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| aloha | 10/29/2009 | Malia |
Q: I heard a hawaiian phrase once that I really liked. When translated it meant "to be one in love ...
A: Here I am Sorry for the late reply that was not an easy question Here is the answer and it's 100 % ...
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| Hawaiian tradition | 10/29/2009 | Malia |
Q: I am doing a cultural report for my nursing class. Is there any special rituals, preparations or ...
A: Aloha, Here in Hawaii we have many cultures and religions that are mixed and combined, so there is ...
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| travel to Hawaii | 10/26/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: I am seriously considering a trip to Hawaii for my folks sometime between May-August, 2010. My ...
A: Aloha John, I think that early May would be the best time to come given that time frame. Since I am ...
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| Big Island Mauna Kea Observatory | 10/25/2009 | Malia |
Q: We are in our late 60's, and will visit the Big Island the end of February 2010. We're staying in ...
A: Aloha, You may contact the Mauna Kea Observatory directly to get infos on tours. Most people take ...
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| aloha | 10/21/2009 | Malia |
Q: I heard a hawaiian phrase once that I really liked. When translated it meant "to be one in love ...
A: I am waiting for the correct answer from a Hawaiian professor and will let you know soon I haven't ...
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| family vacation | 10/21/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: I have recently booked the Hilton Hawaii in Oahu Waikiki on Kalia rd. I have 2 children 9 and 12 we ...
A: Aloha Marnie, The Hilton is not one of may favorite choices for families on Oahu either for that ...
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| Moving to Hawaii for the summer | 10/20/2009 | Malia |
Q: I'm a college student at the University of Missouri in the middle of my sophomore year. I'll be 20 ...
A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply. You have 2 choices, you can move to Maui and stay in Lahaina or to ...
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| Luau | 10/6/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: My wife and i are going to be in Honolulu in March of 2010 and we would like to go to a Luau while ...
A: Aloha, There are several Luau's on Oahu and I can certainly help you. There is a new one actually ...
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| Hawaii Family Vacation | 10/2/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: We are planning a 10 day Hawaii Vacation in February 2010. We have 2 children ages 4 and 7, and ...
A: Aloha, I think with 10 days you could actually do two islands and I would consider the island of ...
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| child friendly for a keen surfer | 9/22/2009 | Lena DeMarco |
Q: We are looking to travel from Australia to Hawaii in late December for 2 weeks with a 3 and 4 year ...
A: I would recommend the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. You can rent an ocean front villa with two rooms. ...
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| snorkeling | 9/10/2009 | Malia |
Q: My family is coming to Oahu in Dec./Jan. What is the avg. water temperature for this time of year? ...
A: Aloha Charlie, The best snorkeling spot on O'ahu all year long is Hana'uma Bay. You can drive there ...
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| water temp | 9/9/2009 | Malia |
Q: My family is coming to Oahu in Dec./Jan. What is the avg. water temperature for this time of year? ...
A: Aloha, In December and Jan the water temp can vary because sometimes we have windy and rainy days. ...
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| dress codes | 9/1/2009 | Malia |
Q: my husband and i are planning our belated honeymoon in non. Its been our drean to visit ,we are ...
A: Of course it will do especially if it's a vivid color as we all in Hawaii wear those be careful you ...
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| First trip to Hawaii with 1.5 year old | 8/18/2009 | Lena DeMarco |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of a trip to Hawaii in December with our 1.5 year old. My husband can ...
A: , Hawaii has a broad range of activities for you, your husband and toddler. There are plenty of ...
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| First trip to Hawaii with 1.5 year old | 8/17/2009 | Malia |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of a trip to Hawaii in December with our 1.5 year old. My husband can ...
A: Aloha, Everyone in Hawaii loves kids and most hotels have pools for little ones. You can start with ...
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| First trip to Hawaii with 1.5 year old | 8/17/2009 | John |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of a trip to Hawaii in December with our 1.5 year old. My husband can ...
A: You're going to have a difficult vacation. Hawaii is built around water activities and eating. ...
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| Fish Hook Jewelry | 8/14/2009 | Malia |
Q: I recently visited Maui & purchased 2 fish hook necklaces. I was told that there is a custom/legend ...
A: Aloha, If you offer someone a Hawaiian fish hook, you are giving them your love or respect. Not ...
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| sons wedding in maui | 7/23/2009 | Malia |
Q: There are 8 of us that need to be in Maui November 7th for my sons wedding he lives there. I am ...
A: Aloha, First of all congrats on your son's upcoming wedding. The fare from the mainland is quite ...
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| Hawaii in November | 7/23/2009 | John |
Q: We're planning to honeymoon in Hawaii the first week in November. Kauai was my first choice since we ...
A: I'm not that up on Kaua'i, but I do know it's not known for it's exceptional snorkeling or diving, ...
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| hawaii honeymoon | 7/19/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: our honeymoon is nov. 1 thru nov. 6 and we want to see diamond head and pearl harbour. we are ...
A: Aloha Dana, You are actually on the right track. You will need to take a inter-island to Oahu from ...
