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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Hawaiian funeral memroial saying | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: A very dear friend of ours has passed away and we are holding a wake. I am making a remembrance ... A: Aloha DianeOly, I am sorry to hear about your friend and I think having a Hawaiian memorial for him ... | |
| hawaii for first timers | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me the best island to visit with 4 kids ages 1-14 we never been anywhere but Florida ... A: Aloha, All islands are kids friendly but Maui and Oahu definitely have the most to offer in ... | |
| More help w/translations plz | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Aloha e Malia, I was wondering if you can check my translation? I've been self-studying Hawaiian ... A: Aloha Jade, Sorry for the late reply but with Christmas and all, I was super busy. Here are your ... | |
| Help w/translation | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Aloha e Malia, I was wondering if you can check my translation? I've been self-studying Hawaiian ... A: Aloha Jade, Sorry for the late reply. Am in the middle of writing finals for my students. I am ... | |
| Kauai | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: What are the best places to stay in Kauai? I've been meaning to plan a tropical getaway and can't ... A: Aloha Jami, On Kaua'i you can stay in the North at Princeville or the South Shore which is Poipu. ... | |
| Deaths | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Why do locals give money to the family of the deceased? This is not the norm on the main land and we ... A: Aloha, it's an island tradition and done at most funerals indeed. It's a gesture to help the family ... | |
| name | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me a name that means ''a gift from heaven'' for a girl A: Aloha Thomas, The word in Hawaiian for gift is MAKANA and the word for heaven is LANI. So the name ... | |
| How to get from Hilo to Pearl Harbor | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I will be staying in Hilo for a week in January on a work trip. I'm trying to figure out how we ... A: Aloha Stacey, To visit Pearl Harbor, you will have to fly from Hilo to Honolulu which takes about ... | |
| Hawaiian culture and death | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I was reading an earlier article....http://en.allexperts.com/q/Hawaii-95/2009/2/Hawaii-funeral.htm.. ... A: Aloha Jack, Since you have been reading about rituals already, I won't repeat it all again unless ... | |
| Nome Malie | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know how to pronounce it correctly Malie? We live in Brazil and I know not pronounce ... A: Aloha Angelina, Sorry for the late reply. Your daughter has the same name as me, Malia and Malie ... | |
| Airport security for inter-island flights | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Aloha, My family lives in Honolulu, but I haven't been to another island since the full-body ... A: Aloha Aiko, Honolulu Airport Security as well as Hilo is just like any other US airport. Of course ... | |
| laws of Hawaii | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I am writing a story, and part of it has to do with a couple having sex on a public beach in ... A: Aloha Deanna, Regarding your first question, I am almost certain the couple would get handcuffed ... | |
| relocation with young children | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I am investigating an opportunity to relocate, for a job, to Kauai. I have read and read various ... A: Aloha Shannon, First of all I am sorry for the late reply. I was away for a while then busy and had ... | |
| relocation and not much experience | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Malia, Hi I'm planning on relocating to Hawaii preferably the island of Oahu or Maui but i don't ... A: Aloha Alston, In Hawaii, like everywhere else, any kind of manpower is needed and often, odd jobs, ... | |
| 9 day travel plan | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Aloha! My husband and I are travelling to Hawaii from June24th- July 5th. We are flying into Oahu ... A: Aloha, Here I am again. 9 days is good, then do 3 days on each island, since you like nature. Kaua'i ... | |
| 9 day travel plan | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Aloha! My husband and I are travelling to Hawaii from June24th- July 5th. We are flying into Oahu ... A: Aloha Som, First of all you will LOVE Hawaii I am sure. I would suggest if you have 8 days to visit ... | |
| Religion | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Is there in Hawaii and specially in Maui a baptist church with reformed theology? A: Aloha John, Sorry for the late reply. Have been swamped teaching and writing finals. There is a ... | |
| holiday room rental | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Is there anything I need to know about renting a holiday condo or room for a week or more. Something ... A: Aloha Larry, Hawaii is a pretty safe place, nevertheless some companies will advertise something ... | |
| Weather/Winds | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Aloha! My wife and I love the island of Maui. I took her there for our 10 anniversary as it was her ... A: Aloha MJ, Sorry for the late reply. But here I am :-) Kaua'i is a beautiful island as well, it's ... | |
| Local Church Luau | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Nine members of my family will be in Waikiki from June 4 through June 12. Is there a local church ... A: Aloha Carolyn, First of all I am sorry for the late reply but I was out of the country. I don't ... | |
| Death | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: How can you truly honor someone who has died before of after the service? Lost someone who was in ... A: Aloha Pearl, I am sorry for your loss and happy to see that you know the meaning of 'ohana which is ... | |
| Hawaiian Prayer for loss of a child | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Malia, recently I learned that a local DJ in my home town and his wife suffered the loss of their ... A: Aloha Stephanie, I am sorry to hear about this heartbreaking loss for your friend. We do have a ... | |
| Jobs in Hawaii | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are thinking about living in Hawaii for about a year, do you know what field is the ... A: Aloha, You are very welcome :-) The drug addiction field would be handled by different ... | |
| Jobs in Hawaii | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are thinking about living in Hawaii for about a year, do you know what field is the ... A: Aloha Luis, Hawaii is indeed very expensive but it is also paradise :-) and I am sure you will enjoy ... | |
| safe towns in hawaii | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: i have read in a previous post that you said hawaii is a very safe and friendly place. however, my ... A: Aloha, Hawaii is indeed a safe place and if you use common sense, you can be fine anywhere. We don't ... | |
| relocation | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: would like to know if there are any janitorial co.that will relocate me,from oregon? A: Aloha Tom, I am not aware if there are any janitorial companies hiring right now, but here is a list ... | |
| kako'o | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple Qs about this word: kako'o (hawaiian), n/vb. 1. to support, assist... 2. a ... A: Aloha, Yes kako'o is pronounced "ka-ko-oh" that is correct It means as you write "to support" ... | |
| Gift for a mourning friend | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine's mother passed away and I would like to give her a gift to help her remember her. ... A: Aloha, I am sorry for the loss of your friend and I think having a picture frame with her Mom's ... | |
| CARS IN HAWAII | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: In Hawaii they import a large number of cars, more than they need for transport. This is because ... A: Aloha I am not quite sure where you got this info from, but all the cars imported in Hawaii are ... | |
| Leis at a funeral | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Aloha Malia! My dad passed last week and we are preparing a "Celebration of Life" ceremony in his ... A: Aloha It's really up to the family. Leis can be given to the family members, put around their necks ... | |
| Leis at a funeral | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Aloha Malia! My dad passed last week and we are preparing a "Celebration of Life" ceremony in his ... A: Aloha First of all I am sorry for your recent loss. From what I understand you are not in Hawaii. ... | |
| Where to buy a picnic lunch | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to Oahu on Oct 24th to celebrate our 25th anniversary on the 27th. We ... A: WOW that sounds like such a beautiful and romantic event. I have 2 suggestions: 1) I have a good ... | |
| Why Hawaii to HoneyMoon | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: My Wife to be and me are planning on honeymooning in Hawaii. The problem is, my wife to be thinks ... A: Aloha Sorry for the late reply. Congrats for your upcoming wedding. Waikiki is indeed busy so if you ... | |
| hang loose | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: what does hang loose mean and how do you hand sign it? A: Aloha, Hang loose means take it easy, basically take life the easy way, don't fret the small stuff. ... | |
| Moving to Maui | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I am moving to Maui from NYC and my company is paying for my move. I am not bringing a lot because ... A: Aloha, I suggest you buy everything on Maui. It's not more expensive than NYC for sure. On Maui you ... | |
