Hawaii - Hawái

Hawaii (pronounced ha-VAI-i by the locals; in English: Hawaii) is the 50th state of the United States of America. Its capital is Honolulu.

Located practically in the center of the North Pacific, Hawaii is the northeastern tip of the Polynesia.

The islands

The Hawaiian archipelago is made up of eighteen islands and atolls, stretching over 2,400 km. The black sand beaches owe their color to their volcanic origin, which is nothing more than lava pulverized by time and erosion.

The "main islands" are eight, located in the extreme southeast. These are Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai , Kahoolawe, Maui; and the Hawaii Island, which is by far the largest, which is why it is often called the "Big Island". This name responds to the need to avoid ambiguity between "Hawaii", the entire state (the set of islands), with that particular island.

• The island of Hawaii (The Big Island) is the largest and lends its name to the entire archipelago. Larger than all the others put together, it continues to expand due to active volcanoes. There are two of the largest mountains in the world and the most active volcano on the planet, the Kilauea, in the park of volcanoes, in addition to the prominent tourist complex of Kona.

• OahuKnown as "the Gathering Place," it is the one with the greatest population and development. On the south coast you will find Honolulu, commercial and governmental center of the state. Here is also Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous surfing destinations in the world. We find beautiful pineapple fields and beaches for surfing worldwide, on the north shore of Oahu or North Shore, which receives some of the biggest waves in the world every winter.

• Maui It is the second largest island, crowned by the impressive volcanic crater of Haleakala (3,055 m high). It is also known as "the Valley Isle" (The Valley Island) across the narrow plain between Haleakala and the Maui Mountains. At the western end of the island are the resorts of Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kihei and Wailea. In the eastern part, you reach the small village of Hana, crossing one of the most winding and beautiful roads in the world.

• Kauai, or "The Garden Isle," (Garden Island) is home to many wonders of nature, including the Wailua River, Waimea Canyon, and the Na Pali Coast. The Mount Waialeale It stands out for being one of the places with the highest rainfall on the planet.

• Molokai, or "The Friendly Isle," (The Friendly Island or the most hawaiian of the islands) because it combines exuberant jungle and beautiful beaches. Ecotourism finds here the best places to do it.

• Lanai It was the exclusive property of the Dole Foods company, which established the largest pineapple plantation in the world there; it now houses several exclusive tourist complexes. Shipwreck Beach and the Garden of the Gods, with red landscapes, similar in shape to the lunar surface, are two beautiful places to visit.

• Niihau it is a private island with an exclusively Hawaiian population. Tourist access to the island is limited to helicopters and hunting excursions departing from Kauai. [1]

• KahoolaweOnce a US bombing range, it remains uninhabited today. Attempts are being made to rehabilitate the island and clean-up work continues.

Cities

• Honolulu in Oahu
• Kahuku in Oahu
• Kailua in Oahu
• Kaneohe in Oahu
• Lihue on kauai
• Lahaina on maui
• Kihei on maui
• Thread on the Big Island
• Kona on the Big Island

Understand

Once an important center of the whaling, sugar and pineapple industries, today it depends basically on tourism and natural beauty is one of its main qualities.

When it comes to tourism, Hawaii has something for everyone. The island of Oahu, the most populated and capital of the state, is perfect for those who want to experience the islands while maintaining the comforts of a big city. Just minutes from Waikiki Beach, there are rainforests and trails ideal for hiking, making it one of the best tourist destinations in the world. During winter, the huge waves that hit the north coast make this normally quiet area the surfing capital of the world.

Those who want to experience Hawaii at a slower pace can visit neighboring islands, less populated and offering the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sun and scenery. Many of the natural wonders are found in the Neighboring Islands, from Waimea Canyon on Kauai, via Haleakala on Maui, to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, numerous waterfalls and rainforests.

To get

By plane

The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the city of Honolulu on Oahu is the main airport of the Hawaiian archipelago. The vast majority of flights to Hawaii (and almost all international flights) arrive in Honolulu; there you can take another flight between Honolulu and the other islands.

There are nonstop domestic flights to Honolulu from major U.S. airports (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, etc.), and some of the smaller airports on the West Coast (Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, etc.). Although it is a bit more difficult to find, there are also nonstop flights between the West Coast of the US and the other islands of Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.

International flights arrive from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Asian countries (Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, etc.). However, there are no nonstop flights from Mexico, Central America, or South America. Visitors from those countries will have to enter the US at another American airport, and thus take another domestic flight to Hawaii.

