A Good View From Above and Below

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

We love this building for its extended and curved balconies.  These balconies are like little shells or coins adorning the building.  We imagine that guests at the hotel feel like they don't just step out onto a balcony, but into the sky.  If you look at this just right, it looks like a bunch of theater goers all lined up in their seats facing a stage.  Whether you're looking out at the landscape from a balcony or looking up at the balconies from the street, you're sure to enjoy the view.

Winter?

United Airlines Boeing 777, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

While much of the nation is in the cold of winter, it is usually warm in Hawaii during December and every other month.

At most airports, you can only see the planes through thick panes of glass.  At Honolulu International Airport (HNL), you can enjoy a stroll outside and see and hear the planes while you await your flight.  They even have lovely gardens to enjoy.

Hawaiian Twins

One Waterfront Towers, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Honolulu comes in fourth for US cities with the most skyscrapers.  The One Waterfront Towers, named Mauka and Makai, were built in 1990 and were for a time the tallest buildings in all of Hawaii.  The Hawaiian word Mauka means towards the mountains and Makai means towards the sea.

Bright Lights

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Honolulu is well known for Waikiki, Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor.  These kept us so busy during the day that at night we decided to kick back on our hotel room balcony and just enjoy the fresh air and city lights.