Hawaii’s Weather When it’s raining on one side of an island in Hawaii, though, the sun is usually shining on another, a short drive away. However, if the priority is to avoid heavy downpours in traditionally fun-in-the-sun locations such as Waikiki, Poipu, Kona and Kihei, the worst time to go is November through April. What […]

The waiting period prior to arrival anywhere in Hawaii? It’s expensive-and you also need to consider the heat at certain times of year, since many airlines will not fly dogs in cargo during high heat times. No–freighters will NOT allow dogs. Cruises don’t work either since your pets are not ADA Service Animals. How hard […]

The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection — Big Island. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki — Oahu. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Wailea Beach Villas Resort — Maui. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Turtle Bay Resort — Oahu. What is the most […]

Common attributes of a black Hawaiian ram include a thick black coat which leaves them almost entirely dark and some unusual horns that grow in the distinctive up-down-up shape common among sheep species. These horns are almost exclusive to males and can grow to more than 40 inches in length. What is a Hawaiian ram? […]

More than a third of the island’s residents were of Japanese descent, and military officials doubted their loyalty. Habeas corpus was suspended, the military took control of labor, and trial by jury was temporarily abolished. What happened to the Japanese in Hawaii after Pearl Harbor? Virtually all Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes […]

Originating from Hawaii, these trees commonly produce pink and yellow flowers. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has an inspection program that allows certified nurseries to ship plants directly to you.Flowers such as the hibiscus and the plumeria are not allowed into Arizona. Is it illegal to take plants from Hawaii? USDA’s Animal and Plant […]

Hawaii’s water supply is mostly from surface water and aquifers. The water provided by aquifers around the islands are naturally filtered by lava rocks. Is Hawaii freshwater or saltwater? Ground water provides about 99 percent of Hawaii’s domestic water and about 50 percent of all freshwater used in the State. Total ground water pumped in […]

While Hawaii has been a state since 1959, it has always been a distinctly exotic destination, unlike anything else in the country and even the world.As the world’s most isolated landmass, Hawaii has its own culture, its own timezone, and its own way of doing just about everything. What makes Hawaii different from other states? […]

He is part of the House of Kawānanakoa. He is sometimes referred to as a prince, and an heir to the Hawaiian monarchy although he himself admits there is no official recognition and such titles are merely honorific. Quentin Kawānanakoa Parent(s) Edward A. Kawānanakoa Carolyn Willison Kawānanakoa Is there any Hawaiian royalty left? Meet Abigail […]

Under Hawaiian Law Native Hawaiians Receive Health Care at No Charge. What benefits do Native Hawaiians get? Under a program created by Congress in 1921, Native Hawaiians with strong bloodlines can get land for a home for $1 a year. Those with more mixed ancestry still receive many other benefits, including low-interest loans and admission […]