Although you will not need to show your passport when entering Hawaii, Hawaii requires that all visitors arriving from the continental US meet requirements of the state and federal departments of agriculture when arriving and leaving:

• On the flight to Hawaii, you will need to complete an agricultural declaration form, in which you must declare all agricultural products (such as fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, and other similar products), and have them inspected by state agricultural inspectors at the airport. . It is recommended that you avoid bringing them to avoid delays.
• When you leave Hawaii for the mainland, all your luggage will need to be inspected by federal agricultural inspectors at the airport. Except for treated pineapples and papayas, and even if the fruit is imported from the mainland, all fresh fruits are forbidden to leave Hawaii to prevent the spread of fruit flies.

Boat

International cruises arrive at the main ports, Kahului, Honolulu, Nawiliwili, Hilo and Kona, located on the islands that have tourist attractions ....

Travel

By plane

Because Hawaii is an archipelago, commercial aviation is the primary method of moving between the islands. Many flights fly between the main islands very frequently (for example, Hawaiian Airlines has approximately 25 flights per day between Honolulu and Kahului on Maui, or about one flight every 30-60 minutes). There are commercial airports in Honolulu on Oahu, Kahului on Maui, Lihue on Kauai, and Kona and Hilo on the Big Island.

Boat

Norwegian Cruise Lines operates an American cruise ship, Pride of America, that goes between the main Hawaiian ports (starting and ending in Honolulu) for 7 or 11 days.

Now there are no ferries between the islands. There was a Hawaii Superferry company in the 2000s that operated a car and passenger ferry between Oahu and Maui, but it closed operations in 2009.

By car, taxi and bus

Hawaii has 4 interstate highways (H-1, H-2, H-3 and H-201), all in Oahu and they start or end at a military base (except H-201, which connects two points on H-1). There is an interstate highway system that surrounds the other major islands in addition to Oahu. The journey can be slow as the roads are narrow and winding.

Watch

Hawaii is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, for being a place of impressive natural beauty, with a first-class hotel infrastructure, a great variety of activities to do, a lot of culture and colorful traditions.

The whales

Every year, from December to April, is the season when the whales arrive looking for the warm waters of Hawaii and stay in front of the island of Maui, to the delight of locals and astonishment of visitors. There are tours to see them up close and enjoy this beautiful natural spectacle.

Do

Activities

• Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu[2], Theme park with hundreds of cultural and recreational activities. Luau (traditional Hawaiian holiday)

• Sea Life Park Hawaii, Oahu[3], Water park with various attractions, swim with dolphins, sea lions and penguin show. Luau (traditional Hawaiian holiday)

• USS Arizona Memorial, Oahu, In memory of the victims of the Pearl Harbor bombings

• Hanauma Bay, Oahu

A perfect snorkeling spot.This beach is a nature reserve and a perfect place for snorkeling and diving

• Diamond head, Honolulu

It is a sleeping crater where you can see beautiful geological formations

• Iolani Palace, Honolulu

The home of the Kalakaua and Kapiolani kings during the 14th century

Hawaii Holidays

Date	Name	Island
March 26th	Prince Kuhio Day	across the state
March	Kamehameha schools music contest	Oahu
March to April	Hula Festival 'Merrie Monarch'	Hawaii
April 15	Damien Father's Day	across the state
May 1	Lei Day	across the state
11th of June	King Kamehameha Day	across the state
June	King Kamehameha Hula Festival	Oahu
July 4th	Independence Day of the United States	across the state
July	Hawaiian Cultural Festival	Hawaii
July	Prince Lot's Hula Festival	Oahu
3rd Friday in August	State day	across the state
September 2	Queen Liliuokalani Day	across the state
September to October	Aloha festivals	across the state

Talk

Spoken languages

American English . Hawaiian .

Oddly enough, Hawaiian is read like Italian, so "Hawai'i" is not pronounced "Hauài" like Americans do, but "Havài-ì", with the acca you have to listen to. The apostrophe between the letters is called 'Okina and is pronounced almost like a pause with a glottal stop ... it's easier to do it after listening to it!

• Aloha : (halo-ha) normal arrival and goodbye greeting (like our hello), love, honey.
• Aloha 'oe : farewell.
• Aloha nui loa : much love, important greeting.
• Mahalo : (mahàlo) thank you.
• Mahalo nui loa : thank you very much (thank you very much)
• 'A'ole pilikia : no problem, it is used instead of our "please" after thanking you.
• To : way, way, street.
• Ali'i : boss, important person.
• And komo mai : welcome, have a seat.
• Haole : foreigner, tourist.
• Heiau : ancient temple, local place of worship.
• Lanai : (lanài) porch, balcony.
• She : the classic flower crown to wear around the neck.
• Lū'au : (luàu) would be the leaves of Taro (local plant that produces tubers), but it is commonly used to indicate the classic Hawaiian festival.
• Moana : ocean.
• ' Ohana : family.
• ' Okole : (slang) ass.
• Pūpū : (pùpu) snack served with an aperitif.
• Wiki Wiki : early.

