Currency – U.S Dollar ($)
Language – English, Hawaiian
Vaccine – There is no mandatory vaccination to travel to Hawaii
Electricity – 120V. 60 Hz. Power plugs and sockets are of type A & B
EMERGENCY TELEPHONES
National Police: 911
Medical emergency: 911
For many people all over the world, Hawaii is a dream holiday destination. Millions of people visit the islands each year for vacations in paradise, and many more make Hawaii their permanent home. Oahu, Kauai, Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii, Molokai, and Lanai are the six major islands. Each one is distinct and captures the essence of Hawaii’s beauty in a special and memorable way.
Hawaii has it all, from deep blue tropical lagoons, white sand beaches, stunning waterfalls, lush foliage, and serene mountains to active volcanoes and snow (amazingly!).
Nature, beautiful cities, city life, and opulent shopping malls can all be found in Hawaii. Immerse yourself in the turquoise waters of the ocean as well as the islands’ rich history. The possibilities are infinite, and with all of them comes a great deal of responsibility.
TOURIST SITES OF HAWAII
Pearl Harbor – A port of the US Navy that was bombed in this great war.
Valley of the Temples – A walk through time, to get closer to the Japanese culture and the importance that this millenary community has operated in the formation of the island and in the foundations of Hawaiian culture.
Maui Island – A wonderful corner of the archipelago that is quite different from the two great islands. Maui, although it is a small island, is really worth it. That is why we have included it on our website as an important tourist point of interest.
Haleakala National Park – The Haleakala National Park is one of the parks most impressive Hawaii. It stretches from the south coast to the east coast and houses the highest peak on the island , known simply as Haleakala and which is 3,055 meters high.
General Information about Hawaii
DAILY LIFE
Hawaii’s traditions are as diverse as its people. They are rooted in indigenous Hawaiian culture, which transcended generations and blended with the traditions of people from around the world who made Hawaii their home.
The spirit of aloha is at the core of it all: in the flowing arc of a hula dancer’s hands or in the smooth rhythm of a slack-key guitar. The “aloha spirit” is the coordination of mind and heart in each person.
TIPS
Tipping is a common practice in Hawaii. While tipping varies slightly depending on where you are on the islands, there are some general guidelines to follow to ensure a stress-free holiday.
Cafe Server: Leaving a couple of coins or rounding up to the nearest $5 in the tip jar by the cash register is a good gesture.
Restaurant Server: Depending on the service, it is customary to tip 15 to 20%.
Bartender: It’s customary to leave one dollar per drink.
Tour Guides: The amount you tip should be decided by the duration of the tour. For a 1- to 2-hour group tour, tip $5 per person; for a 2- to 4-hour group tour, tip $10; and for a 4-hour to full-day group tour, tip $20.
Taxis: For a smooth and courteous journey, a good rule of thumb is to tip 15% of the total bill.
RELIGION
42.1% of the people in Hawaii are religious:
– 1.5% are Baptist
– 0.5% are Episcopalian
– 18.7% are Catholic
– 0.3% are Lutheran
– 0.8% are Methodist
– 4.2% are Pentecostal
– 1.7% are Presbyterian
– 5.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
– 3.9% are another Christian faith
– 0.1% are Judaism
– 5.1% are an eastern faith
– 0.0% affilitates with Islam
HOLIDAYS
January 1: New Year.
January 15: Birth of ML King.
Previous Monday to February 22: Birth of G. Washington.
March 26: Kuhio Day. A public holiday in the State of Hawaii, commemorating the birth of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.
Previous Monday to May 28: Memorial Day.
July 4: Day ofthe independence.
1st Monday of September: Labor Day.
Previous Monday to October 12: Day of the race.
Previous Monday to November 11: Veteran’s Day.
Last thursday of November: Thanksgiving Day.
December 25: Christmas.
CLIMATE
The climate is hot and sunny and the humidity is mitigated thanks to the constant winds. October and November are the rainiest months, with sometimes torrential rainfall.
