Comments for Hawaii Vacations -- Hawaii Travel and Vacation Guide http://www.andhawaii.com Sat, 10 May 2008 02:34:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 Comment on I Attended a Timeshare Presentation in Hawaii and I did NOT Intend to Buy by Fred http://www.andhawaii.com/timeshare-presentation/#comment-1292 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:03:32 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/timeshare-presentation/#comment-1292 Here is the point ma'am, You spend on average 140 per night on hotel rooms with husband and 3 year old and growing, no privacy, eat out all the time; 10 nights a year; $1400 annually. In 20 years thats $28000 + inflation + foreign exchange + cost of living adjustments from all sectors of your economy and $50,000 is the minimum you will be spending on hoyel accommodation. Don't believe me? Try working it out for the last few years of your holiday life in paid accommodation and project it forward. Now check WorldMark by Wyndham for the best Holiday Ownership lifestyle in the Universe. Changed my families lives. Take care. See you in Fiji soon. Here is the point ma’am,

You spend on average 140 per night on hotel rooms with husband and 3 year old and growing, no privacy, eat out all the time; 10 nights a year; $1400 annually. In 20 years thats $28000 + inflation + foreign exchange + cost of living adjustments from all sectors of your economy and $50,000 is the minimum you will be spending on hoyel accommodation. Don’t believe me? Try working it out for the last few years of your holiday life in paid accommodation and project it forward. Now check WorldMark by Wyndham for the best Holiday Ownership lifestyle in the Universe. Changed my families lives. Take care. See you in Fiji soon.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by Catherine http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1290 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:00:45 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1290 I will be graduating in May 2009 with a dual B.S. in Chemistry and Biology. Does anyone have any ideas what kinds of jobs are offered? I love the coast, and have considered a masters in marine chemistry. If anyone has advice/feedback I'd love to hear it. I want to find an area that is right for me. I will be graduating in May 2009 with a dual B.S. in Chemistry and Biology. Does anyone have any ideas what kinds of jobs are offered? I love the coast, and have considered a masters in marine chemistry. If anyone has advice/feedback I’d love to hear it. I want to find an area that is right for me.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by Kate http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1287 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:25:23 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1287 My boyfriend and I are hoping to move in March of 2009, right now we are both in the hospitality industry and thought that it would be fun and not to difficult to find jobs that are simular to what we have here in Minnesota. If anyone has a tip on where will be the best places to check out I would love to hear some feed back. My boyfriend and I are hoping to move in March of 2009, right now we are both in the hospitality industry and thought that it would be fun and not to difficult to find jobs that are simular to what we have here in Minnesota. If anyone has a tip on where will be the best places to check out I would love to hear some feed back.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by GoLowDrew http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1283 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:12:07 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1283 Keep in mind, even if you live on the opposite direction of traffic, there is still traffic. Anywhere in Honolulu would be bad, just because you still have to make your way to the hwy. If you work in PCC, Kailua (mentioned above) or Kaneohe would be good just be cause major shopping, schools, more choices in housing, etc. is all there. You'll have a pretty smooth (still far) drive to PCC. Keep in mind, even if you live on the opposite direction of traffic, there is still traffic. Anywhere in Honolulu would be bad, just because you still have to make your way to the hwy. If you work in PCC, Kailua (mentioned above) or Kaneohe would be good just be cause major shopping, schools, more choices in housing, etc. is all there. You’ll have a pretty smooth (still far) drive to PCC.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by lisa http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1273 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:14:32 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1273 Well, if you lived anywhere near Honolulu you'd be going in the opposite way as most people are going so that's good. The PCC is near the north shore. You could live up there or somewhere near Kailua. Well, if you lived anywhere near Honolulu you’d be going in the opposite way as most people are going so that’s good. The PCC is near the north shore. You could live up there or somewhere near Kailua.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by Ben Gordon http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1272 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:39:40 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-1272 I am currently contemplating taking a job at the Polynesian cultural center. I would like some advice like how is the commute from anywhere? Where would be the best area to live? etc. I am currently contemplating taking a job at the Polynesian cultural center. I would like some advice like how is the commute from anywhere? Where would be the best area to live? etc.

