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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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* ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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