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Hawaiian Airlines Flights from Kona (KOA) to Honolulu (HNL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on Hawaiian Airlines, which operates 11 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Kona (KOA) to Honolulu (HNL), departing between 8:30am and 9:13pm. Usually a Boeing 717 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Kona, HI to Honolulu, HI is 40 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Kawaiahao Church
In 1842, Kawaiahao Church stood complete at last, the crowning achievement of missionaries and Hawaiians working together for the first time on a common project. Designed by Rev. Hiram Bingham and supervised by Kamehameha III, who ordered his people to help build it, the project took 5 years. Workers quarried 14,000 thousand-pound coral blocks from the offshore reefs and cut timber in the forests for the beams.This proud stone church, complete with bell tower and colonial colonnade, was the first permanent Western house of worship in the islands. It became the church of the Hawaiian royalty and remains in use today by Hawaiians who conduct services in the Hawaiian language (which probably sets old Rev. Bingham spinning in his grave). Some fine portraits of Hawaiian royalty hang inside. We'd recommend the best time to see this edifice is at the Hawaiian-language services, conducted on Sundays at 10:30am.
Puu O Mahuka Heiau
Go around sundown to feel the mana (sacred spirit) of this Hawaiian place. The largest sacrificial temple on Oahu, it's associated with the great Kaopulupulu, who sought peace between Oahu and Kauai. This prescient kahuna predicted that the island would be overrun by strangers from a distant land. In 1794, three of Captain George Vancouver's men of the Daedalus were sacrificed here. In 1819, the year before New England missionaries landed in Hawaii, King Kamehameha II ordered all idols here to be destroyed.A national historic landmark, this 18th-century heiau, known as the "hill of escape," sits on a 5-acre, 300-foot bluff overlooking Waimea Bay and 25 miles of Oahu's wave-lashed North Coast -- all the way to Kaena Point, where the Waianae Range ends in a spirit leap to the other world. The heiau appears as a huge rectangle of rocks twice as big as a football field (170 ft. by 575 ft.), with an altar often covered by the flower and fruit offerings left by native Hawaiians.
Ko Olina Golf Club
Golf Digest named this 6,867-yard, par-72 course one of "America's Top 75 Resort Courses" in 1992. The Ted Robinson-designed course has rolling fairways and elevated tee and water features. The signature hole -- the 12th, a par-3 -- has an elevated tee that sits on a rock garden with a cascading waterfall. Wait until you get to the 18th hole, where you'll see and hear water all around you -- seven pools begin on the right side of the fairway and slope down to a lake. A waterfall is on your left off the elevated green. You'll have no choice but to play the left and approach the green over the water. Book in advance; this course is crowded all the time. Facilities include a driving range, locker rooms, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, and a restaurant and bar. Lessons are available.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Honolulu area, including:
Island Colony Hotel
This elegant property combines the spaciousness of a condominium with the amenities of a hotel. Plus the rates include complimentary continental breakfast. All of the units have private lanais and daily maid service, and can sleep up to four. The studio units have kitchenettes, and the one-bedrooms -- which can sleep up to five -- have full kitchens. And the views are spectacular: either the jagged mountains and lush valleys, Diamond Head, or the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The only drawback is the minuscule bathrooms: Ours was so small that the door didn't clear the toilet (it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it was annoying). The tub/shower combo was also cramped. I found it best to shower with my elbows close to my side to avoid hitting the walls. Access via car (always tricky on Waikiki's one-way streets) is very convenient from Ala Wai Boulevard.
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.
Ohana Reef Towers
This is a great deal for families: Four of you can easily stay here for $139, with your own kitchenette to help keep dining costs down. The Reef is one of Outrigger's larger hotels, consisting of two 13-story towers. The recently renovated rooms are larger than those at some nearby Outriggers, and come with a few more amenities than those in the chain's lower-priced hotels. The lanais, however, are very small. The huge lobby is filled with shops. The Polynesian Showroom features some of Hawaii's top entertainers. You can order room service from the Waikiki Broiler.Facilities: 4 restaurants (deli, casual family restaurant, pasta/seafood, and poolside snacks); 3 bars; the Polynesian Showroom, featuring some of Hawaii's top entertainers; outdoor pool; children's program; activity desk; shopping arcade; salon; room service (7am-9pm); babysitting; laundry service.
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