AlohaPoipu guidebook

Rent the car in advance of arrival. There is an inexpensive bus, but the schedule is sparce.

Monday at Anne Knudsen park---must be there by 11:50. Wednesdays at Kukuiula Shopping Center--3-6pm

It is considered rude to wear shoes in the house because the red dirt makes such a mess.

Most bars have great Happy Hour pricing for cocktails, beer, wine and food.

Book the Napali Coast tours well in advance, unless you attend a time-share presentation. We always use Captain Andy or HoloHolo.

You waste several hours of your vacation, but the time-share presentations usually offer discount coupons for activities.

Shorts, a collared golf shirt, and nice sandals are appropriate almost everywhere nice. Shorts, a tee shirt, and sandals are appropriate everywhere else, except the beaches where swim trunks, a tee shirt and bare feet are all you need. Total: two pair of shorts, one bathing suit, one tee shirt, one collared shirt, one pair of sandals, one hat. Bring a rain shirt during the winter.

"da kine" -- anything nearby, as in "Gimme da kine" "howzit" -- hello, how are you doing? "shaka" -- hang loose! Cool off! Don't hit me! Don't hit me again! "aloha" -- hello, goodbye, I love you. "Mai Tai" -- ubiquitous drink, everywhere, like water on mainland

Your children will also be staying a week or so and deserve a good bed. Don't make them sleep on the floor, a sofa, or in your bed. They will enjoy the vacation more, scream less, and let you enjoy yourself more! Crib and rollaway rentals are inexpensive in Poipu.