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gerryc Oct 8th, 2005 10:19 AM

International Market Closed?
 
Someone posted that the International Market was to be closed in September for renovations. Any update on this?
Thanks.

jorr Oct 8th, 2005 10:28 AM

In What city?

MelissaHI Oct 8th, 2005 11:45 AM

What is the allure of the International Market anyway?

lcuy Oct 8th, 2005 12:18 PM

It is scheduled to be closed down at some point. I hadn't heard that it happened yet, but then I rarely go into that part of Waikiki.

You can buy the exact same stuff at the Aloha Stadium swap meet. Obviously you have to travel a bit to get there, but they have more variety at the swap meet.

mauigirl50 Oct 8th, 2005 12:48 PM

Actually, the renovation has been delayed due to lack of finances. There will be a renovation some time in the future, but not as grand as the original plans. I just read this in my Nov/Dec issue of "Hawaii" magazine.
Dianne

MikeT Oct 8th, 2005 01:50 PM

Alas, it appears like this alluring market is in Hawaii.

matnikstym Oct 8th, 2005 02:00 PM

it's neither alluring or international anymore...all same crap from the same country...years ago it was nice.. variety, good local entertainment, clean and friendly and good ambiance. no more, it needs a good bulldozing and bring it back to how it was!

MelissaHI Oct 8th, 2005 03:23 PM

That's what I thought.....I encounter so many tourists who insist they want to see the International Marketplace in Waikiki, and when I try to explain that there's nothing but chotchke kiosks, they pooh-pooh me. I keep thinking, "Is there something there that I'm missing?" I tried looking for good eats there a few times recently and wasn't impressed--kind of expensive for fast food.

Underhill Oct 9th, 2005 01:12 PM

Is the tree house still there?


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