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Theft Honolulu
12 Reviews I returned from Hawaii yesterday. The day before we were due to fly home we stopped at Shark Cove on the north shore. We were in a rental car and parked in FoodWay directly across from the beach. We...
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Animals Waikiki
2 Reviews The only danger here is maybe waking her up and she might not like that and give you a little reminder to leave her alone. I believe it is tiresome many people wanted her attention and especially the...
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Sunscreen Honolulu
11 Reviews Hawaii is a dream. The warm air, the flowers, the hot sun on the ocean but the sun in the tropics is strong, even if you do not feel and even if the sky is overcast. Use sunscreen wear hat and...
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Water Safety Honolulu
15 Reviews Pacific waters has some dangerous conditions such as strong currents, big waves, undertow, sharp coral, and dangerous sea creatures. All of them you should take into consideration. In case of Medical...
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Rip-offs & Bargaining Honolulu
5 Reviews It's always tempting to try to travel the cheap way and stay at a hostel or some scummy motel. But in Honolulu it's always better to go with a dependable brand name that you know you can trust. Then...
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Traffic Honolulu
3 Reviews Traffic is horrible in Honolulu. Be prepared to sit in traffic to get anywhere. This includes getting to the airport, so yourself plenty of time to get there (not that you'd be too upset to miss your...
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Yes, you want a souvenir of your vacation but do not remove any lava rocks. As superstition goes; removal of the rocks angers the volcano goddess Pele and brings bad luck to the person. So just go buy a souvenir from ABC..."Take only pictures; leave only footprints." "Take only gifts you are given (like flower lei’s); and leave only with Aloha."
It's always important to be aware of the sun. Relaxing on a beautiful beach with a breeze can make you easily forget to check you skin for signs of a sunburn. We always slather on the sunblock; usually SPF 100 and make sure to re-apply requently. Liz and I both brings hats to ensure our faces do not fry in the sun.The best thing to do is avoid peak burn times that are from 11am-3pm. We usaully get ourselves some lunch, drinks and shopping during this time to avoid getting crispy.
Jellyfish can be a problem when enjoying the water. Portuguese man-of-war and box jellyfish are common causes of stings. Be aware of the water and look for tentacles to avoid a trip to the hospital and a bad sting.
The ocean is a beautiful sight and fun to swim but it can be dangerous. String currents in the water can be dangerous even to powerful, experienced swimmers. MAke sure to swim in areas where there are lifeguards and pay attention to surf conditions.
It is a common occurence for car break ins on the island. Don't leave anything of value in the car especially in plain sight. Leave your jewelry and large cash amounts back at the hotel room safe. It's beter to be safe than sorry.
There are not many things to worry you in Oahu. Just watch out not to leave any of your valuables in the car because car break in is the most common crime here. We felt very safe in Waikiki but not so much in some dark corners in Honolulu. There are some homeless people but comparing to how many we saw in San Francisco it’s only a small amount of people.Swimming is nice but never go alone, avoid unknown beaches and respect signs that have warning about big waves, jellyfish or other dangers. Choosing a beach with a lifeguard is something not to be shammed of. Don’t forget that we never turn our backs to the ocean, big waves may come in seconds. Don’t forget to respect the nature, especially the sensitive corals and don’t to collect any corals and shells. If you want to try surfing take care of the people around you, I almost got beaten by a board by someone that decided to try it between...
Based on every year’s reports this is the beach where most injuries occur. Located on the Southeast Oahu, not so far from Hanauma Bay and the Blow Hole, this beach attracts some very daring surfers that are not afraid of the powerful waves. Mostly occupied by locals Sandy Beach divides its visitors into two groups: Surfers that line up on the shore and wait for the perfect wave and locals that line up to watch these fearless surfers. Occasionally a third type of visitors can be spotted; these are tourists – the only ones that try to swim in the mighty ocean. Quite often they emerge out of the water with bleeding arms, legs, or foreheads being either hit by a surfboard and simply dragged and rolled by a wave. Unless you’re really looking for a trouble, try to avoid swimming at the Sandy Beach area, just drive 5 minutes north, pay a few bucks and enjoy the most beautiful Hanauma Bay with...
Hawaii has a low crime rate compared to most U.S. states and Honolulu has a low crime rate compared to most U.S. cities. You can generally feel safe in Hawaii -- especially anent violent crime. However, your stuff won't be safe if you leave it in your car; the type of crime that Hawaii does lead the country in is car break-ins. The driving force behind this is widespread drug use (crystal methamphetemine) -- users are looking for quick cash and pawnable gear to finance their next purchase. Basically, these theives believe that renal cars genenerally have valuables inside -- don't let them be right! You will see evidence of car break-ins everywhere. The tell-tale sign is shattered glass in a parking lot. I've seen this at strip malls, at the Pali Overlook and on the North Shore. Especially vulnerable are the cars parked at roadsides that have beach access. So, start thinking about this as...
I was enjoying my hike on the muddy trail of Kahana Valley, as all of a sudden I heard a noise of something heavy, falling from the sky and landing next to me. I covered my head with my arms, although it wouldn’t help had this “heavy something” fell on me. This is was my first acquaintance with the Cannonball tree. If you’re visiting botanical gardens a big warning sign will be there to let you know to stay away from the tree, but in the nature there are too many trails and trees to warn the hikers.Cannonball trees are really beautiful, with brown coconut-size fruit and pretty, red flowers with pleasant smell. The fruit doesn’t grow on the branches, but on the tree trunk itself, sometimes covering it completely. When the fruit falls from the tree it hits the ground pretty hard, it opens up and then the smell is horrible (although birds like it and eat it). Also, avoid touching the...
Oahu offers plenty of delicious fruits and veggies. The island is also full of shops selling beautiful orchids. If you're heading to the US mainland, however, beware. You will need to declare all agricularal items before checking in to your flight and will go through a second inspection after passing through security. Items which are allowed: leis (I brought mine home and dried it), packed coffee, items purchased after inspections. Some areas of the airport sell pineapples and orchids that have been checked and are allowable on planes. The website below is from the State of Hawaii and offers further information on USDA regulations.
Halekulani Honolulu
4 Reviews and 864 Opinions Upon arrival to the Halekulani you are greeted at the desk and assigned a staff member to tour you...
Hostelling International Waikiki Waikiki
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Q: My wife and I are celebrating our anniversary by taking our family to Oahu! I want to plan the whole trip out but I am not exactly...
A: We were in Oahu for our Anniversary this year also. Of course you can't miss Waikiki beach, but it is pretty crowded during the day. It has pretty small waves for the...
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