| island circle roads | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I too am MALTESE. Our cruise ship will dock at OAHU, probably at ALOHA TOWER. I would like to ask ... A: Aloha, I am not from Malta but I have been there :-) There are busses all the time at Aloha Tower ... | |
| time between flights to tour? | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: we have to drop 2 of our children to the airport earlier then we need to fly out. So my husband and ... A: Aloha, Let me answer your charter question first. There are no charters in between our islands, just ... | |
| 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: Aloha, Let me start with the obvious. Prices have gone up as everywhere. Even with our current ... | |
| Driving Oahu during 12hour layover | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Myself, my husband and two of our friends would like to rent a car and drive/tour Oahu, but we will ... A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply. I just came back from Tokyo myself, what an amazing city!! If you ... | |
| How do I switch to a Hawaii teaching credential | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I currently reside in California and have recently acquired my credential, but am now planning on ... A: aloha I am flying out of the country in half hour so i am getting back to u right away are u in a ... | |
| ferry | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Is there a ferry from kahului maui to kaunakakai molokai. What is the cost for round trip %26 what ... A: No sorry no ferry from Maui to the Big Island only cruise ships but you have to be a part of the ... | |
| Surfer's "paddle-out" funeral ceremony | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Being a surfer and a kiteboarder, I have participated in three "paddle-outs" celebrating 3 different ... A: Aloha Brian, You are welcome. The funeral ceremony is a general Polynesian tradition, not only ... | |
| Hawaiian Names | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that you were knew a lot when it comes to hawaiian names. I also noticed that you ... A: Aloha Lori Ann, The English settlers have often made a english simplified version of a name, which ... | |
| translating English to Hawaiian baby name | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, My husband's grandmother was full blooded Hawaiian and our son and his wife are ... A: Aloha Elizabeth, You are right that Kai means ocean. As for the other name, there are different ... | |
| names...? | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I was born in Hawaii. My dad was Samoan but have never been in contact with him. My mom is white and ... A: Aloha, You have an interesting heritage. Let me know if there is anything more you want to know ... | |
| Hawaiian reincarnation traditions | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, I am trying to learn as much as I can about the traditional Hawaiian beliefs ... A: Aloha Grant, We have so many different cultures here in Hawaii that we often mix and match them and ... | |
| translation | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I read your responses and they were helpful. I hope you can help me. I was recently in Hawaii for my ... A: Haven't forgotten you Will answer shortly I have asked my friend who is a Hawaiian song writer to ... | |
| flower traditions | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: women wearing a flower behind thier ear represents what, and does it matter which side it is worn ... A: Aloha, Over the right ear it means the woman is free, over the left ear she is married or taken. ... | |
| spring break at a family friendly beach | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: We are planning a last minute spring break vacation in Hawaii. We have four boys, aged 12, 5, 2, ... A: Aloha, Well first of all it depends on your budget but all islands welcome kids. In Waikiki you have ... | |
| hawaiian prayer | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I attended a funeral a couple months ago and a prayer was chanted in Hawaiian and then translated in ... A: Aloha, Not sure which one you mean. Could it be the following one? Often children (keiki) are ... | |
| Mourning Gift | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, My very dear friend lives on the island of Kauai and has recently lost a family member ... A: Aloha, First of all I am sorry for your friend's loss. As for flowers you are right. It won't be ... | |
| funeral words | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I recall once having heard some very comforting departure words from traditional Hawaiian funeral ... A: Aloha, I am not familiar with that particular phrase, but always at Hawaiian funerals, we talk about ... | |
| Educational trip | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a grant for a trip to Hawaii and would like some information about educational ... A: Aloha, First of all in Hawaii we love kids, and it's a wonderful state for children. Here on O'ahu ... | |
| history | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: what weren't worn in hawaii until the 1870's A: Aloha, I am not sure I understand your questions. I suppose you mean clothes wise. The missionaries ... | |
| Best Place to Stay | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: we are a family of 4 from Australia. We where just wanting to know which Island and hotels or ... A: Aloha, All islands over here love children and welcome back. If you have never been to Hawai'i, I ... | |
| Throwing a Lei in the Ocean to Commemorate a Deceased Love One | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me about the tradition of throwing a flower lei into the ocean to commemorate a loved ... A: Aloha John, Leis get thrown in the ocean on many occasions and 2 are the most popular ones. If you ... | |
| which island? | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: "Hi there- we have been going to vla for the last 3 yrs for jan & feb...family of 5, m/d & 3 lil ... A: Aloha Well no worries here because even if we have a rainy day it will be 80 F and at night no lower ... | |
| march break kauai trip | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about a trip to kauai. we are planning to leave on march 12 and coming back on the ... A: Aloha, Here I am. Kauai is indeed very beautiful. And yes it is small. You can stay in the South ... | |
| Volcano park | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take to fly to Hawaii and Volcano National Park from Honolulu and which airline do ... A: Aloha, First of all let me apologize for the late answer. It has been crazy around here. You have ... | |
| Rain/volcano trips | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: or Aloha. We are considering a trip to Hawaii in January. Is January a lot rainier than December, or ... A: Aloha, First of all the weather is about the same from Nov thru Feb, it rains on and off but it's ... | |
| snorkeling while 4 months pregnant? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am about 4 months pregnant and will be going to Maui in a week or two...my question is can I go ... A: Aloha, Congrats on your pregnancy. You will be able to tell your baby that you took him/her to ... | |
| Loss | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Malia, I love Hawaii and all things Hawaiian. You are a beautiful people with a rich culture. ... A: Aloha, Mahalo for your compliment :-) I am sorry to hear about your friend's passing. Depending on ... | |
| aloha | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 % ... | |
| Hawaiian tradition | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Big Island Mauna Kea Observatory | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| aloha | 10/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Moving to Hawaii for the summer | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| snorkeling | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| water temp | 9/9/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| dress codes | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: Aloha, Everyone in Hawaii loves kids and most hotels have pools for little ones. You can start with ... | |
| Fish Hook Jewelry | 8/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sons wedding in maui | 7/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Moving to Oahu | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Meaning of phrase | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Jobs in Hawaii? | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaii? | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaii Help | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaii's Oceans? | 5/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| meaning of name | 5/9/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| name pronunciation | 4/30/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Teaching in Kauai | 4/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Moving to Kauai | 4/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Teaching in Kauai | 4/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaii | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaii's Quarter | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Wearing black to a funeral in Hawaii | 3/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hawaiian flower tradition | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Spam / Cannibalism | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hotel's view of fishing | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a screenplay and my character visits The Big Island. I am trying to involve a hotel ... A: Aloha Ginger, Guess what, I am flying to the Big Island tomorrow to Hilo and I will check for you. ... | |
