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Nov 24, 2016

Top Five Pacific Islands You Should Visit; Moana's Multi-Cultural Ocean Home And More

KAILUA KONA, HI - OCTOBER 08: In this handout photo provided by IRONMAN. The green sea turtle, also known as 'Honu', is a symbol of good luck and longevity in Hawaiian lore. This native friend provides a little mystique to the 2,300 athletes who await the start signal of a 140.6-mile journey at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN via Getty Images)(Photo: Donald Miralle/IRONMAN via Getty Images) If you've just finished watching Disney's Moana, you're probably left fantasizing over the Pacific Islands' pristine beaches, blue waters, warm weather, and its even warmer inhabitants. Dotted around the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, these islands are miles apart and have unique landscapes and cultures of their own. Let's take a look at some of the best islands in the Pacific Ocean you should visit to get your island hopping fix. Advertisement 1. Tahiti / French Polynesia - French Polynesia features mor... (TravelersToday)

Jun 22, 2016

Flower delivery complaints bloom in the spring

I ordered red roses for my dying grandmother. I clearly stated I wanted the red roses and they said yes and they delivered carnations," said Lee of Kailua Kona, Hawaii. "They then argued with me and said they were roses when clearly they were carnations." Olivia of Ocala, Fla., also had a problem with the selection. "They sent whatever they wanted!!! Not even close to what I purchased for $103.00. They said they were local... THEY ARE NOT!" Kiki of Waynesville, Ohio, called on a Friday afternooon to get flowers for a Saturday funeral.  "I was called this afternoon (Tuesday) and told that the flowers were not delivered but they could send a nice arrangement to another address. They stated that they miscalculated the distance to the funeral home," Kiki said. "I spent close to an hour trying to speak to someone to get a refund. I was disconnected, or repeatedly sent to a Customer Service Expert who gave me the same story each time. While on hold, a recorded voice told me that Avas is locally owned and operated. Each time I called, I got through to a call center." Avas, headquartered in Mahwah, N.J., claims to have been in business for 30 years, much of it as a brick-and-mortar floral shop. It now takes orders nationwide, sending them on to local florists for fulfillment. While all flower delivery services have their problems, especially at busy times of the year, Avas has lately seen the brunt of many reader complaints. As with any vendor, consumers should carefully review Avas' cancellation and refund page before placing an order:  In the unlikely event you are unhappy with your product(s), please notify us within 24 hours of delivery and you may return the arrangement for a refund, request an exchange of products, or receive store credit. To receive a refund, non-perishable products may be returned unused and in its original state within 7 days of delivery for a full refund of the cost of the item, less any service fees. Hand-delivered floral product or perishable goods may be returned in its original state within 24 hours of delivery and may be subject to a 50% restocking fee of the cost of the product.   To receive an exchange of goods, notify us within 24 hours of the issue with the delivered arrangement and we will pick up and re-deliver another product(s) of equal or greater value at no additional cost to you. We will need to be provided the opportunity to pick up the product(s) you are dissatisfied with prior to processing a redelivery.  If you have a complaint about a delivered product but do not want or cannot provide an opportunity for us to pick...