Can you help me identify two polynesian/hawaiian songs used in the Disney Polynesian area music? I'm trying to buy all of the tracks for a complete "Polynesian Resort area music loop", and I only have two tracks left... (links to LQ samples in the extended explanation...)
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posted by BleuLlama
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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We are on vacation on Kauai. It's been a great week, and Friday is our last day. We have to check out of our room by 11am, and our flight doesn't leave until 9:40pm. This would be great, except rain and thunderstorms are predicted all day! Any suggestions for ways to spend our last afternoon if the weather really is bad?
posted by Kriesa
on Apr 10, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm traveling to Hawaii for much of next week. This would be awesome except that I will probably be spending most of my time at a conference. I'm hoping that I can get at least one day for exploring and enjoying myself. What is the one specific things I should definitely try do while I'm there?
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posted by raeka
on Mar 29, 2013 -
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I'm trying to plan our move from Oahu back to Los Angeles. We have too much for airline baggage, but too little for a shipping container. We're selling all the furniture and big items, and planning to buy used replacements when we arrive. We're paring down our belongings as much as we can bear, but it's still not going to fit in airline baggage. I'm talking medium-value, medium-sized things like baking pans, shoes, small kitchen appliances, and books. What's the cheapest way to ship all this little stuff?
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posted by lostburner
on Mar 19, 2013 -
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Are there any restaurant supply stores on Oahu like
GFS, in that they are open to the public and sell dry goods and spices in bulk?
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posted by Ghidorah
on Feb 21, 2013 -
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I'm going to Hawaii with 2 friends in May and am looking for recommendations for hotels. We will be staying in Kapaa for 3 nights, Kona for 3-4 nights, Hilo for 1-2 nights and Honolulu for 2 nights.
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posted by Kris10_b
on Feb 14, 2013 -
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Looking for fun things to do in Kauai! (and any other advice you may have about vacationing there)
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 31, 2013 -
22 answers
We ended up biting the bullet on tickets to Maui for our spring break in March yesterday (arriving 3/10). You guys were awesome when we went to the
Big Island last year- where should we stay and what should we do in Maui?
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posted by charmedimsure
on Jan 22, 2013 -
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We have 12 hours with a car, starting in Waikiki and ending at the airport. What to do?
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posted by cgg
on Jan 21, 2013 -
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I am going to Hawaii for a couple of weeks in February. I have recently moved from no cell phone to an iPhone 4s. I am Canadian. Basically, I have no idea what I should do about my phone when I go. Smart phones seem like they would be more useful than normal in another country/unfamiliar place, but I certainly don't want to come home to an insane cell phone bill.
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posted by joelhunt
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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My lovely girlfriend has been throwing me fantastic birthday parties for a few years, and this year (in November, in Los Angeles) I want to return the favor in kind. She lived in Hawaii in her youth, and has visited every year except this one, so I thought I'd try to bring the big island to her for her birthday party. I'm thinking 25-30 people, suggestions for any level of fancy from not fancy at all up to very posh appreciated.
posted by thedaniel
on Sep 18, 2012 -
10 answers
Seeking hotel recommendations in either the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Hawaii.
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posted by raztaj
on Aug 15, 2012 -
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We're doing our honeymoon in Hawaii, either the Oahu or Maui. We're looking for a quite place June 3, 2013 - June 10, 2013. We're looking for a condo with a kitchen and that's ADA accessible
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posted by snow_mac
on Aug 13, 2012 -
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My grandfather is 91 and we're helping him plan his funeral. At it, he wants Hawaiian music played. Apparently it's the music he used to hear at dances (in New Zealand) when he met my grandmother in the late 30s/early 1940s. According to the BBC, there was a fad for Hawaiian music in wartime Britain, especially a band called Felix Mendelssohn and his Hawaiian Serenaders, but I can't find much by them. Any ideas? I guess it would be a slow dance kind of song.
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posted by curious zoe
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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Going to Oahu in June. Looking for any updated/current info anyone can provide regarding 1. a good/great hotel for three nights at a good/great value and 2. any off-the-beaten path recreational activities/site seeing/leisurely must-dos! Can you help?
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posted by foxhat10
on May 17, 2012 -
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I'm interested in joining/starting some kind of sustainable, intentional community in Hawaii. I've done some basic googling and found some WWOOF places, but I was hoping Metafilter could give more personal feedback. I'm in Honolulu right now and have funds to put roots down elsewhere in the islands. Can anyone recommend a good sustainability course, farm, or personal contacts?
posted by eurypteris
on Apr 14, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm looking for the best time to book a flight from NYC to Honolulu for Christmas -- I'm afraid I've already missed the best deals and wonder if I should snatch up the next decent fare or wait for something better. [Of course, special snowflake details inside.]
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posted by bah213
on Mar 14, 2012 -
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Trying to decide on possible merits of choosing Alaska v. Hawaiian Air for flight from Portland to Honolulu...
