Thanks for this post. We are visiting Oahu in late September, staying on the North Shore, to be away from the hustle and bustle.
Good information under your “How You Can Help During Your Hawaii Vacation” section. I was hoping to also read about short service projects available for visitors to help/give back while visiting.
I believe that information in some form,ie. computer info attached on ticket purchases, info distributed on flight, on cruise ships. The info would include cultural manners, ocean and land etiquette, beach etiquette, turtle, monk seal and other creature education.Reef safe sunscreen, beach music manners….I could go on and on, but education is the first action.
Oh…major ideas…educational ads in all hotel TVs and guest info.
I don’t understand tourists being rude. For goodness sake, you’re in Hawaii! We were on the Big Island for 3 months this winter–the only time something remotely did not go our way was the restaurant ran out of prime rib a half hour before our reservation. Oh well, we will just make an earlier reservation next time. 🙂
Sounds like summer in Hawaii is crazy busy. I live in a summer vacation destination as well (Traverse City, MI). Some refer to my town as Traffic City or Travesty. We deal with similar issues Hawaii deals with, of course, on a much smaller scale.
The only way to cut the number of tourists is to cut the number of hotels. Prices can double and people will still come. It is here to stay. Unfortunately, some tourists will be rude, but inconsiderate locals lead to more inconsiderate tourists in a growing cycle. So tourists need too respect Hawaii, but locals need to understand that they need tourists too. In short, why can’t we all just get along.
I think a sustainability mandate would be good, for tourists, resorts, and residents.
– Tourists must rent zero emission vehicles
– Resorts need to be zero net energy by 2025
– Incentives for EV’s, solar,and energy storage for residents and businesses.
-water use restrictions and recycling mandates for resorts and tourism businesses
This way, everyone takes care of minimizing tourism impacts. Some people might not come because of these actions, and you get more of the kind of travelers we want here.
Although you started out saying these mandates should be on tourists and residents alike, your list only includes mandates on tourists and the hospitality industry. The only item you have that mentions residents is an “incentive”. If we are to import these types of mandates, they should be on both us and the visitor industry.
I love visiting Hawaii. It’s beauty and people are so lovely and loving. Truly a paradise. You’ll want to he a repeat visitor every year. Mahalo and Aloha
I hate this for you. My wife and I honeymooned there in 1978 and have been back (and remarried!) several times. We love the land, the people, the culture. I sit on my porch in Atlanta in the quiet morning listening to the Hawaiian Rainbow music station. We’ve even been to the Merry Monarch Hula Festival. When my wife passes I’m going to sneak in the Coco Palms and spread her ashes in the Royal Coconut Grove. But we are afraid to go back. Not because of Hawaii residents but because society has deteriorated so much that disrespect has become the norm. I hate that the residents feel so badly toward tourists, but I certainly understand it. Just know that there are some, probably many, like us who absolutely love and respect you and your home.
You speak of “love and respect” yet you are going to “sneak in and leave her ashes” in a place that is not designed for leaving ashes?? How do you reconcile that the 2 of those are not congruent???
I own a condo in Kihei. When on Island, I walk a 3.0 mi RT route S on S. Kihei Rd and back up the beach path. 1.5 yrs ago, a small section of the coastline path no longer had its border of coral and lava rock. Each morning I said to myself “someone needs to fix this path so folks don’t walk on the beach where honu come ashore.” After about 8 days of this lament, I said to myself ” I can fix this path”. I adopted this very small section of cove as my own. When I a on island, I maintain the trail. In Februrary 2022 I noted that other folks had chipped in with trail maintenance. I found my own way to contribute to Hawai’i. Mahalo
In response to Michele M. Staying at the Marriott Po’ipu. We were just there & most nights ended up just ordering food to go from their beach front cafe (must order by 6:45 pm) & eating on ourlanai or on the ocean front beach chairs. The food is as good as any & can’t ask for a better view! On the way from airport to hotel, stop at ‘Mark’s Place’ in a Lihue business park & pick up plate lunches to go for a yummy, easy, filling, travel day meal! Also 2nd ‘Da Crack’ and we enjoy the Hyatt’s Sea View Terrace before sunset for the view, & Tidepools for the food; & the ocean front cafe at the Sheraton for breakfasts. But really with crowds & waits, your own Lanai is a pretty relaxed spot to eat! Enjoy your trip!
If all would just think Ohana. We, visitors, are coming into you home – we should treat your home with respect and care, and hope to be treated as welcomed guest. We visit Kauai (and sometimes Maui) each year and have never been treated otherwise. So if you’re heading to the islands, Please keep in mind this Is their home. Aloha
Thanks for this post. We are visiting Oahu in late September, staying on the North Shore, to be away from the hustle and bustle.
