For those lucky and motivated enough to travel to one of the neighbor islands they will find varying shades of habitation and tropical floral and fauna unmatched anywhere else in the United States. Because of the islands natural beauty and fame for romantic getaways, the majority of travelers to Hawaii are married couples or newlyweds.

However, a large local singles in the form of military personnel, nurses, airline workers, foreign and local students and singles tourists, provides ample chance to find a date, a dance, or a romance. The exception to this the Varsity near the University of Hawaii, the Ward Warehouse , or Rumors in the Ala Moana Hotel where one can meet students or local residents in that order.

By far though, Waikiki are the most fertile hunting grounds for finding someone to make a vacation alone less lonely.

By the way www. By nationality, Japanese tourists seem to outnumber all other nationalities combined.

Nevertheless, unless your Japanese is good, it is unlikely you will hook up with Japanese women or even though they travel in large amounts. If you are looking for Japanese men, if this is your cup of tea, you are in the right place.

For the average American traveler however, the large amounts of Australians, Canadians, and Europeans all out to have a good time offer a refreshing change to what you see in many big cities on the mainland. Additionally, most of these people are in party mode and heavily liquored, thus increasing the chances for a tropical tryst and late night ocean swim provided your alcohol consumption allows you to both survive and remember it.

For the serious club dancer, Kuhio Street near the International Marketplace had the best clubs, like Rumors and the most people late at night, however the demograpics change later in the evening as large squads of locals show up. Not only that, late in the night the ladies of the evening are out in force.

So make sure you know you are probably dealing with a businesswoman if you start feeling romantic out on the street after 1am. It starts out there earlier than most places, you only need approach someone at one of the booths, at the bar or on the tiny dance floor. However the mood there is festive with everyone realizing people go there to meet other people. If meeting locals is your desire, then Kuhio Avenue after midnight is where they tend to congregate.

However, if you are really serious about locals, we would recommend the places mentioned earlier and then going to Downtown Honolulu and other place just for people that reside there full time.

West Maui, while a magnet for newlyweds, does lend itself for occasional pickups if you happen upon a single. Since west Maui is much more laid back than the New York feel of Waikiki, most singles let their guard down and are far easier to approach. If you are lodging in central Maui, it is unlikely you are on the hunt for dating action.

We hear the weekend, this place is quite lively. Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian island, is often overshadowed by its tourist magnet of a neighbor, Oahu.

Home to virtually pristine beaches and a sprawling national park , parts of Maui are still untouched by the swaths of tourists who frequent the islands. The island is also home to vodka and rum distilleries on the rugged landscapes of the upcountry and a restaurant scene with native Hawaii, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and Portuguese influences. Forget the tablecloths and silverware: Maui is all about a hands-on, no-frills approach to food.

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For a fresh mahi-mahi sandwich, try the Fish Market Maui in Lahaina on the west side of the island. Take the meal to go, grab a table near Kahului Bay and enjoy the ocean views and mountainous coastlines. A typical plate lunch consists of two scoops of white rice, macaroni salad and an entree meat like chicken katsu. Dating to the late 19th century, the plate lunch has had a long history as a midday meal for laborers on sugarcane plantations.

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By the s, mobile trucks began selling these lunches on paper plates, eventually giving rise to the popularity of food trucks and plate lunches all over the islands. A photo posted by on. Have an extra hour before your departing flight? As an added bonus, tour guides will give you the opportunity to feed some of the fenced-off goats. Maui is defined by its inclusive culinary food scene. Reporter, Out of Office.