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posted by docpops
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Early in his career, Conan O'Brien had Don Ho as his guest. Don Ho did a cover version of the Beastie Boys' single "Sabotage". This was the greatest piece of television history I have ever experienced. Is it available anywhere?
posted by Quonab
on Dec 23, 2011 -
8 answers
Mrs. Hylas and I are headed to Kauai on 12/19 for our honeymoon. We'll stay 8 days on the north side of the island in a rental found through VRBO. After reviewing previous recommendations, we'll certainly go to
Hamura Saimin. Neither of us have had a proper vacation in years, so we want to have only a few plans and leave the rest of our time open for spontaneous adventure. The only thing I really, really want to do while I'm there is make sure that we find a good source for Kalua pig (luau optional). Where should we go?
We plan to rent a car in Princeville, but a few people have now told me I should get a Jeep. Do we
need one? Why?
Finally, Mrs. Hylas is convinced we're going to want to cook all of our meals in our rental and avoid eating out as much as possible. She would like to bring a cooler full of frozen stuff to save money. I'm not so sure. What say you?
posted by Hylas
on Dec 7, 2011 -
24 answers
I'm considering buying a single family dwelling in Hawaii that is part of a two unit Condominium Property Regime (CPR). I'm interested in people's practical experiences with this sort of arrangement--what are the odds I'll end up regretting the whole thing?
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posted by LadyOscar
on Dec 7, 2011 -
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What is the fastest way for me to deposit/cash a large check in Hawaii (hopefully in the next two days) considering that there are no branches of my bank in Hawaii and that my account isn't eligible for "mobile deposit" via my smartphone?
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posted by unknowncommand
on Nov 17, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm on Oahu, and I'm a
Lost fan. What are some must-see
Lost locations to visit on the island?
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posted by jabberjaw
on Oct 27, 2011 -
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How many swimming pool permits did the state of Hawaii issue in 2010?
posted by Exchequer
on Oct 12, 2011 -
1 answer
Visiting the big island in Hawaii, and I'm a coffee lover. Any recommendations on which specific coffee plantations I should visit in the Kailuna-Kona region?
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posted by jabberjaw
on Sep 13, 2011 -
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I just got back from a 500 mile road trip on the New York Thruway. Spotted three cars with Hawaiian license plates. I have never seen
one before. Obviously, they didn't drive to the mainland. Two were older cars, mid-ninety's econoboxes, one a big SUV. About how much would it cost to ship a car from the islands, or did they just bring their plates and buy a car locally?
posted by Marky
on Aug 20, 2011 -
13 answers
Recommendations on where stay on Oahu the first week in January, with two little kids?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Jul 17, 2011 -
9 answers
Trying to remember the name of a book about Hawaii, golf course development, Mark Twain, Pele, and some supernatural happenings.
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posted by fifilaru
on Jun 27, 2011 -
1 answer
Have you ever shipped a car to Hawaii? From Long Beach. Boating advice requested.
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posted by SLC Mom
on Jun 24, 2011 -
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Looking for honeymoon recommendations that balance hanging out on the beach and learning something (SCUBA, surfing, etc.). Relevant details inside.
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posted by craven_morhead
on Jun 5, 2011 -
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There was a music festival in Hawaii in the early 70s, probably rock or folk. A young woman in the crowd was wearing a long skirt and it caught fire. My stepdad was there and I'm trying to find an audio or video recording of the musical acts.
posted by HotPatatta
on May 4, 2011 -
12 answers
Another "help us go to Hawaii for the first time" question. (Two adults, no kids, looking for relaxation and privacy, September or early October.)
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posted by scody
on May 2, 2011 -
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IF 1 or 2 or even 3 nuclear reactors in Japan meltdown in what is already being called
a potentially worse disaster than Chernobyl, where will the fallout travel based on current prevailing wind and airflow models? I would specifically like information about how this may affect Hawaii where I live.
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posted by Muirwylde
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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I'm travelling to Hawaii this summer and want to spend a couple of days learning ukulele, steel guitar or slack-key guitar in the traditional Hawaiian style. I have some music background so I'm looking for more than just a tourist novelty class. Any suggestions from local experts?
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posted by ChristopherS
on Mar 7, 2011 -
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I'm on my way to Hawaii. Looking for interesting things to do. Will be mostly around Kona and South Point, but have a car so the whole island will be accessible. Particularly interested in unique or somewhat physically demanding ideas. Prefer non-touristy, although I do plan to do a mantaray snorkel tour. Cost is not a major issue, I'm willing to pay up for things that are worth it. I was there and hit the major attractions last year (Volcano, Waipi'o Valley, various waterfalls, etc.) and don't need to repeat. The types of things I *would* like to repeat from last time are kayaking out with the humpbacks, and taking the trail down to Captain Cook's Cove. Thinking of trying some geocaching. Please submit your ideas and recommendations!
posted by LowellLarson
on Feb 2, 2011 -
8 answers
Can anyone recommend some great locations for family snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii?
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posted by fairmettle
on Jan 15, 2011 -
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