| Hawaii's Do's and Dont's For the most memorable Vacation. |
The Travel Channel’s Top Hawaii Do’s & Don’ts
DO Slow down to Hawaiian speed. Things go slower in Hawaii so don’t be hurried.
Slow down and enjoy the view and take it easy.
DON’T Bring your mainland driving habits here. Honking is considered rude
unless you are in a wedding procession.
DO Say “Aloha”, it’s not corny, it’s used throughout Hawaii and is good for coming
or going. Try saying other Hawaiian words properly. It’s not that hard. Also say
“Mahalo” (Thank you).
DO Talk to a Travel Agent who is familiar with Hawaii to get best fairs. Don’t think
that the internet will automatically get you a good room or the best airfares.
DO Book inter-island flights ahead. You’ll find that you can’t just jump on a plane
the same day to go island hopping. The farther ahead you book these flights the
better the rates.
DON’T Come on a Holiday if you can avoid it. Hawaii is always more crowded
during Holidays. Consider traveling on the actual Holiday if you have to. Book
flights during the week rather than weekends, Monday through Thursday are the
best days to fly.
DON’T Expect to find a beach at your hotel even if it is a oceanfront hotel. Some
hotels have a rocky coastline rather than a beach, so if it’s important to you to
have a beach in front of your hotel, make sure before you book.
DON’T Go in the water if you see a Red Flag. These warnings are important to
follow to prevent injury or death. The ocean can have high waves and strong
undertows. Don’t go in the surf on the North Shore of Oahu in the winter when the
surf is up. Leave this area for the professional surfers and seek a less dangerous
beach.
DO Find kid friendly beaches if you have kids. There are many calm beaches like
Keiki Beach in Lahaina and Kamaole Beach in Kihei.
DON’T Think that there will be public transportation everywhere. Although you can
ride “The Bus” in Oahu almost anywhere, it’s not the same on the neighbor
islands. Consider that you will need to rent a car.
DON'T use the expression "back in the States." Hawaii is part of the U.S., so say
"on the mainland." Local residents who are of native descent are referred to as
Hawaiians. Residents who have lived there awhile are considered kamaaina.
Foreigners (generally Caucasians) are known as haole.
DON'T be surprised if you see people waving their fists with the thumb and pinky
extended. It's the shaka sign that is generally used in place of a wave when
meeting or parting. It is a goodwill gesture that says "hang loose."
DO know your stuff when shopping for Aloha wear. High-quality shirts are made
from rayon rather than cotton. Although they are more expensive, they generally
have a better feel and look. Because of the islands' casual attitude toward dress,
shirts are generally worn un tucked but can be tucked in when worn with trousers.
DO pay attention to the yellow speakers attached to poles along the coast—they
warn of tidal waves. (If you hear them go off at 11:59 am on the first Monday of
the month, it's only a test.)
DON'T leave the islands without sampling Hawaiian shave ice (ice shavings
packed into a paper cup and topped with fruit-flavored syrup). Order it Hawaiian
style—with ice cream. Ask locally which vendor has the best product in any given
town, neighborhood or mall. If you're offered an over sized plastic cup for a fee,
buy it; otherwise, you'll have shave ice running down your arm.
DON'T underestimate the power of the surf and the ocean currents. Newcomers to
Hawaiian beaches should be exceedingly careful to follow all posted guidelines
and warnings. In general, don't ever swim where others aren't swimming. If you're
caught in a riptide, don't fight the current—swim parallel to the beach until you
escape the current, and then swim to shore.
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