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Aloha! We welcome you to the East-West Medical Research Institute, located in beautiful Honolulu. You’ll find us at the Ala Moana Pacific Center near the famed Ala Moana Center shopping complex.
To familiarize those new to our tropical paradise with our Hawaiian ways, we offer some practical information to help you make the most of your time here.
* All major airlines and car rental companies serve Honolulu, and many HOTELS provide data port hook-ups. Detailed information about hotels, restaurants, attractions and recreation can be found on the Web site of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau at www.gohawaii.com.
* Business attire in Hawaii is usually informal, reflecting our casual island lifestyle. Men more often wear aloha (Hawaiian print) shirts or a simple sports shirt and slacks rather than business suits. Women also dress more casually than their mainland counterparts, and may wear traditional Hawaiian dresses (muumuus), especially on Fridays.
* Every area has its LOCAL TERMS AND CUSTOMS, and Hawaii is no exception. Check out these commonly used Hawaiian words--knowing them will help you feel like a kama‘aina (a Hawaii-born person).
* Our climate is temperate, with only two seasons (and not even that, by the standards of many mainlanders!). In summer, May through October, the average daytime temperature is 85 degrees, although temperatures may reach the low 90s. In our version of winter, November through April, the average daytime temperature is 78 degrees, although ocean breezes may make it may feel cooler. Nighttime temperatures are approximately 10 degrees lower. Balmy trade winds keep us cool during most of the summer and part of the winter, and may produce nighttime or early morning showers. Wettest months are November through March.
* Check out the DIRECTIONS to the East-West Medical Research Institute.
We look forward to working with you. In the meantime, if you have any questions or special requests, my staff will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
David Fitz-Patrick, M.D.
Directions to the East-West Medical Research Institute (EWR)
EWR is located in the Ala Moana Pacific Center. Our address is 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Parking is available in the building or at the roof level of the Ala Moana Center Parking structure on the mountain side of Macy's.
From Honolulu International Airport:
Take the H-1 freeway east (Diamond Head), exiting at Kinau Street. After several lights, turn right onto Pensacola heading towards the ocean. Turn left at Kapiolani Blvd. and make then make a right onto Atkinson Blvd., just before the Convention Center. Finally, make a right at the second light, Mahukona, and drive up the ramp to the roof level of the parking structure. The Ala Moana Pacific Center is the building on the right as you reach the roof level.
From Waikiki:
Ask for directions from your hotel to Ala Moana Blvd. in the Ewa direction (west). Turn right after crossing the canal onto Atkinson, and make the first left at Mahukona and drive up the ramp to the roof level of the parking structure. The Ala Moana Pacific Center is the building on the right as you reach the roof level.
Directional Terms:
Our directional terms are often confusing to newcomers. On an island, place-derived directionals are more helpful that the traditional north-south-east-west, and are used routinely (except on freeways and highways that must meet federal standards). Here is a summary of terms you’ll need to know:
Mauka: toward the mountains
Makai: towards the ocean
Diamond Head: in the direction of Diamond Head, a mountain landmark east of Waikiki
Ewa (EV ah): in the direction of Ewa, a former plantation town in leeward Oahu.
A Few Commonly Used Hawaiian Words:
Mahalo (mah HA low): thank you
Kane (KAH neh): man
Wahine (wah hee neh): woman
Keiki (kay kee): child
Ohana: (oh hah nah): family
Pau (pow): finished
Pupu (poo poo): appetizer
Huhu (hoo HOO): angry
Two Important Local Customs:
Lei-giving: flower leis are presented on occasions such as birthdays, graduations and anniversaries, as well as to featured speakers and honored guests. Leis are given with a slight hug and a kiss on the cheek, and unless the recipient is severely allergic to flowers, they should not be removed for the duration of the program.
Shoes: if you are invited to someone’s home, you will probably notice a collection of shoes either just outside or just inside the front door. Local people generally remove their shoes when entering a home, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for this (although your hosts may invite you to leave your shoes on).
EWR has established a relationship with these Outrigger Hotels on Oahu:
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
Outrigger Prince Kuhio
Outrigger Islander
Contact Outrigger Hotels at 800-688-7444, and ask for rate code CORP at the time of booking. (Subject to availability; certain terms and restrictions apply.) Or check their Web site at www.outrigger.com/hawaii/
Other hotels that may offer discounts include:
Ala Moana Hotel
401 Atkinson Dr.
Honolulu, HI 96814
800-367-6025
(ask if SuperSaver rates are available for travel dates)
Hawaiian Regent Hotel
2552 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
800-367-5370
(ask for corporate connection account under Dr. Fitz-Patrick or EWR)
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
800-HILTONS
Holiday Inn Waikiki
1830 Ala Moana Bl.
Honolulu, HI 96815
888-992-4545
(ask for promotional/business rate; present your business card at check-in)
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
2424 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
800-233-1234
Waikiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helemoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
800-422-0450
(ask for promotional/business rate; present your business card at check-in)
Detailed information about hotels, restaurants, attractions and recreation can be found on the Web site of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau at www.gohawaii.com.