Shopping in Oahu Island - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Despite the fact that Oahu is settled by a large percentage of the total Hawaiian population, you should better go for «serious» shopping to the mainland of the United States. So if you want to buy clothes, shoes, accessories or perfume, you should better come to New York, for example. Oahu is 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.

International Market Place is the perfect place for shopping on the island. This huge market can capture your attention for the whole day, especially if you want to find the best offer in terms of price/quality. Remember that on Oahu, as in all other parts of the United States, prices are indicated without taxes. Sometimes sellers can cheat on you, be careful. One of the must-have purchases on the island is a Hawaiian shirt. Remember that the original local clothes are quite expensive, they cost not less than thirty dollars. However, if you just want to buy a beautiful souvenir, you can buy goods made in Asian countries, which cost less.

However, there are not only shirts in truly Hawaiian colours but also shapeless 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. If you love different accessories, Oahu is a perfect place for you. 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 true symbol of Oahu and the archipelago 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. Plumeria accessories are usually made of wood, polymer clay and ceramics. You can buy wooden products, including kukui - walnut, another symbol of the island. 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 locals still often use in everyday life.

If you love wooden souvenirs, be sure to buy ukulele, a local version of either guitar or balalaika. It will be a perfect gift for musicians. 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.

If you want to bring an edible souvenir from the island you can take local fruit, they can be easily carried home even if you live far from Oahu. Natural coconut oil also deserves your attention. The oil will make any dish delicious. If you love coffee and tea, be sure to buy a pack of these drinks here. Hawaii is one of the few U.S. states where coffee is grown and harvested, and Kona coffee from Hawaii is world-renowned. This speciality coffee comes directly from the slopes of two volcanoes on the Big Island. There is a wide choice of tea with the additives of exotic fruits like mango. Cookies or chocolate with macadamia are nice for tea. Although the macadamia nut tree originated in Australia, this tree has been grown on the Hawaiian Islands since around 1882. It has become popular on Oahu and it is now sold in large numbers in local supermarkets. 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.