5 days in Hawaii Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Honolulu is known for historic sites, wildlife, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, explore the activities along Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Honolulu trip itinerary builder website.

New York City to Honolulu is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in October, things will get a bit warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 87°F and lows about 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.