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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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Lava rock Kailua-Kona

11 Reviews More over... As a Hawaiian, we generally do not touch rocks. Heiau's (temples) are built from rocks and are prayed in to place by a kahuna. Sometimes a life will go down with the rock. Some...

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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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Lava Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

4 Reviews There are a number of dangers around any sort of lava. Obviously, you do not want to get to close to running lava and you absolutely must not touch it. For solidified lava, it is easy to break through...

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Lava Flows Volcano

1 Review This area can be dangerous if you suffer with any kind of respiratory condition, such as asthma or emphysema. Also not advisable if you are a 'Mom in Waiting' or children. The fumes from the gases are...

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Beaches / Coastlines Oahu

18 Reviews 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...

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Land Critters Hawaii (Big Island)

5 Reviews My main complaint about Hawaii is the big bugs - the grossest? Cockroaches. Yuck. The closer you are to the water the more likely you'll see them. They wander around like they own the place! Keep 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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Sharks Kailua-Kona

2 Reviews the island have deep water so stay off the water during sun rise or sun set....those are the times that sharks feed....this is a old hawaiian tample to the spirit sharks...they pray before they go in...

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Volcanic Fume Vents Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 Reviews We were warned in advance about the multiple dangers of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and especially the Halema'uma'u Overlook. You can geuss them: * Don't go to close to the rim, it's quite a...

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Traffic Oahu

4 Reviews You better watch that traffic while on Oahu, sometimes it can spoil your plans if not the whole vacation. Especially the H-1 highway is notorious for being packed with cars early mornings and evenings...

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Sunscreen and hitch-hiking Hawaii (Big Island)

4 Reviews Some people don't know just how brutal the "tropical sun" can be. Even if you have a base tan... WEAR SUNSCREEN! Its a safe precaution anyways, but the sun in the tropics will burn you without you...

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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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Rough Shores Kailua-Kona

4 Reviews This beach looks so idyllic that it's easy to forget that those waves out there are VERY powerful. When we came in Nov 2006, my husband got caught in one of those waves and got slammed to the beach....

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Rugged Cliffs - Pali Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

1 Review The Hawaiians call them Pali. Scientists call them fault scarps. Most of us would call them cliffs. But by whatever name you call them, they can be deadly especially along the seacoast close to the...

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The air around the volcanoes Hawaii (Big Island)

6 Reviews The gases emenating from Hawaii's volcanoes are cool -- so unique they even have their own name: vog (for volcanic smog). But they also can be a health hazard -- especially on breezeless days. In...

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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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Physical Workout Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 Reviews I'll add them all here. First and foremost bring a 1.5 liter bottle of water with you. You can buy it at any store you stop in to here so there isn't a shortage. I actually had to refill at a water...

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Lava is HOT! Hawaii (Big Island)

4 Reviews As everyone knows, the temperature of molten lava is extreme. Even if it is not "red hot," recent lava flow can also be hot just beneath the surface and certain types of cooled or hard lava can be...

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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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Car Break-ins Hawaii (Big Island)

2 Reviews Although we didn't encounter any problems (this was mainly because we were extremely careful and heeded the warnings) we saw plenty of evidence of other less fortunate tourists. Everywhere, in road...

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Swimming Hawaii (Big Island)

1 Review Many of the more popular beaches have life guards, but many of the more secluded beaches do not. Please abide by the signs posted . . . no swimming means NO swimming. A "CLOSED" beach is for the...

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parrott guy of waikiki

by ski44

I came across the picture of the guy with the parrott and the warning not to take take your picture with him- my wife and I went to Hawaii 2 years ago and ran into him- he hangs around the Waikiki shopping center and waits for people to walk by- he'll put the parrott on your shoulder, use your camera to take your picture, and demand money- he caught us off gaurd, and I gave him $5- he then asked for $20- told him no- he started screaming at us following us down the sidewalk-

Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Times

by DEBBBEDB

All the other times we have checked in for a flight, we can do it on the internet 24 hours in advance. Not Hawaiian Airlines. They have a four hour limit. We left the ship the last possible time. When the cab dropped us off at the airport we tried to get a boarding passes and get my bag checked, but was given a severe talking too by the counter person for Hawaiian because they don't issue boarding passes more than 4 hours in advance and she berated me for being 4 hours too early. So we sat until 1 am and waited. I tried various ploys to get something to eat, but all the eating places were on the other side of security.The same thing happened on the flight from Kona back to HONMoreover they never told us what the policy was until we went to the desk. Neither the website, nor the phone help nor the machines at the airport said that we were too early to check in. They just said that we...

