You can book a one-way cruise aboard a luxurious cruise ship leaving from the mainland and heading west, or else choose a circle tour starting and ending in the same city. The cruises start at about 14 days, but you can select a longer option that calls in both Hawaii and Mexico if you have […]

The off season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is late spring (mid-April to early June) and fall (September to mid-December). If you plan to travel in summer (June–August), don’t expect to see the fantastic bargains of spring and fall—this is prime time for family travel. What is the […]

Those flower lei from your friend’s Hawaii wedding? You can take them home… usually. Be sure to ask the lei maker there are any citrus plant parts incorporated in the lei. Can you fly with a lei from Hawaii? Carry-on luggage is inspected at the security check point. Leis that have any parts of a […]

Hawaii’s largest island is the only one in the state with five national parks—four official parks and one National Historic Trail. Which Hawaiian island has a national park? the Big IslandThere are 2 official national parks in Hawaii. There is one national park on the Hawaiian island of Maui, which is Haleakala National Park. There […]

Onaga (long-tailed red snapper), opakapaka (pink snapper), ulua (jacks), uku (grey snapper), hapu’upu’u (seabass). Caught by bottomfishing boats using hook and line methods. Ulua/papio (jacks), surgeonfish, uhu (parrotfish), weke and other goatfishes, kaku (barracuda), and assorted fish, shellfish and seaweed species. Can you eat Hawaiian reef fish? Uku is one of three common snapper varieties […]

Hawaii has only two seasons, which Hawaiian natives have named Hoolio and Kau. These refer to winter and summer, respectively, but even during Hawaii winter weather, temperatures rarely drop below 75°F, which means the island offers an ideal climate for most individuals year-round. Is winter a good time to go to Hawaii? Best Time for […]

Photo: Brook Dombroski. According to Berry, Hawaiians have long respected sharks for the apex predators they are, but also utilized them as a food source and material resource. Did Hawaiians eat sharks? Hawaiians & Sharks Hawaiians who had a shark as their ‘aumakua did not eat sharks, and provided food to a special shark thought […]

Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti. In fact, once you start looking for ties to Polynesian culture in Moana, it’s hard to stop! Is […]

13 Sure-Fire Ways To Make Someone From Hawaii Mad Ask us if you need a passport to visit Hawaii. Assume that everyone from Hawaii is a Hawaiian. Tell us that we pronounce “Hawaii” funny. Make a mockery of Hawaiian culture. Drive like an idiot, or use your car horn. Try to speak pidgin. Disturbing sea […]

Hawaiian Ocean View is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of cities are safer and 45% of cities are more dangerous.The rate of crime in Hawaiian Ocean View is 28.49 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. Is Ocean View Hawaii safe? Hawaiian Ocean View is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning […]

The closest major airport to Pahoa, Hawaii is Hilo International Airport (ITO / PHTO). This airport is in Hilo, Hawaii and is 20 miles from the center of Pahoa, HI. If you’re looking for domestic flights to ITO, check the airlines that fly to ITO. How do you get to Pahoa Hawaii? From Hilo International […]