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Inside Background
Background 
   TA Inside Page with information on how to cherish and savor the wonder that...
Last edited: December 11, 2007
Health & Safety 
The main area of safety concern for tourists visiting the Island of Hawaii is...
Last edited: January 07, 2007
History 
The Island of Hawaii was created by volcanic activity and is relatively young...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Recommended Reading 
  “Big Island Restaurant Guide 1005 with the Kona Coast” by Robert E. Carpenter...
Last edited: October 08, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The place to go to get local tourist information is the Hawaii Visitors and...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
There is no simple climate on the Island of Hawaii, in large part because the...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Only in Island of Hawaii 
Most people incorrectly call Hawai` i Island, "The Big Island". A suggested...
Last edited: June 10, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Almost all travelers arrive at the Island of Hawaii by airplane.  Some of these...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Getting Around 
The most common method of getting around the Island of Hawaii is by car.  Many...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Public Transportation 
While there is a public bus that runs around the island once a day, it is timed...
Last edited: November 02, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Renting a car on Hawaii is different from any other island because of the...
Last edited: November 25, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Nightlife 
Travelers often picture their Hawaiian vacation is being comprised primarily of...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
One very popular activity had been to visit Capt Cook Bay by kayak.  As of May...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Sports & Activities 
The Island is over 4000 miles of area and home to the finest fishing ,diving...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Petroglyphs 
  Accessible Petroglyph Fields on the Big Island For hundreds of years, since...
Last edited: January 28, 2008
Snorkeling 
Overview:  Hawaii, the state, has 75% of all the coral in the united states and...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Hobby Garden Hawaii 
The Hobby Garden is a great place for families and school groups to spend a fun...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Mauna Kea 
Mauna Kea 28 miles (45.1 km) W of Hilo on Hawaii 200, then N on the access road...
Last edited: March 19, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The Island of Hawaii is a diverse, multi-cultural land, and there is no part of...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Great Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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