Honolulu holiday travel

There are so many things to do in this tourist hot spot that it’s almost impossible to get them all done during one vacation. But Honolulu is certainly one destination you may want to visit again. With fabulous beaches, shopping, scenic wonders and landmarks, it’s no wonder Hawaii’s capital is such a popular place to visit.

Where to stay – hotels

There are several districts in Honolulu where you might decide to stay, and many varities of Honolulu hotels in those districts to choose from. Some of the districts that you can choose to book a hotel room at are Downtown Honolulu, Waikiki, Ala Moana, and Waterfront. More on Honolulu hotels here.

Honolulu certainly offers fantastic, luxurious resorts. Many resorts or hotels are located next to the beaches. No matter what your taste in accomodations, Honolulu will meet your needs. To get a good rate on a hotel in Honolulu, click here.

What to do

Hawaii’s beaches are world famous and hugely popular with most visitors to Honolulu. There are all types of beaches. Waikiki is probably the most famous and a great spot for surfing. Some of the other beaches scattered around Oahu are Kahanamoku Beach, Kapahulu Groin, Honolua Bay, and Hookipa Beach.

Shopping in Honolulu is no small matter. There are several great shopping places to hit. Aloha Tower Marketplace, downtown Honolulu, and Ala Moana Shopping Center are only a couple of the hot spots to shop.

The National Memorial Cemetery, a museum, and the USS Arizona Memorial are some of the major sites at Pearl Harbor. Visitors to Pearl Harbor are reminded of the 1941 bombings and some of the history of WWII.

Chinatown is a great place to delve into some Asian culture and also get a bite to eat. There is a huge open-air market here with lots of shops, galleries and restaurants as well.

What to see – by hire car

Well-known car hire companies such as Alamo, Enterprise and Hertz offer their services in Honolulu. To find a good Honolulu car hire rate, check out prices online.

Having your own hire car in Honolulu means you have the freedom to explore what you want when you want. Some destinations outside the city are also easily reachable by hire car.

Hanauma Bay is a great spot with a horseshoe bay that offers some of the best snorkeling in the area and a terrific beach. Diamond Head, an extinct volcano peak with awesome views, is a neat place to visit by hire car. You can walk to the top along an established trail that takes you through a tunnel, up a spiral staircase and four flights of steps. More on hiring a car in Honolulu.