I was surpised to find it not quite as much of a paradise as it is famous for. There are some very very very poor, crime and drug ridden areas, beyond anything in the inner cities of the mainland. Yes, there are very beautiful areas as well. But it is EXTREMELY expensive. Another California? California and heck, even Manhattan is a bargin basement compared to much of Hawaii. Yes a great place to vacation, and i am guessing that is how most people are rating it based upon. But don't go their and expext to not have to worry about crime at all, especialy around Honoulou. If you don't believe me, watch this show on A&E DOG, The Bounty Hunter They show you the other side of paradise that you wouldn't believe.
