Fresh poke, crystal clear waters, and warm temperatures are just a few to name.

Hi, I’m Jen!

I was born and raised in Honolulu,Hawaii.

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Fresh poke, crystal clear waters, and warm temperatures are just a few to name.

2.People are generally very friendly.

3.It’s warm all the time, even in the winter.

4.Beaches are oh so blue!

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5.The dress code is always casual.

6.The rain is nearly always pleasant.

7.With the rain always comes a rainbow.

Hand holding a bowl of poke at the beach with waves in the background

8.There are so many kinds of fruit available.

9.The state is a huge melting pot of cultures.

10.Everyone’s always on island time.

Three women holding hands raised in celebration

Beachgoers at a sandy beach with a mountain in the background and scattered clouds above

Beach with clear blue water meeting a sandy shore, no people in view

Dog on a skateboard wearing a floral garment and a lei around the neck

Golf course view with trees and buildings during heavy mist or rain

Rainbow arching over a cityscape with clouds in the background

Bowl of assorted fruit slices held over grass with leaves

Family with two adults and two children eating on a bench in a public place with others around

Person fishing at shoreline during sunset

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