16 days in Hawaii & Orlando Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Family-friendly places like USS Arizona Memorial and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua), Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay) and Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Waikiki Beach, go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, admire the majestic nature at Malaekahana State Recreation Area, and take in the dramatic scenery at Manoa Falls.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Honolulu is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll gain 22 hours traveling from Auckland to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Auckland in November, things will get a bit warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 34°C and lows about 26°C. On the 17th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom Park. Change things up with a short trip to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Anaheim (about 36 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, tour the pleasant surroundings at Discovery Cove, and have some family-friendly fun at The Escape Game Orlando.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Orlando trip planning website .

You can fly from Honolulu to Orlando in 15 hours. The time zone changes from Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 5 hour difference. In November, Orlando is little chillier than Honolulu - with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.