Must Have Items From Hawaii

Question

going to hawaii in a few weeks what are some items that are truly a must have

Answer 1

If you want a general idea of what to buy I would say stay away from things that you could find or buy anywhere else like retailed name brand clothing, jewelry, bags, etc. Here are some traditional tourist must have items to buy.

- leis, Hula Skirts

- keychains, magnets, towels

Where can this be found? : Anywhere in Waikiki, ABC Store, Airport, Hilo Hattie etc.

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However, if you do want to get clothing like an Aloha Shirt, take note of these brands because they are not like the fake, not superby put together shirts that you could find for cheap. These brands actually pay attention to the patterns of their materials and make sure they match at the colars, pockets, buttons, etc. The brands are...

- Tommy Bahama

- Reyn Spooner,

- Tori Richard,

- Kahala

Where to find?: Sears, Hilo Hattie, Waikiki, Macys, etc.

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If you are interested in traditional touristy popular food items to take back to share with friends and family, there are "specialties" from each island that can usually be found of course on the other islands and here they are. I put in [ ] the island it is a specialty for/originated and what company makes it.

- Chocolate Dipped Shortbreak Cookie [Big Island / Big Island Cookies]

- Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts [Big Island&Oahu / Big Island Cookies and Hawaiian Host]

- Molokai Sweet Bread [Available only in Molokai]

- Maebos One Ton Chips [Big Island / Maebo Noodle Factory] (This is actually my family)

Where to find?: Longs, Walmart, ABC Stores, Hilo Hattie, etc.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask :]

Aloha

Answer 2

The memories of a trip to Hawaii would be the utlimate must-have in my opinion.