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Waikiki is
the tourist/beach/hotel area of the city of Honolulu, on
the island of Oahu, in the state of Hawaii, in the
country of the United States of America. Oahu is the third
largest island in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian Islands
stretch 1,500 miles across the central Pacific Ocean. It's comprised
of islands, islets, reefs, and rocks. Although, Oahu is the most
visited island, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii offers
rain forests, volcanoes, pounding surf, sandy beaches, and whale
watching opportunities.
Geography: 596.7
sq mi
Population: 900,000
Religion: Many Religions
Language: English,
Hawaiian is also spoken.
Currency: US Dollars
Time Zone: Hawaii Standard
Time Zone (HST)
Electricity: 110v
Entry Requirements:
Canadian residents must have a valid passport that is valid
for six months past the date of first entry into the United States,
and an onward or return ticket. Other countries, please check with
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for detail entry requiremetns for
your nationality.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Honolulu from:
Los
Angeles: 5 hrs 35 min
New York: 11 hrs 30 min
Chicago: 9
hrs 10 min
Miami: 10 hr 15 min
Vancouver: 6 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 12
hrs 23 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Pineapples
Macadamia nuts
Coffee
Coconuts
Perfume
Jewelry
Linen
Shells
Silk
Activities:
Snorkeling & Scuba
Diving
Beaches
Parasailing & Kayaking
Waterskiing & Windsurfing
Surfing
Sportfishing
Golf & Tennis
Camping & Hiking
Horseback Riding
Nightlife
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Major Attractions:
Polynesian
Cultural Show
Dole Pineapple Pavillion
Pearl Harbor - USS Missouri Ship,
USS Bowlin Submarine, USS Arizona
Diamond Head
Waikiki Aquarium
Mission Houses Museum
Bishop Museum
Hawaii Maritime Center
Waimea Falls Park
Waimea Bay - surfers & massive waves
Sea Life Park
Chinatown
International Marketplace
Makapuu Beach Park - bodysurfing
spot
Mt Tantalus - rainforest flora
Iolani Palace - Renaissance architecture
Kawaiahao Church
Hawaiian Luau
Don Ho Show
Wailuku River State Park - Rainbow Falls
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Travel
Seasons:
Peak Season:
(1) December to April; (mid-Decmber - February)
(2) Accommodations are limited during Japan's 'Golden Week',
3 weeks beginning the last week in April.
(3) Mid-June to August, when a large number of families travel
during the summer, therefore the rates are less favorable
Low Season: May to mid-June; September to mid-December
Climate:
Oahu experiences excellent year-round weather; The Big Island
of Hawaii is hotter, Molokai & Lanai are drier, Kauai
is wetter, and Maui is more windy.
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
Weather
(state of Hawaii): |
| Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches) |
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High |
Low |
Rain
in. |
| Jan |
80° |
66° |
2.73 |
| Feb |
81° |
65° |
2.35 |
| Mar |
82° |
67° |
1.89 |
| Apr |
83° |
68° |
1.11 |
| May |
85° |
70° |
0.78 |
| Jun |
87° |
72° |
0.43 |
| Jul |
88° |
74° |
0.50 |
| Aug |
88° |
75° |
0.46 |
| Sep |
89° |
74° |
0.74 |
| Oct |
87° |
73° |
2.18 |
| Nov |
84° |
71° |
2.27 |
| Dec |
82° |
68° |
2.85 |
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Oahu
Resort Vacations
(Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki)
Welcome to
Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii!
The island that
attracts the most visitors to Hawaii, Oahu is home to world-famous
Waikiki Beach. And thats only part of its allure: from Diamond
Head crater to Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace to the Banzai Pipeline,
Oahu offers unique attractions plus fine restaurants, shopping,
golf courses, and nightlife.
Additional charges related to hotels on Waikiki:
Parking at the hotels range from US$15 to $25 per day.
Renting a lounge chair and umbrella on the beach range from US$35 to $45
per day at selected hotels.

