Find tropical paradise with an American Airlines flight to Honolulu. Be moved by the memorials at Pearl Harbor, hike up a trail to the summit of an ancient volcano at Diamond Head, and enjoy the family fun at famous Waikiki Beach, when you fly to Honolulu with American Airlines. Pay homage at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, the ship that was sunk in the 1941 invasion. The deck of the boat is still underwater and a shrine room above features the names of those who lost their lives in the event, carved in stone. The moving experience is greatly enhanced by the audio and video features. Hike to Diamond Head Crater, an ancient volcanic formation revered by locals as a sacred site. Visitors prize it, too, and can climb a moderately strenuous trail in an hour and reach the peak. The panoramic views show the coastline, the island, and across the crater itself, 3,520 feet in diameter. Splash around with the family on Waikiki Beach, the most well-known strip on the island. Its cool waters and crowded sands are perfect for people watching. They front an energetic area of high-rise hotels and enticing shops, including the open-air Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, along with three blocks of palm trees and performers. Hit the links for a scenic round of golf. You can stay near town and play the historic Moanalua Golf Club, the very first course constructed in Hawaii. Try your skills at the challenging, elegant Arnold Palmer-designed course at Turtle Bay on the North Shore. For a naturalistic experience, try the Mililani Golf Course, smack dab in the center of the island among native trees. Pamper yourself with a royal spa treatment. Indulge in the ancient healing practices of the Pacific Islands at Waikiki’s SpaHalekulani. Rest and relax at the garden spa at the Royal Hawaiian. Up the west coast, to JW Marriott Ihilani Resort’s Spa at Ko Olina, pools and baths complement the 16 treatment rooms. Book your flight to Honolulu with American Airlines today to see some of Honolulu’s best attractions.

Go off the beaten path with American Airlines to discover more things to do in Honolulu. See the royal Iolani Palace, find out where the locals snorkel and surf, and soak up a stunning sunset view from a Puu Ualakaa Park. American is with you every step of the way. Snorkel in Hanauma Bay, a curving beach that gives way to brilliant, warm aquamarine waters. Float over the bay floor – it’s actually a volcanic crater – to view creatures such as green sea turtles, Moorish idols and iridescent parrotfish in this protected marine nature preserve. Walk from lavish Iolani Palace, where tours clue you in on the history of Hawaiian monarchy, to Chinatown, for a slice of local life. In addition to ethnic restaurants, old temples and small parks, there’s a string of lei vendors lining Beretania and Maunakea streets – your chance to purchase the ideal souvenir. Watch the sunset from Puu Ualakaa State Park, for some romance away from the beaches. At more than 1,000 feet, it offers what many consider the best views on the island, with the lights of downtown and the dramatic peak of Diamond Head visible from the platform. Surf the North Shore, which has the best waves on Oahu at places such as Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay. These destinations are the Hawaii of your imagination, and for good reason—surfers love winter's thunderous waves, which can peak 15 to 20 feet at Sunset Beach. Or just laze about with the family on the golden sands. Fly to Molokai or Lanai, the two smallest and least-visited of the main Hawaiian islands. Molokai is known for its rural traditions, the brilliant white Papohaku Beach and mule rides on the Kaluapapa Peninsula, site of a former leper colony. Lanai is home to a pair of Four Seasons resorts and may be the most romantic spot in Hawaii. Book a flight to Honolulu with American Airlines today to discover more great things to do in Honolulu.