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12/19/01 - Travel Updates from the Airlines Serving Hawaii
Part of the anxiety in planning travel in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001 involves becoming familiar with new airport security measures and travel restrictions. Many of the major air carriers serving Hawaii have prepared detailed pages of information to help travelers prepare for their flights.

12/04/01 - Review: Pearl Harbor - The Movie
The Disney/Touchstone film Pearl Harbor, directed by Michael Bay, is now available on VHS and DVD. Read our review of the film and check out our links to related information.

11/29/01 - Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, we offer travel, sightseeing tips and background historical information on the most popular visitor destination in Hawaii.

11/15/01 - Holiday Gift Guide
Find out about our new partnership with mySimon.com and how we now provide you with the best prices for products made in the Pacific or made with an island theme. We'll take you step-by-step through our Gift Guide.

11/11/01 - Product Reviews
Reviews of Hawaii and South Pacific gifts and products ranging from books, music and videos to clothing, flowers, jewelry and the best in island crafts.

11/04/01 - Top Picks in Hawaii and South Pacific Products
Are you thinking about buying gifts or products made in Hawaii or the South Pacific? Are you looking for the best island music, movies or videos made in the islands? How about Hawaiian coffee or a new pair of sunglasses? Are you searching for a good travel book? Your Guide offers his top picks in this ongoing resource section.

10/28/01 - Survivor 4 Heads to French Polynesia
In a return to its South Pacific roots, Survivor 4 will premier in February 2002 from the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Archipelago of French Polynesia. We tell you all you need to know about the upcoming location.

10/18/01 - Alone in IZ World
Our review of this recently released album featuring the music of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Released four years after his death, Alone in IZ World consists of alternative versions of many of IZ's most popular songs as well previously unreleased numbers.

10/04/01 - Special Hawaii Deals and Travel Incentives
Major airlines, hotels and tour operators are offering special incentives to lure travelers back to Hawaii in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. We offer a selection of some of the best deals currently available.

09/19/01 - Keeping Hawaii Tourism Alive 
The Hawaii travel industry considers plans to attract visitors in the aftermath of the Attack on America. We show you how you can keep up to date on these special offers designed to keep Hawaii tourism alive in these difficult times.

09/12/01 - Hawaii Braces for an Uncertain Future
Already suffering from a downturn in visitors due to the weakened world economy, Hawaii is once again bracing for what will likely be a further decline in tourism in the upcoming months in the aftermath of the attack on America on September 11, 2001.

08/29/01 - Lu‘au - A Hawaiian Feast
We look at the history of the Hawaiian luau and provide information on what you will find at a luau today in Hawaii. we also offer tips for making the most of your luau experience.

08/15/01 - The Fiji Islands
Despite its history of political and racial turmoil, dating back almost 3500 years, the islands of Fiji remain an excellent tourist destination. The people of Fiji are known as some of the most friendly and hospitable of any of the islands in the South Pacific.

08/01/01 - Aloha Festivals 2001
The Aloha Festivals are celebrating their 55th anniversary in 2001. They are not only Hawai`i's largest festival, but also America's only statewide multicultural celebration.

07/18/01 - Waikiki Beach Walk 
We explore Outrigger's sweeping redevelopment plans to transform the Lewers-Kailia area into a new gathering place in Waikiki.

07/08/01 - `Ôlelo Hawai`i` -  The Hawaiian Language
We explore the origins of the spoken and written language and its development up to its present day renaissance. We also include links to the best Hawaiian language site on the Net.

06/28/01 - Tahiti and French Polynesia
We look at the history and culture of this French Territory in the South Pacific that encompasses an area of more than 2,000,000 square miles.

06/18/01 - Outrigger Hotels and Resorts
Find out how one man's dream of making a vacation in Paradise affordable to the average, middle-class traveler gave birth to one of the largest full-service lodging and hospitality companies in the Pacific.