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| Resort |
Lifestyle |
Dining |
Proximity
to Beach |
Rooms |
Rating* |
| Ali'I
Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village [6] |
Ultra-luxury
Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village |
European
Plan
17 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
348 |
6 |
| Halekulani
[3] |
Ultra-luxury,
Couples, Business Travelers, Calm, Romance, Residential Ambiance,
Impeccable service, Special Packages for Golf, Spa, Shopping, more |
European
Plan
2 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
456 |
6 |
| Hawaii
Prince Hotel & Golf Course [12] |
Couples,
Groups, Business Travelers, Luxury, Personal Service, Calm Ambiance,
Special Packages for Golf, Spa, Romance, only onsite golf course |
European
Plan
4 Restaurants
Room Service |
5-minute
shuttle service to Ala Moana Beach
Waikiki |
521 |
5 |
| Hilton
Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa [5] |
Families,
Couples, Singles, Groups, Conventions, Mega Self-contained Destination
Resort |
European
Plan
17 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
2.545
Rooms,
Suites,
Condos |
5 |
| Resort |
Lifestyle |
Dining |
Proximity
to Beach |
Rooms |
Rating* |
| Hyatt
Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa [6] |
Families,
Couples, Groups, Quiet Ambiance, Luxury, Spa, Golf, Romance, Kids
Program |
European
Plan
4 Restaurants
Room Service |
Beach
across the street
Waikiki |
1,235 |
5 |
Ilikai Hotel [21]
Temporarily closed as of July 10, 2009. |
Couples,
Families, Relaxing Ambiance, Spa, Golf nearby, Near swimable beach
for kids |
European
Plan
3 Restaurants
Room Service |
Private
access to beach; Near Convention Center
Waikiki |
783
(267 w/
Full Kitchens) |
5 |
JW
Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko'Olina
[not on map] |
Couples,
Families, Ultra Luxury, Pampering, Relaxed Ambiance, Spa, Wedding,
Marine Life Program, Kids Program, Teens Program, Romance |
European
Plan
6 Restaurants
Room Service |
On
the Beach
(remote)
Out-island |
387 |
6 |
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort [8]
(Formerly Sheraton Moana Surfrider) |
Couples,
Families, Peaceful ambiance, Serene, Luxury, Spa nearby, Golf nearby,
Romance, Weddings, Kids Club nearby, Private beach area, Dolphin Connection,
Sheraton Exchange Privileges |
European
Plan
2 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
793 |
5+ |
| Resort |
Lifestyle |
Dining |
Proximity
to Beach |
Rooms |
Rating* |
| Outrigger
Reef on the Beach [18] |
Families,
Couples, Singles, Lively, Casual, ambiance, Active, Kids Program,
Spa, Golf nearby |
European
Plan
5 Restaurants
Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
858 |
4+ |
| Outrigger
Waikiki on the Beach [14] |
Families,
Celebrating Couples, Young Singles, Older Guests, Casual Ambiance,
Active, Romance, Spa, Golf nearby, Duke's Canoe Club, Society of Seven
Show |
European
Plan
6 Restaurants
Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
525 |
5 |
| The
Royal Hawaiian [4] |
Int'l
guests, regulars, first-timers, luxurious leisure, elegance, gracious,
Romance, Spa, Golf nearby, Kids Club nearby, beachfront luau, roped-off
private beach, Dolphin Connection, Sheraton Exchange Privileges |
European
Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
528 |
6 |
| Resort |
Lifestyle |
Dining |
Proximity
to Beach |
Rooms |
Rating* |
| Sheraton
Princess Kaiulani [17] |
Families,
Seniors, Groups, Young Singles, Casual, Relaxed ambiance, Spa nearby,
Golf nearby, Kids Club nearby, Dolphin Connection, Sheraton Exchange
Privileges |
European
Plan
3 Restaurants
Food Court
Room Service |
Across
the street to beach
Waikiki |
1,152 |
4+ |
| Sheraton
Waikiki [9] |
Couples,
Singles, Families, Groups, Conventions, Conferences, Wedding Parties,
Energetic ambiance, Dolphin Connection, Kids Club, Spa nearby, Golf
nearby, Sheraton Exchange Privileges |
European
Plan
4 Restaurants
Room Service |
On
the Beach
Waikiki |
1,695 |
5 |
| Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa [10] |
Couples,
Singles, Families, Groups, Conventions, Conferences, Relaxed, Casual
ambiance, Kids Club, Spa, Golf nearby, Destination Resort |
European
Plan
7 Restaurants
Room Service |
Across
the street to beach
Waikiki |
1,310 |
5 |
The Lotus at Diamond Head
(formerly W Honolulu Diamond Head) [not on map] |
Couples,
Families, Business Travelers, Ultra-luxury, Whatever/Whenever Service,
Secluded, Intimate, Personal Service |
European
Plan
2 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service |
Between
Diamond Head and the beach |
51 |
5+ |
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European Plan - meals not
included.
*Resort
Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury
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