| Vacation | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are going to book a Cruise to Hawaii next year in March 2010 and was wondering what ... A: Aloha, March is unpredictable. We've had rainy and chilly days with 65 F weather, but today for ... | |
| Visiting other Islands from Big Island | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: We visited Big island a few years ag and thought it so wonderful that we want to come back again for ... A: Aloha, Yes all cruises start and end in Honolulu. You can fly in between islands, there are lots of ... | |
| travel | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: How do I get from the Big island to Lanai? A: Aloha, You have 2 possibilities: 1) You can fly from the Big Island to Maui and then take a ferry to ... | |
| hawaii | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and i are traveling to maui this june but would like to get over to the big island to ... A: Aloha, You can go to the Big Island before or after Maui, it's the same basically. You have to fly ... | |
| Exchange Rates | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: We are heading to Hawaii for our honeymoon, we are just wondering what type of the exchange rates ... A: Aloha, You may want to check the exchange rates right before you leave cause right now exchange ... | |
| Hawaiian name | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Can Kaikoa or Kai'koa be used as a boys name?If so what would it mean. A: Aloha, Sure you can. We have lots of names in Hawaiian ending with "a" like: Ikaika for example. ... | |
| Where to live? | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My company is sending me to work in Honolulu for a year. Of course, I didn't argue. Although ... A: Aloha Andrew, You will love our islands :-) Yes the price you mention is pretty much what you have ... | |
| weather in Kauai | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I used to live on Oahu for 2 years back in the 90's and I visit monthly in the winter to Oahu for ... A: Aloha Tim, If you're here every week, you know it's cool right now anywhere in Hawai'i (at least ... | |
| Where in the world?? | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: What is their theory of it?? I have searched all over and have not really found an answer to this ... A: Aloha, The ALOHA spirit so to say was born in Hawaii of course but there is no Hawaiian religion per ... | |
| on the beach | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Is there nice affordable bungalow type places to stay on the beach? And is it safe? I'm referring ... A: Aloha, O'ahu is very safe, all of Hawai'i is. Of course bad stuff happens everywhere but Hawai'i is ... | |
| Moral/Ethical code | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: What is their theory of it?? I have searched all over and have not really found an answer to this ... A: Aloha, Mahalo for filling out the feedback form :-) Yes Hawaiians have a lot of words they live by. ... | |
| Hawaii funeral | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a report for school about the customs and traditions about the Hawaiian culture of a ... A: Here is some more: check this one out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D68ymfjpw98 At the end you ... | |
| Hawaii funeral | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a report for school about the customs and traditions about the Hawaiian culture of a ... A: Aloha, How is the funeral service prepared? It depends on if the family is on the island or not, ... | |
| Afterlife Beliefs | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: What is their theory of it?? I have searched all over and have not really found an answer to this ... A: Aloha, The reason you can't find a lot is probably because here in Hawaii we have all religions ... | |
| interisland travel | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I get from Big Island to Maui directly? I do not want to go to Honolulu. A: Aloha, There are numerous flights every day flying from Hilo or Kona on the Big Island into Kahalui ... | |
| Hawaii recorded water temps | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the highest recorded WATER temp in the history of Hawaii? A: Aloha, Our waters are warm all year long, between lower and upper 70's, sometimes warmer in ... | |
| Kauai | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I would like to make my first trip to Kauai this coming Spring break. I once spent a terrible ... A: Aloha, Yes I understand that you weren't happy because when people come to Hawaii they want sun ... | |
| flower in hair | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: A young Hawaiian lady, about 20, that I know slightly, was wearing her hair up the other day and on ... A: Aloha again, The Hawaiians don't really have a word for "marriage". That was a concept introduced by ... | |
| hawaiian airlines prices | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a weeklong trip from Oakland to Hawaii beginning around June 20, 2009. Current round ... A: Aloha Jon, If I knew the answer to that question, I would buy 100 tickets and resell them again. So ... | |
| Big Island to Pearl Harbor | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: How do I get from the Big Island of Hawaii to do a tour of Pearl Harbor? A: Aloha, You have 2 ways. You can get on a plane and fly to Honolulu, then take a bus or rent a car ... | |
| i have child with autism? | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My family and i want to move to hawaii to get away, we have 2 boys and one of them has autism and my ... A: Aloha, You will love it here. The kids can be outdoors all year round so you do many things, even if ... | |
| Hawaii Holiday | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: flying to Vancouver to cruise to Hawaii this Sept. 16-28. Are there storms on the Pacific at this ... A: Aloha, You will love it. Sept is our warmest month meaning 85-90 in the day and about 75-80 during ... | |
| maui | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Our family is planning on taking a trip to Maui some time this year. My husband has made some ... A: Aloha, I agree, it sounds wonderful. The catch? Could be nothing, honestly. I am not sure where it ... | |
| flower in hair | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: A young Hawaiian lady, about 20, that I know slightly, was wearing her hair up the other day and on ... A: I finally have the answer you need I got it from a professor of Hawaiian language at the university ... | |
| Meaning of Ho'onani | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: When I was born, my mom, a Maui native, told me my name meant "Gift from Heaven". From every thing ... A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply. I just got back from Europe and then found out after a 28 hour trip ... | |
| flower in hair | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: A young Hawaiian lady, about 20, that I know slightly, was wearing her hair up the other day and on ... A: Aloha and merry Christmas, The color and type of flower is personal preference or just whatever ... | |
| Hawaiian Priest | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to hire a Hawaiian priest for a blessing of my girlfriend's and I 10 year anniversary. ... A: Aloha, Sorry to hear the address isn't valid anymore. I couldn't write back earlier, I just arrived ... | |
| Hawaiian Priest | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to hire a Hawaiian priest for a blessing of my girlfriend's and I 10 year anniversary. ... A: Aloha David, Try these 2. The first one, Kahu, gave a Hawaiian blessing for my daughter Leilani at ... | |
| Nightlife and Shopping in Hawaii | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: We are certain of the natural beauty of the place but would also incorporate some nightlife and ... A: Aloha, Your questions made me smile. Not only do we have the biggest outdoor mall in the world, but ... | |
| A piece of paradise | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I was just curious as to where the cheapest yet safe place to buy houses is in Hawaii. Not familiar ... A: Aloha, Off of Hawaii is very safe. On O'ahu houses are very expensive no matter what. The cheapest ... | |
| name pronunciation | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's name is Aolani we pronounce it A as in the letter A,the O like the letter then La like ... A: not 100 % if you want it really Hawaiian the A has to be said like a true A, not like in "apple" or ... | |
| Hawaii accommodation | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are arriving in Honolulu in dec for a 2 week holiday before we go on to Sydney ... A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply. I have been very busy with the election. Oahu and the Big Island ... | |
| definition | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: What precisely does "Aloha oy" mean? Thank you for your time. ANSWER: Aloha Donna, It's "Aloha ... A: "no" has nothing to do with the English "no" it is a stress pronoun to emphasize what you say, let's ... | |
| definition | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: What precisely does "Aloha oy" mean? Thank you for your time. A: Aloha Donna, It's "Aloha 'oe" " 'oe " = you " Aloha " = means love but not just in romantic love, ... | |
| Kulua Rd. off Saddle Rd. | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Lat 19°44'48.07"N Long 155°37'20.74"W Aloha, I'm wondering what are the structures on Kulua Rd. ... A: Aloha Kat, WOW I hope you find a home here then :-) since you like it so much. No missiles here, but ... | |
| Time perception | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Im doing a culture project for nursing school and the topic I am covering is time perception. I ... A: Aloha, We have something called here Hawaiian time meaning first of all people arrive 15 to 30 ... | |
