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  • Can I Drive in Hawaii With My International Driver’s License?
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  • Where Is a Good Place to Get a Massage in Waikiki?
  • Best Places to Get a Tattoo in Hawaii?

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  • Hawaii Activities, Pre-Book or Wait?
  • What Is the Best Pearl Harbor Tour?
  • Where Can I Watch American Sports in Hawaii?

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  • Where Can I Find Dole Whip on Oahu?
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A lot of you have asked how you can help with the Maui fires disaster. I created this GoFundMe for someone close to my ❤️ My dear friend ʻIhilani and her family are from Lahaina, and like many others have lost everything. Please consider supporting this ʻohana, funds will go directly to a beautiful family that I know and love. Every dollar (and re-share) is greatly appreciated and will help them to rebuild their lives 🙏🏽LINK IN BIO TO DONATE. This image is of ʻIhi and I during better days in our beloved Lahaina 🫶🏽
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Saving you a seat in paradise 👆🏽 #waikikibeachstays #waikikibeach #waikiki #waikiki2022 #waikikitravel #lovewaikiki #hawaii #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiitravel #hawaiivacation #waikikivacation #lovehi
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If you haven't joined @hawaiianairlines HawaiianMiles Program, what are you waiting for? Fly enough to reach Pualani Gold or Platinum status and you'll have access to plenty of perks, like complimentary upgrades! [SWIPE 👈🏽 for our HNL-LAS First Class flight] #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiianairlines #hawaiianmiles #firstclass #HA #hawaiianfirstclass #lovehawaiianairlines #HNL #LAS #honolulu #lasvegas #flyhawaiian #flyinghawaiian #loyal #loyalty #alwayshawaiian #firstclassupinthesky #lovehawaii #fly #flying #firstclassflight #honoluluairport #perks
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Shout out to follow @waikikibeachstays for all things wonderful in Waikīkī ☀️ #waikikibeachstays #waikiki #waikikibeach #waikikihawaii #waikikivibes #lovewaikiki #waikikivacation #waikikilife #96815 #the96815 #lifeinwaikiki #waikīkī #waikikisurf #welcometowaikiki #sheratonwaikiki #waikikihotel #hawaii
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Share a shave ice in Hawaiʻi 🍧 If you're in Waikīkī we recommend @lahaina.shave.ice on Beach Walk 🙌🏼 Here's our mini-guide to ordering this local sweet treat: 1. HOW TO SAY IT Take note, there is no "d" in shave ice. It's called shave ice on every Hawaiian Island except the Big Island where they actually call it ice shave 🙃 2. SIZES In general, serving sizes in Hawaiʻi are huge. The smallest size in Hawaiʻi is usually "keiki" (meaning child in Hawaiian). This "regular" cup was perfect for three of us to share👌🏽 3. BOTTOM TREATS Choose from vanilla ice cream, azuki beans (Japanese red beans cooked with sugar and water), mochi (Japanese rice cake pieces often sweet, soft and chewy) and even boba (tapioca balls) 🍦 4. FLAVORS Now for the main ingredient, stick with one to three flavored syrups. With so much choice it's not as easy as it sounds! Some translations might come in handy like lilikoi (passionfruit), haupia (coconut) and POG (passionfruit, orange and guava). [SWIPE 👈🏽 for menu] 5. TOPPINGS Choose to add a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk, a sprinkle of li hing mui (a salt, sour and sweet powder) or fresh fruit 🍍 Next, you'll want to grab spoons and straws, a lot of napkins and savor every last mouthful 😋 > Do you have a favorite shave ice spot in the islands? #hawaiiadmirer #lahainashaveice #hawaiishaveice #hawaiianshaveice #shaveice #hawaiidesserts #hawaiidessert #hawaiisweetreats #hawaiitravel #hawaiitraveltips #hawaiitraveltip #hawaiivacation #oahueatsguide #hawaiieats #hawaiilife #hawaiitourism
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Who doesn't love a Hawaiʻi infinity pool with a sunset view? 🙌🏼 #hawaiiadmirer #bigisland #islandofhawaii #hawaiiisland #hawaii #hawaii2022 #hawaiisunset #hawaiivacationrental #bayview #bayviewcoffeefarm #hawaiicoffee #coffeehawaii #hawaiihouserental #hawaiidusk #hawaiivibes #alohastateofmind #lovehawaii #aloha #hawaiiblogger
