Choose a Hawaiin gift that reflects the culture.
Although part of the U.S., Hawaii carries its own laid-back style. When choosing a Hawaiian gift idea, try to incorporate the style and flair of Hawaii into your gift. Consider gifts of food for an unusual taste, clothes to reflect the casual lifestyle, and jewelry which showcases the different items.
Food
Hawaii contains food items not grown on the mainland, which make good gifts. One such item is macadamia nuts. Buy these nuts plain or covered in dark or milk chocolate for a tasty gift. Another option is macadamia brittle spiced with coconut or mixed macadamia-pineapple brittle for a tropical taste. Kona coffee beans come in a variety of flavors such as Peaberry Kona coffee, Extra Fancy Kona coffee or decaf.
Jewelry
Hawaii has distinctive jewelry items. One is a gold necklace or gold bracelet plate with your name engraved, translated into Hawaiian. Another item is black coral, the official Hawaiian state gem. These black coral pieces, harvested by divers between Maui and Lanai, are polished and create jewelry such as necklaces, matching bracelets and earrings. Reminiscent of the surfer and old Hawaii is the puca shell necklace.
Clothing
Give the gift of Hawaiian swimwear, a sarong, or an aloha-themed button-down shirt. Short or long shift sundresses abound with designs of plumeria or tropical flowers and men's tropical shirts are additional Hawaiian gift options. Other items to consider are sun visors, caps, and hats to protect your face from the sun.
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