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Expertise
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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Questions Answered By Expert Malia
In Category Hawaii

Subject	Date Asked

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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