Hawaii definitely does not need more tourists. Maybe there are fewer tourists checking into Waikiki hotels, but every other area, including residential neighborhoods, is flooded with tourists. They appear to be staying in illegal short-term vacation rentals

Lanikai Beach is especially overwhelmed. This small strip of land is as crowded as possible and there are no public toilets. Where do you think they are going?

Margaret Goettelmann

Kailua

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