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| Moving to Oahu | 7/7/2009 | Malia |
Q: Yes, I have been looking into moving to oahu with my family for sometime now. My first question ...
A: Aloha, Here I am, sorry for the late reply. I flew back from Europe and it's a long trip. Now I am ...
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| Meaning of phrase | 6/28/2009 | Malia |
Q: Which would be most common to mean "calm" - Malie, La'i, or Hala'i? And for "strength" - Ikaika, ...
A: Aloha, Sorry I am in Europe right now therefore the late reply. Malie or Malia means quiet, but ...
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| October Family Trip | 6/27/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: Looking to plan a trip to the big island in mid-to-late October '09. There are 5 of us: my husband ...
A: October is a great time to come to Hawaii price wise. We're seeing great prices on airfare for that ...
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| Jobs in Hawaii? | 6/25/2009 | Malia |
Q: Its been my life long dream to live in Hawaii, ever since I was a little kid. I am in college right ...
A: Aloha, Just like me you love Hawaii and I honestly think if you want to live here with all your ...
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| Kauai | 5/25/2009 | John |
Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in late July with our 11 year old son. We have all been ...
A: That's where *I* would stay. Keep in mind that Hilo is on the windward side, so will be cloudier ...
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| Kauai | 5/25/2009 | John |
Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in late July with our 11 year old son. We have all been ...
A: I've only been to Kauai twice, and once was when I was a child myself, so I can't offer you much on ...
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| Hawaii? | 5/23/2009 | Malia |
Q: What is the make-up of hawaii's state legislature?
A: Aloha, We have a governor, a senate and 2 of our senators are in DC, then we have a major and other ...
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| Hawaii Help | 5/23/2009 | Malia |
Q: How can hawaii's local government be described?
A: Aloha, We have a governor, a senate and 2 of our senators are in DC, then we have a major and other ...
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| Hawaii's Oceans? | 5/22/2009 | Malia |
Q: I'm doing a report on Hawaii and I just CANNOT find Hawaii's water resources. I was thinking oceans, ...
A: Aloha, Here I am already. Hawaii's ocean is the Pacific, no other name really. Then you can check ...
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| meaning of name | 5/9/2009 | Malia |
Q: What is the meaning for a girl's name of Maile?
A: Here I am Sorry for the late reply Maile is a green leaf used for lei that are open in the middle, ...
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| Moving to Hawaii | 5/1/2009 | Bruce Fisher |
Q: we have been talking about moving to hawaii but are not familiar with all of the islands. We were ...
A: Aloha Kassie, While this is not my specialty, we have gotten this question a lot. I would say the ...
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| name pronunciation | 4/30/2009 | Malia |
Q: i looked up my name in hawaiian and it came out to be alawelinika and my daughters is apailiele. ...
A: Aloha, I love your name Alvernita, so pretty. The names you mention are the Hawaiian form of names, ...
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| Teaching in Kauai | 4/14/2009 | Malia |
Q: From what I understand so far, I can't really know where I will be until I apply so for starters ...
A: Aloha, No place on Kaua'i is dangerous or anything like that. As for being remote, it's not such a ...
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| Moving to Kauai | 4/14/2009 | Malia |
Q: my wife and I are planning on moving to Kauai to fulfill our dream of getting away from the rat race ...
A: Aloha, Wow from LA to Kaua'i. That is one big change. Kaua'i is a very remote island. Why not O'ahu ...
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| Teaching in Kauai | 4/12/2009 | Malia |
Q: I'd like to teach in Kauai and allow our 12 and 13 year old daughters to experience the Aloha ...
A: Aloha Charlotte, Well first I need to know where on Kaua'i you will live, Kapa'a, Poipu, Princeville ...
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| Hawaii | 4/8/2009 | Malia |
Q: First time to Hawaii...what time of year is the best time to visit??? Thanks! Cheri and Ron
A: Aloha, Sorry for the delay. Well it depends on the kind of weather you like. We live in the tropics ...
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| Hawaii's Quarter | 3/27/2009 | Malia |
Q: ! Would you mind translating for me the inscription on the commemorative quarter for Hawaii? It ...
A: Aloha, Here I am :-) It means: the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness and it is our ...
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| Wearing black to a funeral in Hawaii | 3/19/2009 | Malia |
Q: Aloha-- In your answer to a question asked by Gail on 11.21.05 about Hawaiin funeral customs you ...
A: Aloha, You can wear black if you want to, but it's awkward nonetheless. Even if you're ha'ole, you ...
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| Hawaiian flower tradition | 3/17/2009 | Malia |
Q: I know what the flowers behind the womens ears mean, but how does a man show if he is taken or ...
A: Aloha, Nope for guys it's just a way of saying "hey I can too wear a flower" and Hawaii is one of ...
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| Spam / Cannibalism | 3/17/2009 | Malia |
Q: Why do some people associate Spam with cannibalism?
A: Aloha, People used to eat others in time of despair, not because they thought that human flesh was ...
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