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Big Island of Hawaii

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.

Hawaii Parks - Big Island of Hawaii
Part 1 of our multi-part feature on the National, State and County parks of Hawaii. Part one looks at the parks on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Explore of Hawaii's most beautiful places located just North of Hilo on the beautiful Hilo-Hamakua Heritage Coast.

Kilauea Volcano Photos
Our collection of over 75 photos of the current eruption of Kilauea beginning in 1983. New photos are being added every week. Don't miss these great photos of the only place on earth where the planet grows every day of the year.

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
See Hawaii at sunset and view the stars from 13,796 feet.

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.

Not your normal day in paradise
Forget your bathing suit and golf clubs -  bring your long johns when you travel to the Big Island of Hawaii.

Pu`uhonua O Honaunau - City of Refuge
Come with us for our two part visit to this national historical park and important cultural center on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Standing on the Edge of Creation
Beginning in mid-July 2002, thousands of locals and visitors have been traveling to the end of Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park every evening to view the latest lava flows from Kilauea Volcano.

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.

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.

Waipio Valley
One of the world's most beautiful places is the Waipio Valley. Learn about its historical and cultural importance

Waipio Valley Photos
Our extensive collection of photos taken in the Valley of Kings on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Kauai

Exploring Kauai's North Shore
We travel from Kapa`a past Kilauea, Princeville, and Hanalei to the end of the road where the Na Pali Trail Begins.

Exploring the Southern Shore of Kauai and Dinner at the Sheraton Kauai Resort
We explore the southern shore of Kauai and then have a superb dinner at "Shells" at he Sheraton Kauai Resort. 

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

Parks of Kaui
We take a look at the state parks on the Garden Island of Kauai.

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.

The Sheraton Kaua'i Resort
What do you get when you place one of Hawaii's top resorts on the beach selected by Dr. Beach as "America's Top Beach for 2001" and locate both on the island chosen by the readers of "Condé Nast Traveler" as the third best island in the world? Add all of these together and you get the beautiful Sheraton Kauai Resort located on Po'ipu Beach on the island of Kaua'i.

Waimea Canyon, Koke`e State Park and the Kalalau Valley
We take a morning drive to the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and Koke`e State Park where you have superb views of the Kalalau Valley.

Maui

Dinner at Teppan-Yaki Dan at the Sheraton Maui Resort
Join us for dinner at one of Maui's premier Japanese restaurants.

"Feast at Lele"
This is a once in a lifetime experience. You enjoy a gourmet meal featuring the cuisines of several Polynesian cultures while enjoying fantastic entertainment from the islands.

Haleakala and Upcountry
A day trip to the summit of Haleakala and upcountry to Ulupalakua and the Tedeschi Winery should not be missed.

Haleakala National Park
As part of our ongoing series on the parks of Hawaii, we visit Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui.

Hana and Beyond
In this feature we'll take you past Hana to `Ohe`o Gulch and then all the way around the southern tip of East Maui to Ulupalakua. It's a drive the car rental companies don't want you to make. 

Hana Highway
Check our Part 1 of our new series and our new 57 page Hana Highway Photo Gallery.

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.

Heavy Rains Strike Hawaii
Check out what happens in West Maui when heavy rains fall on this normally dry area of Maui.

`Iao Valley State Park on Maui
A thousand years ago, Hawaiians gathered at `Iao Valley to celebrate and honor the bounty of Lono, god of agriculture, during the annual makahiki festival. More than a hundred years ago visitors began coming to witness the natural beauty of this valley.

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.

Ka`anapali Beach and Kapalua Bay
As part of Hawaii Diary 2002, we explore these two famous beaches on the island of Maui.

Kihei Coast
Join us we explore South Maui from Ma'alaea to the `Ahihi-Kina`u Natural Area Preserve of what is often referred to as the Kihei Coast.

Lahaina and Ka'anapali Beach
Join us for our morning in Lahaina and afternoon on Ka'anapali Beach.

Lahaina Jodo Mission
Take a two page tour of the grounds of this beautiful Buddhist Temple on Maui.

Ma'alaea
Where a beautiful beach, busy harbor, excellent restaurants and the Maui Ocean Center invite you to spend a day.

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.

Maui no ka oi - The Sheraton Hotel Maui
Located on beautiful Ka'anapali Beach, the Sheraton Maui is one of Hawaii's premier resorts.

Maui Revealed - Book Review
One of the finest guidebook ever written for Maui and the only one written by Maui residents who anonymously review the island. The authors actually hike all the trails, ride the boats, scuba dive the reefs, dine in the restaurants, review all the resorts, snorkel the coastline, explore the hidden waterfalls and share all the secrets that they find.

Old Lahaina Luau
Considered by many to be Hawaii's best luau, we'll show you what to expect if you decide to attend the Old Lahaina Luau.

Outrigger Wailea Resort and Luau
We get a guided tour of the Outrigger Wailea Resort with General Manager Dorsey Brady and then attend their fantastic luau and show.

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

Sunset Sail in Paradise
There's no better way to end a day on Maui than to take a sunset cruise from Lahaina Harbor.

Teralani Sailing Excursions Ka'anapali
Join us on our catamaran sail to view Hawaii's winter guests, the humpback whales.

Warren and Annabelle's Magic - Maui's Best Evening Show
There is no better show on Maui and perhaps not even in Hawaii than Warren and Annabelle's Magic. To see it is to still not believe it.

West Maui's Rugged North Shore
Join us as we drive where the rental companies tell you not to go. Explore the natural beauty of West Maui's north shore.

Molokai

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

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

Oahu

Circle Island Adventure
Join us as we spend a day driving around the island of Oahu from the Windward Coast to the North Shore and back to Honolulu through Central Oahu.

Hawaii Tourists Seek Culture and History
Studies show that the majority of Hawaiian tourists visit cultural and historic sites. Here are some of our favorites on Oahu.

Downtown Honolulu
Travel with us as we visit Hilo Hattie and then the historic areas of Honolulu including Chinatown and the `Iolani Palace.

Leeward Shore
It's an area not visited by many tourists, but Oahu's leeward shore has much to offer in terms of great beaches and beautiful views.

Mighty Mo
The historic battleship USS Missouri is now permanently berthed in Pearl Harbor. We explore this most historic ship.

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.

Oahu in Pictures
Some of our favorite views of the island of Oahu.

On My Own on O'ahu
Join me for a busy day exploring O'ahu's southeast coast, the Honolulu Zoo and an evening hula show on Waikiki Beach.

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.

Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
We offer travel, sightseeing tips and background historical information on the most popular visitor destination in Hawaii.

Polynesian Cultural Center
Join us as we visit the Polynesian Cultural Center where you can see demonstrations of the culture of many of the Pacific islands whose people have made their way to Hawaii.

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.

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.

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.

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

War Memorials on Oahu
Our Memorial Day Feature. Visit the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, Punchbowl and more.