Shopping in Lanai - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Despite the fact that there are several huge shops with clothes, shoes and different accessories on Lanai, the island is not a perfect place for several hours shopping. However, if you want to buy clothes, shoes, accessories or perfume, you should better come to the mainland. Lanai is perfect for buying souvenirs and different authentic items made by local masters.

Remember that you can and should bargain on local markets and in small shops if the price is too high. The usual price which is indicated on goods is usually twice higher than the real price. Remember that in Hawaii, as in all other parts of the United States, prices are indicated without taxes. Sometimes sellers can cheat on you in order to get more money, be careful.

Hawaiian shirt is the first thing you should buy on Lanai. 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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Hawaii is a paradise for those who love to buy unusual jewellery at a low price. There is sold a large number of accessories made in traditional Hawaiian style. For example, there is a large number of products made of 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. Moreover, you can look for coral crafts, but the most authentic local accessories are made of plumeria. It is a flower which is the symbol of the archipelago. 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. Plumeria accessories are usually made of wood, plastic, polymer clay and ceramics.

There are also many souvenirs made in the shape of a pineapple. However, it is not surprising. 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. Ukelele is an unusual and quite expensive instrument 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. Although the macadamia nut tree originated in Australia, this tree has been grown on the Hawaiian Islands since around 1882. You can find macadamia in honey and with a variety of salty and spicy additives. Macadamia is a very high-calorie delicacy, but incredibly healthy, so be sure to bring it from the island. You should also buy local fruit which can be easily carried home and don’t forget to buy a can of pineapples.