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American Airlines Flights from Kauai Island (LIH) to Honolulu (HNL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on American Airlines, which operates 9 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Kauai Island (LIH) to Honolulu (HNL), departing between 8:55am and 8:00pm, and one additional non-stop flight regularly scheduled to depart at 5:20pm and arrive at 5:49pm, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Usually a Boeing 717 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Kauai Island, HI to Honolulu, HI is 29 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Waikiki Aquarium
Do not miss this! Half of Hawaii is its underwater world; plan to spend at least 2 hours discovering it. Behold the chambered nautilus, nature's submarine and inspiration for Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. You may see this tropical spiral-shelled cephalopod mollusk -- the only living one born in captivity -- any day of the week here. Its natural habitat is the deep waters of Micronesia, but aquarium director Bruce Carlson not only succeeded in trapping the pearly shell in 1,500 feet of water (by dangling chunks of raw tuna), but also managed to breed this ancient relative of the octopus. There are also plenty of other fish in this small but first-class aquarium, located on a live coral reef. The Hawaiian reef habitat features sharks, eels, a touch tank, and habitats for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and green sea turtle. Recently added: a rotating biodiversity exhibit and interactive displays focusing on corals and coral reefs.
Hawaii Kai Golf Course
This is actually two golf courses in one. The par-72, 6,222-yard Hawaii Kai Championship Golf Course is moderately challenging, with scenic vistas. The course is forgiving to high-handicap golfers, although it does have a few surprises. The par-3 Hawaii Kai Executive Golf Course is fun for beginners and those just getting back in the game after a few years. The course has lots of hills and valleys, with no water hazards and only a few sand traps. Lockers are available.
Lyon Arboretum
The Arboretum is closed until further notice. Six-story-tall breadfruit trees . . . yellow orchids no bigger than a bus token . . . ferns with fuzzy buds as big as a human head: Lyon Arboretum is 194 budding acres of botanical wonders. A whole different world opens up to you along the self-guided 20-minute hike through the arboretum to Inspiration Point. You'll pass more than 5,000 exotic tropical plants full of birdsong in this cultivated rainforest (a University of Hawaii research facility) at the head of Manoa Valley. Guided tours for serious plant lovers are offered the first Friday and the third Wednesday of the month at 1pm and the third Saturday at 10am; call tel. 808/988-3177 for schedule and reservations.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Honolulu area, including:
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
The first hotel at the entrance to Waikiki is this striking $150 million modern structure (actually, twin 33-story high-tech towers with a view). Though it's expensive, it's a spectacular and very popular hotel. The high-ceilinged lobby is a mass of pink Italian marble with English slate accents; a grand piano sits in the midst of the raised seating area, where high tea is served every afternoon. A glass-encased elevator with views of all of Honolulu whisks you up to your room. All bedrooms face the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, with floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass windows that let you enjoy the view (sorry, no lanais). All of the comfortably appointed rooms are basically the same, but the higher the floor, the higher the price.Following Japanese standards, the level of service is impeccable; no detail is ignored, no request is too small. The location is perfect for shopping -- Ala Moana Center is a 10-minute walk away -- and Waikiki's beaches are just a 5-minute walk away (both are also accessible via the hotel's own shuttle).Facilities: 2 excellent restaurants (Japanese, Hawaii regional cuisine and a terrific buffet at a great price); outdoor bar; outdoor pool; 27-hole golf club a half-hour drive away in Ewa Beach (reached by hotel shuttle); small but newly renovated exercise room; Jacuzzi; concierge; car-rental desk; business center; room service (6am-midnight); babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.
The Royal Garden at Waikiki
Looking for a quiet hotel, away from the crowds of Waikiki? This elegant boutique hotel, tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined side street, offers a different experience in elegant surroundings (the lobby is filled with European marble and chandeliers). The plush guest rooms feature pantry kitchenettes, marble bathrooms, lanais, lots of closet space, and views. The beach is a few blocks away, but at these prices, it's worth the hike.Facilities: 2 restaurants (country French, Japanese); 2 freshwater outdoor pools (1 with cascading waterfall); small fitness room; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 saunas; concierge; small business center; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning; complimentary shuttle service to Honolulu shopping centers.
Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii
Since 1964, when Conrad Hilton first opened it as a place to relax far from the crowds of Waikiki, the Kahala has always been rated one of Hawaii's premier hotels. A veritable who's who of celebrities has stayed here, including nearly every president since Richard Nixon. This grande dame of hotels has now reached a new level. It retains the traditional feeling of an earlier time in Hawaii, but accents it with exotic Asian touches. The result is a resort hotel for the 21st century coupled with the grace and elegance of a softer, gentler time. And the location offers a similarly wonderful compromise. Situated in one of Oahu's most prestigious residential areas, the Kahala offers the peace and serenity of a neighbor-island vacation, but with the conveniences of Waikiki just a 10-minute drive away. The lush, tropical grounds include an 800-foot crescent-shaped beach, and a 26,000-square-foot lagoon (home to two bottle-nosed dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical fish).All guest rooms feature 19th-century mahogany reproductions, teak parquet floors with hand-loomed Tibetan rugs, overstuffed chairs, canopy beds covered with soft throw pillows, and works by local artists adorning the grass-cloth-covered walls. Views from the floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors are of the ocean, Diamond Head, and Koko Head. In-room amenities include two-line phones, 27-inch TVs, large bathrooms with vintage fixtures, freestanding glass showers, large soaking tubs, "his" and "her" dressing areas, plush bathrobes and slippers, and illuminated makeup mirrors.Other extras that make this property outstanding: a Hawaiian cultural program, shuttle service to Waikiki and major shopping centers, free scuba lessons in the pool, and daily dolphin-education talks by a trainer from Sea Life Park.Facilities: 4 restaurants (including the award-winning Hoku's); bar; large outdoor pool; nearby golf course, tennis courts, great fitness center with steam rooms, Jacuzzis, and dry sauna; watersports equipment rentals; bike rental; children's program; game room; concierge; activity desk; car-rental desk; multilingual business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hour room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.
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