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While enjoying the following trivia you will notice the phrase in many of the facts.
Would you expect PARADISE to have anything less than the best the world has to offer….NO K’A OI.
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Even on your feet, sun burnt feet make walking painful. Remember to reapply after you have been in the water.
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The Hawaii’ian islands are home to many of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Regardless of which island you are visiting, you will want the freedom to go where, when and for how long. Here’s a hint; rent a jeep or convertible (remember to wear sun block). |
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Weather you plan to go hiking or do some shopping you will want to pack a pair of sturdy walking shoes. Long pants and a sweater are also a good idea for the occasional cool evening or if you plan on going horseback riding. Don’t forget your camera!!!!
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The Hawai’ian alphabet has only 12 letters A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, W.
Many of the words are divided by a “ ‘ “ called an okina, which is a glutteral stop while speaking, kind of like a hiccup. |
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If you tend to get motion sickness (sea sick), pick up a product called “Bonine.” It works like Dramamine without the drowsiness. You will want to take a dose the night before and then another in the morning. Ginger is another (natural) way to help with motion sickness. Ginger is available in pill and dried fruit form. |
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Lahaina Ticket Company are long time members in good standing of both: |
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Honolulu has the longest borders of any city in the world—the states constitution states that any island (or islet) not named as another county belongs to the county of Honolulu.
'lolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. Queen Liliokalani was the last Royalty to actually rule over the Hawai'ian islands. In 1893 a provisional government was established and Hawai’i was proclaimed a U.S. protectorate until 1959 when Hawai’i was declared a State.
Diamond Head, one of O'ahu’s most recognizable landmarks, was named by British sailors in the 1800's. When they first saw the crater at a great distance, the calcite crystals in the lava rock appeared to glimmer in the sunlight. The sailors mistakenly thought there must be diamonds in the soil. Diamond Head was called Laeahi by the ancient Hawai’ians.
The island gets it name from the deity Maui; who, it is said, had a real soft spot for mortals.
Maui county also consists of Lana’i, Moloka’i and Kaho’olawe.
Haleakala, whose name means "House of The Sun", is the worlds largest dormant volcano and towers over 10,000 ft high. Standing on the brink of Haleakala's awesome crater, Maui snared the sun and received a promise to give the islands more daylight hours so that he and his people could have more time to fish.
The famed Road to Hana, nicknamed “Divorce Highway”, has over 50 one lane bridges and hundreds of hairpin turns. The old world beauty and the true Aloha feeling make Hana well worth the drive.
From Lahaina you can see a giant “L” on the Mauka (mountain) side. It stands for the Lahainaluna which is the oldest high school west of the Mississippi. It is lit on fire every year on graduation.
Hawai’i, also known as The Big Island, is home to the worlds longest continually erupting volcano; Kilauea.
There are 14 climates in the world and 12 of them are on the Big Island.
15 miles off the island’s southeast coast is the newest forming island named Lo’ihi. It is still about 3,000 feet below sea level but the crater measures three miles across and will be ready for visitors in about 5,000 years or so.
If you put all the other islands together, they still would only be half the size of the Big Island.
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is held in Hilo every year. The festival celebrates the return of the Hula, which was the way stories were told before the alphabet was introduced by the missionaries. The missionaries had outlawed hula when they arrived on the islands.
Mt. Wai’ale’ale is the wettest spot on Earth and averages over 480 inches of rainfall a year.
Kaua’i was also known as “The Separate Kingdom”. It was the only island to withstand King Kamehameha’s attempt to unite the chain under one King. Eventually Kaua’i’s chief, Kaumauali’i, peacefully ceded to the King.
Although Kaua’i is the smallest of the major islands, it has the most sand beaches.
Alaka’i Swamp is the largest high-elevation swamp in the world.
In 1815 the Russian doctor, Georg Scheffer came to Kaua'i, nominally under the control of King Kaumauali’i. Once on Kaua’i, Scheffer gained the confidence of King Kaumuali’i when he promised the king that Czar Nicholas would help him to break free of Kamehameha's rule. Kaumuali’i allowed Scheffer to build a fort near Waimea and two others near Hanalei. However, Scheffer did not have the backing of the Russian Czar and was forced to leave Kaua’i. Russian Fort Elizabeth eventually went under the control of Kamehameha supporters and years later was used to put down a rebellion by Kaumuali’i's son, George Prince Kaumuali’i. It is the only remaining Russian fort in Hawai’i.
Ni’ihau is known as the "Forbidden Island". Privately owned by the Sinclair family, Ni’ihau is home to approximately 250 native Hawai’ian’s. Outside influences has been extremely limited. The Hawai’ian language is spoken almost exclusively and each family tends their own gardens and cattle. No uninvited visitors are allowed, one of the last uninvited guests on the island was in 1941 when a lone Japanese pilot involved in the attack on Pearl Harbor crashed on the island. The natives of Ni’ihau, unaware that we were at war, paddled the injured pilot to Kaua'i for treatment.
Kaho’olawe is completely uninhabited and is off-limits to visitors. The island was used for target practice by the Navy until the late 1980’s. The island has been given back to the Nation of Hawai’i, and is currently being cleaned up and restored by the US government.
Some Local Verbiage You My Want To Know
Aloha: The most common expression in the islands. It can mean hello and goodbye, welcome or farewell. It can also mean romantic affection or best wishes. Aloha is a general good feeling you will find everywhere on Maui!
