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United Airlines Flights from Hilo (ITO) to Honolulu (HNL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on United Airlines, which operates 8 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Hilo (ITO) to Honolulu (HNL), departing between 7:35am and 8:25pm, and one additional non-stop flight regularly scheduled to depart at 6:30am and arrive at 7:17am, everyday except Sunday. Usually a Boeing 737 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Hilo, HI to Honolulu, HI is 47 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Foster Botanical Garden
You could spend days in this unique and historic garden, a leafy oasis amid the high-rises of downtown Honolulu, but your schedule will probably only allow a couple of hours. Combine a tour of the Garden with a trip to Chinatown (just across the street) to maximize your time. The giant trees that tower over the main terrace were planted in the 1850s by William Hillebrand, a German physician and botanist, on royal land leased from Queen Emma. Today, this 14-acre public garden, on the north side of Chinatown, is a living museum of plants, some rare and endangered, collected from the tropical regions of the world. Of special interest are 26 "Exceptional Trees" protected by state law, a large palm collection, a primitive cycad garden, and a hybrid orchid collection.
U.S. Army Museum
This museum, built in 1909 and used in defense of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, houses military memorabilia ranging from ancient Hawaiian warfare items to modern-day high-tech munitions. On the upper deck, the Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitors Center shows how the corps works with the civilian community to manage water resources in an island environment. Plan to spend an hour perusing the place.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
The USS Bowfin is 1 of only 15 World War II submarines still in existence today. You can go below deck of this famous submarine -- nicknamed the "Pearl Harbor Avenger" for its successful attacks on the Japanese -- and see how the 80-man crew lived during wartime (kids love this). The Bowfin Museum has an impressive collection of submarine-related artifacts. The Waterfront Memorial honors submariners lost during World War II. Allow 3 hours to a half-day for a visit.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Honolulu area, including:
Hale Pupukea
This is the Hawaii you've dreamed about; on the hill overlooking Sunset Beach lies this 3-acre, lavishly landscaped property with a two-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot cottage, with private entrance and enclosed garage. Next door, hosts Ted and Ann Gold make sure that everything is perfect for your stay. A welcome basket with island goodies (fresh fruit from the 75 different fruit trees on the grounds, Kona coffee, chocolate mac nuts, banana or mango bread and popcorn) greets you as you enter the living/dining area. Everything you could possibly want from ironing board to beach paraphernalia (beach chairs, cooler, even big fluffy beach towels) to books on Hawaii fill the immaculately clean house. Outside on the porch is your own barbecue. Next to the cottage is a covered gazebo where you can watch the sunset from the old-fashioned swinging chair. The daily newspaper shows up on your doorstep every day, and you even have your own answering machine on your phone. The Golds have not overlooked any details. It's a short 5-minute drive to the beach, 15-minute drive to the shopping and dining in Haleiwa, and a world away from the urban hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
Hale Koa Hotel
We wish we could stay here -- but we're not allowed. This is a very exclusive hotel, for active-duty and retired military and their families only. It's a first-class hotel, right on Waikiki Beach, with the grassy lawns of Fort DeRussy on the other side. The price structure, which depends on military rank (lower ranks get cheaper rates), is 50% to 75% less than what comparable Waikiki hotels charge. The hotel sits on 66 landscaped acres with picnic tables and barbecue grills. The only drawback is that it's always booked; some guests reserve up to a year in advance.Facilities: 4 restaurants and bars (occasional dinner shows); 3 outdoor pools; 4 lit tennis courts; fitness room; Jacuzzi; sauna; racquetball and volleyball courts; concierge desk; activity desk; car-rental desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; room service; babysitting services; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning.
Royal Kuhio
Families, take note: This is one of the best deals in Waikiki. All the units in this high-rise condo are privately owned, and some are owner-occupied. Several companies handle apartments here, but Paradise Management offers some of the best deals. Each of its units has a full kitchen, separate bedrooms, and a living area with a lanai. Because the units are individually owned, they're all decorated and furnished uniquely. It's 2 blocks from Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of everything else of interest. And this is one of the few places in Waikiki where parking is free. Hot tips: Ask for a corner unit (they're the nicest); if you plan to go in February, be sure to book a year in advance (it's the condo's busiest month).
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