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09/23/03
- Pleasant's HOT Hawaii Deals for Fall 2003
Check out this one page capsule summary of the great deals that Pleasant
Holidays has to offer for the fall of 2004. If you're considering a trip to
Hawaii in the near future, one of these deals will be perfect for you.
09/17/03
- Outrigger
Hotels & Resorts Announce Association with Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has formed an association with Jean-Michel
Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society (OFS) to explore ways to educate guests and
school children in the Pacific of the importance of preserving and protecting
the world's ocean environment.
09/17/03 - Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Hawaii Launches Advanced Interactive Website
Using the latest in Web-design technology, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii
has launched an advanced interactive web site with animated movies, virtual
tours, Hawaiian music, island maps and new travel-planning tools.
09/16/03 - Soft
Adventure Options on Kauai
Active travelers will find a wealth of opportunities for exploration and
adventure at Kauai's popular Poipu Beach Resort area. Boasting such activities
as downhill biking, kayaking jungle streams, all terrain vehicle (ATV)
excursions, coastal hikes, helicopter tours, surfing and scuba diving, Kauai's
sunny south shore offers visitors numerous soft adventure options on both land
and sea.
09/15/03 - 40
Years of History at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental
We look back at the 40 year history of the hotel originally known as the Kahala
Hilton, and most recently as the Kahala Mandarin Oriental. Recognized as
Oahu’s only AAA Five Diamond 2003 award winner, and renowned for having the
"Best Rooms in the U.S.A." by Conde Nast Traveler, Kahala Mandarin
Oriental evokes Hawaii’s nostalgic era of timeless elegance
09/11/03 - International
Market Place Renovation Planned
On September 10, 2003, the Queen Emma Foundation announced plans for a complete
$100-150 million renovation of the area of the current International Market
Place in Waikiki. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2005 and be
completed sometime in 2007. We have all the details.
09/03/03 - Hawaii
Population Data
According to figures released on September 2, 2003, Hawaii now ranks fourth in
the nation in the number of foreign born residents. Approximately 18% of
Hawaii's 1,208,537 residents were born abroad. In addition 310,088 of Hawaii's
residents, or approximately 25% were born in other states, U.S. territories or
born abroad to U.S. Citizens.
09/01/03 - 2003
Aloha Festivals
Summer is just about over and the 2003 Aloha Festivals will be in full swing
this month and next. Join us as we take a look at the 2003 Aloha Festivals
theme, schedule of events and a brief history of the Aloha Festivals of Hawaii.
08/22/03 - Kamehameha
Schools Admission Policy Under Fire
In this three page article we examine the current admission policy of Kamehameha
Schools as it relates to the actual wording of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's
will. We then look at some potential stumbling blocks that the Estate Trustees
are likely to encounter in future litigation and give our best guess as to the
likely outcome and its effect on Hawaii's Native Hawaiian population.
08/13/03
- Exploring Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park, Kauai
Contributing writer Jo Levy reports on her visit to Waimea Canyon and Koke'e
State Park on the island of Kauai. Together with her husband, they hiked the
Canyon Trail to Waipo'o Falls, two lovely waterfalls in the Waimea Canyon.
08/06/03
- Travel Deals from OHANA Hotels & Resorts
Stay with OHANA Hotels & Resorts now through the end of the year and choose
from an array of affordable travel deals and value-added offers on Oahu, Maui
and Hawaii's Big Island. If your travels take you beyond Hawaii to the tropical
island of Guam in the Western Pacific, OHANA Hotels is offering many of these
same specials at its two Guam properties.
08/03/03
- Star of Honolulu
For a limited time only, the Star of Honolulu offers all-you-can-eat crab legs
aboard the Star Sunset Dinner Cruise, at no additional cost! It’s an
unbeatable cruise value, with beautiful coastline views, fabulous food, and
exciting entertainment, all aboard the 1,500-passenger Star of Honolulu,
Hawaii’s premier dinner cruise vessel.