A more comprehensive list of common words / phrases can be found on the Hawaiian Words website.

And now have fun saying: Humuhumunukunukuapua'a . It is the symbolic fish of the state of Hawaii, a species of parrotfish.

To buy

As in the rest of the United States, US dollars are the local currency. There are many banks, ATMs and money exchange offices in all cities. However, none of the major US and foreign banks have branches in Hawaii, so the banking sector is served exclusively by local banks, the largest being Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, and American Savings Bank. ATMs are more rare on Oahu's North Shore and other rural areas. Because Hawaii is an island state and transporting goods to Hawaii is more difficult, the prices of most goods are more expensive.

Hawaii has a general sales tax of 4.166%. The city and county of Honolulu add an additional tax, bringing the sales tax rate on Oahu to 4.712%.

Clothing

Other than the stereotypical grass skirt (which is generally not worn in Hawaii except by hula dancers), no piece of clothing is more associated with the islands than the aloha shirt and the muʻumuʻu.

The ever-present aloha shirt comes in a wide variety of designs. At one extreme are the brightly colored, tourism-oriented polyester aloha shirts carried by many tourist-oriented shops across the islands. At the other end of the spectrum are reverse print aloha shirts, which have become a standard business attire among Hawaiian entrepreneurs, in the same way that business attire is in mainland China. These aloha shirts are generally cotton and polyester with the design printed on the inside of the shirt, resulting in muted colors that are considered professional in Hawaii. This type of aloha shirt can be found in department stores.

For women, the muʻumuʻu (English: "muumuu") is a long Hawaiian dress, usually made of cotton, that hangs loosely from the shoulder.

A special note about shoes: The lightweight sandal commonly known on the continent as a "flip-flop" or "thong" is known as a "slipper" or "slippa" in Hawaii. Using the term continental will give you a mocking look at the locals. Call them by the name of their island and they will instantly know what you are talking about.

Made in hawaii

Locally made bath and body products are popular souvenirs. The islands feature some of the most refreshing fragrances, featured in Hawaiian shampoos, body lotions, soaps, oils, incense, and floating candles.

Suisan Fish Market & Auction, 85 Lihiwai Street, HiloMarket, local produce and souvenirshttp://www.suisan.com/market/fishprod

Holualoa Village, Highway 180, Holualoa local products and souvenirshttp://www.holualoahawaii.com

Hilo Farmers Market, Corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue, PO Box 34, Hilo, 96720 Market, local produce and souvenirshttp://www.hilofarmersmarket.com

Kona Coast Shopping Center, Palani Road, Suite 15, Kailua Kona large department stores and mallshttp://www.konashopping.com

King Kamehameha Mall, 75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Kailua Kona large department stores and shopping centers

DFS Galleria, 111A Henry Street, Kona Airport, Kailua-KonaFashion, clothing, department stores and shopping centers

To eat

Contemporary food in Hawaii, like the language and popular culture, is a blend of traditional Hawaiian, Portuguese, American, and Asian-Pacific flavors. Pacific "fusion" cuisine was largely invented in Hawaii. Well known local chefs include Sam Choy, Alan Wong, Russell Siu, Roy Yamaguchi and George "Chef Mavro" Mavrothalassitis. Seafood is, of course, fresh and tasty. Local meat comes from ranches on Maui and coffee is grown on the Big Island. Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, bananas, guavas, and papaya, as well as fresh sugar cane, can be purchased at most corner stores (although you may be surprised to learn that many of those fruits are now imported from distant places like the Philippines and Brazil).

One of the most common ways local food is served is in the form of lunch, usually meat or fish with two tablespoons of rice and macaroni salad. It's always a great deal at any outside lunch wagon, mall, or food court. L&L Drive Inn Y Zippy's They are probably the most widely distributed chain of lunch spots in the Hawaiian Islands. L&L branches are also located in some places on the mainland (such as L&L Hawaiian Barbecue).

Another way to enjoy local food when roaming the island is to keep an eye out for the converted trucks or vans They are parked in their usual places in the parking lots of gas stations, some parks and a variety of places on the island. These stalls offer plate lunchesThey are popular with the locals and offer excellent meals (in plastic plates) at very reasonable prices. There is no reason to fear them; They are very common and popular. The food carts They offer other types of cuisine in addition to the standard plate lunch.

