Torn City travel destinations: Hilo, Hawaii

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Aloha, welcome on Hawaii. Sit back, relax, sip your cocktail and browse these brochures about our pristine islands

Tourist information

Situated nearly at the center of the north Pacific Ocean, Hawaii marks the northeast corner of Polynesia. While it was once a major hub for the whaling, sugar and pineapple industries, it is now economically dependent on tourism and the U.S. military. The natural beauty of the islands continues to be one of Hawaii's greatest assets.

The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises nineteen islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight high islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii.

All of the Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes arising from the sea floor through a vent described in geological theory as a hotspot. The theory maintains that as the tectonic plate beneath much of the Pacific Ocean moves in a northwesterly direction, the hot spot remains stationary, slowly creating new volcanoes. This explains why only volcanoes on the southern half of the Island of Hawai?i are presently active.

Culture

The state of Hawaii has two official languages as prescribed by the Constitution of Hawaii adopted at the 1978 constitutional convention: Hawaiian and English. The third and fourth most spoken languages are Tagalog and Japanese, respectively.

The state constitution and various other measures of the Hawaii State Legislature established official symbols meant to embody the distinctive culture and heritage of Hawaii. These include a state bird, state flower, state gem, state mammal, and state tree. The humuhumunukunukuapuaa or reef triggerfish was the state fish, but in 1990, the authorizing legislation was found to have expired. The humuhumunukunukuapuaa was reinstated as the state fish on May 2, 2006.

The constitution declares the state motto to be Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ?Aina i ka Pono, a pronouncement of King Kamehameha III meaning, "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." It was also the motto of the kingdom, republic and territory.

The aboriginal culture of Hawaii is Polynesian. Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean. While traditional Hawaiian culture remains only as vestiges influencing modern Hawaiian society, there are reenactments of ancient ceremonies and traditions throughout the islands. Some of these cultural influences are strong enough to have affected the culture of the United States at large, including the popularity (in greatly modified form) of luaus and hula.

Climate and Weather

The climate of Hawaii is atypical for a tropical area, and is regarded as more subtropical than the latitude would suggest, because of the moderating effect of the surrounding ocean. Temperatures and humidity tend to be less extreme, with summer high temperatures seldom reaching above the upper 80s (°F) and winter temperatures (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid-60s. Snow, although not usually associated with tropics, falls at high elevations on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow only rarely falls on Maui's Haleakala.

Depending on where you're located in Hawaii, the weather can be very different over even short distances. On the same day, on Oahu you might find sun over the beaches in Waikiki and rain only miles away in Manoa Valley.

Although the islands receive abundant amounts of both sunshine and rain, rain is more likely on the north and east sides of the islands, which face the prevailing northeasterly tradewinds (the "windward" side of the island), as well as the mountain peaks and valleys. The moist tropical air carried by the tradewinds is forced upward by the mountains, resulting in clouds and rain. Rain is less likely on the coastal areas of the "leeward" sides (the south and west sides) of the islands.

Although there are no "seasons" in the islands in the same sense as the rest of the U.S., the climate does go through annual cycles based on rainfall. The "wet" season in Hawaii (cooler temperatures and more rainfall) runs roughly from October to March, and the "dry" season (warmer temperatures and less rainfall) from April to September. There is therefore a higher probability of rain if you visit during the peak of tourist season in late December or January.

Hurricane season in the islands runs from June to November. Although Hawaii's relative isolation means that it is affected only rarely by tropical cyclones, a destructive storm will occasionally hit the Islands, as Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai in 1992.

Overall, Hawaii is warm and temperate -- when you step out of the plane you'll immediately notice that the air is soft and humid -- and during the summer months the tradewinds provide a pleasant breeze. Daytime temperatures generally range from the mid-70s in "winter' to lower 90s in "summer". There is usually no more than a 20-degree difference between daytime high and nighttime low temperatures.

Getting around

You can reach Hawaii by boat, but most people choose to arrive and depart by airplane.

