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Discover Kauai - Official Tourism Site of the County of Kauai Home Mayor's Page FAQ Email Sitemap Kauai Visitors Bureau Information Hotline: 1-800-262-1400 Vacation Directory Activities & Recreation Sites & Attractions Parks & Beaches Local Culture Island Events Home Explore by region: Other Kauai Websites: Kauai Beach Safety Guide www.kauaiexplorer.com FREE Kauai Vacation Planner www.kauaivisitorsbureau.com Kauai Calendar of Events 2005 www.kauaifestivals.com Kauai Government Information www.kauaigov.org basks amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, about 20 minutes by air from Honolulu. Formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands. To visit Kauai is to quickly lose yourself in the quiet majesty of the island's lush tropical setting and extraordinary natural heritage. Come, discover the legendary aloha spirit that abounds in this friendly garden island paradise. Kauai Visitors Bureau Information Hotline : 1 800 262 1400 For live tourism information regarding Kauai, call the Toll-Free Kauai Visitor Information Hotline. This service is available in all 50 states and Canada from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays - Fridays, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. (HST) Enjoy FREE Hawaiian entertainment in the lobby of the Lihue Airport everyMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. Compliments of: County of Kauai with Hawaii Tourism Authority What do you think of our new look? We value your feedback! Please take a moment to send us an email and let us know your comments or concerns. Mahalo!

Hawaiian Quilts by Men's

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features By Photographer, Star-Bulletin The caption goes here. -- By Ken Sakamoto, Star-Bulletin Anselm Lum, 82, doing some stitching at his Kaimuki home, has been quilting since the 1970s when he finished a piece that his wife had started. Needlework isn't just the realm of women, as a new exhibit of quilts at the Mission Houses Museum demonstrates By Burl Burlingame Star-Bulletin NOW that women can captain B-52s -- and can get cashiered out of the service for being as dumb as a man -- is it any surprise that men are sewing quilts? Some of the best of local man-made quilts go on display tomorrow at the Mission Houses Museum in a show called "Na Kapa Kuiki Hawai'i Na Ka Lima Kane (Hawaiian Quilts by Men's Hands)." Hawaiian quilting as a folk-art tradition began with the thrifty missionaries recycling scraps of cloth, and eventually became a way for women to express themselves artistically. Quilting can be done either as a solitary activity or with many hands helping simultaneously. Anselm Lum, 82, always liked doing needlepoint and needlework to keep his fingers busy, and enjoyed "art day" at Central Grammar School when the kids turned flour sacks into decorative hand towels using basic cross-stitching. He eventually became a carpenter and a school construction inspector. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin From left, closeups of quilt "Kaahumanu" by Anselm Lau; Hana Pa'a by Kimo Balai; and Naupaka Lihikai by Lau. When wife Helen took a class in Hawaiian quilting in the 1970s, Lum picked up an unfinished project and finished it. Since then, he figures he's spent 13,000 hours quilting, usually while Helen worked in the evenings. "It's just therapy for me," he said. "I'm retired, so I only work mornings. I don't want to be a couch potato! And there's nothing on TV to watch anyways." By Sharon Balai, special to the Star-Bulletin Kimo Balai, a young quilter at 45, is caught tending to his craft in this photo taken by his wife, Sharon. Lum's designs are traditional -- "I'm not trying to influence anyone!" -- and he figures the only method he uses that's different is the old carpenter's dictum to measure twice, cut once. "I do a lot of measurements. Some quilters do it by eye. Not me. I plot mine out." Stan Yates, 51, a government expert on disabilities on Kauai, was "blown away" by the beauty and precise construction of Hawaiian quilts, and devoured every book he could find on the subject in the Lihue library. He began quilting in 1986, and by 1988 won a blue ribbon at the Kauai County Fair for a baby quilt design. He likes making quilts in which the positive and negative spaces are interlocked, like a Escher print, and in his spare time demonstrates quilting techniques at Kauai hotels. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin Mai Poina 'Oe I'au by Kimo Balai. Younger quilters include Kimo Balai, 45, a lineman for the Hawaii Electric Light Company who lives in Kamuela, Hawaii, and Lincoln Okita, 46, a Honolulu probation officer. Balai's wife Sharon joined Ka Hui Kapa 'Apana O Waimea, a Big Island quilting group, in 1985, and Balai began paying dues so that he could partake in the refreshments brought by the women (the way to a man's hands is through his stomach?). A few years later, he became interested enough to learn, and since then has completed three quiltS. His first, called "Mai Poina 'Oe I'au (Don't You Forget Me)" was designed by Sharon to remind him that he is always on his busy wife's mind. Okita began quilting in 1981, also as a husband-wife activity, when he and wife Jo Malmstrom-Okita were living on a Sioux reservation in South Dakota, and they became determined to make a Sioux star-quilt together for their bed. Okita began Hawaiian quilting in 1990 after seeing Elizabeth Akana's TV show about Hawaiian quilting techniques. The precise stitching and obvious progress at the end of each session allows the quilter to get into a Zen zone of concentration, like a meditative state. "Quilting is my stress-reducer and provides me with a sense of concrete accomplishment that you usually don't get from social work," said Okita. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin The Mission Houses Museum quilt display is open through July 12. Quilt show What: "Na Kapa Kuiki Hawai'i Na Ka Lima Kane (Hawaiian Quilts by Men's Hands)" When: Tomorrow through July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays Where: Chamberlain House, Mission Houses Museum Cost: $5; $4 for seniors, miliatry and residents; $2 for college students, $1 for children 4 to 8 Call: 531-0481 Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Community] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Stylebook] [Feedback] © 1997 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com

