HONOLULU'S LANDMARKS & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS There are a number of landmarks and attractions that are worth seeing when visiting Honolulu. Listed below are 28 of these which are quite popular and well visited by tourists and visitors. It will take about 5 to 7 days to see all these attractions so you should plan on staying for at least a week to really enjoy your stay in our island paradise.
The following Honolulu landmarks and attractions are the most popular and well visited by tourists:
Most non-residents of our state who come to visit usually think that Hawaii is an expensive place to visit. Actually, it really is not that expensive if you know where to go and how to go to these places. When it comes to dining, there are a number of restaurants you can go to which are very affordable. And one nice thing about Hawaii is that we have an assortment of Asian, American, Mexican, and European cuisine. This is due to the fact that Hawaii is a blend or melting pot of different nationalities
If you have more than enough time to spare during your visit to Hawaii, you might want to consider going on a 7-day cruise on board the 'PRIDE OF AMERICA' which will allow you the option for overnights in both Maui and Kauai as well as visits to Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. Take the time with your family to discover cascading waterfalls, active volcanoes, black, green and white sand beaches, historic sites and unspoiled nature. And if you're a golfer, you will get a chance to play in some of the best golf courses on all four islands. For further details, check the following Website which will tell you more about this Hawaiian Cruise.
WEB PAGES CREATED BY THE HAWAIIAN WEBMASTER The following are some of the Web Pages that were created by Juny La Putt, "The Hawaiian WebMaster", which portrays a write-up with accompanying photographs of landmarks and attractions found in Honolulu:
Waikiki Beach Hanauma Bay Chinatown Ala Moana Beach Park Byodo-In Temple Hawaii's World War II Memorials Aerial Photographs of Honolulu What Our Christmas & New Year Was like in Honolulu
It is hoped that the Web Sites and Web Pages listed above shall have given you a better insight about the landmarks & attractions in our island paradise. Hopefully, you will now be encouraged to come to Hawaii and actually see all these for yourself.
TIPS & TIDBITS
REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS - It is suggested that upon your arrival at the Honolulu International Airport pick up a copy of the following magazines and brochures:
* OAHU GOLD
* THIS WEEK OAHU
* 101 THINGS TO DO (Oahu Edition)
These publications are given out for FREE and are very informative which could serve as a good reference material when planning on what to see and do during your stay in Honolulu. There are coupons that are found in these publications which will entitle you to discounts at restaurants and stores.
Try to have these publications always handy. Have a set in your hotel room and another set in your rental car. These publications are printed and distributed weekly and the latest issues are the ones that are usually available.
A number of reference maps are also included which you will find very useful. These publications are usually found at the Baggage Claim area of the airport terminal building of Honolulu and are also available at hotel lobbies as well as in street corners at Waikiki. Should you go to Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, corresponding editions are similarly available in these three counties.
HAMA COORDINATORS/ADVISERS - A member of the Hawaii Association of Mapua Alumni (HAMA) will be assigned to a number of alumni delegates and other guests during the period of the convention and grand reunion. These coordinators/advisers will be available to assist the different needs of these visitors such as where to go shopping & dining, what landmarks and attractions to see, how to avail of Honolulu's public transportation, suitable attire to wear during their stay, details about the different activities during the convention, etc. Inquire as to who your coordinator/adviser is upon your arrival and registration, and get his/her contact phone number and give your contact number and the room number in your hotel as well.
COMMON HAWAIIAN WORDS & PHRASES - Alumni Delegates and Guests should know that the official languages of the State of Hawaii are English and Hawaiian. It is suggested that one should be familiar with some of the most commonly used Hawaiian words and phrases. You will find these very useful during your stay in Hawaii. Try to find time to check out the following Websites for these words and phrases:
Hawaiian Words Popular Hawaiian Words & Phrases Magical Hawaii
ATTIRE TO WEAR - You will notice that the local residents of Hawaii are usually dressed informally. Whether they go to church, visit the shopping malls, see a movie, and dine at restaurants. Short pants, denims, t-shirts, sneakers, sandals, and slippers are commonly used. At Waikiki you will even find young ladies moving about and just wearing their bikinis and sometimes they are even bare-footed. It is only when attending a wedding, birthday & graduation celebrations, and other formal occasions that people dress-up in a more formal or semi-formal attire. In Oahu the average high and low daily temperatures during the month of March are: 81 deg F (27 deg C) and 68 deg F (20 deg C), respectively. And there is no need to bring jackets and sweaters.
BRING ALONG A CAMERA - During your stay, there is no doubt that you will be tempted to take as many photographs as you can. The photographs that you will take will serve as a memento of your stay in Hawaii. So, don't forget to bring your camera that takes either video or still photographs and also see to it that you have extra memory cards.
The Hawaii Association of Mapua Alumni, P.O. Box 2765, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, USA 96706-0765
