jthoms9800
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Depends on your own point of view. My brother has lived there on and off for the past 7 years and he is currently trying to get back there again to live for good. I've been there and although it is an incredible place to visit, I myself could not live there due to "island fever."
Check it out once. Only you can answer your question. |
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ILLFLO
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yes it is very overated, if your old and ready to enjoy your golden years..its a cool place..but if your young and fun...this place will suck after 1 month...please believe it...im leaving here and moving to L.A. where real people live! |
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Matthew
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Yes. And here is why.... Hawaii only has about 4 blocks of beauty and resort. The reason it is rated so high is because in order to get there you have to travel by plane. It is out of the way in normal life and although they have great tourist 'traps' they have a large problem with homelessness and crime. The kicker is that most Hawaiian hate outsiders and are very unfriendly |
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Haleiwa girl
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I live in Oahu on the No. Shore, I can think of another place I rather wake up in..I live in Paradise, but not in a foreign country.....if you live in California is actually cheaper at this point. It is what you make it..I can go to Waikiki when I want the "city" life and back to country in less than an hour. |
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Marlene H
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No not at all other than the expense. Pretty sunsets.... can not be described |
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AffordableLuxuryHawaiiTravel
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No, it is not over rated. Hawaii really is a wonderful place. And, yes, it is expensive.
Unfortunately, you have been talking to a segment of the population that is negative. Talk to positive people to get positive answers.
It is not true that it is better to visit here than to live here. But, like other places, it is more fun to be on vacation here than it is to work. :) |
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☼ becki ☼
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I went to Hawaii for a family trip, and Honolulu is nice, but it's VERY busy. My dad and I tried to get on the beach, but there were SO many people. I wouldn't reccomend going there.
If you want to visit Hawaii, try going to the island of Kona or Maui. Maui was a VERY beautiful place, and Kona is pretty nice, also. |
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Uncle John
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It's a good, some what likable and bvery beautiful place. But it is over rated, and over priced. |
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JULIE
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yes to both of your questions |
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ber69
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That may be due to the cost of living. To others, it may seem like any other place. |
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Junior
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Yes. |
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mrseahorse1
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it all depends where you go , been to all they island , my favorite ia maui ,i would only go there for my vacations |
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Cassor
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yes, especially maui. stay away from maui. |
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jerryl r
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hawaii is a beautiful place. lots of culture and history. but, not really a place to live. island fever and not that big. too populated, too much drugs. over 40% of oahu alone is hooked on crystal meth. i love visiting where i came from, raise my kids in the same manner, but to live there, maybe after everything settles. |
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paL
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no, i don't think it is... if you truly take the time to get to know the island... beyond typical tourist things, you will find serenity... it's beautiful there, truly... i would love to live there... |
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justlikeyoubutdifferent
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Over-rated in what aspects? I've been there (Maui) a few times, and it's great fun. If you go inland things are a bit less expensive, but everything there is _MORE_ expensive. If you get the chance, go. Enjoy the weather, the sun, the rain (mist or storms). Take home some Kona coffee. Go to Cheeseburger in Paradise. Just take your sunscreen. |
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Zelda Hunter
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It depends on your situation and what you like. For example, if you are a recent college graduate who really wants to get far far away from his interfering, controlling and warring divorced parents and set up an independent and relaxed life, then it can be a very nice place to be for a while.
It's expensive, but friendly and a nice place. Get a job as a bartender for a while and you may just find another job in your area of specialty.
I heard that if you are a guy, you should like Asian chicks. |
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Raines
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Yes. It's true that it's better to visit than to live there mainly because housing is very expensive and limited there. Most studio apartments there rent for at least $900/mth or above. It's hard to find any studios less than that rent. Just go to http://www.craigslist.org and check out the prices there, then you will know what I am talking. You can find a few maybe less than $900/mth but those are kind of rare and very very few and there can be many people interested in just one studio. There are many shared housing situations which is cheaper. I couldn't stand the expensive housing in Hawaii so I moved to another state. I was very glad that I moved and wished I had moved to this other state earlier because the housing is cheaper and nicer and there are many more selections. I think in Hawaii, you may be paying a high rent for something that may not be very nice or even worth the price. They have studios that are only 150 sq ft. and the rent is $750/mth. Other than the expensive housing, the weather is very nice and the nature and beaches are beautiful. The people are friendly with the Aloha Spirit. Parking is a problem in the downtown area as there are not that many big open spaces for parking. I think Hawaii is over-priced because it is just an island and yet it is one of the most expensive places in the U.S. But, that's just my opinon. Some people like that, some people don't. So, it's good to go there and visit if you haven't been there yet. But, the housing is really expensive and limited there. For people who care about getting their money's worth, that may not be a good place for them. |
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surelynotme
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No matter where you go in the world, the people who live there don't appreciate the beauty of what they have. Hawaiian residents also have an ulterior motive in wanting to keep tourists away. Hawaii is to me the most wonderful place on earth. |
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Miki S
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I have never been to Hawaii, but I have had family and they say it is great. But it is a little expensive. |
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luvmee321
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HELL NO!!!! It is THE most beautiful place I have ever been. But you have to stay at a nice hotel though. Such as the Hyat on Kawaii! If you have never been you HAVE to go... I would live there if I could! But I feel that i would get bored there over time if I did live there. You have to go to Poipu on Kawaii. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE EVER!!!!!!!! |
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DeDe
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I have nevered lived in Hawaii but i have traveled there a few times. For me the trips have been worth it because the pace of life there seems to infect you in away that encourages you to slow down, relax & get recentered. The weather is always great even in the rainy season & I do get some siteseeing in & have never been disappointed. |
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kap3461
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me and my wife visited oahu in 2002 and we loved the place,very clean,the only thing we did not like was the people handing out fliers on the street some were very rude. |
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Maui No Ka Oi
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I am born & raised in Hawaii 16 yrs on Maui &29 yrs. on Oahu. I read all of the replys & many were right but I wouldn't suggest you to go where they went. Maui is the best. Lanai & Molokai are beautiful. Kauai is magnificent. The big island is great but spread out (some of the best waterfalls & the superbowl of big game fishing ) & Oahu is also beautiful but the people in the responses were in only Waikiki. Waikiki is only 3 miles of Oahu. How can you judge anyplace by only 3 miles ? Hawaii is one of the best & diverse places in the world. 8 major islands & every island has 100's of incredible spots & things to do.I don't even leave the state anymore I just go island hopping! Aloha, Have fun |
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