Traveling To Hawaii By Air
Dana Goldberg
Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America. With its
beautiful beaches, friendly restaurants and unique aquatic life, the Hawaiian
Islands attract scuba divers, tourists, and some people who even consider living
there. Although Hawaii attracts many people, it still maintains its natural
beauty. There are so many tourist spots in Hawaii. Popular spots include; Pearl
Harbor, the active volcanoes, and the beautiful beaches.
Most of the visitors that travel to Hawaii arrive by air, this is because you
can't drive to go there and cruises take a long time. The major airlines that
travel to Hawaii are: United Airlines, Air Canada, Aloha Airlines and Island
Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines,
Northwest Airlines and Quantas Airways. There are also limited or no ferry
services between the islands, so if you plan on visiting more than one island
you should consider flying to each of them.
This leaves you a lot of choices of airlines that appeal to you. Since Hawaii
is a major tourist destination, you should expect international airports to be
crowded and long lines in airports the whole year round.
The two major airlines that offer island hopping services are Aloha and
Hawaiian Airlines. These airlines usually offer cheap tickets and tour packages
that allow you to visit some or all of the major islands. You can also book your
ticket with a travel agent, however, when you're already in Hawaii, you can get
airline tickets from their local 7-Eleven stores and even from ATM's.
hawaiian dealsAloha Airlines offer packages like the Seven-Day Island Pass. This travel
package provides you unlimited air travel for seven days. This package is
designed to allow visitors to go visit some or all the islands in a limited
period of time. This means that during the seven-day trip, visitors who
purchased this package can book any number of reservations to all the
destinations offered by Aloha Airlines and its sister company, Island Air.
Here are some tips when you travel to Hawaii:
Planning your Trip
• Book early to get the best deal available. You can either call the airline
or book online.
• Booking early also means you can get the best seats possible.
• If possible, fly on weekdays to get cheap tickets.
• If you have enough frequent flier miles, use them when going to Hawaii to
save you a lot of money. You can also use this for inter-island flights.
There are six major islands in Hawaii (Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu,
and Molokai). You should choose which island you will enjoy most visiting.
The Big Island
This island is the largest of all the Hawaiian Islands. Aside from the
beautiful beaches, the big island offers a wide variety of tourist attractions:
• Onizuda Space Center
• Kona Historical Society Museum
• Puna Region to see lava flow into the sea from Mt. Kilauea
Oahu
The state capitol and the biggest city in Hawaii is located in this island.
• Waimea Falls
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Banzai Pipeline
• Puu O'Mahuka Helau
• Sunset Beach Park
• Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
• USS Arizona Memorial
• Makapuu Lighthouse
Maui
This island is also called the Valley Isle. It is divided by remnants of two
volcanoes and each side has its own unique attractions. Tourist spots include:
• Haleakala Volcano
• Skyline Trail
• Iao Valley
• Maalaea
• Olowafu
Kauai
Also known as the Garden Island, this island is home to beautiful mountains,
waterfalls, and tropical rainforests. Tourist spots include:
• Kee Beach State Park
• Kalalau Trail
• NaPali Cliffs
Lanai
This island is the least developed of the Hawaiian Islands. Visiting this
island offers the purest experience in Hawaiian culture. Tourist destinations
include:
• Garden of the Gods
• Shipwreck Beach
• Luahiwa Petroglyph Field
• Manale Bay Beach
• Polihua Beach
Molokai
Molokai is also underdeveloped like Lanai. This island also offers
traditional Hawaiian culture, least crowded beaches, waterfalls, and tropical
rainforests.
• Kepuhi Beach
• Papohaku Beach
• One Alii Beach Park
There are so many places to visit in Hawaii. It is recommended that when you
do visit the islands, you should have enough time to visit some or all of the
islands in the group.
About The Author
Dana Goldberg is the editor of Budget Vacation Finder. Find your dream
vacation even if you are on low budget. No matter if you want to go on a family
vacation, short trip, or cruise. http://www.budgetvacationfinder.info.
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