06/08/01 - So, how's the weather?
It's the first question most prospective visitors ask. We have the answer in this special two part feature.

05/28/01 - Poipu Beach Named Best Beach in America
Dr. Beach has released his 2001 choices for the best beaches in America and once again Hawaii leads the pack. Find out which four Hawaii beaches made this year's top ten list.

05/17/01 - Pearl Harbor Historic Photos
A collection of photos taken before, during and after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Many of these photos were classified for many years. Included are photos of the salvage operations on several U.S. ships including the USS Arizona.

05/11/01 - Pearl Harbor - The Making of the Movie
Almost 60 years after the actual attack, Japanese planes filled the skies over Oahu. Get the inside scoop on the making of the major motion picture Pearl Harbor.

05/05/01 - Waipi`o Valley
Explore one of the world's most beautiful places, the Waipi`o Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii and learn about its historical and cultural importance to the Hawaiian people.

04/25/01 - May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
May 1 is May Day throughout much of the world. In Hawaii it is Lei Day, a holiday centered around the Hawaiian custom of making and wearing lei. If you’re in Hawaii on the first of May you can experience this holiday first-hand for yourself.

04/08/01 - Volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii
Find out about the five volcanoes that form the Big Island of Hawaii, three of which remain active to this day. Then take a look at our Kilauea Photo Gallery with photos of the most recent eruption of Kilauea Volcano.

03/29/01 - Hawaiian Food Glossary: Seafood
We look at the various types of seafood that you will find on a restaurant menu or in the grocery stores in Hawaii.

03/19/01 - Macadamia Nuts from Hawaii
Find out how an Australian immigrant tree has dug deep roots in Hawaii as we look at the history of macadamia nuts in Hawaii, where to purchase macadamia nut products for shipment to your home, and recipes using macadamia nuts.

03/09/01 - Sheraton Moana Surfrider
The 'First Lady of Waikiki' celebrates her 100th anniversary on March 11, 2001. In this article we look at this historic Waikiki landmark and at some of the special events, offers and packages for 2001.

03/01/01 - Maui's Ka'anapali Beach Resort
Where can you find six major resort hotels, four condominium resorts, a world class shopping village, oceanfront beach walk, two golf courses, a Sugar-Cane Train and free trolley service within the resort? Maui's Ka'anapali Beach Resort is the place.

02/26/01 - Life's a Beach in Hawaii: Part II
You've enjoyed our first collection, so we've added a new montage of photos of guys and gals of all ages enjoying the beaches, surf and sun of Hawaii.

02/20/01 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts of Hawaii
With thirteen premier properties in Hawaii operating under the Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Hyatt and W brand names, Starwood welcomes almost 15% of Hawaii's hotel guests annually. Find out about their special deals for 2001.

02/10/01 - Tragedy at Sea
The nuclear submarine USS Greenville has struck and sunk the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing training vessel about ten miles off of Diamond Head on Friday, February 9, 2001. Nine members of the 35 member Japanese crew including four students and two teachers are listed as missing and presumed dead.

02/08/01 - Free Hawaii Visitor Publications
What's up with all of those free visitor publications? Which ones are worth a look and which ones should you just leave on the rack?

02/01/01 - Top Ten Big Island Family Activities
The Big Island of Hawaii has something to offer every member of the family from swimming with dolphins to exploring the summit of the tallest mountain on earth.

01/23/01 - Hawaii Diary 2001
Join us on our seven day visit to Hawaii with Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays and the Sheraton Hotels of Hawaii. This diary contains eight separate articles about Oahu and Maui.

01/10/01 - Exploring the Beauty Of Kauai
Join About's Guide to Flagstaff/Sedona, Arizona as she and her husband explore the natural beauty of Hawaii's Garden Isle of Kauai.

01/03/01 - Hawaii Golf: 2001 Professional Tour Events
Catch the stars of the PGA, Senior PGA and LPGA Tours as they visit Hawaii in January through March of 2001.

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.

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