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Part of the reason I'm considering it is that we'll be traveling with an 80-year-old family member, and it seems like an easy, full-day activity.

Researching the Polynesian Cultural Center for an upcoming trip, and I've noticed opinions seem incredibly divided.

1. Some strongly discourage visiting because of its ties to the LDS Mormon Church
2. Others (including some locals) say the criticism is overstated bc the PCC provides jobs, supports many BYU–Hawaiʻi students, and contributes to the local economy

For those of you who live in Hawaiʻi or HAVE VISITED the PCC, what's your opinion? Was it a good time, worth it?

If you chose not to go, what did you do instead that worked well for an older traveler?

Note: We are staying for a week in Waikiki. We will also be visiting Bishop Museum and ʻIolani Palace. Looking at PCC for the luau and the show, family doesn't drink so the missing alcohol isn't an issue...

Convince me to visit—or skip—the PCC. Thanks!

I bought an Aloha Surf Shop hat right as they were closing, but I wish id bought more of them.

Cool shop, stock, staff, logo, hat shape.

Then i lost in on the beach in Maui playing with the kids.

Anyone know the owner? I had a theory he had a garage full of stuff, based on how much stock they had when they closed. I miss that shop.

Visited Oahu awhile ago and was able to get the honey cream pineapple. Unfortunately i have heard they no longer sell them. That being said I am really hoping to find blue Java bananas or the sugarloaf pineapple if anyone knows any stores or farmers markets they have seen or found them at recently.

i'm debating buying tickets because i feel like it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see maynard james keenan perform. i'm hesitant, though, because of his three bands, tool is definitely my favorite 😅 so i'm thinking maybe i'd have an easier time convincing myself i'd have fun if i made a friend i could go with?

if you're planning on going, please hit me up! maybe we can go together :3

Hi all,

First time posting on this sub and Reddit in general. I had a strange encounter on Kamehameha highway near Kualoa Beach that I wanted to get second opinions on, as well as see if anyone had had a similar experience.

My wife and I were driving to meet family that’s staying on the island at about 1:30 a.m., July 3rd with our two month old daughter, driving a rental car. As we were driving, I saw a small white dog run across the street, and I immediately stopped the car. Shortly after, a Hawaiian woman appeared and started shouting towards the car. Unsure of what was happening, we paused for a moment. Finally I heard her say, “Call the police. That man is stealing my car.” Looking to the left side of the road, there was a car pulled over with a man rummaging through the second row driver‘s side. My wife told me to keep driving. Reluctantly, I did. Something seemed very off about the situation, the way the woman approached our car, and the small white dog.

I was afraid the woman might be in real trouble, so as we drove down the road, we called the police and reported what had happened. They sent someone to investigate.

As I reflect on this event, I am becoming more sure that we might have avoided a staged carjacking in which we may have found ourselves the victim. I searched the news about a car jacking last night and tonight, but I haven’t found anything.

Am I being paranoid? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Is it likely this woman was actually being robbed?

I'm traveling to Canada and staying with very good friends for a night. I leave Hawaii on the 8th. They are not just foodies. They host food tours!

I'm traveling with only a personal bag,. I was thinking smoked dip, but it's in that vague liquid ish category. TSA NO.

So I thought straight up smoked Marlin, Ono, etc. I could pack with some ice?

Looking for something that I can buy from a brick and mortar, real store this weekend? Or if you have jerky, smoked something that is solid enough that TSA isn't going to question it... I would love to surprise my friends.... DM me? I live makiki but can pick up most anywhere around the island on Sunday the 5th?

Mahalos!

Bonus points if songs are free to sing. Idk what the points do though.

My friend is coming to visit soon and wants to go out. I haven’t been out much since moving here other than to hulas so I need some recommendations. I live close to Waikiki so I’d like to stay in that area so I can walk rather than uber. Any ideas are welcome (also if there’s a cover please do say!)!

Oahu's government fires a principal and other veteran associate who had permission and funding for building a recording studio at an elementary school. It helped children learn about recording studios in our new era and it even paid for school maintenance by subletting it out to Disney for the new Moana (Edit, Lilo & Stitch) movie.

HIDOE is corrupt.

It was recommended to me by the humane society. It was supposed to cover Vet ER, I went twice to the Vet ER and they denied both claims. My dog passed away soon after the last visit. They kept on claiming it was a known issue because he had heartworm before.

Also the perks they give out: they don’t ship to Hawaii.

It’s not worth it! Pet insurance is a scam.