]]> Comment on Moving to Hawaii - Can We Make it in Hawaii? by Kawika http://www.andhawaii.com/moving-hawaii/#comment-932 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:38:43 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/moving-hawaii/#comment-932 Anyone can "make it" in Hawaii. Just don't go under the illusion that it's like moving to another U.S. city because there are important differences. More importantly, you owe the indigenous peoples there the courtesy of reading up on the history of Hawai'i and the Hawaiian people. This will give you a much better perspective on why there is a sovereignty movement with strong support and why you might sometimes feel "unwelcome" in some crowds. I've traveled all over the world and have never met a nicer people then the Hawaiians. They'll never push the history of Hawai'i on you, you need to take it upon yourself to discover it. Do that and you stand a much better chance of truly enjoying your experience their. And before you cop the attitude of "they need to just get over it..." think about how we Americans would treat people if the roles were reversed. Aloha Kawika P.S. Check out Hawaii-Nation.org for more information. Anyone can “make it” in Hawaii. Just don’t go under the illusion that it’s like moving to another U.S. city because there are important differences.

More importantly, you owe the indigenous peoples there the courtesy of reading up on the history of Hawai’i and the Hawaiian people. This will give you a much better perspective on why there is a sovereignty movement with strong support and why you might sometimes feel “unwelcome” in some crowds.

I’ve traveled all over the world and have never met a nicer people then the Hawaiians. They’ll never push the history of Hawai’i on you, you need to take it upon yourself to discover it. Do that and you stand a much better chance of truly enjoying your experience their.

And before you cop the attitude of “they need to just get over it…” think about how we Americans would treat people if the roles were reversed.

Aloha

Kawika
P.S. Check out Hawaii-Nation.org for more information.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by lisa http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-775 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:11:00 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-775 Hi Van, the performance of the schools is generally amonng the last in the nation. Many people who can afford it out their children in private school. Most jobs are in Honolulu, just because it's the most populated part of the island - it's the central hub, and located around the biggest tourist area on the island. You are smart to realize that you need to discover if *you* would like it - everyone is different. good luck! Maybe come back and let us know what you discover. Hi Van, the performance of the schools is generally amonng the last in the nation. Many people who can afford it out their children in private school. Most jobs are in Honolulu, just because it’s the most populated part of the island - it’s the central hub, and located around the biggest tourist area on the island.

You are smart to realize that you need to discover if *you* would like it - everyone is different. good luck! Maybe come back and let us know what you discover.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by Van http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-732 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:13:59 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-732 My wife and I were thinking of moving to Hawaii for a year to see if we'd like it there or not. However, after careful some research and careful consideration, we decided to go to Oahu for a couple of months (July-Aug when the kids are out of school). I'm thinking of renting a condo and car for a couple of months and explore the island. I want to check out: (1) the various parts of the island to see which area would fit us, (2) check the schools to see how they perform, (3) check to see where the most of the jobs are (which part of the island) and (4) see if we'd enjoy the lifestyle if we're not living in hotels. We'd appreciate any advice you can give regarding the areas I mentioned above. Thanks in advance. My wife and I were thinking of moving to Hawaii for a year to see if we’d like it there or not. However, after careful some research and careful consideration, we decided to go to Oahu for a couple of months (July-Aug when the kids are out of school). I’m thinking of renting a condo and car for a couple of months and explore the island. I want to check out: (1) the various parts of the island to see which area would fit us, (2) check the schools to see how they perform, (3) check to see where the most of the jobs are (which part of the island) and (4) see if we’d enjoy the lifestyle if we’re not living in hotels. We’d appreciate any advice you can give regarding the areas I mentioned above. Thanks in advance.

]]> Comment on Moving to Oahu by Shanna http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-376 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:17:21 +0000 http://www.andhawaii.com/movetooahu/#comment-376 My husband & I are moving to hawaii in October 07 and we're going to need an apartment that we can afford-no more than 900 a month. We're both 20 years old & my husband will be doing either window washing or installing wood floors. I will probably work in retail for a while until I get my massage therapy license. We're not sure whether to move to Maui or Oahu, any advice? We both surf and love the beach and snorkeling so whichever one has the better beaches and where we can find good jobs. Also, is it really hard to find a reasonable car? My husband & I are moving to hawaii in October 07 and we’re going to need an apartment that we can afford-no more than 900 a month. We’re both 20 years old & my husband will be doing either window washing or installing wood floors. I will probably work in retail for a while until I get my massage therapy license. We’re not sure whether to move to Maui or Oahu, any advice? We both surf and love the beach and snorkeling so whichever one has the better beaches and where we can find good jobs. Also, is it really hard to find a reasonable car?

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