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Aloha Airlines Flights from Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu (HNL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on Aloha Airlines, which operates 16 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu (HNL), departing between 7:05am and 11:00pm, and one additional non-stop flight regularly scheduled to depart at 6:10am and arrive at 6:44am, everyday except Sunday. Usually a Boeing 737-200 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Kahului, HI to Honolulu, HI is 34 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Ala Wai Municipal Golf Course
The Guinness Book of World Records lists this as the busiest golf course in the world; some 500 rounds a day are played on this 18-hole municipal course within walking distance of Waikiki's hotels. For years, we've held off recommending this par 70, 6,020-yard course because it was so busy (tee times taken by local retirees), but a recent scandal, involving telephone company employees tapping into the tee time reservation system to get tee times for themselves and their friends, has shaken up the old system, and visitors now have a better chance of playing here. It still is a challenge to get a tee time, and the computerized tee reservations system for all of Oahu's municipal courses will only allow you to book 3 days in advance, but keep trying. Ala Wai basically is a flat layout, bordered by the Ala Wai Canal on one side and the Manoa-Palolo Stream on the other. It's less windy than most Oahu courses, but pay attention to the 372-yard, par-4, first hole which demands a straight and long shot to the very tiny green. If you miss, you can make it up on the 478-yard, par-5 10th hole -- the green is reachable in two, so with a two-putt, a birdie is within reach.
Hawaii State Art Museum
Displaying an array of works that reflect a mix of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural traditions, this museum, opened in 2002, offers a real visual treat. It's housed in the original Royal Hawaiian Hotel built in 1872, during the reign of King Kamehameha V. The works of 284 artists blend Western art forms with traditional forms, most of the pieces dating from the 1960s to the present. Allow at least an hour to view the current exhibit, which depicts Hawaii, its history, culture, and ideals through a variety of mediums.
North Shore Surf and Cultural Museum
Even if you've never set foot on a surfboard, you'll want to visit Oahu's only surf museum to learn the history of this Hawaiian sport of kings. This collection of memorabilia traces the evolution of surfboards from an enormous, weathered redwood board made in the 1930s for Turkey Love, one of Waikiki's legendary beach boys, to the modern-day equivalent -- a light, sleek, racy, foam-and-fiberglass board made for big-wave surfer Mark Foo, who drowned while surfing in California in 1994. Other items include classic 1950s surf-meet posters, 1960s surf-music album covers, old beach movie posters with Frankie Avalon and Sandra Dee, the early black-and-white photos by legendary surf photographer LeRoy Grannis, and trophies won by surfing's greatest. Curator Steve Gould is working on a new exhibit of surfing in the ancient Hawaiian culture, complete with Hawaiian artifacts.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Honolulu area, including:
J. W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina Resort
When the 640-acre Ko Olina Resort community opened, some 17 miles and 25 minutes west of Honolulu Airport (and worlds away from the tourist scene of Waikiki), critics wondered who would want to stay so far from the city. Lots of people, it turns out. Ihilani ("heavenly splendor") is nestled in a quiet location between the Pacific Ocean and the first of four man-made beach lagoons. Featuring a luxury spa and fitness center, plus tennis and one of Hawaii's premier golf courses, it's a haven of relaxation and well-being. The spa alone is reason enough to come here. Treatments include thalassic treatments, Swiss showers, Vichy showers, Roman pools, and various kinds of massages. You can even have a fitness and relaxation program custom designed.Marriott took over management of the resort in late 1999. It's hard to get a bad room in the 15-story building -- some 85% of the units enjoy lagoon or ocean views. Accommodations are luxuriously appointed and spacious (680 sq. ft.) and come with huge lanais outfitted with very comfortable, cushioned teak furniture. There's even a state-of-the-art comfort-control-system panel to operate the ceiling fans, air-conditioning, lights, and so on. Luxurious marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs, separate glass-enclosed showers, yukata robes, and many more amenities. Other extras include transportation to Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center, a 3-mile coastal fitness trail, and a stretch of four white-sand beaches for ocean activities.The Ihilani's children's program puts all others to shame, offering year-round outdoor adventures and indoor learning activities for toddlers and teens alike. There's a Computer Learning Center, a 125-gallon fish tank, an evening lounge for teen-themed parties, and more.Facilities: 3 restaurants (ranging from Mediterranean-inspired cuisine on an intimate terrace overlooking the ocean to light, tropical fare at an informal poolside restaurant); 2 bars (with nightly entertainment); 2 huge outdoor pools; championship 18-hole Ko Olina Golf Course, designed by Ted Robinson; tennis club with pro shop; world-class spa with every imaginable treatment; watersports equipment rentals; excellent children's program; game room; concierge; activity desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hour room service; in-room massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service and dry cleaning.
Waikiki Beachcomber
A room/car package makes this stylish Waikiki hotel a real deal. One of its main pluses is the great location -- a block from Waikiki Beach, across the street from the upscale Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, and next door to bargain shopping at the International Market Place. The rooms feature Berber carpets, TV armoires, contemporary furniture, handheld showers, convenient hot pots for making coffee or tea, and voice mail. Yet another reason to stay at this conveniently located hotel is that it hosts The Magic of Polynesia, a show with illusionist John Hirokana and the king of Hawaiian entertainment, Don Ho, a Hawaii legend for more than 40 years.Facilities: Restaurant (poolside coffee shop); Hawaiian entertainment show; outdoor pool; children's program from July-Aug; activity desk; car-rental desk; small shopping arcade; limited room service (6am-11pm); coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning.
Waikiki Joy
Tucked away, down a narrow path on a side street, this hidden jewel offers not only outstanding personal service but also a Bose entertainment system and a Jacuzzi in every room! Complimentary continental breakfast is included in the price. The Italian marble-accented open-air lobby and the tropical veranda set the scene for the beautifully decorated guest rooms, each with a marble entry, tropical island decor, and a lanai wide enough for you to sit and enjoy the views. Another plus: All the rooms are soundproof. The suites are even more luxurious: Club suites have either a king bed or two doubles, a fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, and a wet bar, while executive suites come with two double beds and a kitchen with microwave and full fridge; the executive king suites add a separate living room and bedroom. Every unit comes with voice mail, as well as fax and modem hookups. There are, however, a couple of downsides: The beach is 4 or 5 blocks away (a 10-15-min. walk), and although there's a sandwich/coffee shop on-site, the food's nothing to brag about.
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