Bus: On Oahu there is an excellent public transportation system ("TheBus"). You can buy a booklet called "TheBus" at local ABC Stores giving route information on how to get around the island. Public transportation systems are less developed on the Neighbor Islands.

Air: Three inter-island airlines, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and go! (a subsidiary of Mesa Air) provide virtually all flights between the islands. Aloha and Hawaiian are the two established airlines. go! started service in June 2006, positioning itself as a discount carrier. Consequently, as of summer 2006, there is a fare war underway between the three carriers; round-trip fares can be as low as about US$90 roundtrip, about half of what the going fare was in 2005.

There are smaller 'island hopper' airlines. Flight times run anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes. Flights can usually be purchased a day or two before departure.

Boat: Charter boats sail and motor between some islands, especially the Maui-Molokai-Lanai area.

Norwegian Cruise Lines operates U.S.-flagged cruise ships between the islands. Most cruises originate in Honolulu Harbor.

Currently, there are no ferries between the Hawaiian islands, but a local company, Hawaii Superferry, is aiming to have ferries between Oahu and Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island running in early 2007 if things run on schedule.

(Rental) car: Car rentals should be booked as soon as possible as the price charged is based on a supply/demand basis. The exception is Waikiki where you will not need a car on a permanent basis so just rent a car the day before you want one.
Collision insurance coverage is very expensive through car rental companies, so if you have a gold plus Visa or MasterCard and it offers collision coverage, use it. If not, get coverage from your own insurance company prior to your trip.
Car rental rates for 5 or 6 day periods are often the same as 7 day rentals. Use your gold card Visa or MasterCard for medical and trip cancellation insurance if it has coverage, and if not, buy from your flight travel agent.

Gasoline, while nowhere near the prices charged in Europe, is significantly more expensive in Hawaii than on the U.S. Mainland. Expect to pay about 10% more than the prevailing rate on the Mainland for gasoline in Honolulu. Neighbor Island prices can be as much as 10-15% above that.

Scooters are also an excellent alternative to getting around the islands. Rental rates are fairly cheap (about $50/day). The scooters are also fun to ride and are cheap on gas!

More info

Go to the official Hawaii portal for more information.

Special Hawaii, the Aloha state. Hawaii, the Island state Hawaii, the state of romantic beaches and views. Hawaii is the place where lovers go. When in Hawaii, you can see who else is there. You can interact with these others. You can hug, cuddle, kiss, go for a beach walk or have a drink (beer or champagne). You can also smack the other, or just leave a message. These actions do not really affect your gameplay, but they are just another way to improve tc relations.
Items sold
Image	Item	class	item name	Cost	Sellingprice
	Item	Special	Pele Charm	$2,000	$1,800
The Pele Charm is a/an Special Item - Small golden charm of the goddess Pele, bought on your recent trip to the Big Island.
	Item	Special	Orchid	$700	$500
The Orchid is a/an Special Item - Delicate pink flower, the orchid may not be a native of Hawaii, but it has made the transition to this tropical climate with ease.
	Weapon	Temporary	HEG	$20,000	$15,000
The HEG is a/an Temporary Weapon - A fragmentation grenade used to shock and stun the enemy and cause casualties up to a maximum of 190 metres from the point of burst.
	Weapon	Secondary	Taurus	$650	$400
The Taurus is a/an Secondary Weapon - This firearm has been engineered for reliability, accuracy and durability. One of the best low priced weapons you can buy.
	Weapon	Primary	Bushmaster Carbon 15 Type 21s	$15,000	$10,000
The Bushmaster Carbon 15 Type 21s is a/an Primary Weapon - This top of the line features of the popular Type 97S rifle in a package that weighs less than three and a half pounds. Lightweight and compact, a very effective weapon, regardless of stats.
	Weapon	Primary	Anti-tank	$25,000,000	$17,000,000
The Anti tank is a/an Primary Weapon - The BILL 2 missile system has a SACLOS (semi-automatic command to line-of-sight) guidance system and the missile is wire-guided