The following Hawaii tourist information facts should help answer any questions you have:

Hawaii is a moderately expensive destination with prices noticeably higher than those on mainland USA where most things are imported from. Land is also at a premium and pushes hotel prices up. Tipping is expected as in USA but in theory it is against the principles of Polynesian culture. Credit cards and travellers cheques are readily accepted from shops, hotels and restaurants and there are ATM machines at throughout the islands. Currency is the US$

Money and Currency

Tourism peaks in the winter months from November to March - this is when mainland Americans, in particular retires, take their extended winter break. In these months, accommodation can be booked-out well in advance. Winter is also the peak season for surfing and whale watching making the north shore of Oahu and Maui popular destinations. The summer months are drier and slightly warmer (about 30C), the seas and surf are generally calmer and this is the Hawaii holiday season popular with families. The low seasons when hotel prices are most likely to be discounted is between April-May and September-October.

Hawaii Climate

honolulu city

pearl harbour

kauai

golf on maui

Hawaii is extremely well connected to mainland USA, notably the cities on the west coast, and also from Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Most International flights arrive at Honolulu Airport on Oahu but International flights also fly direct to Maui and the Big Island.

Flights to Hawaii

Entry Requirements / Arrival


Hawaii has only six islands with regular tourist activity. These are all networked by two local airlines with inter-connections between islands. There is no inter island ferry service except to Lanai and Molokai. Public transport is excellent.

Local Flights ; Ferries ; Public Transport ; Car Hire

beaches

history

sightseeing

activities

English is the official language although many Hawaiians still speak their local dialect as their first language. This is being increasingly encouraged and is now spoken on some TV channels.

Organised crime is rife in Honolulu, particularly amongst the Chinese community. Oahu has the highest crime rate of the islands by a long way, although it is still lower than almost all mainland US cities. Electricity is 110 volts. The water is generally safe to drink although bottle water is readily available from the shops and cheap.

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