Hawaiian Food

Hawaii Food Tours - Presented by Matthew Gray's Gourmet Adventures  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki > Oahu Restaurants > Hawaii Food Tours - Presented by Matthew Gray's Gourmet Adventures Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Hawaii Food Tours - Presented by Matthew Gray's Gourmet Adventures Tour From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Finding a Good Place to Eat When on Vacation Those of us who visit Hawaii have one common problem - where to eat. At home we all know the nice restaurants for that special dinner, the local places for good Chinese or Italian food, and even the hole-in-the-walls which we like to think only we know about. When we come to Hawaii we are clueless. We may read Frommer’s or Fodor's and get an idea of what's available, or buy a good book like Robert and Cindy Carpenter's Hawaii Restaurant Guide. More often we tend to eat at our hotel or someplace nearby that "seems" good or even look for the nearest Denny's or McDonalds. Too often we find ourselves spending good money for food that's simply ok or worse. I'll always remember that the worst Chinese food my wife and I ever had was in San Francisco's Chinatown. We had no idea where to eat, so we just picked a place at random. The food was terrible! Matthew Gray understood this problem very well. As an accomplished chef and food critic for the Honolulu Advertiser, Gray had eaten in almost every restaurant on Oahu. He knew that there were really good places to eat, but that there were also quite a few pretty bad places also. After over ten years of experiencing the good and bad of Hawaii's restaurants, Matthew and his partner Keira Nagai, who also had worked for years in the food industry, decided to start their own business to share their knowledge of Oahu's restaurants with those of us who know far too little. Hawaii Food Tours was born. Next... Finding a Good Place to Eat When on Vacation Matthew Gray - Chef, Food Critic, Expert Guide Hawaiian Feast in Paradise and Gourmet Trilogy Tour Hole-in-the-Wall Tour - Hawaii Food Tours How to Book Your Hawaii Food Tour Previous | Next >>   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999

