Driving
An International Driving Permit is recommended, although it is not legally required (it is often very useful as an additional proof of identity). Your own national driving licence can be accepted for up to one year.It is illegal for drivers not to have their licences immediately to hand. If stopped, do not attempt to pay a driving fine on the spot (unless it is demanded) as it may be interpreted as an attempt to bribe.
Trafic drives on the right. Driving conditions are excellent and the road system reaches every town.

What to wear
You will find that casual dress is the norm - light cotton clothing is ideal. Although you may like to wear something formal in the evening, this is by no means essential.

Currency
The legal currency of the Hawaiian Islands is the US Dollar. Credit cards are normally accepted at shops, restaurants and hotels.

Visas
Travelers coming to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less from qualified countries may be eligible to visit the U.S. without a visa under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (VWPP). The VWPP is authorized through April 30, 2000.

Currently there are 29 participating countries in the VWPP, including: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Uruguay.

Citizens of all other countries should contact their local US embassy or consulate for details of current entry requirements. Even those eligible for the visa waiver scheme must apply for a free tourist visa if they intend to stay in the US for more than ninety days. Whatever your nationality, visas are not issued to convicted felons and anybody who owns up to being a communist, fascist or drug dealer.