| Weather in January | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My "other half" is in the reserves, and oming back from active duty in January. We are planning a ... A: Aloha, Our temperatures don't vary much, in January it's pretty much 75F during the day and at night ... | |
| Islas Hawais | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Me gustaria saber que isla de hawai es la mas indicada para visitarla, me gusta los paisajes, las ... A: Aloha Jose, My espanol es malo pero voy a tratar. O'ahu es la isola la mas visitada pero hay mucha ... | |
| Summer living in Hawaii | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter and her boyfriend want to live and work in Hawaii for the summer. He is surfer, ... A: Aloha, Right now the economy is bad here like everywhere else, it's especially bad for us cause we ... | |
| Death Customs | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: a friend of mines partner of 14 years just passed away 2 days ago, this friend of mine was born and ... A: Aloha, First of all I am sorry for your loss. Here in Hawaii we often give flower necklaces (lei) ... | |
| translation | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am getting a tatoo of the Island of Maui. I raised my kids on Maui. I want to incorporate the ... A: Aloha Tammy, Here are the translations: moon=mahina star=hoku sun=la with a - over the a ocean=kai ... | |
| hawaii ferry service | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: As a followup to your answer of 8/13/08, how long until ferry service will be up and running from ... A: not yet maybe end of year or beginning of next year if you do regular checks on our newspapers, when ... | |
| question about a name/word | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, What does Mahea mean.....??? I am an artist wanting to know how to write (Full Moon) ... A: Aloha Clint, the name for moon is "mahina" that is the most common name even though Hawaiians have a ... | |
| secret falls | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, Maybe you know this, or who may know. A lot of kayak tours on the Wailua river take ... A: Aloha Paul, I believe you mean the "Sacred Falls" near Hau'ula. They have been closed to the public ... | |
| Ferry between islands | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: We will fly to Kauai and then go to Molokai for 5 days, and then need to get back to Honolulu. Is ... A: Aloha, Right now the only ferry is between Maui and Honolulu and later that same ferry, called ... | |
| October Vacation | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 60-year-old woman who is planning an October vacation for the purpose of rest, relaxation and ... A: Aloha again, There are many so called inns but mostly they are private residences that rent out a ... | |
| Best time to buy plane tickets | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Maui on December 31, 2008 staying through January 10,2009. I already have ... A: Aloha Brandon, I cannot give you a 100 % guarantee but if I were you, I would my ticket asap. I ... | |
| Quick Vacation!! | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I want to go to Hawaii but we just don't know which island to pick. It's just the two of ... A: Aloha Joseph, For what you're looking for, yes Maui or Oahu are good. If you've never been here, ... | |
| Name meaning | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, I'm moving to Kona next week with my family, who's family has hawaiian heritage. We were in ... A: Aloha Thomas, I am not sure where you're moving from but you will love Kona. Koma is the ... | |
| ferry | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Is there a ferry between Maui and the Big Island A: No not yet right now we have a ferry (just started last year) between O'ahu and Maui and later it ... | |
| Best island for rainforests/hiking/waterfalls? | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: We will be in Hawaii for 6 days next Oct as part of a USA holiday - we live in Australia. We enjoy ... A: Aloha Linda, I believe that Kaua'i will be the best island for you. It is called the Garden Island ... | |
| volcano tour | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I would like to pay for a volcano tour for my brother and his fiancee, for their honeymoon. They ... A: Aloha, What a nice present! They will love it. Blue Hawaii is a serious helicopter tour, you can ... | |
| Moving to Hawaii | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I am seriously thinking about moving to Hawaii. I have cousins that live on Oahu, which is amazing. ... A: Aloha Brian, I am not exactly sure where from you would be moving here, but Hawai'i indeed IS ... | |
| Hawaiian Funerals | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I will be attending a Hawaiian Funeral for a friend recently lost. I know not to wear black but is ... A: Aloha, First of all I am sorry for your loss. Yes indeed most people won't wear black to a funeral, ... | |
| maui in September | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, My husband and I are planning a trip to Maui we are thinking we will go in late September, ... A: Aloha, I just came back from Maui 12 hours ago and it was beautiful. You will love it. I hadn't been ... | |
| Sharks | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Aloha Malia! First I'll need to give you a little background information. My passion in life is ... A: Aloha Justine, Indeed sharks are often seen here in Hawaii as fearful but not as horrible creatures. ... | |
| To other islands from Big Island | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: What is available ANSWER: Aloha, Right now if you are with a cruise ship they tour other islands ... A: Aloha, You can take a day trip to another island of course but keep in mind that you also have to ... | |
| To other islands from Big Island | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: What is available A: Aloha, Right now if you are with a cruise ship they tour other islands and if not, only flying. We ... | |
| Sharks | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Malia I know sharks, and tiger sharks specially, play an important role on Hawaiian culture. Can ... A: well as you know here in Hawaii we always depict ourselves and others as many people/species for ... | |
| Sharks | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Malia I know sharks, and tiger sharks specially, play an important role on Hawaiian culture. Can ... A: Aloha Drake, Lucky I am sitting on my computer as well. When I go swim, I try to stay away from ... | |
| Kauai | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you offer me any good advice regarding renting a car. We are going to Maui and Kauai in mid ... A: Aloha, First of all you are right to rent a car on Kaua'i, cause even though the bus system on O'ahu ... | |
| ferry between big island. | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I am confused I see your entry that there is no ferry service to the big island. I was told there is ... A: Aloha, As a matter of fact, the ferry is operating right now. There has been a lot of controversy ... | |
| Hawaii with kids | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the best place to go with young kids (1 and 4)? Is there lots to do with kids this young? A: Aloha, My daughter is 7 now but she was born here and has always lived in Hawaii. For kids it is ... | |
| where to stay on big island | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: We are a family of 3 couples with an infant and 2year old. We want to stay a couple of days by the ... A: Aloha For so many people with kids a little cottage or house is the best. Some hotels like the ... | |
| Honeymoon help! | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are planning our honeymoon in August. I've been doing so much reading and ... A: Aloha, If you are not crazy about crowds and are from Chicago, then yes skip O'ahu and do Maui. Maui ... | |
| Honeymoon help! | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are planning our honeymoon in August. I've been doing so much reading and ... A: Aloha, Congrats on your upcoming wedding. You will love Hawaii. For a 10 day trip I would do 2 ... | |
| Hawaii | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning on going to Hawaii for my honeymoon in October. Just had a few questions: 1) Which ... A: Aloha, First congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You will love our islands. I October the ... | |
| language | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: what is the meaning of the name hawai'i? A: Aloha, That is a very good question because Hawai'i is one of the only words in our language that ... | |
| Hawaii in July | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: We are thinking of vacationing for a week in Honolulu in July 08. What is there weather like, does ... A: Aloha, In July it is warm, around 85 F during the day and 75 F at night. We almost never have any ... | |
| Compare the Islands | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Can you help us decide what 2 Islands to visit for 2 weeks? We are traveling in February 2008. My ... A: Aloha, You have 2 choices. You can return to the Big Island for a few days since you liked it so ... | |
| island hopping | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My husband and i are planning our honeymoon, we fly into Kauai, but need to get to Maui for a ... A: Aloha, Our 3 airlines Hawaiian, Aloha and go! offer cheaper rates of $29 but only on specific dates ... | |
| relocating to big island | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: wondering what the best way to locate rental home in rural area of puna would be...any idea what ... A: Aloha, It all depends on what you are looking for and also which price range. The classifieds can be ... | |
