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How old do you have to be to work at American Eagle in Hilo, Hawaii?
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I'm 15 years old, and my parents just bought me a car and told me that I have get a job to pay for gas and insurance. The only place that I actually want to work at is American Eagle Outfitters. So if anyone could tell me the minimum age you have to be to work there, that would be awesome.

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Usually places like American Eagle hire "floor models" that pretend to actually be working. 16 is the legal working age in Hawaii and you have to have a permit to work until the age of 17. You can get a permit at most high schools or a Satellite city hall. Even though you want to work at AE most of my friends that have worked there in the past had barely any hours due to all of the people that work there. Little hours means little money. Some of their checks for 2 weeks would about $35-60. And that's not a lot! I think you should work at a Grocery store or some place like Longs. You would get a decent paycheck and get experience. Good Luck!

Rental Car in Hawaii, Hawaii (Either Kona or Hilo side). Under 21?
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So I know that most major Rental companies will not let you rent a car unless you are a min. of 21. However, After looking around on other islands, such as Oahu, I found VIP, which rents cars to individuals 18 and over. I DO NOT want a Scooter or Motorcycle. I will be going sometime between May June (if that helps) and taking my son who will be 19 at the time. Really, any car that runs decent will do, I don't need some new fancy far, hell an 80's jalopy would do. Please do not suggest rental sites that are common, I have checked. And no illegal activities -for those of you thinking, just let him drive your car... No. First, not gonna happen, Second I need it for work. Other than that, Thank you.

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Well getting a bicycle won't be that bad an idea but if you want to explore more then you can rent a car, as not all rental companies stop yo form hiring car they may charge you some extra fee for it. The second option that you can go for is as you can let any one from your family to book car for you and nominate you as the driver. You can certainly drive the car this way. All you need is book car online make payment and tell the desired location where you want the car. In your case that will be airport. From there you can drive the car wherever you want. But one this necessary you need to marked as the additional driver and you need to posses driver license. This one you won't need to pay any extra fee. You can hire online car from http://www.usacarsrental.com/ . They offer good car with best service along with it.

Would an adult living in Hawaii need a car?
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I might want to relocate to Hawaii in a year or so, either Honolulu or Hilo. I'm aware that this isn't a cheap state to live in. I was wondering if a car is really necessary since the islands are so small. I'm just getting sick of all this crappy weather, and would like to start a new life. Hawaii sounds like a great place for that.

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Honolulu has a good bus system and there are plans for a light rail system, but that's about it. The outer islands have bus transportation, but it's sketchy at best. Relying on it for transportation to work daily wouldn't be ideal. If you're sick of "crappy weather," I advise you not to move to Hilo. Hilo gets 200" of rain annually -- not what I'd consider good weather. The town itself is rather old and run down looking. I lived in Kona for a year and Hilo always depressed the hell out of me. As for the islands being small -- have you ever been here? They're small in comparison to most mainland states, but they're not small like '2 palm trees with a hammock between them' kind of thing. The Big Island of Hawaii, where Hilo is located, is especially large. It's bigger than the other 7 main Hawaiian islands put together! Driving around the island on its main road takes a minimum of six hours with no stops. That is not what I'd consider "small." Additionally, it is very expensive to live in Hawaii. Hilo and its surrounding areas are among the cheapest areas to live, but it's still not cheap...and you would definitely need a car there. There are lots of beaters on the roads and you could probably find one fairly inexpensively...but be prepared for lots of repair charges. Do some research. You're not ready to live in Hawaii yet.

I can't find affordable hosing in hilo Hawaii, my family is in California and they want me back but my probati
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I have no family here and going broke, I am DISABLED AND ONLY MAKE 578.00 a month AND THIS PAST YEAR RENT WENT UP TO US POOR FOLKS CANNOT LIVE HERE ANYMORE. I AM NOT FOND OF COLD SHOWERS AND SLEEPING SITTING UP IN A CAR plus what it would do to my 5 herniated disks in my back and neck

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If your family wants you back, then ask them to loan you the money for airfare.

Which is the best side to stay on the island of Hawaii - the east (Hilo) or the west (Kailua-Kona)?
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My wife and I are going to the Big Island in September for 5 days. We have the dilema of choosing which side of the island to stay in. We obviously want to visit the volcanoes which are nearer the east but there seems to be more to do on the west coast. We plan to hire a car. Any comments from recent visitors would be most helpful.

