This beautiful, vibrant and diverse island city seamlessly binds together the east and the west. Offering a world class holiday experience and luxury, Honolulu abounds in world class dining, shopping, entertainment and attractions.

Pearl Harbor:Located on the west of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor is the most renowned tourist attraction in this city. It is home to the USS Arizona Memorial that honors the Americans killed during Japanese attack here in 1941 and features a theatre presentation on the attack and its aftermath. The USS Bowfin Museum at the Pearl Harbor also includes a WWII submarine which is open to be toured by the travelers.

Waikiki Beach:One of the most famous beaches in the world, Waikiki Beach is known for its ideal year round climate and beautiful scenery. Life of most of Honolulu`s residents revolves around this beach. The accommodations, restaurants, stores and nightclubs at the beachside are well complemented by the water sports and activities available for both the locals and travelers.

Diamond Head:Diamond Head is Waikiki`s most famous landmark. It is a 760-feet extinct volcano peak that is frequented by travelers for a day of hiking and adventure. The top of the volcano peak offers a mesmerizing view of the East Shore on one hand, and Waikiki and Honolulu on the other.

Sea Life Park:Located on the ocean side with Koolau Mountain Range on the background, the Sea Life Park features a 300,000-gallon Hawaiian reef tank that houses more than 4,000 sea creatures, such as penguins, dolphins and killer whales. The park is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful off-shore Manana Island.

Close to five million travelers visit the island of Honolulu per year. Some of the best hotels of the world can be found in this island city. Areas with some of the finest hotels include:

Waikiki:The Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel are amongst the oldest hotels in the region. These hotels on the beach are the finest that Honolulu has to offer. The Halekulani is also rated to be amongst the top accommodations in the island. A little less expensive is the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel with a beachfront, three pools, great restaurants and wonderful service. The ResortQuest, Waikiki Parkside and Aston Coral Reef Hotel belong to a more affordable range.

Downtown and Airport Area:Central Honolulu is the prettiest area in the entire island. The ResortQuest at the Executive Centre Hotel is the finest option in the Downtown. The areas near to the Honolulu International airport boasts of some really good accommodation options, such as Honolulu Airport Hotel and Best Western Plaza Hotel.

Ala Moana:Bordering Waikiki, Ala Moana is a perfect shopping and dining area. Right next to a shopping mall is the Ala Moana Hotel which is a moderately priced accommodation option. Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki lies on the border and offers a great setting and excellent guest services. The long term vacationers trust the Discovery Bay that offers beautiful condos on rent.

A valid passport is required by all nationals visiting United States of America.

Visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Canada, Australia and all EU countries. However, nationals of Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Cyprus and Poland do require a visa as they are not included in the visa waiver program.

The best months to travel to Honolulu include April, May, September and October. The best travel bargains can also be found during this time. Mid December to April is the typical `high` season in Honolulu when the lodging and airfare can be quite expensive.

Honolulu enjoys a warm, sunny and humid climate all through the year. Owing to its location on the tropical island of Oahu, Honolulu has two distinct seasons: winter and summer. The difference between the average temperatures in both the seasons is very little, making the city an ideal all year destination. May through October is the summer time with daytime temperature reaching as high as 34 degree celsius in August and September. Winter time begins in November and ends in April with the average temperature ranging around 24 degree celsius.

Currency:Currency used in Honolulu is US Dollar. ATMs and bureau de change can be easily found throughout the city. Debit cards and credit cards are widely accepted. Travelers` checks are mostly accepted everywhere.

Language:The official language of United States of America is English. Other languages spoken in Honolulu include Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ilokano, Tagalog and Samoan.