Good information under your “How You Can Help During Your Hawaii Vacation” section. I was hoping to also read about short service projects available for visitors to help/give back while visiting.
I believe that information in some form,ie. computer info attached on ticket purchases, info distributed on flight, on cruise ships. The info would include cultural manners, ocean and land etiquette, beach etiquette, turtle, monk seal and other creature education.Reef safe sunscreen, beach music manners….I could go on and on, but education is the first action.
Oh…major ideas…educational ads in all hotel TVs and guest info.
I don’t understand tourists being rude. For goodness sake, you’re in Hawaii! We were on the Big Island for 3 months this winter–the only time something remotely did not go our way was the restaurant ran out of prime rib a half hour before our reservation. Oh well, we will just make an earlier reservation next time. 🙂
Sounds like summer in Hawaii is crazy busy. I live in a summer vacation destination as well (Traverse City, MI). Some refer to my town as Traffic City or Travesty. We deal with similar issues Hawaii deals with, of course, on a much smaller scale.
The only way to cut the number of tourists is to cut the number of hotels. Prices can double and people will still come. It is here to stay. Unfortunately, some tourists will be rude, but inconsiderate locals lead to more inconsiderate tourists in a growing cycle. So tourists need too respect Hawaii, but locals need to understand that they need tourists too. In short, why can’t we all just get along.
I think a sustainability mandate would be good, for tourists, resorts, and residents.
– Tourists must rent zero emission vehicles
– Resorts need to be zero net energy by 2025
– Incentives for EV’s, solar,and energy storage for residents and businesses.
-water use restrictions and recycling mandates for resorts and tourism businesses
This way, everyone takes care of minimizing tourism impacts. Some people might not come because of these actions, and you get more of the kind of travelers we want here.
Although you started out saying these mandates should be on tourists and residents alike, your list only includes mandates on tourists and the hospitality industry. The only item you have that mentions residents is an “incentive”. If we are to import these types of mandates, they should be on both us and the visitor industry.
I love visiting Hawaii. It’s beauty and people are so lovely and loving. Truly a paradise. You’ll want to he a repeat visitor every year. Mahalo and Aloha
I hate this for you. My wife and I honeymooned there in 1978 and have been back (and remarried!) several times. We love the land, the people, the culture. I sit on my porch in Atlanta in the quiet morning listening to the Hawaiian Rainbow music station. We’ve even been to the Merry Monarch Hula Festival. When my wife passes I’m going to sneak in the Coco Palms and spread her ashes in the Royal Coconut Grove. But we are afraid to go back. Not because of Hawaii residents but because society has deteriorated so much that disrespect has become the norm. I hate that the residents feel so badly toward tourists, but I certainly understand it. Just know that there are some, probably many, like us who absolutely love and respect you and your home.
You speak of “love and respect” yet you are going to “sneak in and leave her ashes” in a place that is not designed for leaving ashes?? How do you reconcile that the 2 of those are not congruent???
I own a condo in Kihei. When on Island, I walk a 3.0 mi RT route S on S. Kihei Rd and back up the beach path. 1.5 yrs ago, a small section of the coastline path no longer had its border of coral and lava rock. Each morning I said to myself “someone needs to fix this path so folks don’t walk on the beach where honu come ashore.” After about 8 days of this lament, I said to myself ” I can fix this path”. I adopted this very small section of cove as my own. When I a on island, I maintain the trail. In Februrary 2022 I noted that other folks had chipped in with trail maintenance. I found my own way to contribute to Hawai’i. Mahalo
We need more like you CD. But then again…you “own” a 2nd home on Maui. Big difference, I think. But Mahalo for starting what you did.
In response to Michele M. Staying at the Marriott Po’ipu. We were just there & most nights ended up just ordering food to go from their beach front cafe (must order by 6:45 pm) & eating on ourlanai or on the ocean front beach chairs. The food is as good as any & can’t ask for a better view! On the way from airport to hotel, stop at ‘Mark’s Place’ in a Lihue business park & pick up plate lunches to go for a yummy, easy, filling, travel day meal! Also 2nd ‘Da Crack’ and we enjoy the Hyatt’s Sea View Terrace before sunset for the view, & Tidepools for the food; & the ocean front cafe at the Sheraton for breakfasts. But really with crowds & waits, your own Lanai is a pretty relaxed spot to eat! Enjoy your trip!
Thank you!!
If all would just think Ohana. We, visitors, are coming into you home – we should treat your home with respect and care, and hope to be treated as welcomed guest. We visit Kauai (and sometimes Maui) each year and have never been treated otherwise. So if you’re heading to the islands, Please keep in mind this Is their home. Aloha
Yes, and the same can be said for all visitors to all states. Respect and care should apply to the lands of all people everywhere.