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Aside from the Pacific Rim or Hawaii regional cuisine, which is a wall ornaments. Beautiful Hawaiian applique quilts in island designs
fusion of food and techniques from all of the countries and ethnic make the perfect gift.
groups that have historically had an influence on Hawaii, Hawaii Climate
boasts many international restaurants serving various Asian and With its warm and gentle trade winds, mild temperatures and sunny
continental cuisines. There are also fast foods of every kind, and do- skies, Hawaii is an ideal vacation destination throughout the year.
it-yourself is popular as most condominiums have cooking facilities. There are really only two seasons in Hawaii: summer from May to
Activities October and winter from November to April. The average daytime
There is a wide range of activities for all ages including snorkelling, summer temperature is 29.4° C, while the average daytime winter
fishing, tennis, golf, windsurfing, sailing, and many other water based temperature is 25.6°.
activities including magnificent surfing. Hawaii offers sightseeing The wettest months are from November to March, with most of the
tours, bushwalks, downhill cycling adventures, trail rides, and a rain falling in the mountains and valleys on the windward (north-
range of indoor activities.
eastern) side of the islands. During the winter on many north shore
Whale watching season begins in late December and ends in early beaches, Pacific storms drive ocean swells towards the islands,
May, with peak viewing occurring between January and early April. creating The Hawaiian Islands’ legendary big waves.
November through February is big wave surf season on Hawaii’s
north shores.
Shopping guide
Artisans make copies of their ancient instruments made from gourds,
stones, seeds, feathers, shells, lumber and bamboo. Also for sale
are woven leaf hats, feather work in colourful hatbands, capes and
bags, handwoven cloth, Lauhala leaves made into sandals, bags and

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