I have this co-worker who lives in Hawaii. He works remotely, obviously. He’s in the office this week, and he’s a pretty all-around good character. But it makes me wonder – if you live in Hawaii, where do you go on vacation? I mean, you’ve got some of the best scenery, food, beaches and outdoor recreation right there. Not to mention diversity from travelers all across the world.
I could just ask my co-worker, but that wouldn’t be any fun. So I’m gonna speculate with my Top 5 places a Hawaiian Would go on Vacation. Enjoy!
5. Greenland – So if you’re used to being warm and cozy, it seems you might want to be cold for awhile. I imagine Greenland is nice and remote in addition to being goolie-freezing cold. So it’s perfect for getting away from all that sunshine.
4. Moscow – I’ve never been to Moscow, but I’d imagine with rampant capitalism and the leftovers of Soviet architecture, a lot of it has to be an eyesore. I hear the crime rates aren’t exactly endearing it to many people, either. As for cuisine, I suppose some borscht would be a nice change from some of the planet’s finest seafood.
3. Belize City, Belize – Wow. This place is a hole. I expected it to be a lot better, because every travel rag blasts San Jose, Costa Rica, in much the same terms. But I found San Jose fun and lively, where Belize City was foul and depressing, from its airport to [...]
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5 Places a Hawaiian Might go on Vacation
The dirt on Hopkins, Belize
Wanna get away from Starbucks? Traffic? Commercialism? Even ATMs?
Well, then, I’ve got a place for you. It’s called Hopkins, and it’s a town of about 1,000 people. And I’m serious about the ATM thing. Be sure you get some cash before you show up to Hopkins.
For reasonably priced accommodations, I’ll have to recommend Jungle Jeanie’s by the Sea. Jungle Jeanie is the wife half of the husband-and-wife ownership team. They are friendly and helpful, and have a big, wonderful pair of dogs that roam on patrol. Xena, the German shepherd, is especially active and entertaining, especially when Jeanie tries to get her to surf. They serve up meals there, and you can also hoof it into town to try some local places. There’s also a pricier place or two as you walk south along the road. Many of the resorts even have semi-private bits of beach that they meticulously comb of former flotsam.
I’ve gotta be honest: There’s not much to do in Hopkins. It can be hot as hell, even in January. There’s no nightlife. The beach isn’t even all that nice. But if you want to get away from the noise, the pollution and the nonsense, this is the place to do it. Local residents are friendly, and you’ll hear them speaking the really cool-sounding Garifuna language. It’s super-quiet.
So how do you get here? Chances are, you’re flying into Belize City. The best way to get there is to grab a Maya Air or Tropic Air flight
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