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	Honolulu City Information Population: 371,657 Elevation: 18 feet above sea level Land Area: 85.7 square miles Location: Honolulu is located on the Island of Oahu, part of the Hawaiian Island Chain in the Pacific Ocean and is the capitol of the state of Hawaii. Time Zone: Located in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Zone (when it's noon in Honolulu, it's 6pm in New York (daylight savings time) and 3pm in Los Angeles (daylight savings time). Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Local Seasons: Every season is the perfect time to visit this tropical paradise. Winter tends to be the busiest time of the year when visitors come to Honolulu to escape winter. With temperatures averaging around 70 F with highs near 80, it's a great time to work on that perfect tan, rather than shovel snow. Spring and fall tend to be the least busy but still offer a tremendous amount of activities for everyone. The weather stays about the same throughout the year so these times present great opportunities to experience the beautiful Pacific Ocean or see the many sights of the city. Summers tend to become busy as children are out of school. With so many outdoor activities to keep them amused, it is a perfect time to enjoy a special visit to Paradise. Naturally, no matter what the season, visitors are welcomed with a warm "Aloha". Getting There: By Air Honolulu International Airport 300 Rodgers Blvd #12 Honolulu HI 96819-1897 808-836-6533 Located on the south shore of Oahu, just west of downtown Honolulu, near Pearl Harbor, the airport is served by many of the world wide airlines as well as certain local island carriers. Many domestic and international charter airlines and tour operators also serve the airport. Ground Transportation All of the major car rental companies are represented at or near the airport and throughout the city. Please note that parking in downtown Waikiki, although readily available, is expensive. Taxi and limousine service is also available. Getting Around Whether it's by car, bus, taxi, moped, motorcycle or bicycle, getting around Oahu is fun and easy. Experience the wonders of Oahu in less than three hours by car. Or, take a fascinating journey on the island's public transportation system, The Bus (808-848-5555). It's inexpensive, convenient and one of the best ways to see the island and its people. Taxis are plentiful and get visitors from one point to another in no time. Also available are two wheeled vehicles, and there are a number of companies that rent mopeds, motorcycles and bicycles. There are three major freeways on the island and hundreds of connecting highways and thoroughfares. To help get better acquainted with Oahu's roads, east is commonly called the Diamond Head direction; west is called the Ewa direction; Mauka is toward the mountain; and Makai is toward the ocean. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning beauty of the island through the air as well by seaplane, helicopter or glider. National Holidays: New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January President' Day, the third Monday in February Memorial Day, the last Monday in May Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25 New Year's Eve, December 31