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By: Hawaii Tours
Date: March 17, 2020
Before you depart for your upcoming trip, take some time to learn what you need to know about Hawaii. The islands are an incredible place and feature a ton of history, so naturally there are so many great pieces of information about the islands. We’ve compiled a list of the essential things to know about visiting Hawaii to help you prepare for your upcoming vacation.
What to Know About Hawaii
- Each and every beach in Hawaii is a state beach, meaning you can visit any beach you’d like.
- In Hawaii, wave heights are measured a bit differently, using the peak of the wave to measure its height.
- Pearl Harbor is one of the most historic locations in the country, featuring a number of museums and memorials.
- Outside of Waikiki and Honolulu on Oahu, the Hawaiian Islands are largely undeveloped and towns around each island are filled with locally owned shops and restaurants.
- Cell phone service in Hawaii is as good as anywhere else. Do not worry.
- Despite the rumors, domestic travelers do no need a passport.
- Unfortunately, there is no ferry that operates between the islands, with the exception of Lanai and Maui. However, island hopping by plane is a fun adventure.
- Each island was created by the same hotspot at the bottom of the ocean and it continues to feed the activity of Mt. Kilauea on the Big Island.
- For the most part, the weather doesn’t change from season to season, though the winter does bring cooler temperatures, especially at night.
- Hawaii is the only state in the country with a royal palace, a reminder of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the illegal overthrow that occurred.
- Aloha means many things in Hawaii, including any greeting or farewell.
- The proper way to say ‘thank you’ in Hawaiian is ‘mahalo’.
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Hawaii tours and activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.