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Definitely stay on the Kona side! The drive to the volcano is much longer from Kona, but it's worth it. Good way to see the island, too! Hilo is one of the wettest areas in the state of Hawaii and I find the town depressing, myself. There are tons of people who love Hilo, but I'm not one of them. I used to live in Kailua-Kona and it's very nice. Traffic is getting a bit bad from the airport into town, but once you're in K-K it's lovely. You can walk to all of the little shops and restaurants and it's got a nice small town feel. The big resorts are all up in the Kohala area (which is a district on the Big Island. So is Kona. The Kona side is the west side of the island; Kailua-Kona is the main town on the west side of the Big Island). Here's my advice: stay in Kailua-Kona. The Royal Kona Resort and the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel are pretty nice but not super expensive. If you're looking for something clean and cheap, try the Kona Seaside. I've stayed there several times and it's in a great location! No frills, but a nice clean place right across the street from the seawall in Kailua-Kona. Spend a couple of days there taking in the sights of the west side, then drive to the volcano and stay in a B&B there for a night. I recommend Aloha Junction (Pele's Suite is great and it has a back door that leads out to the jacuzzi!), but there are lots of other nice B&Bs in that area as well. If you have a room in Volcano Village, you can spend the whole day and evening exploring at Volcanoes National Park and not have to drive the 90+ miles back to Kailua-Kona at night! The road is very dark and kind of twisty in spots, so it's not a lot of fun for people who aren't familiar with it...especially after spending a day hiking around on the lava! If you do decide to take my advice, I recommend driving the northern route out of Kailua-Kona to the volcano. You will go through Waimea/Kamuela, which is a great little misty ranch town. You'll come down the Hamakua Coast in the morning when the sunlight hits the grasses and makes them all shiny against the backdrop of the ocean -- just gorgeous. You can stop at Laupahoehoe Point -- site of the 1946 tsunami -- and even go to the Pacific Tsunami Museum once you're in Hilo. Be sure to take the 4 mile scenic drive just north of Hilo. It's really spectacular! There are several waterfalls along that route also: Uma Uma, Kahuna, Akaka, and Rainbow. All are beautiful. When you leave the volcano to head back to the Kona side, take the southern route. Take the side road down to Ka Lae, which is the Southernmost Point in the United States. Very interesting and beautiful down there. You can hike out to a green sand beach too, if you're so inclined. Then stop at Punalu'u black sand beach to see the honu (green sea turtles). They often swim right up onto the beach to rest. From there, make a pit stop in Na'alehu at the Punalu'u Bakeshop. Mmm! Delicious. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I lived on the Big Island for a year and I still visit fairly often. Aloha :) Kauai resident

what route is best around the big island of Hawaii?
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I'm going to Hawaii in December and staying in Hilo. We will have a rental car and only 5 days.

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Hilo is rainy and wet. If you have to stay in Hilo the entire time, one day head toward Parker Ranch, Makawao and Waimea and discover those areas. The other day head in the opposite direction to Volcano. You'll miss Kona and Waikoloa but it's not much you are missing. Don't forget to hike right outside of Hilo to the waterfall, Akaka. Also, look for Donna's cookies outside Hilo on the way to Waimea. Forget the Big Island Cookies and candies-commercial stuff, Donna's is better. Keep your eyes peeled to the ocean, it will be whaling season and you'll love it! Look for the farmers market in Hilo. Don't expect any big cities or big nightlife on the Big Island. Enjoy!

Is there a way to rent a car when all the majors appear sold out. Can you join a club?
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Need to rent a car, but all the majors appear sold out,, I already have a flight to Hilo Hawaii on Dec 28th, but desperately need a car for 4 people. HELP !!!

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Go to www.priceline.com and use the airport code ITO (Hilo). I tried it and they have cars available - you just don't know from whom until you book. Oh, also, if you're not familiar with how they work, you have to name a daily rate you're willing to pay. If you're unrealistic with your offer, they'll let you know pretty quickly.

Is life in Hawaii fine without a car? Are the bus/subway systems good?
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planning on moving to honolulu or hilo apparently in this video there are subways in hawaii. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTi4shcs3jk

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The airport has the Wikiwiki shuttle but there's no subway. I live there. I promise there's no subway. The Bus is okay, not very expensive and goes everywhere IF you have the time. It can take forever. I suggest a car, a beater car, called a "beach car" to have to get places you need to go. Otherwise things get too interesting, especially in the heat when you have ice cream from a Foodland.

Hi. I'm moving to Hawaii for work soon. I'm wondering what to expect for utilities costs for a 2-bedroom home?
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Also wondering if there is a good place in Hilo or Kona to lease a car for 1 year.

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Hey wahine, welcome to Hawaii, Big Island great place, you gonna love it, yeah? Utility cost depend on what you want temperature to be, ok? Lotta people here just keep house whateva temp is outside, so just lites and cooking, ok? Figure bout 150 bucks, minimum, cause you gotta pay for water and gas, for cooking, too, yeah? So, cost go up from there if you cool or heat house, ok? Lease a car for 1 year harder, ok? I talk to friend bout that, he suggest you may wanta talk to car dealer, not rental agency, they maybe get you a deal for 1 year only, or just buy car, then sell in 1 year, yeah? Peace and aloha to you from Hawaii.

Just found out that I was pregnant and I travel with my husbands job?
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I need alittle help...My husband and I just found out that I'm pregnant but with his job we travel all over the U.S. every few months we are currentally in Montana but will be leaving July 31st and dropping our car off in our home town in Arkansas the going to Hilo, Hawaii for 8 months...has anyone out there traveled while pregnant and making prenatal appointments without problems. Please let me know how it went We have been traveling for almost 2 years already have have a 28 month old that has been traveling since she was 9 months old so the traveling is not a issue I just found out so i'm like 4.5- 5 weeks

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Ok, wow you got a lot of negative feedback with that. I disagree... I have travelled with my husband for two years now, my son is two and a half and he is one of the happiest most well adjusted kids I know. I do stay home with him so that helps. And he has gotten so many experiences most kids don't get. He's flown, been from coast to coast, seen the beach, the mountaings, you name it. One of the wives is pregnant right now, 48 days to go and we are leaving again in two weeks. As long as you have good insurance it should not be hard to find an OB, just call them and get a list. And you know what the OB doesn't really do anything when you have a baby anyway, mine came in just in time to catch him... The nurses are who matter and they will be strangers anyway. I think the role of the OB is during pregnancy and that's just to keep an eye on you. So if you have to change, no big deal, they'll get your file and there you go. As long as you are healthy you should have no problems flying, although you should avoid it late in the pregnancy. Just be up front with your ob the whole time! Have fun :)