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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Waikiki | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am contemplating renting a studio in Waikiki short term 6-12 months. It's been years since I've ... A: Please keep in mind that I don't actually live in Hawaii any more and haven't since 2002. I was ... | |
| boat trans | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Is there island to island boat travel? A: Not really. Of course, for the right price, I'm sure any charter fishing boat will take you ... | |
| long term stay in Hawaii | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: ..family of 5, m/d & 3 lil ones ( 4,4 & 6) I am so tired of being dissappointed in the weather! like ... A: O'ahu would be the best overall as it's the most populated and has the most to do, especially for ... | |
| inter island | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: We will be staying on Kauai-is there low cost transportation available for a day trip to Molokai? A: Not really. There are day trips available through several companies, usually in fly-drive packages ... | |
| First trip to Hawaii with 1.5 year old | 8/17/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Hawaii in November | 7/23/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Kauai | 5/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Kauai | 5/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| First Trip to Hawaii | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: John, My significant other and I are planning our first trip to Hawaii end of Feb first of March ... A: Starting with the last first, big surf can be found on any of the islands, on any north or NW facing ... | |
| movin to the great place | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am moving to Hawaii in jan. I have been doing a lot of reasearch about Hawaii and it is hard to ... A: In general, jobs are easy to find, but many are in the tourist industry and don't pay a whole lot. ... | |
| Hawaii question? | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a picture / poster of a certain place in hawaii. But i don't know what it is ... A: While I can't answer definitively without seeing the picture in question, I would be willing to ... | |
| Working in Hawaii | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey John I am plannin on moving to hawaii from chicago for 2 months, i haven't picked an island yet ... A: That's really a personal preference question. Out of a population of just over a million, 800,000 ... | |
| Working in Hawaii | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey John I am plannin on moving to hawaii from chicago for 2 months, i haven't picked an island yet ... A: Keep in mind that I don't actually live there now. In general, Hawaii has a labor shortage, and a ... | |
| How to find a job from the mainland | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I want to move to Oahu, but would like to secure a job first if possible. Do employers in Hawaii ... A: Very few employers will hire sight unseen. In fact, for a state or city job, not only to you have ... | |
| moving to hawaii | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: My husband may transfer to the big island. Do you know a nice area to live that we can have the ... A: There's only one way to get on and off the islands - by air, unless you have your own large boat. ... | |
| Hawaii | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I would like to take my grandson to Hawaii this summer. He is 9 years old. I do not know anything ... A: I like the Ohana Hotel chain. It's the budget side of the Outrigger chain. Decent, clean rooms. ... | |
| ocean waters | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering what beaches are good for beginning surfers. I am a good swimmer, but my wife ... A: Waikiki Beach is the best beach for beginners. I wouldn'td worry about sharks, and the undertow is ... | |
| Night club + lomi lomi massage | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I will spend a few days on Oahu at the end of February. I have general idea where to go and what to ... A: Actually, I can't help you much with your question. I'm allergic to seafood, so don't go to any. ... | |
| question about hawaii | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: An answer to yourHello, I'm going to be going to hawaii(oahu) in about a month. 8 just want to know ... A: There are literally hundreds of places you can get some food for reasonable prices. For family ... | |
| Oahu with toddler | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: ..we are planning a vacation to Hawaii with 2 parents, 2 grandparents and 1 2.5 year old. Can you ... A: I can't help you with the vacation rentals, except expect them to be VERY expensive. You might ... | |
| one year in hawaii | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: me and my friend would like to take a year off after college. we are in florida now, which is very ... A: You've been watching too many movies! Even living on the beach, sleeping out in the open (no huts ... | |
| island connections | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: Im getting transfered to honolulu in the coast guard. i ride a small motorcycle and was wondering ... A: In short - you can't. There are two ways to get anything between islands: fly or shipping barge. ... | |
| Oahu weather | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I am planing a trip to Oahu but the only time I can go is October. How is the weatehr in October? ... A: I don't see why not. Keep in mind, however, is climate is what to expect, weather is what you get. ... | |
| travel | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: John, Hi. I am starting from scratch here, and am totally green. I have never been to any of the ... A: Clean air - Anywhere you go.. Fresh ocean breezes REASONABLE living - Sorry, you need to look ... | |