08/01/03
- Honolulu Zoo Photos
Check out our collection of 38 photos taken at the Honolulu Zoo. The Honolulu
Zoo features many species of animals, birds and reptiles that you will not find
at any other zoo in the United States.
07/30/03
- North Shore Kauai Photos
We've completed our collection of photos of the Garden Isle of Kauai with two
galleries of photos of Kauai's stunning north shore. Part
4 includes photos from Anahola, Kilauea Point, Kalihiwai Beach, Princeville
Hotel, Hanalei Valley, Mt. Waialeale, Hanalei, and Hanalei Bay. Part
5 includes photos from Makahoa Point, Lumahai Beach, Wainiha River, Haena
Beach, Kalalau Trail, and Ke'e Beach.
07/26/03
- Eastern "Coconut Coast" Kauai Photos
We're almost done with our Kauai Photos. Today we feature our third of four
Kauai Photo Galleries with a collection of photos from Kauai's Coconut Coast
from Lihue to Kapaa. This includes photos of the Menehune Fish Pond, Nawiliwili
Bay, Lihue, Kauai Marriott, Wailua Falls, Opaekaa Falls, Wailua River Valley,
the Fern Grotto, Coco Palms, Kapaa and more.
07/22/03
- Western Kauai Photos
As we promised yesterday, we've completed Part 2 of our Kauai Photo Gallery with
a large collection of photos of western Kauai including Hanapepe, Salt Pond
Beach Park, Russian Fort Elisabeth, Waimea, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley,
Koke'e State Park, Na Pali Coast and more. Later this week we'll be featuring an
all new gallery of photos of Kauai's east shore, often referred to as the
Coconut Coast.
07/21/03
- Best Hawaii Streaming Video - Lava Luau: Intrepid Berkeley Explorer
Don't let the fact that this video was made in 1993 stop you from enjoying it.
It's one of the best travel videos of Hawaii that I've seen anywhere. Sometimes
irreverent, sometimes humorous, often educational, the Intrepid Berkeley
Explorer offers superb video of such sites as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,
Lahaina, Haleakala, Kapapapa Peninsula, Pearl Harbor and even a helicopter tour
of Kauai.
07/21/03
- Kauai's South Shore Photos
We are in the process of revising our Kauai photo galleries, adding over 200 new
photos of the Garden Isle of Kauai. In Part 1 we have a large collection of
photos taken on Kauai's South Shore including such locations as Poipu Beach, the
Hyatt Regency Kauai, the Sheraton Kauai, Spouting Horn, Salt Pond Park,
Kukui'ula Small Boat Harbor Park and Kalaheo Plantation Look for Part 2 tomorrow
07/16/03
- Touring the Na Pali Coast of Kauai
Kauai's Na Pali Coast in Kauai is one of the most awesome sites you will ever
see. It has been featured in many movies including Jurassic Park, King Kong, and
Raiders of the Lost Ark. "Na Pali" means "The Cliffs" in
Hawaiian. Join Jo Levy as she tours the Na Pali Coast with HoloHolo Charters.
07/08/03 - Hawaii
A-Z
We have revised and updated our site index to include all of the best
articles, reference guides, product picks and reviews from this site.
07/03/03 - Oahu's
Festivals 2003 - 2004
There is always something happening on O`ahu. Any time of year, whichever month
it may be, you'll find a season (and we aren't talking about the weather) in
full swing or a festival celebration just waiting to happen!
06/26/03
-
Sheraton Moana Surfrider Tower Rejuvenation Project
The Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel on Waikiki Beach, Oahu, has begun an
extensive tower rejuvenation project. All 386 guest rooms and 44 suites in the
hotel's tower wing will be included in the 18-month project.
06/19/03
-
"Boarding House: North Shore"
Last night Warner Brothers Television premiered its new lifestyle/reality
program "Boarding House: North Shore." The program repeats every
Sunday evening. The show features seven world-class surfers as they compete for
the title of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champion. Read our review of
"Boarding House: North Shore."
06/16/03
- Diamond Head - Oahu’s Shining Background
Standing on the sand of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head looms large. Some call it
Diamond Head Crater. Jo Levy calls it a "must see." Check out her
great article on "Diamond Head State Monument - A True Gem in Hawaii."
