The Real Hawaiian Treat: Ship Hawaiian Pineapples for Free

Hawaii is famous for a lot of things. Some of the world's best and most famous beaches can be found here. Some of the most unique dishes can also be found here. The sites are endless, not to mention breathtaking, but it seems that Hawaii is best known for its sugar cane and pineapples. It seems that each tourist for some reason wants Hawaiian pineapples.

You can enjoy pineapples in a variety of different ways. Use it as a dessert, such as pineapple upside down cake, cut it up fresh and enjoy it as fresh fruit or throw some fresh chunks and pineapple juice into a blender with other juices and make a smoothie. Pineapples are so common that they seem to adorn many a luau table or Hawaiian restaurant meal.

The problem is, if you wanted to take some back with you on the plane they would not allow that through the agricultural check station. I will let you in on a little tip that not many are aware of. If you get a case of it at the dole canning plant, and by the way they are really cheap, you can take some back to enjoy for yourself or give away to friends. Since Dole ships pineapples to begin with, they are screened, cleaned and boxed for you to be able to take to the airport. This process is allowable by the agricultural checkpoint.

Want to know the other awesome part of this? It does not count as part of your luggage. That's right, the airport will let you take it on board for free. I believe it has to do with the fact that it is the most produced and exported product coming from Hawaii. How awesome is that? You can enjoy it at home and not have to worry about paying an extra fee to the airlines. Many a time when I have visited family on the mainland or gone a business trip, have I brought a case with me to share with others. Nothing brings the spirit of Aloha like a real Hawaiian delicacy.

You will be the talk of your neighborhood, when you come back with more of Hawaii, than a tan and extra weight from all the eating. Usually people get a t-shirt or small trinket as a souvenir. Imagine the look on your friend and family's faces when you hand them a local grown Hawaiian pineapple to enjoy.