| Everyday Life | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: What is the daily climate in Hawaii? A: In the summer in Honolulu Highs in the upper 80s, low in the mid-70s. Winds from the NE at 10-20 ... | |
| Stairway to heaven | 6/29/2005 |
| Q: A few years back we hiked up the stairway to heaven but i had heard that it might be shut down now. ... A: Its status is in limbo, while the city and state argue over responsibility. It has had some ... | |
| tour Oahu | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: we are looking to tour Pearl Harbor and Oahu highlights before our cruise in August. There are many ... A: I'm not going to be a lot of help, as I've never used any tour companies on the island. Having said ... | |
| Oahu, Hawaii | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: Traveling to Oahu or Maui Hawaii Public Board 05/03/05 I have a free hotel stay for 7 days to ... A: O'ahu is the most populated island, and is covered mostly by the city of Honolulu. On O'ahu is ... | |
| when to book | 4/27/2005 |
| Q: John, we are thinking of going to oahu at the end of may or in june 2006. we are traveling to oahu, ... A: Melissa - The weather is ALWAYS good in Hawaii!!! <grin> Early May would be my choice, as you ... | |
| booking vaca. | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: Aloha, I live in massachusetts and have always wanted to visit hawaii. How far in advance do you ... A: It depends on when you want to go. If you want to go at peak travel times (late summer, Christmas, ... | |
| First time | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: my daughter and I are coming to Honolulu May 11 thru May 21. It will be the first time for both of ... A: Shorts and T-shirts are always in season. You might want to bring along one pair of long pants and ... | |
| Driving Oahu | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: We will be docking from our cruise at 7:00am and will be flying back to the mainland on the red eye ... A: What you want to do is definitely doable, but you'll have to keep an eye on the clock, but I'd do it ... | |
| distance | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: Could you tell me how long would it take (more or less) to drive from the north shore to Honolulu? ... A: To be honest, it depends on where in Honolulu you are and what part of the North Shore you are going ... | |
| Pidgin English | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: Is it true that Pidgin English developed as a mixture of other different languages combined? I ... A: Pidgin is essentially English with many words from other languages thrown in. It came out of the ... | |
| Pearl Harbor tour & more | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: We are two teachers who will be in Oahu next month for two days before our cruise. Pearl ... A: To be honest, you're not going to have enough time to do everything you want to do. You can safely ... | |
| Hawaiian Language | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: Just wondering if you could tell me how to spell Firefighter in the Hawaiian language. Thanks, ... A: I wasn't able to find a direct translation from english to hawaiian. However, the hawaiian word for ... | |
| OAHU | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: We are from Australia and will be visiting OAHU for a few days in April. Would you please be able to ... A: Well, O'ahu is almost one big city, and most hotels are right in Waikiki, so prepare for crowds. 1. ... | |
| time of travel | 12/27/2004 |
| Q: When is it the best time to visit O'ahu? Beautiful weather is of course our number one priority but ... A: The weather is normally what most Mainlanders would call beautiful. In my personal opinion, if you ... | |
| hotel choice | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: we have rooms booked at the Outrigger Reef, Waikiki for next August. I was wondering if you had any ... A: If it's the Outrigger Reef Waikiki, it's a nice property, right on the beach. If it's the Reef ... | |
| need some help.... | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: i'm heading off to Hawaii on friday october 1 and i'm staying for the whole month of october. i ... A: I'm afraid that I can't help as much with this topic as you might like, as I know next to nothing of ... | |
| Hawaii | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: John !!! I would like to take my wife and daughter (7 years old) on vacation to Hawaii some time ... A: With that much time, you have a lot open to you. I'm not sure of your budget, but this is what *I* ... | |
| Info Regarding Maui | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: Take you for your "will steer in right direction". Planning on attending a wedding in Maui in ... A: I can't help you at all with hotels on Maui, as I've only been there twice. Also, Pearl Harbor is ... | |
| HULA DANCERS | 7/13/2004 |
| Q: DO THE HAWAIIAN MEN WEAR THE GRASS SKIRT, FLOWERS ON TOP OF HEAD AND WRISTS SAME AS WOMEN? OR ... A: Marjorie- They can, but often do not. The costume is often dictated by what the kumu hula wants ... | |
| O'ahu- Honolulu | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: John- thank you so much, this is a great answer, and we will think about the options you gave. Our ... A: You'll have no problem taking in the Arizona, Missouri, and Bowfin on Tuesday, and still have plenty ... | |
| where to stay? | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering where do suggest we should stay in waikiki. were have a limited budget. we don't ... A: When I stay overnight in Waikiki, I stay at Ohana Hotels, and don't even think of other properties. ... | |
| O'ahu- Honolulu | 6/28/2004 |
| Q: My fiance and I are headed to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We will be in Maui for 6 days, and have all ... A: For just an overnight stay, I would probably not rent a car. As for visiting Pearl Harbor, I'm ... | |
| thebus | 6/26/2004 |
| Q: -Dear John, Thanks for the information, I am wondering if you know where parking is the most ... A: Are you sure about your hotel? Most have at least an arrangement with a private firm for guest ... | |
