Hawaii, a Shoppers Paradise

Aloha,

I was giving thought to some information I read on Shop Hawaiian and noticed that it didn’t have a place to add comments so I will post them here. I mostly wanted to mention that while people do indeed shop at the factory outlet mall in Mauna Loa, a lot of people prefer the mom and pop shops dotting the roadways and small 4 store strip malls.

And of course a shopping trip in Waikiki would be incomplete without a visit to the International Market, an open-air market full of food, craft, and souvenir booths.

But I have to say that I absolutely will not buy my vacation apparel after I have arrived. I love to coordinate my wardrobe before I pack and always take an ample (well an oversupply) amount of shirts from Wave ShoppeHawaiian shirts, I like their apparel because the cotton does not wrinkle much and the shirts travel well in a suitcase.

If I see a decent Aloha shirt on the island I will certainly buy it, but like I said I like to bring my clothes with me. I also pack a decent amount of snacks for the plane ride as well as enough to occupy me during waits at the airport. Mahalo

Travelers Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to Hawaii

Do you find yourself asking things like "what is the time difference from the continental US and Hawaii"? or perhaps you are packing your Hawaiian shirts and planning on going on vacation in Hawaii and need tips on what to wear on your Hawaiian vacation?

Well then we suggest that you check out Island Shirts information packed piece on Travelers Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to Hawaii

You can learn all you need to know from that page and more. If we missed something that can help others, then please come back here and post it in a comment.

Like many people that work way too many hours, I don’t get out all that much, not to mention not taking many vacations. So this summer I am going back to Hawaii and hanging 10 at da beach for a while, maybe most of the summer.

My Hawaiian vacation will be all about flip-flops, Hawaiian shirts, pretty hula girls and food. If you have never traveled to the Hawaiian island I would suggest that you read our tips on what clothes to wear in Hawaii so you will at least be properly dressed for the momentous occasion. Oahu is my favorite island, but I may hop over to Maui for a bit, it all depends on water clarity and what’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Yes, food has a lot of influence on what I do and where I go. Pretty much any good recipe for Spam fried rice or garlic shrimp will catch my attention. Leave a comment and share your favorite island food or fashion statement with us. Mahalo

Hawaiian Shirts Form the Basis of Hawaiian Dress.

Hawaii earned its status as a vacation spot because of its perennially warm weather. While many people assume that tropical humidity dominates the islands, parts of Hawaii are arid or semi arid, and the highest peaks actually feature an alpine climate. Temperatures average about 85 degrees in the summer months and 75 degrees in the winter. Those temperatures drop about 10 degrees during evening hours. Rain comes only occasionally, typically during the winter months.

Hawaiian shirts are a staple of Hawaiian dress and make appropriate clothing regardless of the occasion. Read more: Tips on selecting Hawaii shirts and women's wear