Brah: All the bros in Hawaii are Brahs; brothers; pals.
Da’ Kine: The real thing; a whatchamacallit; "you know what I mean?".
Geev um: Give it to them; go for it; give it hell. If a surfer is up on
one Da' Kine wave, the crowd watching may yell "Geev um, Brah!".
Hale: House or building; often combined with other words to name a specific place such as Haleakala (House of the Sun).
Haole: A word that used to mean foreigner, but now means a white person or Caucasian.
Howzit?: What’s happening? How’s it going? Frequently used informally by the locals in place of "Aloha".
Hula: A native Hawaiian dance where the rhythm of the islands is captured in swaying hips and stories are told by lyrically moving the hands. Dancers wear native attire, Leis, grass skirts and even Coconut Bras!.
Huli Huli: To flip over and over; rotisserie, also barbecue, like in Huli Huli chicken.
Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apua'a: Once Hawai'i's unofficial-official State Fish, became Hawai'i's Official State Fish in 2006! It is also known as a Trigger or Picaso Trigger Fish
Kahuna: This means priest, sorcerer, doctor, or other highly skilled person. Commonly used as "Da Big Kahuna".
Kama aina: A long time island resident or local. Oftentimes, hotels and airlines will offer special discounts called "Kama aina Rates" to anyone who can prove their island residency.
Kane: Man. When written on a door, it means "Men’s Room".
Kapu: Forbidden; taboo; poison; keep out; or do not touch.
Keiki: Child or children; kids.
Kokua: Help or assistance, as in "Your Kokua is needed to keep these islands free of litter. Mahalo!"
Lanai: Porch or veranda; the patio. Hotel rooms usually cost more if the Lanai has an ocean or sunset view.
Lei: A traditional garland of flowers or vines. One of Hawai’i’s most beautiful customs, usually given at special occasions and especially upon arrival to or departure from the islands. "Kamana-Wanna-Lei-Ya!"
Lesgo: Let’s go; do it. "Lesgo bust one Da' Kine dive, Brah!"
Lolo Buggah: A stupid or crazy guy.
Luau: A Hawai’ian feast featuring Poi, imu baked pork, poke, and other traditional island foods. Make sure you bring your appetite and your Aloha Shirt!
Mahalo: Thanks or Thank You! "Mahalo Nui Loa" means "Thank you very much!".
Makai: Toward the sea or seaside. Often used when giving directions.
Malihini: A newcomer, tenderfoot or recent arrival.
Mano: Shark. Most common are the white tip reef sharks. Mostly harmless.
Mauka: Towards the mountains, also used when giving directions as in "Mauka-side of the highway."
Mauna: Mountain, often combined with other words to be more descriptive, like in "Mauna Kea (White Mountain), over on the Big Island, often has snow on it in the winter."
Moana: The ocean or the sea.
Mo’ Bettah: Real good; great idea. "Mo' Bubbles is Mo' Bettah!"
Muumuu: One of those big, long, flowery dresses that have become fashionable at almost any island occasion.
Ohana: A family. Many homes in Hawai’i have an Ohana Cottage which could also be known as a guest house.
Okole: Your butt or rear end.
Ono: Delicious; delightful or the best; groovy. Ono ono means absolutely delicious. Also a much sought after white, flaky ocean fish found on many seafood menus.
Pali: Cliff. Be careful not to drive off the Pali during whale season!
Pau: Finished or done. Often used as Pau hana which means end of work
Poi: A glutinous paste made from pounding taro root. Purplish in color and kind of sour tasting, it is a staple that can be found at all authentic Luaus. Used to make Poi Buns~ Most ono!!
Puka: A hole of any size.
Pu pu: An appetizer, snack or Hors D’oeuvres. Could be anything from cheese and crackers to chips and salsa to sushi.
Shaka: Great or excellent; "Cool!"; brilliant; having fun; good job. A hand signal originally made popular by surfers where you stick out the thumb and pinky and fold the other three fingers in; "Hang Loose!".
Slippas: This is also known as a pair of "flip-flops" or Sandals on the mainland. Usually the $3.00 plastic kind you see in the drug store. Most comfortable footwear we know of! Favorites include: "Locals", "Surfers", and "Uluas" among others.
Stinkface: Frowning at someone, using facial expression to show displeasure. Also "Stinkeye".
Tako: Octopus.
Poke: a Hawai’ian salsa. Raw cubed fish with various Hawai’ian spices, some make it with Wasabi, some just Shoyu and Maui onion…either way…it is “Ono”
Uhu: Parrot fish. Each one supposedly eats enough coral to produce a ton of new sand each year. This means when you're having a snack on the beach, you're really just "Havin' Pu pu's on Uhu doo doo!" Nice!
Ukulele: The small, four or eight stringed folk instrument with the unique Hawaiian sound. Made famous by Tiny Tim.
Wahine: A young woman or girl; female; wife. On a door it means "Ladies Room".
Wiki: Quick or fast; in a hurry.
Wiki wiki: Very fast!
Aloha Ahiahi: Good evening.
Aloha au ia oe: I love you.
Aloha Kakahiaka: Good morning.
Aloha nui loa: Much love; fondest regards.
Hana Ho!: Encore; one more time!
Hauoli la hanau: Happy Birthday.
Hauoli Makahiki hau: Happy New Year.
Komo mai: Please come in; enter; welcome.
Mele Kalikimaka: Merry Christmas.
Okole maluna!: Bottoms up! Cheers!
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