57 thoughts on “Stopping Toxic Talk: Hawaii Visitors + Locals Find A Path Forward”
Cheryl M.
I grew up in Honolulu and when I visit with my family, it feels like I am home. We try to treat all who we come in contact with, with respect just as if we were back on the mainland. We have never felt anything but gracious aloha back from locals. With all that said, I have witnessed not so respectful visitors and cringe. I do wonder if some of these visitors are like that, no matter where they travel to. It’s a shame, just the same. Thank you for welcoming the world to your shores. We are lucky to be able to visit, even tho it’s not always a pleasure for the residents. Missing my home away from home…
Hi BOH guys
Have you ever done a story on the locals who scam tourists on the Waikiki strip? They come down acting all friendly share a drink then want to drink all of yours. Hit on your women or men. Make up stories about what your spouse or sig other said when you went away. Yeah this all happened to me and they destroyed a long term friendship I had.
I stopped in at local food joints and all welcomed me with open arms. Every local non beach person I met were all wonderful
It’s been 5 or more years, but we used to sit on the lip by the Macy’s windows. We didn’t get hassled by locals or anyone else. Except one of the pimps would come and sit and tell us about how he protested “his” girls.
Also, all the street vendors/entertainers and their crowds blocking the streets.
Two things, I assume they live in Hawaii and I consider what they do to be a positive part of the vacation experience.
Aloha BOH,
Thank you for your balanced perspective. We have been fortunate to visit 5times/3 islands since Jan 2021. We consider it an unexpected gift & blessing. If not for Covid-19, we would’ve spent all these trips with our family in Greece & missed the Aloha we found in Hawaii. We respect the residents, we comply with any restrictions & do our best to protect the environment. We have made friends with those who take such good care of us each time we visit & make sure they are recognized for their hard work. We empathize with residents when tourists destroy & desecrate the land. Similar things have gone on in the Greek Islands for years. Respect all around goes a long way. Mahalo nui loa.
We have been visiting the Islands for twenty years and have used vacation homes every time from a resident’s garage conversion into a studio, to working farms. Our experiences with the folks who live and work in HI have been wonderful. I would say that is the primary reason we keep returning. I only hope we will be able to afford our vacations going forward. It’s not just HI, everywhere along the east coast vacation rentals and hotels are getting out of hand.
We are the United States of America, there are no visitors if the are from the USA. Respect of each other, our country, property and parks/city/state/federal land is just good common sense. More people should use their’s and we need less devise media posts.
So in your world, you would have preferred Hawaii to become part of the Japanese Empire. That worked out so well for millions of Chinese….and many others in the Pacific area….
I have been to Hawaii 3 times since it reopened and Every single person that I came in contact with could not have been nicer and very welcoming! Heading back in 2 weeks in fact! Love the islands!!
Hello BOH,
While reading your latest post I had to smile at the comment “we’ll never be back”… as a “ancient” FA I cannot state the numerous times we heard pax state “ never flying this airline again”.. that is,
until the ticket price is low enough 😂… In other words, never say never…
Mahalo,
Cheryl
Visitors need to remind themselves in regards to local Hawaiians you are entering their home. Please tread carefully and do not take unnecessaray risks and stay off sacred sites. You are a guest and should honor the residents with your appreciation. Adopt the aloha spirit. In the end the aloha will stay in your heart for having been a good guest.
To begin with, don’t ever say the world changed because of the new flu and is never returning. These problems weren’t caused by the new flu or by China, they were caused by the politicians in power in Hawaii and the world now by design. It’s up to all of us bring Hawaii back to the land of Aloha. If we really want the world to return to normal, all we have to do is get rid of all the politicians in power right now!
