Hawaii Questions

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If your idea of the perfect getaway is breathtaking scenery, cultural entertainment, and days filled with exhilarating activity, then it’s time or a Maui vacation.

Jesse wrote: Are there endangered animals in Hawaii? Actually Hawaii has more endangered plants and animals per square mile than any other place on earth. It is sometimes referred to as the “Endangered Species Capital of the World.”

Jake wrote: How was Hawaii named? Was the island already named before it became a state in the United States of America?

Meaning of the name Kualani? This is a hard one to answer. Depending on how it is sounded out and if any ‘Okina is used. Here is a breakdown of the words within the name.

James asked a couple of questions about Hawaii. What month is the best to visit Hawaii? Which month is best is largely based on what kind of activities you want to do and what you would like to see and do while visiting Hawaii. An example is whales migrate to Hawaii in the winter so whales are more commonly seen in the winter months ~ December through April.

Aloha Airlines which serviced the Hawaii Islands for 60 years shut down all passenger services today. Aloha was founded by Ruddy Tongg in 1946 with a single war-surplus plane. Before it’s shutdown Aloha offered 700 flights a week between the Hawaiian islands, and 140 more flights to six cities on the US west coast.

Barbra wrote: Do u receive a lei after you get off every plane? In the movies you see people receiving leis when they land in Hawaii and get off the plane. In real life this does not happen, but you can prearrange it with your airline or your hotel.

Juliane D. wrote: What is the Hawaiian word for “mother?” The Hawaiian word for Mother is: Makuahine Father is: Makuakane