Best cheap place to get leis...

Hello again. We will need to be purchasing some leis for a celebration our group is having while on Kauai. Where is the best place to purchase leis (resonably priced)? I know places like Longs has leis, but I%26#39;d like a place with a good selection (maile, ti leaf, pikake, and haku leis too). Do places like Longs offer a good selection? Do any locals sell them like at the Sunshine markets? On Oahu we always go to Chinatown. I like being able to buy them from locals if possible. Thanks for your help. We leave in one week! :-)

Best cheap place to get leis...

Wal-mart (on Hwy. in Lihue) has reasonably priced leis, but I%26#39;m not sure they%26#39;ll have the wide selection you%26#39;re looking for. ABC stores might have some, along with Longs. Not sure about any local vendors.

Best cheap place to get leis...

I%26#39;m assuming you%26#39;ll need more than what might be in stock for walk-ups at Walmart, Safeway, etc. I%26#39;ve used several local floral shops for leis and these are my favorites:

J C%26#39;s Flowers %26amp; Mini Mart

4-369 Kuhio Hwy

Kapaa, HI

(808) 822-5961

Owned by Jan and Calvin Wada, this little shop is located in Wailua, near Bambulei and Caffe Coco. Some leis in stock, but give Calvin a few days notice for haku head leis. This is definitely not a fancy flower shop, but they do an excellent job! (Probably the cheapest you%26#39;ll find.)

Flowers Forever

2979 Kalena St

Lihue, HI

(808) 245-4717

Flowers Forever is located in the heart of Lihue Town and has a lot of ideas for your wedding florals and wonderful personal service.

Website: http://flowersforeverhawaii.com/

Flowers and Joys

4-1302 Kuhio Hwy

Kapaa, HI 96746

1-877-822-0027

808-822-1569

In the heart of Old Kapaa Town near Pono Market, Vicky%26#39;s Fabrics, etc.

Website: http://www.flowersandjoyskauai.com/

People%26#39;s Market

4495 Puhi Rd

Lihue, HI

(808) 245-2210

They can make any type of lei you might require with a few days notice.

You%26#39;ll also see lei stands along the side of the road - they come and go, otherwise I%26#39;d give you the particulars. Maile are usually a special order as they take a few days to get the leaves. Calling ahead or stopping in a few days before you need them is wise.

Aloha Pono, hope you had an enjoyable visit to my favorite island. I%26#39;m headed there in Oct/Nov and will also need lots-o-leis. I%26#39;d appreciate it if you could share your experiences....I%26#39;m looking for about 15 inexpensive flower leis and 4 Maile leis, maybe a haku. Where did you find the best prices %26amp; selection, and how much advance notice did you need?

Mahalo!!

We bought flower leis at the sunshine market in Koloa. I think it was either a Monday or Tuesday at noon by the ball park. We paid 5 dollars each for leis made with tuber roses. They were really nice for a few days at least. They didn%26#39;t have a lot of them, so you might want to get to the market as it opens!

Does anyone know if you can bring flowers and fruit back to the mainland on the plane? What is the best way to pack them?