In the spirit of aloha, your hosts have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the Gay Bowl XXII tournament.

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 await the visitors to Gay Bowl XXII in Honolulu.

Planning a Gay Bowl XXII team dinner. So many choices and our recommendations!

A hike up Diamond Head, a snorkel at Hanauma Bay, and a trip to Pearl Harbor require advanced reservations. See links in the post.

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.

An easy adventure close to Waikiki is a hike up to Manoa Falls in a nearby valley.

Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful flora on earth. The tropical climate accommodates many different flower types, some rare, some endangered.

Passengers arriving in Hawaii must fill out a State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture declaration. Bring a pen.

It’s just “shooting the breeze” or chatting. There is nothing boastful or bragging about “talking story.”

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 is the second-most-visited island in Hawaii with around 2.3 to 2.5 million visitors each year.

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!

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. 

A trip to Hawaii is incomplete without enjoying at least one Hawaiian hula performance. Hula is one of Hawaii’s oldest traditions and is often accompanied by either Hawaiian music (mele) or a traditional Hawaiian chant.

Make plans to visit the national historic landmark and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States.

A little history, some tips, and some etiquette about giving and receiving leis in Hawaii during your trip to Honolulu for Gay Bowl XXII in October 2022.

An easy adventure outside of the city - Consider a day trip to Oahu’s North Shore. It will expose the beauty and diversity of experiences available of this Pacific island.

Oahu, the most populated of the 8 Hawaiian islands, is home to Hawaii's capital of Honolulu and the popular visitor destination of Waikiki (the neighborhood hosting Gay Bowl XXII).

In September 2020, the NGFFL city leaders voted Hawaii as host of Gay Bowl XXII.