| places to stay and do for kids | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will be on vacation in Hawaii in Feb. 2009. We will be here at the Waikoloa Hilton ... A: Aloha Tonia, Here I am finally! O'ahu is definitely the island that has the most to offer for kids. ... | |
| Hawaii | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: We are celebrating my wife's 50th with a trip to Hawaii. We are first timers to this beautiful place ... A: Aloha, Good to hear from you again. The cruise is a good way to see the islands, the ship is good if ... | |
| car rentals | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I once had an "island hopping" rate on a rental car where I rented for 3 days at HNL then 4 days at ... A: Aloha, Sorry I don't know the exact prizes but these offers still run. You can get a "car-flight" ... | |
| Hawaii | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: We are celebrating my wife's 50th with a trip to Hawaii. We are first timers to this beautiful place ... A: Aloha Francis, You will love our islands. In November our climate can be good or bad, but bad ... | |
| summer dream | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can offer some advice. I live in italy but I've been dreaming up a plan to ... A: Ciao Alessia, First of all I commend you for having such an ambitious dream, you know what they say, ... | |
| MOVING A CAT TO KONA | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I AM GOING TO BE RELOCATING TO KONA IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. I HAVE A CAT AND REALLY WANT TO BRING HER ... A: Aloha, First of all don't worry. When I moved to Hawaii a gazillion years ago, they had this ... | |
| Island move | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: My Wife works for an airline that is the parent co. for Go! Hawaii airlines. she might soon be ... A: Aloha, All our islands are very different and Kauai is the cheapest for sure. Honolulu is very ... | |
| Which island is best for us? | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: my husband and I are thinking about coming to Hawaii the first week in February. We'd like to hike, ... A: There are 2 islands that apply to you: Kauai and the Big Island. Maui and O'ahu ( the island where ... | |
| Molokai | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Malia, I am well familiar with Oahu, Big Island and Kauai (have been there many times and have ... A: Aloha, Go to this website http://www.molokai-hawaii.com/ it is the official website of the Molokai ... | |
| aircraft flying adventurs | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: My family and I are coming to Honolulu in the first week of December. I would like to find the best ... A: Aloha, On O'ahu you can rent planes at the airport. Next to the main international airport take ... | |
| Relocating | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, My husband and I are very much interested in relocating to Kauai. We have been there ... A: Aloha, As you know from my profile, I wasn't born in Hawaii either but this is my home, paradise on ... | |
| Molokai | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Malia, I am well familiar with Oahu, Big Island and Kauai (have been there many times and have ... A: Aloha Alexei, I have been to Molokai and it is the most laid back of all our islands. 1) As for the ... | |
| floristry | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: i am a florist studying hawaii flower traditions funeral and weddings can you tell me what flowers ... A: Aloha, Yes we use all kind of flowers. There is no preference really. Flowers are part of nature and ... | |
| high season Maui | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm going on vacation in mid-December. Will Maui be too crowded and expensive at that time? My wife ... A: Aloha, Here I am again. Sorry I have been very busy. If you have found a $ 900 deal, go for it ... | |
| high season Maui | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm going on vacation in mid-December. Will Maui be too crowded and expensive at that time? My wife ... A: Aloha Maui won't be busy mid-December but a week later yes. As soon as schools are out, there will ... | |
| Surfing | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Hey there Malia. My brother and I are coming to Hawaii from Australia around Mid Nov for three days. ... A: Aloha The most famous surfschool on Oahu is "Hans Hedemann" and I think you should contact Hans and ... | |
| Wedding | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: We are looking at an outside wedding, an Hawaiian ceremony would be perfect. We already have our ... A: Aloha If you are staying in Kihei, you can ask one of the bigger hotels to get a chaplain for you. ... | |
| Travel to Oahu and Maui | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I (ages 61) are traveling to Oahu and Maui in December. We already have our ... A: Aloha John, Sorry for the late reply but here I am :-) You talk about a helicopter tour over Maui. I ... | |
| Get Married on Maui | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: You helped me greatly in planning my honeymoon to Hawaii and now I'm trying to help a friend plan ... A: Aloha Abbie, I am happy I was able to help you with your honeymoon and I am sure you had a wonderful ... | |
| Which island? | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been doing some reading on Hawaii and its islands and am planning to get away for a month ... A: Aloha, You are welcome. Lahaina is a nice little city with bars, restaurants and art galleries and ... | |
| Which island? | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been doing some reading on Hawaii and its islands and am planning to get away for a month ... A: Aloha, If you want to do some "soul searching", let me tell you that Hawaii is the right place for ... | |
| Where to go and to stay | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm a student of 25 years old and I'm going to a conference in Honolulu, January 5 to 8. I will be ... A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply :-) When you come in December/January the waves are flat in Waikiki ... | |
| hawaii | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: what is the meaning of hawaii and how did it get its name? A: Aloha Saphira, Before becoming known as Hawaii or Hawai'i, our islands were called Sandwich Islands ... | |
| Melia - What is the correct pronunciation? | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has this name and her father and I have recently disputed the proper ... A: Aloha, Actually Melia is 3 syllabes. Me-li-a with the emphasis on the "i", just like Malia is with ... | |
| best time to vacation | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Malia, My husband and I are celebrating our 20th and would like to return to Kauai. Our anniversary ... A: Aloha Nikki, Mahalo for your compliment. I like Melea too. With the voice. Leo is voice, I believe ... | |
| Oahu Drive | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, I am planning a vacation in October for my mothers 70th birthday. We will be staying in ... A: Aloha, How nice of you to do that for your Mom. In one day you can drive around the whole island. ... | |
| Honeymoon in Hawaii | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon and have decided to go to Hawaii. We are wondering if ... A: Aloha Eric, Congrats on your upcoming wedding. In January the weather will be around 75-80 F during ... | |
| First trip to Hawaii :o) | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We are planning our very first trip to Hawaii in October, with our 2 y.o. son. For some reason we ... A: Aloha Yulia, Kaua'i is a beautiful island and you will love it. It is very quiet however so you ... | |
| Which island to choose!? | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Me and my fiance are 21 and looking for a honeymoon destination. We were thinking Hawaii but we are ... A: Aloha Laura, First of all congrats for your upcoming wedding. All Hawaiian islands have beautiful ... | |
| oahu pet friend hotel | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: my husband and are are moving to oahu and we need a pet friendly hote or furnished apartment to live ... A: Aloha, Some hotels accept some smaller pets such as cats or little dogs, others even bigger dogs. ... | |
| 8 hour layover in Oahu- Driving around? | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I have an 8 hour layover in Honolulu, and have rented a car to drive around while I'm there. With ... A: Aloha, In 5 hours you can see I would say 3/4 of the island not including Pearl Harbor. Now the most ... | |
| Moving to Big Island by ship? | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: Aloha! We are moving to the Big Island with our 4 kids, 3 dogs and 2 cats. We would also like to ... A: Aloha, First of all let me tell you that moving with your pets is a beautiful thing to do. Many ... | |
| Hawaii w/family at Christmas | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: We (5 of us) want to meet our son in Oahu before Christmas. Would like to stay in Oahu about a week ... A: Aloha, First of all it all depends on the price you are willing to pay. You can get ocean front ... | |
| Travel between Maui and Big Island | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: How do you travel cheaply between islands??? Mainly Maui and the big Island A: Aloha Scott, Unless you are on a cruisehip, the only way to travel from island to island is by air. ... | |
| My twin girls names | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 yr. old twin girls name Melaila & Kelauni names I just made up but people always think the ... A: Aloha, Your twin girls names sound indeed very Hawaiian and I like them both. Melaila has no meaning ... | |
