The safest place in the world
About 1.5 million people inhabit 137 islands, atolls and smaller islets.
Currency: American Dollar
Language: Olelo Hawaii is the indigenous language along with English.
Visa: 90 days for travel and tourism
Power: 120 volts. Plug types A & B
Safety: Hawaii is generally safe but as anywhere keep an eye on belongings and do not leave valuables visible in vehicles.
Flights operate between islands.
Honolulu has a light metro line.
TheBus is the most popular way to get around.
There are 14 main festivals in Hawaii
Honolulu Festival – March
Lei Day – May
King Kamehameha Floral Parade – June
Prince Lot Hula Festival – July
Aloha Festival – September
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing – November/December
Chinese New Year – January
Mele Mei – May
Lantern Floating Festival – Memorial Day
Ukulele Festival – July
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – August
Mayjah Rayjah – July
Pearl Harbour Remebrance – December
Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea – September
Weather is 2 seasonal, summer from May to October and winter from November to April.
The temperature does not change much, average of 29C in summer and 25C in winter. There is a marked difference in the sea calmness though with winter much windier
Packing:
Lightweight summer clothes are good all year round with a light jumper for the cooler nights.
Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond, 100 – 150 USD
Mid range Double, 150 – 300 USD
Luxury, 300 – 1000 USD
Food:-
Local restaurants 6 – 16 USD per person
Resort or similar 25 – 55 USD per person
Transport:-
Flights – From 39 USD per person each way
Bus – 3 USD per trip
Car hire – From 60 USD per day
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