Honolulu/Hawaii -History, Scenery and Culture

Thousands of tourists take flights to Honolulu area each week. The area of Honolulu is famous in history for what happened at Pearl Harbor, but there is a lot more to this serene area than just that. Attractions and historical landmarks flock this gorgeous island. When booking airline tickets to this serene getaway, don’t forget to map out the historical sites near you.

Diamond Head
One of the major reasons for flights to Honolulu/Hawaii is the Diamond Head. This 350-acre crater is visible from the airplane itself and is even more gigantic in person. People from all over the world flock to see this crater from space that landed on the small serene island of Honolulu.

USS Arizona Memorial
You can book cheap tickets to Honolulu/Hawaii area every day to visit one of the world’s historical sites -- the USS Arizona Memorial. As part of the Pearl Harbor incident, the USS Arizona was turned into a memorial site for the soldiers and people who fell during the Pearl Harbor attack. This is a solemn and sad place, but rich in history that defines the United States. Flights to Honolulu bring honorees from all over the world to visit this landmark.

Iolani Palace
The Iolani Palace is an impressive construction that makes visitors purchase airline tickets from all over the country.  As an intricate structure in the history of Hawaii, the Iolani Palace was once the home of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani. Built in 1883, this historical site stood its ground until the monarchy was removed in 1893. When purchasing cheap tickets to Honolulu, look for tickets to guided tours for the Iolani Palace, which start at $12 for adults and $5 for children.

Shangri La
Cheap tickets to Honolulu are purchased often for the sight of the Shangri La residence. Home to the world-famous Doris Duke, this piece of architecture made its first appearance in Hawaii in 1930. Since then, it has become a historical landmark that brings hundreds of tourists every week to see it.  The interior is full of Islamic artwork and decorations and guided tours are available for those that wish to go through the home. Bus tours often stop at the Shangri La residence on its way out of the city, since it is only located five miles from Honolulu’s center. Purchase bus tour or guided tour tickets while shopping for Honolulu airline tickets.