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Koke′e Resource Conservation Program (www.krcp.org) Kaua′i weed-control projects.
Protect Kaho′olawe ′Ohana (www.kahoolawe.org) Five-day trips to Kaho′olawe.
Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter (www.hi.sierraclub.org)
Volunteer Zone (http://volunteerzone.org) Links with mainly O′ahu community groups, both volunteers and donations.
Wild Dolphin Foundation (www.wilddolphin.org)
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WOMEN TRAVELERS
Hawaii presents few unique problems for women travelers and may be more relaxed and comfortable than many mainland destinations. The one place where women – especially solo travelers – might feel uneasy is in local bars, but no more or less than anywhere else in the world.
If you’re camping, opt for secure, well-used camping areas over isolated locales where you might be the only camper; this advice pertains to anyone. Some county parks and their campgrounds (Click here) are notorious as late-night party spots. This can be true of beaches after dark as well, and women should be careful walking alone on beaches at night.
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WORK
US citizens can pursue work in Hawaii as they would in any other state – the problem is finding a decent job. Foreign visitors in the USA on tourist visas are not legally allowed to take employment.
Finding serious ‘professional’ employment is difficult since Hawaii has a tight labor market. The biggest exceptions are for teachers and nurses. Joining the waitstaff of tourist-area restaurants is the most likely opportunity, but folks with language, scuba, fishing or guiding skills might investigate employment with resorts. Most housekeeping or groundskeeping jobs at megaresorts go to locals.
In addition to notice boards in hostels, cafes and natural food stores, check the classified ads in the Honolulu Advertiser (www.honoluluadvertiser.com). Continue surfing at JobsHawaii.com (www.jobshawaii.com) and at Hire Net Hawaii (www.hirenethawaii.com), which is run by the State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (586-8700; http://hawaii.gov/labor; 830 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813).
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Transportation
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CONTENTS
GETTING THERE & AWAY
AIR
SEA
GETTING AROUND
AIR
BICYCLE
BOAT
BUS
CAR
HITCHHIKING
MOPED & MOTORCYCLE
TAXI
TOURS
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GETTING THERE & AWAY
Roughly 99% of visitors to Hawaii arrive by air, and the majority of flights – international and domestic – arrive at Honolulu International Airport (below), though direct flights to Neighbor Islands are increasing.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at www.lonelyplanet.com/travelservices.
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AIR
Hawaii is a very competitive market for US domestic and international airfares, which vary tremendously by season, demand, number of stopovers and ticket details. At any given time, any airline may have the cheapest fare.
Airports & Airlines
Because of the sheer distance, travelers arriving from Europe will often have to change planes on the US mainland. Major gateway airports include the following:
Atlanta International Airport (ATL; 800-897-1910; www.atlanta-airport.com)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD; 773-686-2200; www.ohare.com)
Denver International Airport (DEN; 303-342-2000; www.flydenver.com)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX; 310-646-5252; www.los-angeles-lax.com)
New York JFK International Airport (JFK; 718-244-4444; www.panynj.gov)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO; 650-821-8211; www.flysfo.com)
The majority of incoming flights from overseas and the US mainland arrive on O’ahu at Honolulu International Airport (HNL; 836-6413; www.honoluluairport.com).
For more information on Neighbor Island airports, visit www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports. Following are the main ones:
Hilo International Airport (ITO; 934-5840; Hawai’i, the Big Island)
Kahului airport (OGG; 872-3893; Maui)
Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA; 329-3423;