Had a great time over there. I didn't really mind the heat and humidity. It wasn't nearly as bad IMO as the dry heat down in arizona, although many were complaining. It is a beautiful state to visit. I stayed on Maui which doesn't have too many locals living there. It's more of a touristy place and the land is natural and much is undeveloped which is cool. It's nothing like the big island which is basically like Los Angeles. Maui has very nice shores, warm/clean water, and tons of activities. I went scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, and took the helicopter ride. I reserved the rst of the time for the beach and the pool. Tons of good looking ladies. My only complaint is that most of Maui closes around 10pm. It doesn't have much for night life...

Here's a run down,
1. On any activity you sign up for, whether it be a cruise, snorkeling, diving, fishing, bring extra cash. They charge for EVERYTHING.

2. Wear tons of sunscreen and apply every hr or 2. I got burned but not too bad.

3. Shop around- It's kinda like mexico. All the stores sell the same **** that they buy from China but some are far more expensive than others.

4. Good luck finding a house. I did a bit of looking while I was there cause it could be an option at some point to move there. An older, 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1500 SQ Ft house goes for about 500k. Housing is far worse than southern Cali.

5. Just remember that most locals do resent the white people because they think we took their land and foced them to be a state. Just keep that in mind when dealing with local Hawiian's. Some that were'nt in the tourist area's were pricks. Food isn't nearly expensive over ther as everyone makes it out to be.

6. Locals are very pushy when it comes to women. Even the americans that have only lived there a short time. I had my sis with me at a bar and some punk rolled right up to her and grabbed her arm in front of me. He asked her who I was and when I was introduced as the "brother" he said good, they he could do as he wished. Her asked for a phone number and if she'd go to his room, she said no and he got ticked off and started calling her names. Well, I threw him down about 10 stairs and his 2 buddies quickly followed. Good thing I was a "happy drunk" that night...

Just my observations, had a great time but spent a TON of cash.