A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Honolulu is Hawaii's capital, on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki Beach sits beneath the volcanic crater of Diamond Head. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches, families and safety, and 8 for romance and nature, so it works as a family beach holiday or a couples' trip with plenty to do.
The best time to visit Honolulu is April to June or September to November. These months are warm and sunny, with fewer crowds than the summer school holidays. Winter brings big surf to the North Shore and humpback whales offshore.
Waikiki is the main base, with calm water and a long beachfront. Hike Diamond Head for views over the city, snorkel at Hanauma Bay, and visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. A day trip to the North Shore takes in famous surf beaches and food trucks around Haleiwa.
Honolulu suits families, couples and first-time visitors to Hawaii.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney