According to the religion’s official website JW.org, Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t celebrate birthdays “because we believe that such celebrations displease God.” The site also explains that “Although the Bible does not explicitly forbid celebrating birthdays, it does help us to reason on key features of these events and What happens if […]
The North Country Region includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, and shares an extensive border with Canada. It also contains the cities of Ogdensburg, Plattsburgh and Watertown, a large portion of the Adirondack Park and the U.S. Army’s Fort Drum military base. What is the New […]
The Best Places on the Big Island for Tourists Kona. The Kona district takes up about two-thirds of the Big Island’s western coastline, from just south of Waikoloa Village (where Kohala begins) to Manuka Bay (where Ka’u begins). Hilo. Kohala. Puna. Hamakua. Ka’u. What part of the Big Island is […]
In Hawaii the term black sand beach has been used only for beaches dominated by grains of black volcanic glass. Lava flows entering the ocean chill and their glassy rinds shatter. Waves and currents may build a beach from the black grains of glass. There is no black sand beach […]
Showers – Showers for freshening up are available to members of the U.S. military and their families in the USO Military Lounge, located in Terminal 2. [ see Airport Lounges above ]. Where can I shower in Hawaii? Top 10 Best public shower in Honolulu, HI Fort DeRussy Beach Park. […]
HNL Airport Security Checkpoints – Location and Hours Arrive at least 2 to 3 hours before your scheduled airline departure. How long is security line at Honolulu? This airport in Honolulu, Hawaii ties for fourth place on the list with an average security line wait time of 25 minutes. (Comparatively, […]
Waikiki Beach is just one of six beaches that Honolulu Magazine called overrated. There are plenty of other things to do in Oahu besides Waikiki, but that doesn’t stop tourists from flocking there. Why is Waikiki Beach so famous? Waikiki Beach became famous for its surf, the man who invented […]
A trip to Waikiki can cost anywhere from $200-$1000 per day for lodging and transportation, plus about $15-$200 per day, per person for food and drinks. Add your flight costs plus activities and you’ll have a good range to budget for your Waikiki trip. Does Waikiki Beach cost money? There […]
And that’s a very risky endeavor, as taking sand from any beach in Hawaii is punishable by fines upwards of $100,000. This includes Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sands Beach, and Punalu’u Beach, which is famous for its black volcanic sands. This issue stretches far beyond the beaches of […]
Hawaiian Islands with the Best Sunsets Oahu: Diamond Head. Diamond Head on Oahu offers an excellent view a true island sunset. Kauai: Polihale. Maui: Haleakala. The Big Island: Kona. Molokai. Lanai: Kaumalapau Harbor. Which island are you heading to on your Hawaiian vacation? Where is the best sunset in Hawaii? […]
Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) Is everything in Hawaii more expensive? Generally, the cost of things in Hawaii is 30% more than on the mainland. Hawaii is the most expensive state in the U.S. while California ranks […]
Lack of amenities or improvements of any kind make the property less expensive. Rural Hawaii on the Big Island, for the most part, has no sidewalks, no street lights, no sewers and a whole lot of unpaved streets. Why is Hawaii property so cheap? “The whole east side is basically […]
According to the survey, conducted by Ward Research, the top issues for residents on Hawaii Island are homelessness, drugs and traffic. Maui residents’ top issues were affordable housing, traffic and public education. On Kauai, traffic was first, followed by environmental concerns and crime/public safety. What are major problems in Hawaii? […]
Many places on Maui proudly sell only Maui-grown beef. Others, like Outback are still selling mainland beef. The grocery stores sell mainland beef, but if you go to Long’s Drugs you can buy Maui Beef. Up until last month the best cuts all found their way to the restaurants, leaving […]
Outside Honolulu, what’s the best place in Hawaii to live without a car? We’ve got a pretty wide reaching public transportation system on Oahu. It’s called The Bus. You can live just about anywhere on the island without a car and get around by bus. Can you live in Hawaii […]