You will be surprised to find that even the McDonald's menu is different. Saimin, a ramen-inspired Hawaiian noodle soup, is a permanent menu item and was the first regional meal ever served at a McDonald's. Another favorite is the breakfast plate at Hawaiian McD's, featuring Portuguese sausage, spam, eggs, and steamed rice, sometimes with fresh pineapple. (Contrary to its bad reputation on the mainland, the Spam has traditionally been very popular in Hawaii and is even used in various adapted ethnic dishes). Additionally, Red Fruit Punch is a non-carbonated fruit-free alternative to Coke or Sprite in the fountain soda.

Perhaps the best setting for tourists to enjoy traditional Hawaiian food is at a luau (lū‘au), a traditional Hawaiian party. Tourists can find luaus at various locations on the islands, including many of the major tourist hotels. At a modern luau, traditional Hawaiian favorites are served as pūpū (buffet of appetizers and small main dishes (similar in size to Spanish tapas), which gave the Chinese Chinese "pupu plate" its name), and there is also music Hawaiian, hula, and other Polynesian entertainment. The downside is that they can be expensive and prices can vary widely; expect to pay between $ 50- $ 90 per adult and about half per child.

Dishes often found at luaus include:

• Lomi Salmon, hand-mixed salted salmon (lomi-lomi means "massage") with tomato, onion and pepper; like an island sauce
• Kālua pig, pork wrapped in banana leaves and steamed inside a imu (ground boiler); similar to pulled pork
• Pipi kāula, Hawaiian-style beef jerky
• Poi, ground and boiled taro root paste
• Laulau, pork and butterfish (black cod) wrapped in ti plant leaves and then steamed
• Lū‘au, taro leaves baked with coconut cream and usually octopus (this dish inspired the modern name of the Hawaiian holiday)
• Haupia, a gelatin-like dessert made with thick coconut milk; famous for being a very mild laxative

Other local dishes include favorites like the following:

• Poke, chopped and seasoned raw fish (like a tartare), eaten alone or over sushi rice.
• There, Ahi tuna, excellent as a sashimi (Japanese-style sliced ​​raw fish) or as a poke.
• Mahimahi, dolphin fish, served as a steak, sandwich or in thin strips almost raw.
• Or not, a type of fish also known as wahoo. It's no coincidence that the name resembles the Hawaiian word for "delicious" ʻor not.
• The shaved ice ', an island version of snow cones made from finely shaved ice, comes in many flavors, including the or not'. Order their shaved ice with azuki beans and / or a scoop of ice cream.
• Saimin, the Hawaiian version of noodle soup or ramen. Hawaii is also known for its high-quality noodle houses that offer all the basic Japanese noodle products (udon, ramen, soba, etc.).
• Malasada, fried bread rolled in abundant sugar, a kind of Portuguese donut. It is often sold at special events.
• Manapua, local name for a popular type of Chinese dim sum, also known as char siu bao. Sweet cured pork wrapped in soft white bread.
• Musubi spam, an unorthodox variant of Japanese rice balls (musubi), composed of salty rice formed in a rectangular shape and covered with spam, wrapped in seaweed. Popular enough to be sold at every Hawaiian 7-Eleven.
• Chicken / pork marinade, a Filipino dish widely offered and appreciated in Hawaii, where the meat is marinated and then cooked in vinegar and soy sauce.
• Crazy mucus, a local specialty that consists of a rice burger, with egg and sauce. Excellent with tabasco sauce. It can be eaten for breakfast or lunch.
• Katsu chicken, fried chicken cutlet with salty sauce. It is usually served with rice and macaroni salad.

If you are wandering the island away from the tourist areas, restaurants may be in short supply. Many of the many golf courses have dining rooms open to the public offering excellent food. They seem to welcome the non-golfer. For specific places to eat, see individual island or city items. Be sure to check the coupon books that are available at the special food display booths.

Popular local snacks are also heavily influenced by the great mix of cultures present in Hawaii, primarily Chinese and Japanese. Since many of these snacks are unique to Hawaii and cannot be found anywhere else, consider buying a few bags at any grocery store to take your travels. A large portion of the local snacks fall into the category known as "Crack Seed," which refers to a variety of Chinese-sourced pickled, candied and dehydrated fruit snacks.

The most popular iterations of Crack Seed appetizers are:

• Li hing mui: dried salty plums that are especially popular with the younger locals. Li Hing Mui is known for its unique sweet, salty and sour taste. It is sold commercially with the prune seed intact or without seeds and also in the form of a powder that can be sprinkled on arare, fruits, gummy bears and many other snacks.
• Pickled or dried fruits: mangoes are usually dehydrated for a sweet snack or kept moist and flavored with Li Hing Mui powder. The lemon and orange peels are also salted and dried for a salty / sour snack.

