===== Hawaiʻi Quick Guide (Statewide Basics) =====
Use this page as a starting point for understanding Hawaiʻi as a whole — history, language, foods, and how to be a respectful visitor. Each section uses AI prompts so the details stay current. Individual island pages (like Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi) add local, on-the-ground details. \\


==== History & Big Picture ====
[[perplexity>Give me a concise, visitor-friendly overview of Hawaiʻi’s history: traditional Hawaiian society, the arrival of Westerners, the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, annexation, statehood, and the ongoing Hawaiian sovereignty and cultural revitalization movements. Include links to deeper reading and museum or cultural center resources.|Hawaiʻi History — Overview for Visitors]]\\

[[perplexity>Explain key terms visitors might encounter related to Hawaiian history and identity (for example Kanaka Maoli, aliʻi, kapu, ʻāina, lāhui), with pronunciation and respectful usage notes.|Key Hawaiian Historical & Cultural Terms]]\\


==== ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) ====
[[perplexity>Teach me Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) basics: alphabet, pronunciation, ʻokina, kahakō, and where the language is used today (immersion schools, media, official settings). Include links to statewide learning resources and programs.|Hawaiian Language — Statewide Overview]]\\

[[perplexity>Create a beginner-friendly phrase and word list that is appropriate across all islands: core values words (aloha, mālama, kuleana, ʻohana, ʻāina, pono), common signs (kāne, wahine, keiki, kapu), and courteous expressions (aloha, mahalo, e kala mai). Include pronunciation, meaning, and etiquette tips.|Hawaiian Words & Phrases — Across the Islands]]\\


==== Hawaiian Foods & Local Favorites ====
[[perplexity>Give me a guide to classic Hawaiian and local-style foods I can find across the islands: poi, laulau, kalua pig, poke, lomi salmon, haupia, plate lunch, loco moco, shave ice, spam musubi, saimin, and more. For each, explain what it is, how to pronounce it, and where I’m likely to find it (for example local markets, plate-lunch spots, luaus).|Hawaiian & Local Foods — Statewide Guide]]\\

[[perplexity>Explain the difference between “Hawaiian” food and broader “local” food in Hawaiʻi, with examples from multiple islands. Include etiquette tips for farmers’ markets, food trucks, and local plate-lunch spots.|Hawaiian vs Local Food — What’s the Difference?]]\\


==== Practical Travel & Etiquette ====
[[perplexity>Give visitors a statewide “respectful travel” guide for Hawaiʻi: cultural etiquette, ocean and hiking safety, sacred places, visiting with kids, driving and parking, noise, and how to support local communities. Include links to official safety and cultural guidance pages.|Travel Respectfully in Hawaiʻi — Statewide Guide]]\\

[[perplexity>Summarize key logistics that apply across the Hawaiian Islands: interisland flights, car rentals, public transit basics, weather patterns by season, and what to pack. Include links to official resources and airline/interisland carriers.|Hawaiʻi Logistics — Getting Around & Planning]]\\


==== Island Overview & Navigation ====
[[perplexity>Give me a current overview of the main Hawaiian Islands for visitors — Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi — with each island’s general vibe, highlights, and who it’s a good fit for. Present it as a quick comparison chart and include links to official island visitor sites.|Choosing an Island — Statewide Overview]]\\