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This sign @kahala_resort states that no alcoholic beverages are allowed beyond that point. That's because, by law, you cannot drink on Hawai'i beaches! So find a beachfront restaurant and bar (like Plumeria Beach House) and cheers from there instead🍹 #hawaiiadmirer #plumeriabeachhouse #kahalaresort #hawaiibeaches #hawaiilaws #hawaiifacts #hawaiitips #hawaiitravel #lovehawaii #hawaiirestaurant #hawaiibar
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Did you know it's a felony to touch or harass a Hawaiian monk seal in Hawai'i under state and federal laws, with penalties of up to five years in prison and a US$50,000 fine? Swipe 👈🏽 to see how far I actually was from this precious creature 🦭 Always respect Hawaii's wildlife when visiting. #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiianmonkseals #monkseals #hawaiiwildlife #hawaiisealife #hawaiilaws #thingstoknow #hawaiifacts #hawaiivacation #hawaiiadvice #hawaiitips #hawaiiblogger #hawaii #hawaiitravel #hawaiivacation
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Yes, it snows in Hawai'i ❄️ Usually atop Hawai'i's tallest mountains, Maunakea on Hawai'i Island (pictured) and Haleakalā on Maui. And no, this is not an April Fools Day joke, swipe 👈🏽 if you don't believe me! #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiiisland #bigisland #maui #hawaiiaerial #hawaiismountains #maunakea #haleakala #hawaiisnow #snowinginhawaii #hawaiianairlines #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday #hawaiilife #bigisland
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Kaunaʻoa Beach fronting @maunakeahotel is one of the few white sand beaches on Hawaiʻi Island. It's a dream come true! #hawaiiadmirer #maunakeabeachhotel #islandofhawaii #hawaiiisland #hawaiibigisland #bigisland #kaunaoebeach #kohalacoast #hawaii #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday
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Have something to celebrate in Hawai’i? Best be calling @picnicsinparadise808 👌🏽 📷 @picnicsinparadise808 #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiipicnic #hawaii808 #hawaiidreaming #dreamingofhawaii #celebratehawaii #hawaiievents #hawaiismallbusiness #hawaiibeach #lovehawaii #hawaiibirthday #hawaiiweddings #hawaiivacation
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Waikīkī Beach, the ultimate place for a seaside stroll 🙌🏽 📷 @musubi_cafe_iyasume #hawaiiadmirer #hawaii #waikiki #sheratonwaikiki #rumfirewaikiki #lovehawaii #dreamingofhawaii #hawaiiviews #hawaiiwalks #hawaiivacation #waikikivacation #96815 #hawaiistagram
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Did you know Maui has a pulelehua (butterfly) farm? 🦋 📷 @themauibutterflyfarm #hawaiiadmirer #maui #mauithingstodo #mauibutterflyfarm #mauiactivities #mauihawaii #lovemaui #mauilovers #mauistagram #butterfly
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Save this for your future Hawai’i trip! 💵 #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiitravel #hawaiitraveltips #tipping #tippingguide #hawaiitourism #hawaii #hawaiianislands #hawaiiadvice #hawaiivacation
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Dr Mai Tai’s has your daily prescription waiting at the adult infinity pool @fsoahu🍹 #hawaiiadmirer #fourseasonsoahu #fsoahu #koolina #hawaiiresorts #oahuresorts #hawaiiluxury #travelmore #lovetravel #hawaiifun #hawaiicocktails #maitai
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If you haven’t had a drink-in-a-pineapple, have you even been to Hawai‘i?! 🍍 #hawaiiadmirer #drinkinapineapple #visitoahu #waikikibeachsidekitchen #waikikibeach #kuhiobeachpark #lovewaikiki #lovehawaii #dreamingofhawaii #gohawaii
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Maui keeps reaching new culinary heights 🍽 @kaanapaliresort has spent a huge $75M on enhancements including a new oceanfront eatery @huihuirestaurant! It’s focused on modern Hawaiian fare and casual bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu looks delicious, check out how fancy the the Avo Toast is (last photo). Open 6:30am-10pm daily, book your seat on Open Table. 📷 Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel #THAmaui #THAeats
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort had a special guest today 🦭 📷 @kahala_resort
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For delicious tapas, ridiculously good cocktails and impeccable decor book a table at @blindoxhawaii, a speakeasy bar in Kapahulu (5-mins from Waikiki) 🤫 #THAdrinks
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