Hawaii Travel Vacations

If you had the opportunity to move to Hawaii, would you do it? If you had enough money saved, a place to rent, and a job there, and the only thing holding you back was to finally make the decision if you were going to pack up whatever you know right now, and make the move or not, would you do it?
I say life is short, why not spend it in Hawaii if at all possible. Do you agree with that?

I am ready to go there now!! Having visited there 6 times, absolutely love it there! Met some wonderful friends in person whom I have "met on the internet", so it was awesome to meet them in person!
I would def give up the Michigan winters to live there!!!
The tradewinds are totally awesome, sitting on the lanai of a morning watching the waves of the ocean, smelling the scents of Hawaii, and especially the Aloha Spirit of the peoples!!!

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I have looked at several maps but still do not really understand how to get to where I am going in Hawaii; because of all of the common/native names used that are not common to first time tourists like me. My geography understanding is lacking in depth of where I need to go once i arrive at the Honolulu airport. What Island am I on when i land?

The name of the 50th state and the name of the biggest island in the state have the same name: Hawaii. To avoid confusion between the name of the state and the big island, that’s why they call the island of Hawaii the "Big Island" now.

The state of Hawaii contains multiple islands, the primary islands are:

OAHU – 80% of the population lives on this island. The only metropolis in the state is on this island, the city of Honolulu. Waikiki and Waikiki Beach is the tourist district in Honolulu. Honolulu International Airport is in Honolulu, and most international and mainland transits arrive or depart here. You can also connect to the other islands from this airport.

MAUI – The most visited island after Oahu, has the cities of Lahaina and Kapahulu. Ka’anapali Beach, Wailea, Kapalua and Hana are all great resort locations.

THE BIG ISLAND – Really named "Hawaii" but never referred as such to avoid the very confusion you are experiencing. Where the active volcanoes and orange lava viewing sites are located. There are two airports on this huge island, Kailua-Kona and Hilo.

KAUAI – The most beautiful of the islands, looks the most like Tahiti or Moorea in the south pacific. The airport is located in Lihue.

MOLOKAI – Very infrequently visited, very quiet with the most remaining Hawaiian character.

LANAI – Isolated, two resorts by Four Seasons, but not a lot here otherwise, used to be the primary pineapple fields for Dole Pineapple.

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I am majoring in psychology.
Minor in music.

I just want to make sure that if I ever were to go to a college or university in Hawaii, it would definitely have to be worth the money.

Also I wouldn’t mind a small list of all the colleges/universities over there.

Top Five Schools in Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Manoa
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is located about three miles inland from the state capital, Honolulu, in Manoa. The university was founded in 1907 as a land grant college of agriculture mechanical arts. Today, the university has about 14,030 undergraduates. Best known for its studies in agriculture and human resources, the university is one of the only universities focusing on tropical agriculture. It is the only university in Hawaii to compete in NCAA Division I.

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We’re moving to Hawaii and looking to live in Ko Olina but are having a difficult time finding preschools in the area. Is the Barber’s Point CDC still open? What are some of the best preschools nearby? Thanks for any assistance!

The CDC in Barber’s is now operated by Kamaaina Kids. There’s also a Seagull School centrally located in Kapolei behind Burger King and the Chinese restaurant.

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I’m planning on moving to Hawaii’s Big Island in the next year or two from New York. Would I have to have it sent by sea or air, and which companies provide a service like that?

It is a three-staged shipment, although there are car transport companies that will handle it all for you.

http://www.movecars.com/states/new_york.htm

You can save about $1,000 or more if you can drive the car to the West Coast yourself. Otherwise, you can use overland truck transport that will put your car on an auto trailer and get your car to one of two west coast ports as defined below.

From Long Beach near Los Angeles, and from Oakland near San Francisco, Matson Shipping Line is the major shipping company to Hawaii. Your car will be put in a queue of cars and may or may not make the next ship to Honolulu depending on how full it is and how many cars in front of you waiting for shipment. You will need to ship to Honolulu. Cost is $1,072.

http://www.matson.com/pov/index.htm

Make sure to empty your car of everything. I thought I could keep some tools and things in the locked glove compartment…they were gone upon arrival.

From Honolulu, I believe Matson will transfer the vehicle for you to an interisland transport vessel, but cost is not listed. Young Brothers, a local interisland shipping company charges about $300 depending on weight.

http://www.htbyb.com/yb/shipvehicles.php?sub=Costs

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Also, what would you say are the huge differences between the supernatural of the mainland and Hawaii?
What are the big rules you would recommend to follow in regards to dealing with spirits in Hawaii?
Thanks!

The biggest rule is respect. You should always show respect to the supernatural and not taunt them. If your looking for a tour in Hawaii on ghost there is a great tour called Oahu ghost tours. http://www.oahughosttours.com/

If you have any question(s) these are the pros to ask for Hawaii ghosts.

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I want to order something on eBay from the Philippines. If I live in Hawaii, how long do you think it will take to get here? It says that shipping normally takes 2-3 weeks depending where you live.

www.shipalliance.com 800-684-6359 can do it in 2 days including customs clearance.

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My parents and I planning a trip to Hawaii this spring. I’ve heard that Diamond Head is a great place to go for great views. I’ve read some things about hikes and narrow passages. My parents are older and they can’t take heavy hikes or lots of stairs. Is this a place we should plan on bypassing?

The climb to the top of the summit is over 760 feet high and can be very challenging for the elderly or disabled individuals. There are also over 170 steps that your parents will be required to climb. You can visit the Diamond Head information and facts page at http://www.sharingHawaii.com/attractions/oahu-land-activities/diamond-head-state-monument for more info.

There are plenty of other scenic locations on Oahu that are more accessible to the elderly, such as the Pali lookout. They could also consider a easy hiking trip to Manoa Falls or Waimea Falls – learn more at http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions/oahu-water-attractions/oahu-waterfalls

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What one facet of Japanese culture in Hawaii has had the greatest evolution over the past 100 years? How does it reflect the ever changing needs of the Japanese people in Hawaii? How will it continue to evolve in the future?

The Green Tea Leaf ceremony…

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Hello, I am doing a very important project in my school. I am in 8th grade. I need to know about a potential or current human impact in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I also need to know the population of people there, and what ways have the park officials have tried to minimize the impact? I will be so grateful to anyone who is so kind to help me. I am very stressed out and I can’t find the information.

That’s a tough question to answer because Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been managed by the National Park Service since 1916. Humans cannot do anything within the park without permission from the NPS. The Kilauea volcano has been erupting since 1983 and at this point I would say that the volcano has had a greater impact on people than people have had on it. I’ve seen prehistoric structures built by the ancient Hawaiians disappear under the lava. I’ve also seen buildings built within the last 50 years disappear under the lava. Humans can only stand by and watch as the lava seeks a path to the ocean.

There is very little documentation on the internet regarding human impact on the park. If any detailed studies were ever done they’re probably buried in a government archive somewhere. I did come across this document –

http://www.unep-wcmc.org/sites/wh/pdf/Hawaii.pdf

Read the sections on Conservation Management and Management Constraints. You have to read "between the lines" and draw some conclusions of your own. The greatest impact of humans is they are primarily responsible for introducing foreign species (plants and animals) into the eco system which has caused great harm to the indigenous species. Remember that the root cause of all the damage wrought by foreign plants and animals is humans.

Here’s some information on population within the park –
http://www.aresllc.com/zip-codes-finder/Hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hi-96718.html

You’ve got a tough assignment because of the lack of information but I suspect your teacher is more interested in your thought processes and writing skills than in the information you produce. I hope the little information I provided here at least gets you started. Good luck!

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