While the cost of rental cars and taxis has been on the rise, the shuttle service on the island has expanded its reach to include all of the most popular tourist destinations, including Honolulu International Airport, for a reasonable fee. These shuttles are clean, safe and run by a courteous and professional staff. Well-maintained vehicles meeting a variety needs can shuttle even the most discerning visitor in the style to which they are accustomed throughout Honolulu and the surrounding area.

Honolulu has a tropical climate, though it is less extreme thanks to near constant trade winds from the east. Summer days usually top out at the upper ends of the eighties (around 31 degrees C) and drop to the mid-seventies (around 24 degrees C) in the evenings for a comfortable and near perfect temperature throughout your stay.

Things to do in Honolulu
As the most populous city in Hawaii, Honolulu offers a striking balance between the first world comfort of a sophisticated resort amenities and genuine island culture. Truly, on Honolulu, competent staff at any number of high-end resorts and hotels can meet all of your needs. You can easily stray from the beaten path to explore the tremendous natural bounty of the island’s sandy beaches and tropical sun.

There are more attractions on the island of Honolulu than any single tourist could visit in a lifetime of vacations. Certainly, there is no shortage of beaches; most notably the crescent shaped Waikiki Beach that affords victors excellent swimming, sunning, and surfing opportunities year round. The island also offers the Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial for the historically minded visitor, Lyon Arboretum and Manoa Falls for those who wish to take in the natural bounty of the island, and Iolani Palace, which offers a look at the rich history of the Hawaiian royalty.