I echo your tip on rechecking rates on rental cars, hotels and to some extent flights. I’ve been going down an escalator to baggage claim and have saves substantially on the rental car I’m about to pick up. While currently on holiday in Croatia, I found a midsized SUV for €125 less. Never prepay for just this reason. Maybe next time Kauai for anither coffee? BTW car rental only €152 for 12 days 😉
Aloha BOH! Even though it was woven through the other topics, I’d also specifically like to add patience. Patience at the airports, patience at the rental car businesses, patience when driving, patience when trying to find parking, patience with dinner reservations and/or waiting times, patience with the bar staff, and patience with housekeeping and hotel staff among many others. It’s not necessarily ‘island time,’ but more a reflection of Aloha and everyone being stretched thin. As mentioned, many, many residents are working three jobs and paying 2-3,000 a month for a studio or a 1BR apartment or condo, to be able to live in paradise. When we visit, we just add extra time to our expectations and remember we are on vacation in Hawaii!
I wonder if those jaywalkers are from Virginia? It is terrible here. Pedestrians have the right away at crosswalks. However, people just cross wherever they please and you have to watch constantly. Never saw this bad habit in other states as often as in Virginia.
I agree 100% with your recommendations on Visitor etiquette.
Unfortunately, none of us can fix stupid. Mahalo Nui Loa for attempting to.
You’re always spot on. I apologize in advance for any blow back you may be subject to.
Much Aloha.
I beg to differ with the comments that the photo is Keauhou Bay; it is indeed Honokohau Harbor looking back Mauka with the high school on the hill beyond. Keauhou Bay never has nearly as many boats as Honokohau.
Amen to almost all your points. I slightly disagree on a blanket statement regarding Pidgin. When I moved here I joined a crew of telephone men, half who spoke mostly Pidgin. To the tourist I don’t suggest it, Unless you specifically have someone Teaching you Pidgin (which I worked hard at). I was told I was Kama’aina soon after that.
Folks, don’t be dumb. Do not risk your life in the ocean, on the mountainside, or driving impaired. Just Google Hawaii tourist deaths to get an idea.
Please don’t try to speak pigeon. Even after years and years you might think you got it, but you won’t. Locals can tell. It’s painful to listen to and to watch friends somehow thinking they now belong. That’s why people try to speak it, to belong and being accepted. If you are accepted it’s because of your actions, not butchered pigeon.
Great article! Love the point on trespassing, there is a reason certain hiking trails are kapu. Although one correction, the photo included above is Keauhou Bay and not Honokohau Harbor.
Could you please do a story on golf courses in Hawaii I’ve heard good things and bad things
I echo your tip on rechecking rates on rental cars, hotels and to some extent flights. I’ve been going down an escalator to baggage claim and have saves substantially on the rental car I’m about to pick up. While currently on holiday in Croatia, I found a midsized SUV for €125 less. Never prepay for just this reason. Maybe next time Kauai for anither coffee? BTW car rental only €152 for 12 days 😉
Hi Gary.
Thanks. Yes, look forward to seeing you again and sharing travel stories.
Aloha.
Aloha BOH! Even though it was woven through the other topics, I’d also specifically like to add patience. Patience at the airports, patience at the rental car businesses, patience when driving, patience when trying to find parking, patience with dinner reservations and/or waiting times, patience with the bar staff, and patience with housekeeping and hotel staff among many others. It’s not necessarily ‘island time,’ but more a reflection of Aloha and everyone being stretched thin. As mentioned, many, many residents are working three jobs and paying 2-3,000 a month for a studio or a 1BR apartment or condo, to be able to live in paradise. When we visit, we just add extra time to our expectations and remember we are on vacation in Hawaii!
I wonder if those jaywalkers are from Virginia? It is terrible here. Pedestrians have the right away at crosswalks. However, people just cross wherever they please and you have to watch constantly. Never saw this bad habit in other states as often as in Virginia.
Dear Beat of Hawaii,
I agree 100% with your recommendations on Visitor etiquette.
Unfortunately, none of us can fix stupid. Mahalo Nui Loa for attempting to.
You’re always spot on. I apologize in advance for any blow back you may be subject to.
Much Aloha.
Hi Pam.
Lol. Web skin thickens with time. Fond regards.
Aloha.
I beg to differ with the comments that the photo is Keauhou Bay; it is indeed Honokohau Harbor looking back Mauka with the high school on the hill beyond. Keauhou Bay never has nearly as many boats as Honokohau.
Amen to almost all your points. I slightly disagree on a blanket statement regarding Pidgin. When I moved here I joined a crew of telephone men, half who spoke mostly Pidgin. To the tourist I don’t suggest it, Unless you specifically have someone Teaching you Pidgin (which I worked hard at). I was told I was Kama’aina soon after that.
Folks, don’t be dumb. Do not risk your life in the ocean, on the mountainside, or driving impaired. Just Google Hawaii tourist deaths to get an idea.
Thanks BOH!
Hi MJ.
Thanks. That makes 200 comments to date. We really appreciate it!
Aloha.
Please don’t try to speak pigeon. Even after years and years you might think you got it, but you won’t. Locals can tell. It’s painful to listen to and to watch friends somehow thinking they now belong. That’s why people try to speak it, to belong and being accepted. If you are accepted it’s because of your actions, not butchered pigeon.
Great article! Love the point on trespassing, there is a reason certain hiking trails are kapu. Although one correction, the photo included above is Keauhou Bay and not Honokohau Harbor.
Hi Asi and Paul.
Thanks for that!
Aloha.
That is a picture of Keauhou harbor just south of Kona. Honokohau is North of Kona. DNLR must have mislabeled the photo.
That’s Keauhou harbor not Honokohau in the picture