Shopping in Hawaii Islands - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

The Hawaiian Islands are not a perfect place for «serious» shopping. There are several shopping malls in the capital but it has a smaller selection of goods than you can find at any large American city. So if you want to buy clothes, shoes, accessories or perfume, you should better come to the mainland. The Hawaiian Islands are perfect for buying souvenirs and different authentic items. If you’ve decided to buy something in a small shop or a market, remember that you can and should bargain if the price is too high.

The best place where you can buy souvenirs is International Market Place in Honolulu. You can easily spend here several hours looking for different souvenirs. In general, you can buy anything in small shops located all over the archipelago. Remember that in Hawaii, as in all other parts of the United States, prices are indicated without taxes. Sometimes sellers can cheat on you, be careful. The thing you should definitely buy is the world-famous Hawaiian shirt. Note that this is not a Chinese product and it can’t be too cheap. It usually costs not less than thirty dollars. However, you can buy colourful clothes from factories in Asia, which will be much cheaper.

You can find not only shirts in truly Hawaiian colours but also muumuu dresses and different sundresses and t-shirts, including items for children. Try to find things with the inscription "Made in Hawaii", there are more chances that it is not a fake. Hawaii is a paradise for those who love to buy unusual jewellery at a low price. For example, there is a large number of products from local pearls. Beautiful crafts can be found only for thirty dollars. If you want to buy pearls of the perfect size and grinding, you can look for more expensive products. The price can be very different. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

A large number of coral crafts are sold here. A true symbol of the Hawaiian Islands is the flower of plumeria. It can be found here in the form of stripes, and in the form of images on ceramics and magnets, and in the form of jewellery, including gold accessories. You can buy wooden products, including kukui - walnut, another symbol of Hawaii. For example, a walnut bracelet, necklace or hair clip can be nice gifts for your friends. If you wish, you can buy traditional local wooden dishes, which Hawaiians still often use in everyday life.

Do you want to find something for your friend who is fond of music? Be sure to buy ukulele, a local version of either guitar or balalaika. This ukelele is quite expensive and is made of certain types of wood, but the souvenir version can be purchased from simpler materials. Christmas balls with views of Hawaii and dancing locals will also be an interesting gift. Toys for the Christmas tree made of shells are very beautiful here. Those who love coffee will be happy on the archipelago. You can buy a delicious local variety of this drink. Hawaiian tea with the addition of exotic fruit such as mango is produced here too.

Sweet teeth can buy local fruit or biscuits which can be easily carried home. Chocolates with macadamia nut are delicious here. You can also buy nut itself which can be found at any supermarket. Macadamia was brought from Australia and it grows in Hawaii now. This delicious and high-calorie delicacy is sold here with salt, honey or chocolate.