GBXXII FAQs
In the spirit of aloha, your hosts have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the Gay Bowl XXII tournament.
Honolulu Pride Calendar
Honolulu Pride Week follows Gay Bowl XXII. Some October Pride Month events happen before, during, and after Gay Bowl. Check out the calendar to see if any items interest you.
Authentic Hawaiian Experiences
Authentic Hawaiian experiences await the visitors to Gay Bowl XXII in Honolulu.
Where to Eat? So Many Options!
Planning a Gay Bowl XXII team dinner. So many choices and our recommendations!
Plan Ahead: Make Reservations
A hike up Diamond Head, a snorkel at Hanauma Bay, and a trip to Pearl Harbor require advanced reservations. See links in the post.
Hawaiian Language
The Hawaiian language, olelo Hawaii, is the native language of Hawaii. The language was brought to Hawaii by the first people to arrive from the ancestral homelands of Polynesia.
Hikes: Manoa Falls
An easy adventure close to Waikiki is a hike up to Manoa Falls in a nearby valley.
Hawaii Flora
Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful flora on earth. The tropical climate accommodates many different flower types, some rare, some endangered.
Anything to Declare?
Passengers arriving in Hawaii must fill out a State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture declaration. Bring a pen.
Talk Story
It’s just “shooting the breeze” or chatting. There is nothing boastful or bragging about “talking story.”
Morning Activity: Fish Auction Tour
An interesting early morning activity for visitors to Honolulu is a trip to the Fish Auction at Pier 38.
Hikes: Koko Head Stairs
The Koko Crater (or Koko Head) hike outside Honolulu, Hawaii is one of Oahu’s most popular hikes, and for good reason.
Getting from HNL to the Host Hotel
Hints and tips for travel from the airport to the host hotel.
What is a Hawaiian Plate Lunch?
Think of it like a multicultural, island-influenced version of traditional meat-and-three plates —always flanked by macaroni salad and scoops of white rice.
Maui: The Valley Isle
Maui is the second-most-visited island in Hawaii with around 2.3 to 2.5 million visitors each year.
Offshore Islands: The Mokuluas
Just a short adventure off shore on the windward side of Oahu are a couple of islands. Spend a morning or afternoon at the Mokes!
Respectful Visitors
Now, we’re sure you’d never want to do anything to deliberately be disrespectful on your vacation. But, the more informed you are, the more conscientious you can be.
Iolani Palace
Make plans to visit the national historic landmark and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States.
Aloha Friday
Aloha wear is always appropriate in Hawaii. Here’s a little history about Aloha Friday.