| transportation from Hilo to Oahu | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I will be visiting Hilo in early June for a week, and I also wanted to stop by Honolulu. Are there ... A: Aloha Chiaki, There are no ferries between Honolulu and Hilo or any other ports for that matter. The ... | |
| Slack key music | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Are there slack key venues or events on Maui in late June or early July? A: wow, that is a difficult question. I live on O'ahu and not even on Maui even though I know the ... | |
| Need to know what a name means | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: When I was pregnant my husband and I were trying to come up with baby manes. If the baby was a boy ... A: Aloha, In Hawaiian "La" means sun or day. For example "Lapule" means Sunday. "Hana" means work, for ... | |
| Maui in August | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am staying near lahina aug 19-25. It is my first time with my 12year old daughter. Is it going to ... A: You will be just fine. The weather here changes constantly, one day we have no wind, one day we have ... | |
| Fables and Stories about the sea | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Do you have a good resource for me to find Hawaiian Fables and Traditional stories about the Ocean. ... A: Wow! That is a difficult one. I love all stories that deal with Pele, our lava goddess, there are so ... | |
| Beaches in Waikiki | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: A: Aloha, You heard right. All our beaches are public, so everyone can go to every beach. Some hotel ... | |
| snorkeling | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I will be visiting Maui this summer for the first time, we love to snorkel, can you ... A: Aloha, I am not sure if you will be bringing your own equipment but check with the hotel where you ... | |
| hawaiin hippies | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: aloha!! My buddy and i are about to be out of the military in june and we are from iowa and are in ... A: Aloha guys, You guys sound like fun ;-) Why not, come to Hawaii and enjoy paradise. We always need ... | |
| about the part time job and the not so expensive apartment for summer | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: i have question about the part time job available in Oahu, Hawaii. I'm 20 years old from Thailand, a ... A: Aloha, University of Hawaii might have condos or rooms they are renting out. Check out their ... | |
| cruise | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: We will be visiting Honolulu in June 2007 than going on to Maui. We will fly in and out of Honolulu. ... A: Aloha, There is no interisland ferry but you can either fly which of course is the fastest (about 30 ... | |
| island hopping | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: we are coming to Maui in may was planning on staying in Maui 9 nights and visit one or two other ... A: Aloha, it doesn't matter of you go for a day or a month. The plane ticket will be the same and for a ... | |
| helicopter tours | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: My 85 year old mother and I are cruising from Los Angeles to Hawaii very soon. Mom is mobile and ... A: Aloha, How nice to plan such a beautiful vacation with your Mom. Blue Helicopters Hawaii is a ... | |
| ferry between Maui and Hawaii big Island | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: When do they run and how much are they A: Aloha, There is no ferry between Maui and the Big Island. There is only a small one between Maui and ... | |
| water temp | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions actually. First, what is the average water temperature in around ... A: Aloha, First of all the water temperature is around 75 F right now which for most tourists is great ... | |
| hotels | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: I want to take my son (15 years old) to Hawaii in July 07 and I heard Maui is beautiful. Can you ... A: Aloha, Maui is indeed beautiful and still has some action, unlike other islands that might get ... | |
| flowers for funeral at Punchbowl | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: What florist do you recommend for a funeral at Punchbowl? Are there certain restrictions on floral ... A: Aloha, Sorry for the late reply, I had family in town. There are no flower restrictions, most people ... | |
| how to island hope | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: what is the cheapest or best way to travel from big island to the rest? Approximately how long ... A: Aloha, There are 2 ways, one is with a cruise and that will take you 2 days and then you have a ... | |
| Honor Wishes | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: My good friend Jack Meyer passed just a few days ago and we are in the process of planing a funeral. ... A: Aloha, For funerals in Hawaii people mostly wear Aloha shirts for men or Aloha dresses for women. ... | |
| Two Dollar bills | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Aloha Malia Atr two dollars considered to be bad luck in Hawaii to the Japanese people we are coming ... A: Aloha, I have never heard about a 2 $ bill being bad luck. They are actually quite rare to have and ... | |
| Healing | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Aloha, My name is Asha. I'm a Reiki practitioner living in India. I'm deeply interested in Energy ... A: Aloha, What you do sounds very interesting. Try to check the websites of : University of Hawaii ... | |
| Funeral poem? | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, A dear friend has passed and his wife is bringing his entire body to Kauai for burial ... A: Aloha, First I am very sorry for your loss. Hawaiians are very open when it comes to funerals mixing ... | |
| Hawaiian name for our new boxer puppy | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: thought of something else & maybe U can respond to this ? and the others sent yesterday: in the ... A: Aloha, Hana hou means = again, one more time Hina Umiamaka = she is the goddess of the moon then ... | |
| Meaning of Hawai'i - an words | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for the meaning of the 2 words -Hawaii -Aloha I am learning about Ho'oponopono and ... A: Aloha, Here are some books for you to consider: Hawaiian Names English Names : Eileen M. Root Ka ... | |
| HoneyMoon in Hawaii | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Hawaii Big Island and dont know too much about the Island. Can you please ... A: Aloha Avikar, As you probably know, we had a big earthquake last week on the Big Island so a few ... | |
| Hawaiian Language | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: What is the right way to write "To a fresh life" in Hawaiian? A: Aloha, Fresh would be like new : new = hou Life = ola Hou ola! New life! Now to say "to" there ... | |
| 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: Aloha, The movie Blue Crush, even though a beautiful movie, is exactly what it says: a MOVIE. Life ... | |
| names for my boxer, sire was born in Hawaii | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I am keeping a puppy from my litter of boxers, the sire was born and breed in Hawaii. I am trying ... A: Aloha, He must be the cutest thing on the planet :-)) White means : keo or kea depending if feminine ... | |
| Surf paddle out in the ocean | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: My son was a firefighter who was killed on 9/11, he loved the ocean and surfing was his greatest joy ... A: Aloha, First of all sorry about your son. Firefighters will always remain our heroes and hopefully ... | |
| Tutu | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I was told by a friend from Hawaii, many yeaars ago, that Tutu meant Grandmother. She had a necklace ... A: Aloha, In Hawaii families are so complex that often people will refer to family members as ... | |
| Hawaiian culture as it relates to healthcare | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I read one of your previous answers regarding Hawaiian funerals and I decided to track you down to ... A: Aloha, Here I am as promised. Again sorry for the late reply. Living in Hawaii is very interesting ... | |
| Ferry between Hawaii Island | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to visit 2 or 3 Islands (Maui,...). Is there ferries between Islands? Where can I see ... A: Aloha, There is no ferry unfortunately. There are many planes per day ( about 120 ) or you can take ... | |
| name | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know the meaning of "ui'ilani"? I am tring to find a special name for my baby girl. ... A: Aloha, U'i means beautiful and youthful. Lani means heaven. So the name would be U'ilani. The "i" in ... | |
| Where to go and what to do | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thanks. That was great advice. So, we'd probably be interested in the ... A: Aloha, A'ole pilikia = you are welcome :-) Yes O'ahu has the waterpark in Kapolei, mini golfing can ... | |
| Where to go and what to do | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: My husband, myself, and our 2 kids, ages 5 and 8 are just starting to plan a trip to Hawaii. My ... A: Aloha Noelle, I can just say. Hawaii is paradise for kids. My daughter is 5 and we have a gazillion ... | |
| upcoming trip- snorkeling, | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: We are celebrating my husband's retirement and coming to Hawaii September 12. We will be on Kauai 5 ... A: Aloha, Congrats to your husband's retirement! On Kauai you can ask the tour agency that organizes ... | |
