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by missgussie , Apr 17 '01
Pros: The many cultures of Polynesia illuminated Cons: None
Of our many stops in Hawaii, we were most educated at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Located near the North end of Oahu's East coast, the culture of each major island in the Polynesian chain has a separate section with demonstrations, activities,...
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by carmenrae_v , Jan 05 '00
Pros: all the #'s work Cons: never really know how much until u land!
Well by now you can see where I am heading with all this..Get to Hawaii soon it is so lovely.I am from the mainland and have fell inlove with the kind hearts and the calmness of this land.The spirit's as they say really have welcomed me in heart and...
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by kishioka , Feb 27 '00
Pros: great diversity of experiences, travel without losing American creature comforts Cons: none
I grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, and after having spent the last few years on the East Coast and in England studying, I think I've gained a little bit of insight into what goes on in the mind of tourists when they first step off the plane at Honolulu...
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by October999 , Oct 02 '00
Pros: everything Cons: nothing - if you like relaxing
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Kauai is known as the Garden Isle and is the oldest in the chain of islands. This was the first home to Pele who kept moving south and east and now resides on the Big Island. The...
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by carmenrae_v , Jan 05 '00
Pros: YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY! Cons: none
I am going to go out on a limb here and try to give u some basic Hawaiian rap.Maybe it will help on your visit to the Island u know "show off"!lol*
I have accumulated these following words:
wikiwiki(wee-kee-wee-kee). hurry or...
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by October999 , Sep 28 '00
Pros: fresh fish in any store Cons: none
Review Topic: Practical Information
Almost all of the fish on menus are Hawaiian words. Sometimes, the Japanese name is used and English is used for shrimp, salmon, etc. There are some fish that are common on menus and in...
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by rbinck - Top 500, Dec 29 '00
Pros: Great Adventure Cons: Absolutely none
Day Trip To Kalaupapa, Moloka’i
Kalaupapa is a peninsula on the side of the island of Moloka’i. It is completely inaccessible except by boat, airplane or a mule ride down a steep cliff. Kalaupapa is famous for the leper colony that was...
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by Pookie5395 , Jan 18 '00
Pros: Beautiful, warm, lots of things to do Cons: Expensive, some of the locals are not nice to non-tourists
When we first got our orders to Hawaii, in 1996, I thought "Oh wow, how many people can actually say that they lived in Hawaii?" Most people don't visit, let alone live there for 3 years.
My husband is military, and he went on ahead...
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by debrab , Dec 02 '99
Pros: beautiful, serene, remote Cons: rain
I went to Maui and Kauai in Oct. 99 for my Honeymoon. The highlight of our trip was the 3 days we spent in Hana, the East side of Maui. Most people that visit Maui may drive the "road to Hana" (a 2-3 hour scenic drive through the rainforest of...
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by seeker1 , Sep 25 '00
Pros: A True Paradise Cons: Travel Time
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
We traveled to Hawaii for our 25th anniversary, a lifelong dream. At first we thought we would just pick an island and fly to it. My husband definitely wanted to see the volcano so we...
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by judithnorman , May 19 '01
Pros: Trip to Fern Grotto is very easy and interesting in a touristy sort of way Cons: Ferns are still recovering from hurrican damage several years ago
The title of this article is based on advice we got from other tourists and is totally true. As it turned out we did have a morning on Kauai before our departure home with "nothing else to do" and decided for $15.00 each it was something we might as...
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by October999 , Oct 02 '00
Pros: the fresh food Cons: the prices
Review Topic: Restaurants
If you like to wear shorts and t-shirts while eating at restaurants with fine food, Kauai is the place for you. We found that there are several excellent places to eat and the most formal attire that...
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by kauaigirl , Apr 30 '00
Pros: A wonderful adventure. Peaceful. Nothing else like it in the world! Cons: None really. Just don't panic, take your time and you'll be fine!
The first time I ever went snorkeling was on Ke'e Beach at the end of the road on the north end of Kauai. I was a little leery because I was petrified I was going to get water in the snorkel and drown or something! It's just hard to think of yourself...
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by wantico , Apr 07 '00
Pros: lotsa secret stuff to uncover Cons: ever seen the movie north shore?
alright, as a resident, there're a few misconceptions that everyone seems to have about the residents of hawaii, and y'know what? someone already posted something in regards to that...
soooo, here's a little something extra. one thing...
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by jcobb , Dec 20 '99
Pros: Scenic beauty with all the comforts of home. Cons: Waikiki/Honolulu are a bit commercial.
Hawaii was the first stop on our three week tour of the South Pacific. I traveled there with a friend, my aunt and uncle, and two other couples. My aunt and uncle had been to Maui before and had been totally taken aback by the beauty there. As a...
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