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12/20/00 - We've Expanded
Hawaii for Visitors is now Hawaii/South Pacific for Visitors. We now provide travel information for not only the islands of Hawaii but also the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

12/11/00 - Visiting Kalaupapa Today
Thanks to the Molokai Mule Ride and Father Damien Tours you can now visit the Kalaupapa Peninsula on Molokai.

12/11/00 - Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
A major motion picture filmed on O'ahu and Molokai is now available on VHS and DVD.

12/01/00 - Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
In honor of the 59th anniversary on Dec. 7, we offer travel, sightseeing tips and background historical information on the most popular visitor destination in Hawaii.

11/17/00 - Hawaii Gifts for the Holidays
There's nothing better that you can give a loved one than a special holiday gift of aloha from Hawaii.

11/10/00 - Exploring Big Island's North Kohala
A drive north on Highway 270 takes you past Lapakahi State Historical Park, the birth site of Kamehameha the Great, through the quiet towns of Hawi and Kapa'au to the beautiful Pololu Valley Overlook.

11/03/00 - Torrential Rains Strike Hawaii
Heavy rains have resulted in major flooding on the Big Island and Maui. Do these rains mark the end of Hawaii's long drought and the end of the El Niño and La Niña effect on Hawaii?

10/23/00 - Maui Attractions
If you're planning a trip to Maui, this in-depth article will help you find the best places to see and things to do on the Valley Isle including Lahaina, Haleakala and Upcountry, the Iao Valley, and the Road to Hana.

10/10/00 - Cruising the Hawaiian Islands
With the addition of the ms Patriot and two new ships under construction, there has never been a better time to consider cruising the Hawaiian Islands. View Hawaii from the sea as did the first settlers from Polynesia.

09/25/00 - Gay and Lesbian Travel in Hawaii
Perhaps because Hawaii is one of the world's great melting pots, where people of many races and beliefs live in relative harmony with each other and nature, Hawaii is amazingly open and welcome to gay and lesbian visitors. 

09/18/00 - Travel + Leisure - World's Best Awards
Hawaii has scored quite well in this annual readers' survey of the best airlines hotels, spas and islands in the world.

09/11/00 - Hawaii Beach Photo Gallery
Life's a beach in Hawaii. Explore our gallery of beach photos featuring a montage of pictures of children and adults of all ages basking in the the sun and frolicking in the waters of the islands.

09/04/00 - Oahu Attractions
An overview of the major tourist attractions on the island of Oahu including the Aloha Tower, Honolulu Zoo, 'Iolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center and much more.

08/28/00 - Hawaii Travel Planner
Your one stop guide for planning your trip to the Aloha State.

08/21/00 - 2000 Aloha Festivals
Hawaii's annual two month celebration of aloha begins in September on Oahu and continues on all major islands through October.

08/07/00 - Tantalus and Round Top Drive
The views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Crater are unlike any other, when seen from Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive.

07/24/00 - Hawaii Sunsets
Everyone enjoys photos of sunsets. Here are some of our favorite photos of sunsets in Hawaii. See how you can submit your for inclusion in our gallery.

07/21/00 - Packing for Hawaii
Packing for Hawaii requires a good list and a plan of what to take with you and what can best be bought or rented once you arrive in the islands.

07/10/00 - Sugar Cane Train
Find out about West Maui's former sugar industry as you take a ride on the Sugar Cane Train in Lahaina.

06/26/00 - Pu`uhonua O Honaunau - City of Refuge
We visit this national historical park and important cultural center on the Big Island of Hawaii.

06/19/00 - Hot Deals
If you are looking for some great air deals, car rental bargains, lodging discounts or some great vacation packages you should check out our new "Hot Deals" pages.

06/11/00 - Kamehameha the Great
June 11 is King Kamehameha I Day in Hawaii, honoring the king who unified all of the Hawaiian Islands and who ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1795-1819.

05/29/00 - War Memorials on Oahu
Our Memorial Day Feature. Visit the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, Punchbowl and more.

05/18/00 - 06/03/00 - Hawaii Diary
Join us on our trip to Hawaii from May 19 -June 3. We are preparing a new report each day about visit to O`ahu, Maui and Molokai.

05/15/00 - Photographing Paradise
We've put together our thoughts on how to take the best photos of paradise. Whether you chose 35mm, panoramic, digital or video, we hope that these tips will help you.

04/17/00 - May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
If you're planning a trip to Hawaii over May 1, be sure to read about this special Hawaiian holiday and how you can enjoy it.

04/03/00 - Why Hawaii?
Why should you consider a vacation to Hawaii? Here are some thoughts.

03/20/00 - eNewsHawaii.com
Hawaii now has its own entirely web based ePaper and one that's worth a daily visit.

03/13/00 - North Shore Travel Problems
Oahu's Kamehameha Highway is closed at Waimea Bay causing headaches for locals and tourists alike.

03/06/00 - "How to..."
Step-by-step travel tips on planning your trip, getting around, sightseeing and learning about Hawaiian culture. 

02/28/00 - Planning Your Hawaiian Vacation - Booking Airfare
In this first of a multi part feature we take a look at how you can have some fun and save some money by booking your own airfare.

02/07/00 - Waipio Valley Photos
Our special photo album of pictures taken in the Valley of Kings on the Big Island of Hawaii.

01/31/00 - Best Hotels, Resorts and Spas in Hawaii
Condé Nast Traveler has released their Gold 2000 list and Hawaii has done quite well, thank you.

01/25/00 - Email Postcards from Hawaii
Send a postcard of Hawaii to a friend or loved one. Check out this new and exciting feature on our Hawaii for Visitors site.

01/22/00 - Hana Highway Tip Sheet
Regular member, Maui resident and travel industry professional Heidi Scoggins shares her tips for the best spots along the Hana Highway.

01/17/00 - The Chinese in Hawaii
We take a look at the Chinese people of Hawaii, their history and their culture. The best traveler is a well informed traveler.

01/16/00 - Find Your Flight to Hawaii 
These links from AOW! make it easy. 

01/03/00 - Hawaii Golf: 2000 Professional Tour Events
Catch the stars of the PGA, Senior PGA and LPGA Tours as they visit Hawaii in January through March of 2000.

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