| thebus | 6/25/2004 |
| Q: I am wondering if thebus is really a good way to see Oahu. I am having second thoughts about it and ... A: In a word, yes, it's a good way to get around, especially in the urban Honolulu area. Parking is ... | |
| Sending Souveniors Home? | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: We'll be leaving for Oahu on Tuesday and will be buying many items to bring back home. We'd rather ... A: I can't think of any in the area off the top of my head, but there is a US Post Office right in ... | |
| Hotels In Waikiki?? | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I will be vacationing on O'ahu in June, and have already made reservations at the Marc ... A: This is an easy one. Ohana Hotels (www.ohanahotels.com). They have a number of properties in ... | |
| Lilo and Stich | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: My husband, son and I are planning our first trip to Hawaii at Christmas time for my sisters ... A: If you mean a Disneyesque amusement park, no, nothing like that. For family activities, your best ... | |
| O'ahu | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: We are visiting O'ahu for the first time in January. We have no idea where to stay or if we should ... A: That depends on how flexible you are willing to be, and what prices you can get. I recommend Ohaha ... | |
| 1st time to Hawaii | 4/11/2004 |
| Q: Sorry for the rookie questions I am asking. I will be traveling from New York. So your opinion ... A: From New York, more than likely you'll have to change planes, probably in LA. I'm not really sure ... | |
| 1st time to Hawaii | 4/11/2004 |
| Q: We are planning our first trip from NY to Hawaii. Right now we are looking at either Jan 05 or June ... A: There are a lot of 'depends' in my answer to you. Most of all it depends on what you want to do ... | |
| map | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: The answer you gave me accidentally got deleted. Can you please tell me which website to go to, in ... A: The first place I go for any maps is the University of Texas collection. ... | |
| Maui | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: I will be vacationing in Maui this July. We will be staying 4 days in Kehei and 4 days in Hana. ... A: Can't help you much with this one. I've only been to Maui a couple of times myself. In Hana, ... | |
| A couple of questions | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: To John, My Story: My name is J.B. Leighbody I am currently living in Philadelphia. For ... A: A lot depends on what you you're willing to put with for living conditions. As a general rule, ... | |
| Never visited Hawaii | 2/21/2004 |
| Q: I'm really hoping you can help me have a great experience for my husband, my 17 year old son, and ... A: If you want to see as much as possible, but spend little, there are two choices, in my opinion. 1. ... | |
| SCUBA DIVING | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE BEST DIVE ON THE BIG ISLAND? I LIKE DEEP WALL DIVES. ANY SUGGESTIOND WOULD BE GREAT! ... A: I've never dove the Big Island, but if I could only do one dive on the Island, it would be the night ... | |
| Oahu-- catamaran dinner cruises | 1/4/2004 |
| Q: John-- A godson of mine will be honeymooning on Oahu in May, and I'd like to arrange a sunset ... A: The Ali'i Kai isn't a bad choice. My wife and I went out on it one New Year's Eve, and had a good ... | |
| Vacation property for 3 families | 12/27/2003 |
| Q: We are are trying to organize a family reunion in November on the island of O'ahu. The stay consist ... A: As always, for relatively inexpensive accommodations on O'ahu, I recommend any of the Ohana Hotels. ... | |
| Society of Seven | 7/21/2003 |
| Q: At the Outrigger Hotel in Waikiki, there is a show by the Society of Seven part of the year and by ... A: http://www.angelfire.com/hi/societyofseven/ is the official website. It appears that the Honolulu ... | |
| first visit to hawaii | 6/14/2003 |
| Q: i only have one week. is that enough time to visit two islands or should i just stay on one ? ... A: That's actually a hard question, as I don't know your likes or dislikes. -O'ahu has the most do to, ... | |
| Hotel | 6/7/2003 |
| Q: John, I will be visiting Oahu October 24th through the 31st. This is my first trip to Hawaii. The ... A: The Aston hotels are OK, but I get the impression they're overpriced a bit. *MY* suggestion for a ... | |
| beaches | 6/4/2003 |
| Q: We will be traveling to Hawaii for the first time and want to know where the most beautiful beach is ... A: You can pretty much take your pick of anywhere on the south or west shore. The north shore is ... | |
| dress code | 6/1/2003 |
| Q: What is the dress code in Hawaiian restaurants and at luaus for men and women. Specifically, are ... A: At the "best" restaurants in Hawaii (La Mer, for example) jackets and long pants are required. ... | |
| BUS OT CAR ON OAHU | 4/24/2003 |
| Q: We are going to be staying at the Radisson, Waikiki Beach. Can you comment on the Bus system for ... A: If you only have 2 1/2 days, I would rent a car. It will cost you more, but you will save in ... | |
| Hotel | 10/9/2002 |
| Q: We are staying on Waikiki Beach Hilton Hawaiian Hotel from June 3-9 We need another hotel on the ... A: This is an easy question to answer. For moderately prices, comfortable hotels, there is only one ... | |
John
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Although I no longer live in Hawaii, I did live there for 10 years, and still have connections in the islands. I lived on O`ahu, and have the most knowledge about this island. I`m limited on the other islands, but can steer you in the right direction.
Experience
I'm originally from the Mainland, but was there for 10 years, and we were integrated into the local scene. My wife taught at public school, I paddled outrigger canoes, and my daughter is a hula dancer.
Education/Credentials
Just 10 years of living on O'ahu.
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