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Waikiki is the biggest tourist trap in all of Hawaii, but that's not to say you must stay away! This is how Hawaii makes money! Come, spend some money in Waikiki, but for a totally exhilerating experience, visit beyond Waikiki, and get to know the rest of the island. There are many ripoffs here, but being a local, in my opinion, International Market Place deserves mention here. You can find some really good deals here, honestly, but to me it's just a bunch of venders selling cheap stuff at sometimes over inflated prices. But hey, someone's got to put bread and butter on their dinner table, and you can find bargains here too.
You will definitely find some really neat stuff here that you won't find at your local Wal Mart, so go ahead and take a peek inside ... beware, it's crowded and larger than you imagine.
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| | | | International Market Place: Wakiki and the International Market is UNDERRATED | | | | | |
I think it is time to go full circle and state that Wakiki is actually UNDERRATED. Sure compared to the Wakiki from the 50's it's a tourist trap I guess, but in the modern era no one goes to Wakiki to "get away from it all". It is a happening urban area of Honolulu.
Of course the hotels are over priced, of course the stores are full of cheap crap, of course there are tons of people, of course there are a lot of theme restaruants. Duh.
However because of all that it is actually very cool. If you are single you will LOVE Wakiki, tons of beautiful people from all over the world, it is truely an international destination.
As for shopping The International Market has all sorts of junk for sale, normally it would be no big deal. However the shear size of the market is what makes it unique. Literally hundreds of booths selling all sort of stuff. You are bound to find something cool. It also has a fun layout that encourages you to sort of get lost in the market and the market is fairly pleasant and Hawaiian themed. Just go to check out the whackiness of it all.
If you want the best deals keep going and going until you get to the alley near the back of the market. The booths there, since they are not part of the main area have the best prices. That is where your bargaining skills come into play. Don't be embarassed, it's just a little dance. Whatever they offer you offer 1/3, after awhile you'll meet somehwere in the middle.
So to sum it up don't go to Wakiki with a chip on your shoulder. It is a busy yet fun environment. Personally when in Hawaii I like ot mix ti up a bit between the natural and the urban.
Did you know that palm trees, pineapples, coffee and macadamian nuts are all not originally from Hawaii? All these things where imported from other places, it's just that Hawaii's rich soil and tropical environment are perfect for these things to grow. So in other words everything you associate with Hawaii in manufactured so you might as well get over it! Half the Hawaii dream is man made.
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