| Traditional Hawaiian Paddle Out Funneral Service | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: Aloha....What is the proper procedure for the traditional Hawaiian paddle out ceramony? The joining ... A: Aloha Bill, First of all I guess one of your relatives/friends has died and I am sorry to hear that. ... | |
| interairline travel via standby | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: Which airlines do standby for interairline travel? Are they difficult to get on? Are they expensive? ... A: Aloha Ben, All 4 of our interisland airlines offer stand by. Aloha Airlines, Go, Hawaiian Airlines ... | |
| Kahuna | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: He wants to see volcanoes, but i am interested in the cultural and spiritual history of hawaii. I ... A: Aloha, Sorry I pressed the wrong button on the computer and you probably got a message saying that I ... | |
| Big Island Observatories | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: We are visiting the Big Island in September..and we are big astronomy fans. We have never been to ... A: Aloha Maria, You can visit the Observatories ( not all of them though ) on top of Mauna Kea at ... | |
| September visit | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: We are celebrating my husband's retirement with a trip to Hawaii- were last there ten years ago with ... A: Aloha, Congrats on your husband's retirement! And you are doing the right thing, traveling. ... | |
| October Trip | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: A friend and I are planning a ten day trip to Hawaii at the beginning of October. We want to do a ... A: Aloha Melanie, If you have never been to our islands, I would suggest you start with O'ahu, which ... | |
| FLOWERS | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: .MY NAME IS MALIA..I WAS WONDERING WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY NAME AND THE NAME MELIA..I HAVE ... A: Aloha, Malia means "calm ocean". Melia and Malia mean the same thing, often you hear Melia or Malia. ... | |
| average cost | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: A group of friends are going to Maui and staying at a timeshare. We plan to do a lot of the cooking ... A: Aloha Vikki, It really all depends on the food you want. You can get cheap sushi or any other Asian ... | |
| Where to Stay - Island | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: We are looking at Maui, per your comments and others that I am finding. What Beach Front Marriot ... A: Aloha, I am not sure exactly how many Marriotts there are on Maui, but I can tell you this: the best ... | |
| Island Hopping | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: Aloha. I will be visiting Hawaii for 8 days in July and plan on visiting Oahu, Kauai, and the Big ... A: Aloha, You are right, for us taking an interisland flight is like taking the bus because there is no ... | |
| Kahuna Nui for Ku | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: Who is the current Kahuna Nui for Ku. I know that it was Momi Mo'okini Lum in the early 90s, but I ... A: Aloha, I have some answers finally. There are 2 types of kahuna right now, one is Uncle Sam from ... | |
| Hair Flower | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: What is the traditional name for the hair flower that women wear? A: Aloha Jennifer, Women wear different flowers in their hair. It can be a gardenia, a plumeria or a ... | |
| Hawaiian name | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, Can you please give me the correct spelling and pronounciation of the hawaiian way of ... A: Aloha, Depending on the age, children call aunties "tutu" pronounced (tootoo). But for a younger ... | |
| Hawaiian Sarongs | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: what is an easy way to put on a sarong so it covers most of your shoulders and legs? A: Aloha, It is very difficult to tie a sarong or kanga (African sarong) in such a way to cover legs ... | |
| vacation | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: Malia, That is exactly the type of advise I was hoping for from you. Thank you very much.. I only ... A: Aloha, Always glad to help. Yes the weather is wonderful right now and usually once spring starts ... | |
| vacation | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: Malia, Thanks for your reply. I've looked at package deals on United airlines website as well as ... A: Aloha again, Maui is definitely more romantic than O'ahu, Waikiki is many scyscrapers even though I ... | |
| vacation | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: Malia, I wanted to surprise my girlfriend with a vacation to Hawaii as a gift for getting her ... A: Aloha, Hawaii is beautiful everywhere, there are no "bad" places per se. How nice of you to want to ... | |
| Hawaii | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: Are the Hawaii mountains huge peaks like the Rockies or are they more small mountains like the East ... A: Aloha, Hawaii originated from volcanoes so all mountains here are off volcanic origin and are the ... | |
| Accomodation (Oahu) | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: Kia Ora koe, we are a group of people travelling from Aotearoa (NZ) and wishing this time to stay on ... A: Aloha, Lucky I am just working on my computer so I can answer you right away. Indeed most vacation ... | |
| pidgin english | 3/10/2006 |
| Q: would you say that pidgin is a dialect or language? why or why not. A: Aloha, For me personally pidgin is a language because I live here, use and hear it on a daily ... | |
| inter island travel | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: how does one get interisland tickets eco omically on a same day reservation A: Aloha, The best way is to go to the airport and fly stand by. There are so many flights a day and if ... | |
| Island hopping in Hawaii | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: Aloha, I am trying to get information about island hopping vacations within the Hawaiian islands. ... A: Aloha, I have also heard mixed reviews on the "Pride of America". Even though it is an easy way to ... | |
| ferry travel from Molokai to Lanai | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: We will be staying on Molokai during a portion of our vacation. We would like to take a ferry over ... A: Aloha, There are daily ferries to other islands, also Maui. You can take a ferry in the morning and ... | |
| invertebrate marine life | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: what is the specific hawaiian name for the hawaiian black pearl oyster. the large variety and not ... A: Aloha, This is a tough one. There is one variety called Pinctada Margaritifera and that is a black ... | |
| shore diving and luau | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: Season's greetings. My wife and I are headed to your islands(Oahu for 7 nts and Maui for 4) the end ... A: Aloha, Happy New Year! O'ahu: it will be difficult for shore diving in Jan or even Feb on the North ... | |
| Maui, Kauai | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: Now that my wife and I have narrowed it to 2 islands (Maui and Kauai) which we will visit in July of ... A: Aloha, Kauai is a quiet island. In the South, you find most big hotels and nice beaches. You can ... | |
| When to travel | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Hawaii, and were wondering what the is best time of year to ... A: Aloha John, The weather is good all year long in Hawaii. March can be a bit more rainy, it is ... | |
| Funeral customs in Hawaii | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I am doing a report about funeral customs in Hawaii. I have to tell about after-life beliefs and ... A: Aloha, You can ask any Kahu ( Hawaiian priest at most churches ). There are different customs for ... | |
| Kuaii | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: I hope I spelled that right. well we are thinking of vacationing in early march. How is the weather ... A: Aloha, It's actually Kauai :-)) But don't worry about it, most people have trouble with our ... | |
| The Name Malia | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: We've been thinking of naming our daughter Malia mostly based on the sound of the name and wanted to ... A: Aloha, Oh how sweet. I love my name. I wans't born in Hawaii but my Hula teacher gave me the name ... | |
| More honeymoon questions | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: I booked our flights and the first 2 hotels. We're arriving in Oahu at 8:30PM on Monday, January ... A: Aloha again Abbie, Thank you for your kind words on the name Malia. :-)) Here is some info on the ... | |
| MAUI-HAWAII | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: WE ARE SENIOR CITIZENS - 65+ AND ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO MAUI, HAWAII IN APPROXIMATELY JUNE OF ... A: Aloha Patricia, Maui is our 2nd biggest island and has the form of an eight sideways = oo. The left ... | |
| hotels | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: Do you know of any chain hotels that are in hawaii? (such as holiday inn, hampton inn, etc...) ... A: Aloha, We have many chains. We do have holiday inn, we don't have hampton inn. We have Marriott, ... | |
| Where to stay? | 9/6/2005 |
| Q: Good morning Malia............ Where is the best value for (2, man/wife)in 50's to stay first 2 ... A: Aloha, I unfortunately don't know too many hotels in the northern part of Kauai but I am sure there ... | |
| Honeymoon in Hawaii - Maui | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: I am getting married next April, 2006. Me and my fiancee are planning a 7 day honeymoon in Hawaii ... A: Aloha Rashonda, First of all congrats to your upcoming wedding. Maui is a very beautiful island, it ... | |
| Honeymoon in Hawaii in January | 9/1/2005 |