06/09/03
- Meet Jo Levy
We introduce our new regular contributing writer, Jo Levy.
06/04/03
- Hawaii on a Budget
Freelance writer Jo Levy shares her thoughts on how to go to Hawaii for
three weeks on two weeks worth of money.
05/30/03
- Guide Picks - Best Beaches in Hawaii
We've taken a slightly different approach to our list of the best beaches in
Hawaii. We include at least one beach from each of the six major islands. Our
list is also presented in alphabetical order by island. We've also intentionally
included several, less well-known, beaches that we consider real gems. Clicking
on the link for each of our picks will take you to one of our photos of that
beach.
05/23/03
- Kaanapali Named Best Beach in America
For the ninth time since 1991, a Hawaii Beach has been named America's Best
Beach. Maui's Kaanapali Beach has been named America's Best Beach for 2003 in
the annual list compiled by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman.
05/16/03
- Nude Beaches in Hawaii
Nudity is illegal at state beaches in Hawaii, however, as is often the case,
nothing is that simple. The fact is that there are beaches that are well known
as "nude" or "clothing-optional" in Hawaii.
05/08/03
- Travel Channel's Best Beaches in America
Each May the Travel Channel TV announces its choices for America's Best
Beaches. Their pick for America's Best Beach is Poipu Beach, Kauai.
04/28/03
- May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
The first of May is called May Day throughout much of the world. In Hawaii
it is called Lei Day, a holiday centered around the Hawaiian custom of making
and wearing lei. Learn how each island has its own special lei.
04/21/03
- Merrie Monarch Festival
Each year, following Easter, hula halau from around the world gather in Hilo on
the Big Island of Hawaii to take part in what is universally considered to be
the world's most prestigious hula competition - the Merrie Monarch Festival,
named in honor of Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, the Merrie Monarch.
Freelance Writer Jo Levy provides an in-depth review of this bed & breakfast in Lahaina, Maui.
04/09/03
- Kapalua Wine and Food Festival
The 22nd Annual Kapalua Wine and Food Festival will take place July 10 through
13, 2003, and the Kapalua Bay Hotel & Ocean Villas is offering a special
package.
03/26/03
-
Special Hawaii Deals and Travel Incentives
Major
airlines, hotels and tour operators are offering special incentives to lure
travelers to Hawaii.
We offer a selection of some of the best deals currently available.
03/19/03
- Only in Hawaii: Islands Unique in All the World
In part one of this series we look at some of the geological features that make
the Hawaiian Islands the most unique islands in the world.
03/07/03
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Explore of Hawaii's most beautiful places located just north of Hilo at
Onomea Bay on the Hamakua Heritage Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
02/21/03
- Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights
New law revives Hawaiian cruise industry and promises added jobs for island
residents.
02/10/03
- Hawaiian Chocolate
How is chocolate made and what makes Hawaiian chocolate so unique?
01/31/03
- Pleasant Holidays Offers a Low-Price 'February Fling' on Maui
Pleasant Holidays is offering an unbeatable deal for travelers who would love a
warm weather “February Fling” in Maui. Travel dates are February 2 through
February 28, 2003.
01/24/03
- Romance in Paradise
Whether you plan to marry in Hawaii, honeymoon in Hawaii, or just spend a truly
romantic vacation, Hawaii has much to offer you. We have updated this popular
feature for 2003.
01/17/03
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts 2003 Endless Escape Rates
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii announces 2003
"Endless Escape" rates with savings from $70 - $216 per night among
five islands.
01/10/03
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts 2003 Packages
Discover the warmth, romance and adventure of Starwood
Hotels and Resorts of Hawaii at thirteen distinctive properties on O'ahu, Maui,
Lana'i, Moloka'i and Kaua'i.
01/03/03
- Kilauea's Eruption - 20 Years Old
January 3, 2003 marked the 20th anniversary of the start of Kilauea's current
eruption. Learn more about the history of Kilauea Volcano.
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