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Hawaii Information |
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General
Diving and weather conditions
The current weather
Tide information
Live cams
Special precautions and local laws
Passport, customs, embassy and travel information
Airline and Car Rentals
Emergency and Hyperbaric Chamber
Local attractions and current events
A very basic language tutor
General |
| The Hawaiian Islands consist of 132 islands, reefs and shoals, 1500 miles in length. Located 2400 miles from the Mainland, and 3900 miles from the Far East. |
Diving and weather conditions |
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May through September, warmer, dryer, 75-95 degrees, water
average 80 degrees, visibility 100+ feet Shore diving can be found on either the northern or southern shores year round, however it is generally more difficult to dive the north shores during the winter. You must consult a local dive shop or guide to get the exact conditions for the week of your stay. Swells, currents, tides, winds and visibility should all play a role in your dive planning. |
The current weather |
Forecast for Honolulu from WeatherUnderground
Hawaii Satellite from AccuWeather
| Other Local Weather Sources | |
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Maui |
Marine:
877-3477
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Hawaii |
NWS 935-9883 |
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Kauai |
NWS 245-3569 |
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Oahu |
NWS 836-3921 |
Tide information |
Honolulu
Tides
Associated Tidal
Difference Predictions
Live cams |
Surf
Report, Oahu
Mauna Loa
Observatory, The Big Island
Kahului, Maui
Special precautions and local laws |
| A word about Green Sea Turtles: Don’t touch!
It is against the law to harass these beautiful creatures.
Perhaps the reason we see so many of them now is that they know the
strange, two legged creatures will not bother them. Tropical fish collection is also regulated. Do not attempt any fish harvesting without knowing the current, local regulations. Regulations for special protected areas: Oahu 587-0100 Maui 243-5294 Hawaii 974-6201 Kauai 274-3344 More Information: |
Passport, customs, embassy and travel information |
| US citizens need only a valid photo ID.
Visitors from outside the US need a passport and US visa The Money is US dollars Tipping is 15% for all services, $1 per piece of luggage for porters. Time Zone: 2 hours less than the US West coast, 3 hours during daylight savings time Electricity: 115 volts, 60 cycles System of measure: Imperial (miles, gallons, degrees F.) See the Bureau
of Consular Affairs for current information regarding embassy and travel
into the US. |
Airlines and Car Rentals |
International
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1-800-433-7300 |
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1-808-955-0088 |
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1-800-525-0280 |
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1-800-221-1212 |
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1-800-525-3663 |
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1-800-225-2525 |
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1-800-221-2000 |
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1-800-241-6522 |
Local
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Toll
Free 800-367-5250 |
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Toll
Free 800-367-5320 |
Car Rental
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1-800-230-4898 |
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800/527-0700 |
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800-654-3131 |
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1-800-CAR-RENT® |
Emergency contacts |
All Islands
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Service |
Number |
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1-800-AAA-HELP |
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Maui
244-5256 |
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Hyperbaric Decompression Chamber |
808-523-9155 |
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Emergency only 1-919-684-8111 |
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Phone number Information |
1-808-555-1212 |
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800-362-3585 |
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Police, Ambulance, Fire |
911 |
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800-552-6458 |
The Big Island
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Hilo Hospital |
947-4700 |
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Kona Hospital |
322-9311 |
Kauai
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Hale Le’a Family Medicine |
828-2885 |
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Medical Clinic |
245-1500 |
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West Kauai Medical Center |
338-9431 |
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Wilcox Memorial Hospital |
245-1100 |
Maui
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Kaiser Medical Clinic |
661-0081 |
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Maui Memorial Hospital |
244-9056 |
Oahu
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Queens Medical Center |
538-9011 |
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Waikiki Health Center |
922-4787 |
Local attractions, accommodations and current events |
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Hawaii Visitor’s Bureau |
A
good Hawaiian reference page
Current events
from the superb Ultimate Guide series of
Wizard Publications
Calendar of Events on Kauai
Calendar of Events on The Big Island
A very basic language tutor |
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The Hawaiian language, with only 12 letters, is generally very easy to navigate. All consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p) are pronounced like their counterparts in English, with the exception that ‘w’ is pronounced like a ‘v’. The vowels have a different sound: Pronounce: If you see a reverse apostrophe in the middle of the word, as in “pu’u”, simply pronounce the vowel twice with a glottal-stop between vowels: “poo-oo”. This also applies to a double vowel (oo, aa, etc), as many times the apostrophe is dropped for convenience. For a more learned reference to the Hawaiian language and its history, click here. |
| Word | Meaning |
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aa |
A rough, porous type of lava – great word for scrabble players! |
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Aikane |
Friend |
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Aloha |
Hello, goodbye |
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Eva |
West |
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Hahau |
Dwelling for meetings |
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Hale |
Home |
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Haole |
A white person from off the island |
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Heiau |
Temple of worship |
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Ho’oilo |
Winter |
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Kahuna |
Priest, wise one |
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Kai |
Sea water |
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Kama’aina |
Hawaiian old timer |
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Kane |
Male |
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Kapu |
Forbidden |
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Kau |
Summer |
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Keiki |
Child |
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Kona |
Leeward |
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Lae |
Point or cape |
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Lanai |
Porch or deck |
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Lani |
Heaven, skyward |
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Limu |
Seaweed |
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Lua |
Crater |
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Lua |
Bathroom |
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Mahalo |
Thank you |
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Mahu |
Gay |
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Makai |
Ocean side |
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Malihini |
Visitor |
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Mauka |
Mountain side |
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Mauna |
Mountain |
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Moana |
Ocean |
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Ono |
Good tasting |
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Pahoeho |
Smooth surface lava |
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Pali |
Cliff |
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Pau |
Complete |
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Poi |
Cooked taro root—find a local restaurant and try it! |
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Pu’u |
Hill |
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Puka |
Hole, or overhang |
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Pupu |
An appetizer |
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Wahine |
female |
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