10 Fun Facts About Hawaii

1) Hawaii has eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the "Big Island" of Hawaii.

2) Hawaii is the most isolated population center on earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.

3) Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.

4) More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.

5) From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the United States.

6) The Hawaiian Islands mountain range tops are the biggest in the world.

7) Honolulu's zenith star (the star that rises directly above it) is named Arcturus. The Hawaiians called it Hokule'a (Hoo koo lay uh).

8) The first Asian-American in the U.S. Senate was Hawaii's Hiram Fong. Senator Fong was descended from Chinese immigrants.

9) Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the U.S. union on August 20, 1959.

10) Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time). There is no daylight savings time. Hawaiian time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time, and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

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Some people relate to and empathize with the fact that for some people a pet is a part of the family. Owners of vacation homes who belong to this category go out of the way to advertise that their doors are open for pets. Florida has its fair share of pet friendly vacation rentals.

Some of the Florida pet friendly vacation rentals do not charge anything extra for pets. Most of the pet friendly vacation rentals welcome guide dogs accompanied by their visually impaired companions. Adequate and necessary arrangements for their stay are made as a matter of routine.

There are a few Florida vacation rentals that specify a limited number of pet friendly guest rooms. Charges are levied as per the amenities provided at the vacation rentals. The average charges for accommodating pets fall in the range of $80-$120 per stay. These charges are levied to offset any maintenance charges that are incurred due to the pets' stay.

Some Florida pet friendly vacation rentals even advertise that they are open to dogs of any breed and size. Some go a step ahead and offer special doggy treats upon check in. Big pet friendly vacation rentals provide amenities like fenced in yards to keep pets in while you enjoy the glorious outdoors.

The general advice offered to pet owners is to ensure before arrival that a particular rental is pet friendly. This is due to the fact that management policies change from time to time. The reason for this could be either a change of personnel or bad experiences with other guests.

Most of Florida's pet friendly vacation rentals display what they expect from their guests who have pets in tow. Often, responsible pet handling is requested. Being considerate towards other guests and keeping their pets in control is automatically expected. Pet owners are expected to clean up if their pets create a mess. Some upscale rentals that are pet friendly charge sizable pet deposits. This is just to ensure some sort of insurance against damage if any, caused by the pets.

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