On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:46:56 -0700, Ken Fine wrote:
> The price of food in Hawaii is legendary. I'm wondering whether we should
> bring a bunch of food with us, and whether it would be permissable to bring
> frozen meat into HI. Finally, I'm wondering how the price of items at
> Costco compares in HI versus the states. We'll be on the big island of
> Hawaii for most of our stay.
>
> Regarding produce, I read that "pineapple, Florida citrus, vegetables in the
> turnip family (daikon, rutabaga, radishes, etc.), and green coffee beans"
> are forbidden. I have no idea if this list is complete.
>
> Regarding frozen chicken and fish, I have no idea what's permissable.
So, you're spending a couple grand to fly all the way to Hawaii on
vacation (I assume), stay at a nice, but reasonable, place for a week or
so, rent a car, etc., and you're trying to save money by bringing your own
food??? Penny wise and Pound foolishness....
I found the grocery store prices (in Hilo on the Big Island) not all that
different than my hometown stores with a few exceptions. (Fortunately,
things I don't eat.) I just shopped where the locals shop and not in
the stores in the tourist areas.
Stef |