Deciding between Hawaii or Guam for your US trip? They both have astonishing beaches, the best attractions and great culture. What else is there in Hawaii and Guam? Find out here!

Flying to Hawaii from Manila will take around 10 hours and 35 minutes if you are arriving in Honolulu.

If travelers fly from Mactan – Cebu to Honolulu, it will take longer - up to 15 hours and 27 minutes.

Flights from Manila to other parts of Hawaii, such as Kahului or Hilo, will take around 12 hours to 13 hours long. Travelers need to be mindful of the time difference as Hawaii is 18 hours behind the Philippines.

Several major airlines flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport are Philippines Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and others.

Depending on the dates, a direct flight may cost around PHP 16,000 to PHP 46,000. Peak season will make flight prices more expensive.

When hurricanes happen, there will be lesser flights, or the available flights might be canceled; therefore, travelers need to check to see if it is safe to fly constantly.

Guam is pretty closer to the Philippines than Hawaii and only 2 hours ahead of the Philippines.

Those flying from Manila will only take 4 hours and 9 minutes to arrive in Guam's central region. It takes longer for those flying from Davao, where the total flight time is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

As for those flying from General Santos or Cotabato, the flight time to Guam can reach up to 12 hours.

Like Hawaii, there are also direct flights from Manila to Guam by airlines such as Philippines Airlines, United Airlines, China Airlines, and a few more airlines. The flight usually costs around PHP 12,000 but may go up to PHP 39,000.

Waikiki is a remote neighborhood in Honolulu of Oahu Island, Hawaii. It is 1.5 square miles in size and is the largest city in Honolulu, with a 352,000 population.

Waikiki Beach comprises eight other beaches:

Fun facts:

The island of Hawaii is known to have several volcanoes, and some of them are still active.

The volcanic activity has formed the entire chain of Hawaii Island for millions of years.

The park has two active volcanoes; Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes globally, while Mauna Loa is the world's giant shield volcano.

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Pearl Harbor is a historical location where The Imperial Japanese Navy army attacked the military in 1941. The attack lasted for two hours and sank 21 US warships, destroyed 188 aircraft, and killed 2,043 American servicemen and women.

The attack at Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona led the United States to enter World War II.

USS Arizona Memorial is made to honor the thousands of men and women sacrificed during the attack.

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Two Lovers Point is one of the top attractions in Guam.

It is a cape and seaside cliff located in Tamuning, and it overlooks northern Tumon Bay and the Philippines Sea. The ridge is a limestone plateau in the north part of Guam.

The cape is one of the four National Natural Landmarks on the island.

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Underwater World showcases a wide range of aquatic life from sharks, rays, groupers, etc.

The most popular activity here is strolling through the SeaTrek, where visitors can experience exploring the depths of the sea and diving with sharks.

This attraction also provides a memorable dining experience where you can enjoy your meal underwater.

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The Morning Market Dededo is Guam's most popular and busiest street market. It sells anything from fresh fruits and vegetables to local delicacies and crafts.

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