Hawaii Travel Vacations

I just bought the two week package for a fun-filled vacation to the big Island. What is included in this package? Do you have any experience with the tours and such ?

Stop whining.

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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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I want to take a vacation in Hawaii but I have no idea where I should stay.

Which Island….I can help you with Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii and Molokai….

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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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I’ll be staying with a friend, and I’ll be there for a week. I remember when others I know have gone on cruises and tropical vacations, there was SO MUCH STUFF they had to bring. I have a month to get ready. What do I need to bring with me?

Aloha, congratulations on your upcoming trip to HI!!!

It is lovely in HI this time of year so dont worry about warm clothes. Maybe one pair of long pants & a lite jacket are all you’ll need

Shorts/nicer short pants
t-shirt/tank-top maybe 1 nice top if you’re going out
swim suit – swim cover up
hat (trust me on this one, bring a hat to keep the sun off)
sunscreen, sunglasses
good walking shoes if you’re touring around
camera

you can buy flip-flops (slippers) cheaply when you get there – you can also get t-shirts & paraeo (swim coverup) cheaply when you get there – a hat too if you want – so there is not terribly much to pack. Nice that you’re staying with a friend who probably has a lot of the basics already (sunscreen, bandaids, aloe)

Have a great time, come to the message boards at www.Hawaii.com and tell us all about it!

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I’m possibly going and I want to make sure I get a good deal. So I’m asking here for people with experience traveling between florida and Hawaii what the average price would be so I know what kind of prices I’m looking for. Thank you!!

Where in FL? Where in HI?

We fly from Orlando to Honalulu for around $650 to $750, but it really depends on when you want to go, around holidays prices are over a thousand dollars..

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I am planning a honeymoon for next year. I want to go to Hawaii and I have found some decent deals on Expedia. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the benefits of going through a travel agency as opposed to booking on the internet.
Thanks. I’ve been to Hawaii before, but I didn’t know whether I would save money book through a travel agent, or sticking with purchasing it on Expedia, Priceline, etc.

You won’t save any money booking through Expedia or Priceline. Your honeymoon is very important. You don’t want it spoiled by a bad flight. Choose the airline that has the less demanding flight (preferably nonstop) from your home airport. Book the flight online from that airline’s website. It will be the same price as booking through a travel agency or a so called discount site. If you are not members of that airlines frequent flier club, join. You will earn bonus miles and flight miles on your trip. Book the best seats available and check your account daily to change your seats as better ones become available. Have a great time!

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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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