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

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

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

El Niño and Hawaii
It's rained cats and dogs in California but things were quite different in Hawaii where drought conditions existed during El Nino.

Find Your Flight to Hawaii 
These links from AOW! make it easy. 

Five of America's Top Ten Beaches Are In Hawaii
Check out the results of this year's judging by "Dr. Beach".

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?

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.

Hawaii Ecotourism
We examine some of the best sites for an ecotourist considering a trip to Hawaii

Hawaii for Kids and Teens
Introducing our new pages of links for kids and teens. There are lot of fun things to do in Hawaii. We'll show you the best of them.

Hawaii Live Cams
We have gathered links to all of the current live cameras from Hawaii on the Net. Take a look at the views.

Hawaii Travel Planner
Your one stop guide for planning your trip to the Aloha State.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Romance in Paradise
Hawaii is a top world destination for weddings, honeymoons and romantic vacations. Let us help you plan your trip.

So, how's the weather?
Learn the answer to the most frequently asked travel questions of folks coming to Hawaii.

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.

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.

Super Airfare Deals to Hawaii 
Check out these fantastic roundtrip airfares to Hawaii from many major cities on the U.S. mainland. These rates will probably never be seen again.

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.

Why Hawaii?
Why should you consider a vacation to Hawaii? Here are some thoughts.