Don't turn around your car on the side of the road

by joiwatani

When driving to Kaneana point and going to Makaha cave, never turn around your car on the side of the road. Your car might be stocked on the sand and to ask help would be difficult. Just loop around on the paved road as their are very few cars passing by. It is better safe than sorry.The other danger is going down the rocks at the Blow Hole in Honolulu. There are so many tourists already who died in this area. Sometimes, Honolulu police come and watch the area but not often. Some tourists climb the rocks and fall to the waters below and being swept to the water by huge waves. To waves curl around and no matter how strong swimmer you are, the current is very strong!

Driving to Wainae and Kaneana Point

by joiwatani

I will definitely put the danger of driving to Wainae in the island of Oahu. Before heading to the Makaha Cave at the Kaneana Point, there are now miles and miles of trash thrown at the shoulder of the roads including tires, broken glasses, old furnitures and appliances. There are so many tents put up by homeless people on the beachside. The residents there know each other that they know whose car is new to the area. I was told that some residents break the windows of the car or scratch the paint of whoever is visiting the area.The best thing to do is to watch your car while you go visit the Makaha cave and be very careful in parking in front of the cave. There are many broken glasses in the area especially at the huge marker that says Kaneana.The tourism industry in Hawaii never mention this area in any of their magazines, however, curious tourists still come and check the end of the...

Maui current-VERY strong

by ginanoelle

I was raised in California and grew up going to beaches, but was unprepared for the ocean in Maui. I felt like Blue Crush movie at Big Beach by Kihei. I am strong swimmer but-NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Have fun but be aware!!!

Honolulu: LOCK YOUR BIKE!

by SurfingLuvr

I've been living in Honolulu now for about 6 months and I have come to see that almost everywhere you look, there are bikes without seats or tires or just the locks left and no bike in sight. I got my bike stolen right outside my apartment and they cut the cable right off. If you rent or buy a bike here, make sure you lock it up good or else that may as well be more money down the drain.

Be careful at the Halona Blow Hole!

by joiwatani

Many times, some tourists act stupid! They go close to the Blow Hole ignoring huge danger signs posted every corner at the view deck of the Blow Hole. I still see some stupid tourists going to the huge rocks to check the blow hole. They act like they are immortals.Anyway, just a reminder. If you happen to go to the Blow Hole, don't be stupid! Many tourists died here already because they ignored the danger and warning signs. That's why it is called Blow Hole. The big waves come thundering to the rocks and create a huge splash to the hole and the water goes up about twenty feet or more as the waves hit the rocks.

rain, rain go away

by Sissyz

Make sure to check out the weather RIGHT before buying luau tickets. It is Hawaii and there are a lot of surprize showers. That is if you are going to an open air luau. Thank goodness I had been to a couple before so I wasn't super sad! :(

Sun Sense

by csordila

Hawaii is a dream. The warm air, the flowers, the hot sun on the ocean but the sun in the tropics is stronger than anywhere else, even when it doesn’t feel that way and even when the sky is overcast. Using sunscreen is an absolute must, as is re-application throughout the day. Fair-skinned people should wear a hat and light-colored, long-sleeved clothing where possible. And remember to drink water throughout the day.Some tips• Use a sunblock with UVA/UVB protection.• Choose a sunblock an SPF of at least 15 for daily maintenance protection.• At the beach, use a 15 SPF that is also WATERPROOF or 30-50 SPF if you burn easily.• Apply sunblock 20 to 30 minutes before exposing your skin.• Apply a thick layer of sunblock when swimming, reapply after swimming or toweling• Be aware that you can burn on cloudy days or sitting under an umbrella.• Avoid being in the direct sun from 10 am - 2 pm when...

Ocean Safety

by csordila

With care and common sense, it’s easy to enjoy the Pacific waters, but remember that strong currents, big waves, undertow, sharp coral, and potentially dangerous sea creatures (JELLYFISH!!) are all natural parts of Hawai’i’s environment. Also, many beaches are not staffed by lifeguards. A red flag on the beach indicates strong currents, and posted signs will alert you to other dangers. In case of Medical Emergencies dial 911. The resort hotels mostly have doctors on call.

Top 3 Hotels in Hawaii (State of)

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...

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Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona

5 Reviews and 888 Opinions The hotel room I had, had a balcony. When I looked to the right, I had a view to the ocean.

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Hostelling International Waikiki Waikiki

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