Hawaii Vacations: 7 Hot Shopping Spots
If you love to shop, here's some "must see" places to visit
while you're in Hawaii.
Hilo Hattie's - World famous Hawaiian store where you can buy
high quality clothing and souvenirs--to keep Hawaii close to you
always.
Ala Moana Center - This mall has over 200 shops and is the
largest open air shopping center in the U.S. This place has
everything and you'll find very beautiful merchandise. The food
court is big and offers a wide variety of great eats.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet - This is the best bargain in Hawaii.
For an entrance fee of 50 cents, you can find tons of bargains
on all kinds of goods. It's open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and
Sundays. Also, it can get a bit hot, so dress appropriately.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center - This shopping center is right
in front of the Pink Palace Hotel. You'll find boutiques, places
to buy t-shirts and souvenirs, restaurants, and a post office.
DFS Galleries (DFS Galleria) - This is a great place to shop for
U.S. and foreign tourists. You can find designer goods and
cosmetics with no sales tax. While it's designed mainly for
overseas visitors, U.S. visitors can shop on the first couple of
floors.
Chinatown - Here's a place where you can find inexpensive goods
and foodstuffs like pastries, exotic fruits and fresh fish. The
Hing Mau Store is highly recommended. The area also has a Costco
and Sam's Club.
Maui Divers Jewelry Design Center - They offer a free tour where
you can learn about the history of this company and how they
make coral jewelry. Of course, you can also buy beautiful
jewelry there as well.