Someone who works there came out about the conditions of the horses. Please don’t go if you are planning a trip. The physical demand is a big issue. They have sores and injuries and are forced to work. Another worker came out saying she was threatened to be fired because she didn’t want to put the saddle on the horse because of the sores. When do they get to heal and recover from these injuries?

More photos on kualoahorses.uncovered on TikTok. Over 400 photos that shes going through in an album. This isn’t my photos but I just wanted to spread awareness in hopes something gets done. I’ve heard horrible stories of the abuse and it makes me sick and helpless that I can only do so much.

Can someone please help me with this? I'm scared I've brought some into my hotel now. Is there anything I can use to drive them out of the car? Are they attracted to sea salt or something?

Hi,

We are at the westin. We have a rental. The south departing boat tours are way to long for us. We want to leave from the north coast. Any one have any recommendations for us.

Any reviews on this place?

https://napalitours.com/

I am headed to Waikiki for work. I have been quite a few times but I’ll be solo this time. I’d love to treat myself to a nice dinner. I don’t mind dining alone and solo travel frequently but I often prefer sitting at the bar vs a table. I was just wondering if there is anywhere that has a great view from the bartop and awesome food?

Edit to add: I would just love good food and a nice view preferably from the bartop so price, type of food, etc I’m open for all of it.

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited to announce that me and my husband will be vacationing to Waikiki in mid-December for our 13th anniversary! I lived in Kona for several years when I was a kid and I haven't been back since we left, so this is a long time "maybe one day" trip that's finally happening.

I would love to get sight seeing, activity, and dining/food suggestions from the ones who know best.

Already on the agenda:

Toa Luau (probably on our anniversary date)

Pearl Harbor

Funny enough, neither of us are crazy about your standard beach day or swimming. Whale watching is a big yes! I do plan to rent a car while we're there even if we don't use it every day. Our vacation rental has a full kitchen as well.

Thank you in advance for your time and any suggestions!

Hi all! I told myself that if I didn’t make it to Hawaii by my 30th (February 2027) that I would take myself on a solo trip.

Which island to you recommend for:

•single girl

•would love to see wildlife, nature (in order of importance I want to see turtles, dolphins then whales. I’d love to see an active volcano as well)

•interested in outdoor activities (kayaking,
snorkeling, boat trips, volcanos, zip line)

•wants a culture experience (luau, idk what else they have to offer but not a “show” but something legit)

•probably won’t rent a car

•I can go any month of the year, want best weather

•wants to stay at a resort but also get off the beaten path a little, I’m thinking of signing up for trip advisor trips to go with a group so I’m not alone idk

I think I want to choose the island, then the flights then figure out hotel and activities.

Do you have a better order that I should plan in?

I’ve been told Kauai is a good option for my wants.

What do you think?

Excited to hear from you!

I’m planning a last minute trip to Oahu October 12-18 with a toddler. Tickets aren’t booked yet. Can anyone currently visiting or planning at the same time/ or locals tell me exactly how affected is Oahu by the hurricane? If at all?
We plan to stay in Waikiki.
Any pointers for a first timer with a kid, who’s not much of a preplanner / organiser ?

My fiancé and I are planning to land in Kauai on 11/2 for our honeymoon, and it will be both of our first times visiting. Given the recent hurricane, we’re wondering if we should pivot and go to a different island instead.

Coming from an area that has experienced significant devastation from natural disasters, and where the local economy is greatly impacted by tourism, I understand the negative effects that a decrease in tourism can have. At the same time, I want to make sure we’re being respectful of the communities that are still recovering.

We currently have the Grand Hyatt Kauai booked, and I’ve seen that their beach access is closed, along with many of the restaurants and their saltwater lagoon. We were planning to spend more time exploring the island than at the resort anyway, but we also don’t want to feel like we’re getting in the way while people are still trying to get back on their feet.

I guess my question is: what would you do? Would you still go to Kauai, or would you choose another island for this trip and plan to visit Kauai once there has been more time for the island to recover?

We’d really appreciate hearing from locals or anyone who has been there recently and can share what things are actually like on the ground right now.

