Getting to Hawaii
Since Hawaii is part of the United States, you won't need a passport to enter Hawaii unless you are visiting from outside the United States or traveling to another country after Hawaii.Flight Information
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu is Hawaii's major airport, serving as the entry point for most of Hawaii's visitors. All twenty-three major domestic carriers and sixteen international carriers serve Oahu, so you can get here from just about anywhere. There are also direct flights from the mainland to Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii's Big Island, but for the most part, you may need to connect through Oahu to get to the neighbor islands
Sample Fares from Major Mainland Cities to Honolulu International Airport in Late Winter/Early Spring 2009
$550 – DCA
$350 - LAX
$650 – ORD
$550 – NYC
$680 – Atlanta
$600 – Dallas
AAGP is currently negotiating airline and rental car discounts with major carriers. Check back on this site for further information.
Family Activities in Honolulu
Honolulu ZooHonolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Near Waikiki, the Honolulu Zoo has many exhibits and includes a great African exhibit and a tour by moonlight.
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, Hawaii (HI) 96762
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a wonderful place to experience the island people and nations of Hawaii, Samoa, Maori New Zealand (Aotearoa), Fiji, Tonga, Easter Island, Tahiti and the Marquesas (French Polynesia). The many aspects of island culture shared at the Polynesian Cultural Center usually fascinate children. For example, among the activities they shouldn't miss:
1. Making fire and the coconut cracking demonstration in Samoa.
2. Learning the Maori stick game, tititorea, or how to twirl poi balls in Aotearoa.
3. Getting a Marquesan tattoo (it's washable).
4. Tossing Tongan spears and playing Fijian bamboo derua instruments.
5. Trying an ancient form of checkers (konane) and bowling (ulu maika and moa pahe'e) in Hawaii.
6. Ride on a Fijian biribiri.
7. Try to spin a fireknife.
This interactive exhibit is located about l hour from downtown Honolulu, but the Polynesian Cultural Center will pick up from the Hilton Hawaiian Village around 10 AM and Noon. Reservations are recommended for both transportation and tickets to the Cultural Center.
Sea Life Park
41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795
A big 62 acre ocean theme park. Be sure to check out the "wholphin" exhibit - the only one in the world. At Sea Life Park, Hawaii's marine life comes alive in a dazzling display that will entertain and delight. Located just 15 miles from Waikiki on Oahu's beautiful and scenic Makapuu Point, Sea Life Park is a world-class marine attraction perched between the majestic Koolau Mountain Range and breathtaking Makapuu Beach. See dolphins dance, sea lions sing, and penguins perform in this magical place by the sea.
Park schedule: from 10:30 to 17:00 hrs. The Sea Life park has an entrance fee of US $29* per adult and US $19* per child age 4-12 years old.
>> http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com
Waikiki Aquarium of the University of Hawaii
2777 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI
The Waikiki Aquarium is located in Queen Kapiolani Park on the Diamond Head (east) end of Waikiki Beach. Built in 1904, this is the third-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Their exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. The over 2,500 organisms found in their exhibits represent more than 420 species of aquatic animals and plants. Every year, roughly 350,000 people visit the Waikiki Aquarium. Admission desk open daily 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Admission rates are $9 for visitors; $4 for Youths (13-17), and persons with disabilities; $2 for Juniors (5-12). Children 4 and under are free. Each paid admission includes an Audio Tour Wand.
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Camp
400 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is designed to appeal to all ages and features a unique variety of age-appropriate rides and amenities from a Keiki Kove to a thrilling 6 story drop in a lush resort-like atmosphere. The park, which can comfortably accommodate 6,000 guests at one time, is one of the larger water theme parks in the world. The park is on a 29-acre site in West Oahu bordered on its north side by natural cliffs. This portion of the island is one of the driest, warmest areas of Hawaii, providing the ideal atmosphere for a water park. The rides have been designed to take advantage of the slopes, cliffs and natural beauty of the site. The landscaping is filled with indigenous flora and fauna as well.
>> http://www.hawaiianwaters.com
Kualoa Ranch and Activity Club
Kualoa is a 4000 acre working cattle ranch, spread from the steep mountain cliffs to the sparkling sea. Located on the northeastern side of Oahu in the Hawaiian countryside, it is less than an hour from Honolulu. The ranch terrain varies from dense rainforest to broad open valleys and from beautiful white sand beaches to awesome verdant cliff faces. It is truly a paradise for outdoor recreation with many places accessible only by horseback, on an all terrain vehicle or by hiking. The ranch offers many activities including museum, petting zoo, pony and horseback rides, snorkeling and swimming.
Children's Discovery Center
>> http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, Hawai'i
The Bishop Museum is a must see for anyone interested in the history and culture of Hawaii. The museum contains the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts. The museum is not within walking distance of downtown or Waikiki, but there is plenty of free parking available and public transportation does service the museum
>> http://www.bishopmuseum.org
Hilton Hawaiian Keiki Club
Your children will have an entire week's worth of fun and learning through the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Rainbow Express Keiki Club. This unique program shares Hawaii's rich culture through fun games and activities. As a guest of the Village, you can choose between full-day (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and half-day (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.) programs. Activities vary by day. Here are just a few that the kids can enjoy: Hawaiian crafts, seashell hunts, sand castle building, swimming, fishing or trips to local Waikiki attractions. Please refer to the daily schedule below. Children's programs are for hotel guests' ages 5 - 12 only.
>> http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/activities/children-programs.asp
NANNY SERVICES
AAGP has no first hand knowledge of these services and advises conferees to check references.
The Nanny Connection is an island wide in-room baby sitting service. Their nannies are licensed and insured. Call 808 875-4777 for more information.
Aloha Babysitting Service is an Oahu in-room baby sitting service. Their sitters are CPR trained and are available day and night. Call 808 732-2029 for more information.
Sitters Unlimited is an Oahu in-room baby sitting service. Their sitters are licensed and insured. Multilingual sitters available. Call 808 262-5728 for more information.
Happy Kids Nanny Service available for services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the island of Maui. Call 1-888-669-1991 or 808- 667-Kids for more information.
Aloha Nannies: island wide in-room baby-sitting service. Call 808 394-5434 for more information
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