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