I grew up in Honolulu and when I visit with my family, it feels like I am home. We try to treat all who we come in contact with, with respect just as if we were back on the mainland. We have never felt anything but gracious aloha back from locals. With all that said, I have witnessed not so respectful visitors and cringe. I do wonder if some of these visitors are like that, no matter where they travel to. It’s a shame, just the same. Thank you for welcoming the world to your shores. We are lucky to be able to visit, even tho it’s not always a pleasure for the residents. Missing my home away from home…
Hi BOH guys
Have you ever done a story on the locals who scam tourists on the Waikiki strip? They come down acting all friendly share a drink then want to drink all of yours. Hit on your women or men. Make up stories about what your spouse or sig other said when you went away. Yeah this all happened to me and they destroyed a long term friendship I had.
I stopped in at local food joints and all welcomed me with open arms. Every local non beach person I met were all wonderful
It sounds like you might be associating with the wrong people. Perhaps you should be a little more selective.
It’s been 5 or more years, but we used to sit on the lip by the Macy’s windows. We didn’t get hassled by locals or anyone else. Except one of the pimps would come and sit and tell us about how he protested “his” girls.
Also, all the street vendors/entertainers and their crowds blocking the streets.
Two things, I assume they live in Hawaii and I consider what they do to be a positive part of the vacation experience.
Aloha BOH,
Thank you for your balanced perspective. We have been fortunate to visit 5times/3 islands since Jan 2021. We consider it an unexpected gift & blessing. If not for Covid-19, we would’ve spent all these trips with our family in Greece & missed the Aloha we found in Hawaii. We respect the residents, we comply with any restrictions & do our best to protect the environment. We have made friends with those who take such good care of us each time we visit & make sure they are recognized for their hard work. We empathize with residents when tourists destroy & desecrate the land. Similar things have gone on in the Greek Islands for years. Respect all around goes a long way. Mahalo nui loa.
Hi Suzanna.
Thanks for your perspective on this and your four dozen other comments!
Aloha.
We have been visiting the Islands for twenty years and have used vacation homes every time from a resident’s garage conversion into a studio, to working farms. Our experiences with the folks who live and work in HI have been wonderful. I would say that is the primary reason we keep returning. I only hope we will be able to afford our vacations going forward. It’s not just HI, everywhere along the east coast vacation rentals and hotels are getting out of hand.
We are the United States of America, there are no visitors if the are from the USA. Respect of each other, our country, property and parks/city/state/federal land is just good common sense. More people should use their’s and we need less devise media posts.
You’d be wrong but that’s ok. We stole Hawaii so really it’s not ours. BOH is always very fair to show both sides
PaulC,
So in your world, you would have preferred Hawaii to become part of the Japanese Empire. That worked out so well for millions of Chinese….and many others in the Pacific area….
Gee dont know about you but I wasnt alive but we did force ourselves on Hawaii.
I have been to Hawaii 3 times since it reopened and Every single person that I came in contact with could not have been nicer and very welcoming! Heading back in 2 weeks in fact! Love the islands!!
Hello BOH,
While reading your latest post I had to smile at the comment “we’ll never be back”… as a “ancient” FA I cannot state the numerous times we heard pax state “ never flying this airline again”.. that is,
until the ticket price is low enough 😂… In other words, never say never…
Mahalo,
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl.
Thanks for that! Made us both smile. 😁
Aloha.
Visitors need to remind themselves in regards to local Hawaiians you are entering their home. Please tread carefully and do not take unnecessaray risks and stay off sacred sites. You are a guest and should honor the residents with your appreciation. Adopt the aloha spirit. In the end the aloha will stay in your heart for having been a good guest.
To begin with, don’t ever say the world changed because of the new flu and is never returning. These problems weren’t caused by the new flu or by China, they were caused by the politicians in power in Hawaii and the world now by design. It’s up to all of us bring Hawaii back to the land of Aloha. If we really want the world to return to normal, all we have to do is get rid of all the politicians in power right now!
Balanced and well-written. Thank you!
Hi Peter.
Thanks. We’re glad you liked it.
Aloha.