of | | | | places to eat throughout |
| Oahu, although other popular methods oftransport | | | | Honolulu, reflecting the ethnic communities and |
| include buses, coaches, taxis and even bicycles. | | | | locals. Look for the restaurantswhere locals in |
| Honolulu International Airport (HNL) stands around | | | | Honolulu choose to eat, such as those around the |
| 4 miles / 6 km from the centerof the city and is | | | | University of |
| an important transportation hub. Many passengers | | | | Hawaii at Manoa, where you will find an array of |
| arrive each dayat Honolulu Airport from mainland | | | | affordable cafes and food outlets. |
| America, London and other nearby Hawaiian | | | | Also, the food court in the Ala Moana Center is |
| Islands. With three terminals and a range of | | | | particularly well stocked. |
| facilities, the airport is just a short tripfrom central | | | | Honolulu Weather: |
| Honolulu, with a number of hotels nearby. | | | | The weather in Honolulu varies only slightly all |
| Places to Stay in Honolulu: | | | | through the year, with constanttemperatures |
| Honolulu thrives on tourism and there is a huge | | | | reaching the 70s and 80s. Honolulu features two |
| range of accommodationthroughout the city. Hotel | | | | main seasons - |
| rates in Honolulu are often high, although a | | | | April to November, which is slightly warmer than |
| selection ofbudget options do exist, namely bed | | | | the period December to March. |
| and breakfast accommodation, which isusually well | | | | The surrounding ocean remains warm throughout |
| presented. The American Youth Hostel in Honolulu | | | | the year and is one of Honolulu'smain attractions. |