You can still go swimming in Maui, and it would be a shame not to, as many of the island’s beaches are beautiful, and the water is spectacular. Just make sure to always be careful. Never go swimming alone, and choose beaches with a lifeguard on duty. Where in Maui can you not swim? Don’t […]
What are the numbers in Hawaiian?
Numbers in Hawaiian Numeral Cardinal numbers 9 ῾eiwa, iwa, ῾aiwa 10 ῾umi 11 ῾umikūmākahi (10 and 1) 12 ῾umikūmālua (10 and 2) etc. How do you count to five in Hawaiian? See if you can learn to count to ten in Hawaiian!Hawaiian Numbers-1 to 10. A B Four ‘Eha Five ‘Elima Six ‘Eono Seven ‘Ehiku […]
Are Chinese warships near Hawaii?
Chinese ships aren’t the only ones moving close to Hawaii and Guam. Russian ships also have regularly operated near Hawaii, in particular spy ships keeping tabs on maneuvers during RIMPAC. Are Chinese warships near Alaska and Hawaii? Four Chinese navy vessels were recently spotted operating in waters near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, the US Coast Guard […]
What do Hawaiians say when they say goodbye?
Aloha. Aloha. Aloha is more than just a greeting, although it is often used to say hello and goodbye. It can also express love and regards, as well as meaning the ‘aloha spirit’ by which Hawaiian islanders live. How do you respond to Mahalo Nui Loa? Just in regular general conversation (99.9% of the time) […]
Do I need a passport to go to Maui?
Do I need my passport to get to Maui? Since Hawaii is the 50th state, you won’t need to bring your passport unless you‘re visiting from outside the United States or traveling to another country after Hawaii. Can I travel to Hawaii with just my driver’s license? Traveling to Hawaii as a U.S. Citizen As […]
Are there sea snakes in Hawaii?
There are no sea snakes in Hawai’i as a general rule, but one eel often gets mistaken for a sea snake. Are Hawaiian sea snakes poisonous? Yellow-bellied sea snakes happen to be venomous yet don’t actually pose much of a threat to swimmers. Given the option, a yellow-bellied sea snake would much rather flee than […]
Which Caribbean island is most like Hawaii?
For those travelers, Saint Lucia might be the closest you can get to tropical island getaway that offers a similar (perhaps even better) experience as Hawaii. Which Caribbean island is most like the US? of Puerto RicoThe U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is one of the closest Caribbean islands to the mainland United States. As […]
Do people eat the chickens in Kauai?
For a flightless bird, the Kauai chicken sure has had its share of air travel.Even the locals don’t bother eating them as their meat is notoriously tough and less tasty than that of the fat broilers raised elsewhere for arroz con pollo and chicken nuggets. What is with all the chickens on Kauai? Local lore […]
Are all Hawaiians related?
Answer: Native Hawaiians were all one people. They didn’t have tribes. They knew their genealogy and that they all came from the same ancestral people, even though they settled on different islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. What race are Hawaiians considered? Native Hawaiians, or simply Hawaiians (Hawaiian: kānaka ʻōiwi, kānaka maoli, and Hawaiʻi maoli), are […]
Do Native Hawaiians hate tourists?
Compounded together, it makes sense that attitudes toward tourism have become more and more negative, hence the calls for a decrease in travel. According to the 2021 Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Resident Sentiment Survey, only 53 percent of Hawaiians feel that tourism has been more beneficial than harmful. Which Hawaiian island does not like tourists? NiihauNiihau […]
Do Maui beaches close at night?
The officer who answered the phone assured me that the beach – the strip of sand next to the water – is open 24 hours. So there you go. Some parks close at night, including ones that might look like the parking lot for beach access. If you’re driving, pay careful attention to any posted […]
Is Lahaina Maui safe?
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lahaina is 1 in 30. Based on FBI crime data, Lahaina is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Hawaii, Lahaina has a crime rate that is higher than 76% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes. […]
Are there lava tubes on Kauai?
Kauai. Located on the southern coast of Kauai, the Spouting Horn Blowhole is a natural lava tube that runs to the ocean. When the surf is just right, the blowhole can spray water up to 50 feet in the air. Where are lava tubes located? Lava tubes are found in the western U.S.A. (Washington, California, […]
Where do the wealthy live in Maui?
Wailea-Makena. Maui’s Wailea-Makena area is famous for its rich and famous residents who pay top dollar for its mixture of beauty, seclusion and ideal weather. What is the most expensive area in Maui? Three of the homes, including the most expensive home for sale on Maui are located in West Maui. One in Kapalua, one […]
Are there shark attacks in Kauai?
Officially there were 6 shark victims in Hawaii recorded in 2020. These Hawaii shark attacks in 2020 happened on the Hawaiian islands of Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai:1 shark attack on Kauai. Are there sharks in Kauai beaches? On our snorkeling tours, guests frequently ask, Are there sharks in these waters? and the answer […]