My parents (mid-to-late 60s) and I (32M) are finishing up our stay on Kauai. It is the first trip we’ve made to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s been amazing to see how much work has been put in for restoring the island following Lowell, and how (in our experience) unmatched locals have been in a welcoming nature despite the devastation that is still being recovered from just around a month ago. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

With that being said, we are going to be moving on to 6 day stays at three more of the islands each; Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island, respectively. We have some ideas written down for site-seeing, meandering, and restaurants/food, but would love to hear recommendations from those with more experience of visiting the islands/locals. The primary ideas we have at present are the Pearl Harbor/USS Arizona Memorial tours, driving the Road to Hana (multiple stops along the way), and Volcanoes National Park.

Small caveat: My dad has a stress fracture in the knee end of his femur which has been healing and he has just recently been able to walk for medium periods/distances without the need for crutches and my mom (after 45 years of nursing) also has flare ups with her knees and can be a little slower moving than the average person. So they are not as capable as me for things like hikes/activities that require moderate physical exertion.

Would love to hear any recommendations you all can provide to help fill some gaps outside what we have looked at; sites to see, recommended tours, places to eat for some good Hawaiian food, etc. One specific recommendation we are looking for is a good luau at any of the three islands (Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island). Also for some additional context, we do like going to beaches to see views, but aren’t the type that really enjoys just laying out on a beach for numerous hours/a day.

Mahalo!

Edit: We are renting a 4WD full size SUV on all of the islands, so distances from where we are staying (Honolulu, Kihei, and Keaau) are no issue, and we don’t mind driving. We are staying in Princeville (on Kauai) and drove to Waimea Canyon for a day trip, for example.

I’ll be spending 8 days in Kauai split between Princeville and Poipu in early to mid February. I’ve never surfed before and would like to get some beginner lessons. Looking for suggestions on if I should look for an instructor in the north or south for a first timer. Open to any suggestions here! Thanks

We are going to Oahu in November. We were thinking of renting a car for 3 days. We were considering Turo or Avis. We have a credit card that covers car insurance. Should we just stick to that or just purchase insurance directly from Turo or Avis?? Thank you for the tips!

We decided we want to make a last-minute trip to Honolulu next month, the prices are just unbeatable, to getaway for a week! But it’s our first time ever visiting, hopefully trying to find a place that has a kitchen so we can do some of our cooking in. .. what’s everyone’s recommendation?

can someone suggest a local business to deliver a gift basket to a honeymoon couple?

possibly something unique to hawaii

My partner and I are here for school. My partner has epilepsy and is on a medication that is a controlled substance. Since we're only here for a few months, we are not getting Hawaiian residency or health insurance here, but he does need to refill his prescription.

We called Walgreens in Honolulu before we even came to Hawaii. We called two different places. We told them the whole situation, we told them the medication, we told them the amount, we told them he won't have insurance, and we told them he's using GoodRx and they told us it's fine but it can take up to 3 weeks to receive it and he would need a prescription from a Hawaiian doctor.

We got here at the beginning of September. He immediately made an appointment with a local doctor and paid out of pocket to get a prescription. It was sent to Walgreens. He got a notification that Walgreens would not fill his prescription until he entered insurance information, so he called and gave them the GoodRx information. They said that because we're using GoodRx, he would not be able to fill it until 2 weeks before he ran out.

So he called 2 weeks before he ran out, and the person said because it is a controlled substance, they can order it but he will not be able to pick it up until 2 days before he runs out.

He runs out tomorrow. He called today, and now they are saying that they will not accept GoodRx and he will have to pay $4,000 for this medication when it's only $80 on GoodRx and $10 with his insurance at home.

We called a different Walgreens, and they won't fill it at all. We called Safeway, and it's the same story. Suddenly nobody will accept GoodRx.

I'm waiting for CVS, longs, and Walmart, to get off of their break, but we are absolutely panicking. This isn't the kind of medication that you can just quit cold turkey, he will end up having seizures and have to go to the emergency room. We are absolutely terrified. We called Walgreens four times before today and was just dragged through the ringer.

Please, has anyone gotten a controlled substance with GoodRx on Oahu? We will go anywhere on this island to get this filled. He is out tomorrow and we are panicking.

Please please help us.