Time Zone: GMT - 10. Daylight Saving Time is not observed
Currency: US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents.
Language: English.
Sightseeing: The cultural, commercial and political centre of Hawaii, Honolulu is the starting point for most visitors. Waikiki Beach is a particularly popular resort region of the city – the old harbour area (known as Aloha Tower Marketplace) has recently been converted into an attractive waterfront development, with shopping plazas, restaurants and pavement entertainers. Other attractions include: the zoo in Kapiolani Park; the National Cemetery of the Pacific, or The Punchbowl, a memorial and cemetery for US military veterans; central Honolulu, including Chinatown; the fine collection of Asian art at the HonoluluAcademy of Arts; Bishop Museum; Iolani Palace and the spectacular Nuuanu Pali. There are also many other parks, plus aquaria, museums and theatres in the city and its environs.
Shopping: See Hilo. The Aloha Tower Marketplace, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Waikiki Beach are popular shopping areas. Kalakaua Avenue, Kilohana Square, the Ala Moana Center and the Kahala Mall are also noted for their shopping.
