Stunningly situated on the island of Oahu, Honolulu, the capital and largest city in Hawaii, is a blend of island and cosmopolitan experiences. The city of one million is a hub of government, transportation and trade for the province. Being home to Waikiki Beach, one of the prominent tourist destinations on the island, also works to its advantage. Most of the visitors who want a Hawaiian vacations fly business class to Honolulu which is gateway to Hawaii.
Useful Information
- Honolulu is a year round destination and travellers can plan their trip as per their convenience.
- The best time to visit Honolulu is from September to November.
- The ideal way to explore Honolulu is by hiring a car and you can find reasonable car rentals in the city.
- Comprehensive insurance against theft and loss should be taken.
There is a lot to visit and explore in and around the city. Beaches, war memorials, museums and places of scenic beauty; the city gives travellers a vast array of experiences. Most of the tourists start their trip with a visit to Waikiki Beach. The beach is lined with hotels and restaurants to give travellers a great experience. The flip side is that the beach remains crowded with tourists round the year. But if you are looking for a quite space then you can head to a secluded part. Eastern Honolulu is also home to several beaches with Hanauma Bay, set in the crater of an extinct volcano, is prominent among them. Situated near Hanauma Bay is Halona Beach Cove, known as "the Peering Place" that can be explored. But no trip of Honolulu is said to be complete unless you visit Pearl Harbour which has a great historical importance. It is the place where 2000 US troops and personnel killed in a Japanese attack that brought America in World War II. While on visit to Honolulu the travellers should go to USS Arizona Memorial which is built on the site of sunken hull of the USS Arizona battleship. Aviation Museum, Battleship Missouri Memorial and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific are other major attractions.
Honolulu is also an ideal destination for museum hoppers as some of the artefact rich museums dots cities landscape. Bishop Museum, Mission Houses Museum and Hawaii State Art Museum are prominent among them.