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Inside Background
Culture 
Hilo is Hawaii's second largest city after Honolulu. However, Hilo does not see...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Health & Safety 
Safety is a major issue on the Hawaiian Islands. The beauty of the ocean and...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
History 
The island of Hawaii dates back to around 300 BC when Polynesians first arrived...
Last edited: 07 October 2006
Recommended Reading 
The Hawaiian Islands provide one of the world's most beautiful set of...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Hilo, being on a Hawaiian island is of course, warm all year round. Temperature...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Hilo has a major airport and is one of two on the Big Island, the other located...
Last edited: 15 September 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Nightlife 
Hilo does not rival Honolulu in terms of nightlife. It is far more low-key than...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Hilo is a gateway to off-the-beaten-path activites. Not that the original...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
Shopping 
After all the beach time, sports and water activities, wining and dining, and...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Sports & Activities 
Of course there are many different reasons for vacations in Hawaii, but one...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Hilo Farmers Market 
The market is offically open on Wednesday and Saturday, but a small subset of...
Last edited: 02 June 2006
Imiloa Astronomy Center 
'Imiloa Astronomy Center, on the Big Island in Hilo, Hawaii, offers a...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
Lava Ocean Adventures 
A Lava Ocean Adventures boat tour is a great way to view the active lava from...
Last edited: 26 September 2009
Liliuokalani Gardens 
Liliuokalani Garden is a serene and tranquil area to visit.  There are no main...
Last edited: 04 February 2007
Safari Helicopter Tours 
The Deluxe Volcano/Coast Safari Helicopter tour takes you to over the vent of...
Last edited: 15 March 2009
Wailoa Center 
Wailoa Center is basically an art and culture gallery run by the State of...
Last edited: 05 November 2009
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Cafe Pesto 
Music Fridays 6-9pm, Sundays 3-6pm, free wifi everyday 3-6pm, free birthday...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
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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: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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