| Q: I'm thinking now based on your advise that we should visit Kauai first to relax and enjoy the beauty ... A: Aloha Abbie, I am sorry I havn't answered earlier. I was on the North Shore at camp with students ... | |
| Honeymoon in Hawaii in January | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: My husband-to-be and I will be honeymooning in Hawaii from January 2nd to January 13th. We'll ... A: Aloha, First of all congrats on your upcoming wedding. You will LOVE Hawaii, what better place for a ... | |
| location | 8/10/2005 |
| Q: Is hawaii any where near tahiti? A: Aloha Amanda, Hawaii is about 3000 miles north of Tahiti. If you look at the Polynesian triangle, ... | |
| outrigger reef hotel | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: I have booked this hotel for my 25th wedding aniversarry in september,trying to fin an e-mail adress ... A: Aloha Gordon, I called the hotel today and they have no general e mail where you can inquire about ... | |
| Kauai Resorts | 7/19/2005 |
| Q: Aloha Malia! I am planning a vacation to Kauai this winter. I have a timeshare plan with RCI and I ... A: Aloha, I am in Europe right now visiting family and unfortunately I don't know any of these resorts. ... | |
| Safety in Hawaiian Islands | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: If we were travelling in the Hawaiian Islands and had a problem. i.e got robbed, or had a car ... A: Aloha, Yes Hawaii is safe but like you say you never know. Depending on what insurance you have, you ... | |
| Meaning of "Aloha" | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: what does "aloha" mean? I'm addressing a small group of people and like to explain to them ... A: Aloha Usuff, Good to hear from you again. Hope all is well. You are right, aloha means hello and ... | |
| Oahu touring | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: we are visiting in August and would like to see Pearl Harbor and Oahu highlights before our cruise ... A: Aloha Tommy, First Pearl Harbor: Here you can do a tour or simply take the regular bus to go there ... | |
| Meaning of flower placed in hair | 5/29/2005 |
| Q: What does the symbolism of a flower placed in the hair of a female. Does it relate to being single ... A: Aloha Bert, A flower behind the left ear means being taken, or married. Behind the right ear means ... | |
| what island to go to? | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: I want to plan a family vacation. We like to hike, bike and swim. We also like a little of the ... A: Aloha, Even though O'ahu with Waikiki and all is very appealing, it might not be for you then. You ... | |
| Maui in October | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Maui in October. We will be spending a week at the Marriot ... A: Aloha David, First of all, the prices will stay the same if you book now or in October. Actually you ... | |
| Where to buy fish on Maui | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: Looking for the best place to buy ahi and other fresh fish on Maui especially for making sushi and ... A: Aloha Edmund, I am so sorry I won't be much help on this since I live on O'ahu and even though I ... | |
| word meaning | 5/6/2005 |
| Q: what is meaning of kolomona? A: Aloha, It is a native shrub with greenish-yellow flowers and thin flat pods. Also known as kalamona. ... | |
| Oahu, Maui Hawaii | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: O'ahu sounds like the island for me. Is it relatively easy to arrange tourist trips from the Hotel ... A: Aloha again, All right then. O'ahu it is. As I said, the Radisson is a great hotel in Waikiki. You ... | |
| time on islands | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: i have 2 weeks to spend in hawaii and i am wondering how much time to spend on each island. we are ... A: Aloha, I would not spend an entire week on Kauai unless you want to lay on the beach and rest. 2 ... | |
| island hopping | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some insight on the best way to island hop and the cost of it. ... A: Aloha, There are 2 ways to island hop. One is if you want to take an inter island cruise and one is ... | |
| Oahu drive | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: We will de docking at 7:am from our cruise, and our flight home is not until 9:30PM. We will be ... A: Aloha Mike, Yes this is doable, especially since you do it on a Sunday meaning less traffic. ... | |
| island of Hawaii | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: Malia, I have another question for you. We will be spending 8 nights on the big island. -is it ... A: Aloha, I was on the Big Island last month and it is indeed very beautiful. Every time I go back, I ... | |
| Why do people associate Spam with cannibalism? | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any knowledge about Spam's popularity on the islands. The travel writer, ... A: Aloha, Paul Theroux, an outstanding writer, is also a fiction writer who loves to incorporate ... | |
| hawaii | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: We are planning a trip for next winter- l week Maui, l week Hawaii. I'm hoping not to have to move ... A: Aloha Fay, For Maui: it all depends if you are more a nature lover or want to see the whole island ... | |
| Pidgin English | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: Is it true that Pidgin English developed as a mixture of other different languages combined? I ... A: Aloha, This is an interesting question. Pidgin is basically a mixture between Hawaiian and English ... | |
| Vocano National Park by car | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: We are two teachers taking a cruise. When we dock in Hilo, we are hoping to rent a car to explore ... A: Aloha Helen, If you get off the ship at 9 AM sharp and then don't have to be back until 5 PM or so ( ... | |
| Honolulu Scuba Diving | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: this information is very helpful. Dumb question, is Waikiki near Honolulu? We are in most of the ... A: Aloha again, No question is dumb! Only intelligent people ask questions :-)) Waikiki is the beach of ... | |
| Honolulu Scuba Diving | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I will be travelling to Honolulu prior to departing on a cruise. We will arrive ... A: Aloha Carol, For diving there are different companies. One is Aqua Zone. They are PADI certified so ... | |
| trip to hawaii | 2/14/2005 |
| Q: my family would like to visit hawaii for 2 weeks next december. How many islands is it praCTICAL ... A: Aloha, You have 2 choices. You can take a cruise around the islands, they have 7 days cruises on the ... | |
| traveling between islands | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: We are planning to visit Kauai, and while we are there would like to go to Oahu, what are the ways ... A: Aloha Bonnie, There are no ferries or other waterways except the big cruiseships. But unless you are ... | |
| Inter Island Transport | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: Malia, Hi, after my friend's wedding on Kauai, I plan to fly to Maui, then Oahu. Are there standby ... A: Aloha again Usuff, There are many flights going every day in between islands. Usually they start at ... | |
| What is a Luau | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: What is a "luau". I'll be going to one soon (I live in Australia, have a wedding in Kaui soon. ... A: Aloha Usuff, Ok a luau is basically a Hawaiian party. It can be big and fancy but also small and at ... | |
| Waikiki | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: I'm on my way to Hawaii for the first time. Aside from all the normal tourist stuff, could you ... A: Aloha, Yes I can answer that because just like you I don't like the tourist stuff and have people I ... | |
| Waikiki | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: I was just invited to meet with some Australian friends in Waikiki. I am on a budget and am looking ... A: Aloha Damon, Waikiki in general is an expensive place. But you have simpler hotels like Ewa Hotel in ... | |
| Questions on Hawaii | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: Aloha Malia, I live in Australia. My friend is getting married in Kauai and I'll be travelling to ... A: Aloha Joseph, Here are the answers to your questions: 1) We don't have a ferry service. The waters ... | |
| travel and b&b's | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: Aloha Malia... Your website was recommended from the stayhawaii.com website. It seems like all of ... A: Aloha Robert, I am sorry to tell you that I don't know the answer to your question. First of all I ... | |
| Vehicle in Hawaii | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: I am a Postal Service Manager and will retire in several months. We are very familiar with most of ... A: Aloha Scott, Congrats on your decision! You will love Hawaii especially when you get to know it as a ... | |
| maui hotels | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: My fiance and I are going to Maui for our honeymoon in January. We've looked at several hotels ... A: Aloha, Yes it is the Aston Ka'anapali Villas. They have kitchenettes I believe. They are part of the ... | |
| maui hotels | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: My fiance and I are going to Maui for our honeymoon in January. We've looked at several hotels ... A: Aloha, First of all congrats for your upcoming wedding. I don't live on Maui however have been there ... | |
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Aloha, I can answer I would say about 99 % of all questions relating to Hawai`i.
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I work for tour agencies as a tour guide so have a wonderful island experience especially from the view of travelers and newcomers to the islands. I am also a high school language teacher.
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