Travel Guide: Hawaii Destination Facts
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Getting to Hawaii:
Most major US and international carriers fly to Honolulu International Airport. Neighboring islands are serviced by direct daily flights or via Honolulu, depending on your point of origin. There are also a few cruise and ferry services between the islands. Taxis and car rentals are readily available at the airports.
From San Francisco, approximate flight time to Honolulu is 5 hours. If you are flying to Honolulu from the East Coast of the United States, you will probably have to change planes and total travel time will be from 11 to 16 hours. From Honolulu, flight times to other Hawaiian islands range from approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Best Time to Go to Hawaii:
Hawaii is a year-round tropical vacation destination with most visitors in the winter months from December to February. If you vacation in Hawaii in the summer, late spring or fall, you should be able to find good hotel and airline deals. The waters are the calmest in July and August, great for snorkeling and diving.
Getting Around Hawaii:
If you would like to explore the Hawaiian islands and look for that perfect secluded beach, you should rent a car, motorcycle or a bicycle. Although car rentals are readily available at the airports on all Hawaiian islands, you should make a reservation before you get there. Hawaiian hotels and resorts often offer vacation packages that include a car rental.
Hawaii Vacation Tip:
For those planning to visit several Hawaiian islands during their stay, Aloha Airlines offers the Visitor 7-Day Island Pass. Using this pass, you can fly between Hawaiian islands as many times as you like during the 7-day period. For more information, visit the Aloha Airlines web site at www.alohaairlines.com.
Weather in Hawaii:
The weather in Hawaii is warm year-round. The average daytime high temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Rainfall varies by location - the windward shores receive more rain than leeward sides of the islands. The volcanic peaks on the islands serve as a natural barrier between the rainy and the dry side of the islands.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jan 04, 2008