In mountainous areas, warm clothing is advisable in the cooler and wetter months.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are the monthly average of the last 25 years.
The rains numerically reflect the average of the same, for each month.
Gastronomy of Hawaii
The characteristic of Hawaiian cuisine is the use of an imu, an oven that is dug into the ground, filled with kiawe wood and lava rocks, which spews out fumes and fumes like no other oven. The imu gives food a peculiar flavor. Currently it is difficult to find a restaurant that cooks like this.
The mix between the various cultures has created a new cuisine with a mix of Asia, Europe and America.
TYPICAL DISHES
Lomi lomi: This popular Hawaiian dish consists of salmon roasted over a low heat and served with crushed tomato and onion.
Poke: This dish, which consists of marinated raw tuna served with sesame and seaweed, is one of the most well-known in Hawaiian cuisine.
Opihi: Opihi is a small mollusk that can only be found in this region, and it’s typically served as a starter with a fresh salad.
Kalbi ribs: It is a spicy dish made up of pork ribs cooked with soy sauce and sesame seeds.
Kalua pig: The Kalua Pig is, without a doubt, the most recommended dish of Hawaiian gastronomy for lovers of exotic food and flavor combinations. It’s made up of pork pieces wrapped in banana and coconut leaves and prepared in the traditional Hawaiian way.
Lau Lau: A mixture of fish and meat is one of Hawaii’s most common dishes. This dish is also cooked in an imo and consists of a taro-based mixture of beef, chicken, and butterfish.
Sweet Pao: It’s a type of bun made with flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, and it’s served with sugar on top. It’s usually eaten in the afternoon or for breakfast.
Malasadas: Fluffy buns filled with cream and chocolate that go well with a cup of coffee or as a finishing touch to a lavish meal.
BEVERAGES
The most common drinks are international ones.
Don’t forget to order cocktails.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited for those under 21 years of age.
LOCAL FRUITS
Mango, passion fruit, wild grapefruit, guavas, mountain apples, papayas, pineapples and bananas.
Transportation in Hawaii
AIR TRANSPORT
There are airports in Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, Maui, Kapalua, Hawaii (Hilo and Kona) and Oahu where the Honolulu International Airport is located.
In any case, there is a good network of airports and Hawaiian Airlines, Aloha Airlines, Panorama, Air Molokai, and Aloha Island Air offer numerous inter-island services.
BOAT TRANSPORT
There are no regular lines of boats between the islands and the mainland. The passenger ships that come to Hawaii are luxury cruises.
Communication by boat between the islands does not exist. But the American HawaiiCruises offers you the possibility of taking a cruise of three, four or seven days.
BUS TRANSPORT
The island of Oahu has numerous bus lines that cover the entire island, you can go around the island for a small fee. Most of these buses depart from the Ala Moana Shopping Center. One of the best known is The Bus, recognizable by its yellow, ocher and orange stripes.
The Tropicall Trolley, runs through Waikiki, between King’s Village and Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, the service goes from 09.00 to15.00 h. Tickets have to be checked at travel agencies.
On the island of Mauli, The Hele On Bus and on Kaui the Aloha Jitney also offer the possibility of touring the island.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
There is no rail network on the islands, only a small train on the island of Maui links Kaanapali and Lahaina.
ROAD NETWORK
Not excessively extensive, but it does cover practically all of the islands. The pavement is in good condition.
DRIVING
Driving is on the right.
The speed limit is: highways 90km/h, on highways 70-80km/h, in urban areas 50/60km/h.
RENTAL CARS (We recommend reserving us in advance):
There is a wide range of car rentals. The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 25 years old.
RENT A CAR at Honolulu International airport >>>
TAXIS
You will find a multitude of companies dedicated to transport, from taxis to luxurious limousines.
Rickshaws are a tricycle with a small cabin with capacity for two passengers. Negotiable price.