Other popular local snacks include:

• Arare: Japanese rice crackers flavored with soy sauce that come in different shapes and sizes. Arare is commonly combined with dried seaweed, lihing mui powder, or popcorn. It is also commonly known as "Kaki Mochi" or "Mochi Crunch".
• Dried seafood: dried slices of cuttlefish and octopus, known by their Japanese names "Ika" and "Tako", are very popular snacks. The tuna, or "Ahi", is also dried and becomes Ahi Jerky.
• Macadamia nuts: originally brought from Australia, where it is a part of Aboriginal cuisine, but were grown commercially in Hawaii. Dried roasted macadamia nuts are sold commercially plain, with flavoring, or in chocolate. Macadamia nuts in the form of a snack are more popular with tourists than locals and are usually given away.

If you prefer to fish yours, fish in the ocean, or hang out in the tide pools, it's free and does not require a permit. However, freshwater fishing requires a license.

Drink and go out

To drink

Beer : There are a number of excellent local breweries in Hawaii. Mehana, Sam Choy's, Honu, Waimea Brewing Company, Liz's Pub, Keoki's, and Kona Brewing Company brew beer in Hawaii or brew it on the mainland and ship it to the islands. The largest of the bunch is Kona Brewing, which has won multiple national awards and runs two brewery restaurants on the islands (one on Kailua Kona, the other on Hawaii Kai on Oahu).

Go out

Tourists who want to get a taste of Hawaiian culture can sign up for hula, surf, and lei classes at most tourist destinations.

There are also a number of cultural and historical centers on Oahu that are well worth your time, such as the Bishop's Museum and Iolani Palace.

If you have the money, the time, and the inclination, the Polynesian Cultural Center offers a window into Polynesian culture. As its name implies, the Polynesian Cultural Center encompasses not only Hawaii but also the cultures of Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Easter Island, and the Maori of New Zealand.

The outer islands also have destinations like the Maui Center for Culture and Arts and the Big Island has the Hilo Museum of Art. the Lyman House Museum and the Pacific Tsunami Museum, as well as the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawaii and the Kula Kai Caverns.

For those on a budget, there are many activities you can do on any island that are free. All state parks are free to visit and even some National Parks. When National Parks are not free, most find them very affordable. Hiking, beaches, snorkeling, and other similar activities are always free when on public land and there are no private beaches. On the Big Island there are many free ranger programs at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and other locations. At the Visitor Information Station on Mauna Kea, you can stay any night of the year between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and enjoy a free astronomy tour that includes large and small telescopes for you to look at. Some hikes and other activities take place in national parks, like volcanoes, so they come at a cost, of course.

Job

The unemployment rate in Hawaii is generally below the average unemployment rate for the country as a whole in March 2019, 2.8% vs. 3.8%). Hawaii is not an easy place to find informal work legally for non-US work permit holders. To apply for a local government job, by law you must be a resident of Hawaii. However, this is changing and police applicants do not have to be residents.

Sleep

Economic

• Polynesian Hostel Beach Club, 2584 Lemon Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 US. ☎(808) 922-1340, fax: (808) 262-2817, ✉: [email protected]. Check-in time: 3:00 pm.Departure time: 11:00 am.Price: from $ 20.latest edition: no information

• Waikiki Beachside Hostel, 2556 Lemon Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 US. ☎(808) 923-9566, fax: (808) 923-9599. Check-in time: 3:00 pm.Departure time: 11:00 am.Price: from $ 18.latest edition: no information

• Maui Kiehi Condo Rentals, at Kihei Kai Nani, 2495 S. Kihei Rd., Kiehi, Maui, Hawaii, 96753 US. ☎(313) 417-0435, (313) 549-9603, fax: (313) 417-0435, ✉: [email protected]. Check-in time: 3:00 pm.Departure time: 11:00 am.Price: cost $ 90 - 125.latest edition: no information

Half

• Nona Lani Cottages, Maui, Hawaii, US. ☎(808) 879-2497, (800) 733-2688, ✉: [email protected]. Price: from $ 120.latest edition: no information

Waste

Surroundings

Because Hawaii sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the state has few close neighbors.

• California - The starting point for many visitors to the continental United States. San Francisco is more than 150 miles closer than Los Angeles because it is much further west. Some other California cities also have nonstop flights as well.
• Oceania : Hawaii can be a starting point for exploring the many islands of the Pacific, as well as the countries of Australia and New Zealand.
• Japan