Maui Windsurfing schools are

Windsurfing Schools on Maui Maui's Windsurfing Schools Get a Clew! Windsurfing lessons are fun! Honing your windsurfing skills is fun and invigorating if you've got the right conditions. I mean, why freeze yer butt off and thrash around in polluted waters when you can fall in hundreds of times in the cushy waters of paradise. Maui's warm water, and consistent winds make for the most user friendly sailing on the planet. These days, windsurfing instructors are finely tuned in the art of getting you where you want to be. (sailing along with the wind) All the schools here have competent, expert instructors who have seen it all. (you wont be embarrassed by anyone, just helped) You'll probably have a limited time on Maui, so lessons are the smart money for taking advantage of the sailing days you have here. These answers to a questionnaire I sent out are good jumping off points for looking into the schools further. These Maui Windsurfing schools are listed in the order that they submitted their responses to me. I gave them one chance to submit their information. These responses are their own words. Al West's, Windsurfing West ( herein referred to as WW ) 180 East Wakea Ave., Kahului, HI 96732 local # 808 871-8733 fax: 808 871-4624 Sailboards Maui Windsurfing School ( herein referred to as SBM ) 360 Papa Place, unit F Kahului, HI 96732 808 871-7954 fax 808 871-8453 The Cort Larned School of Windsurfing ( herein referred to as CL ) 520 Keolani Place Kahului, HI 96732 808 877-0999 or 877-4816 fax 808 877-4696 Second Wind Windsurfing School (herein referred to as SW ) 111 Hana Highway Kahului, HI 96732 808 877-7467 fax 808 877-0091 Kaanapali Windsurfing School ( herein referred to as KW ) P.O.B. 12044 Lahaina, HI 96761 808 667-1964 fax: 808 667-1964 Alan Cadiz's Hawaiian Sailboarding Techniques, Inc. (herein referred to as HST ) P.O.B. 1199 Paia, HI 96779 808 871-JIBE (5423) toll free: 1 800 YOU JIBE (968-5423) fax 808 871-6943 e-mail address: hstcadiz@maui.net New Waves Wind and Surf School (herein referred to as NW ) c/o Stouffer Wailea Beach Resort 3550 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 96753 808 875-9777 fax: 808 874-5370 Where are your lessons conducted? What windsurfing techniques do you teach? How many instructors are on your staff at present? Do you have women instructors? Are your Instructors certified by a certification body? How many years has your school been on Maui? How many students has your school taught in the last year? How much are your lessons? What is unique about your school? Who has answered these questions? WW: : Kanaha Beach Park and Kihei SBM: Kanaha or Kihei CL: : Lessons are generally conducted at Kanaha Beach. However, we also teach on the south shore when the wind is better there. CL also teaches small groups at sites which are convenient for that particular group. For instance, we can easily send an instructor up to a beach front property near Spreckelsville if that works best for our customers. Our wavesailing and looping classes are taught wherever conditions are best. our school and instructors are completely mobile in order to better serve our clientele. SW: Our school is based at Kanaha Beach Park, Maui's most popularwindsurfing beach. At Kanaha, we can teach all levels from beginner towavesailor in one day. We also travel to Kihei on the south shore when thewinds are right. Private lessons are conducted at any of the best known(and not so well known) locations around Maui's shoreline. KW: Kaanapali Beach HST: Kanaha Beach, Kihei and private homes on the north shore. NW: Beginners: Mokapu Beach (Wailea) intermediate and Advanced: Ohukai St. Park (Kihei) Kanaha Park, Kahului Back to questions Alan Cadiz brings the dedication that it takes to win championships, towindsurfing instruction. He has selected only instructors that are highlyskilled sailors and comunicators. HST instructors sail right with you. This provides instant feedback toyour questions, confidence to push yourself and safety. HST instuctors participate in ongoing training led by ski/windsurfinstructor extrordinaire, John Crews. His 25 years of teaching skiing addsa maturity to our program and understanding of learning styles and teachingmethods. NW: All of our beginner sails are custom made by Simmer for the school. We pride ourselves on personal service and a perfect safety record. Everybody is guaranteed to sail on their very first lesson. Back to questions WW: Al West SBM: Rolph Graage CL: Keith Holland SW: Ralph J. Sifford KW: Ted King HST: Linda Stott, Administrator NW: Andrew Molnar, Owner Back to questions Tim Orden, TNT prospective windsurfing students since 5/12/95

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,

One Day Tour to Hawaii - Volcano Adventure Our 5 Best Sellers in Oahu Honolulu Power Pass Hawaiian Beach Luau... Deluxe Wild Whale... Island Grill Sunset Fun... USS Missouri, Arizona... Advanced Search Searching for something specific? Click here -- One Day Tour to Hawaii - Volcano Adventure Starting from USD $271 per person -- One Day Tour to Hawaii - Volcano Adventure Starting from USD $271 per person Duration: 14 - 15 hours Commences: Honolulu, Hawaii (Waikiki) Introduction: Lava Flows © Polynesian Adventure Tours The recent eruptions of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano have captured the world's imagination. This artfully narrated excursion features the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities.This special tour also visits Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hilo areaand spectacular Akaka Falls. SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Hilo Town & Banyan Drive (drive through) Waterfalls (Rainbow Falls, if time permits) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Includes admission) Jagger Museum & Volcano House Thurston Lava Tube & Kilauea Iki Crater. Chain of Craters Road (if open), or closest approach to lava flows. Macadamia nut factory (seasonal) & Orchid and anthurium nursery in Hilo (Closed 6 September, 2004) This tour involves a hike of up to a mile to see the lava flow. Lava viewing conditions change daily. On occasion, the best approach involves hiking (distance varies) over rough, uneven, lava surfaces. Schedule Details Rainbow Falls © Polynesian Adventure Tours Dates: Daily Please Note: tour does not operate on the following dates: New Years Day (1 Jan) Easter Sunday (16 Apr, 2006) Thanksgiving Day (24 Nov, 2005/23 Nov, 2006) Christmas Eve (24 Dec) Christmas Day (25 Dec) New Years Eve (31 Dec) Airport Transfers: Aiport transfers are included for all Waikiki and Kahala properties. Please advise flight details (dates, flight numbers, and times) and hotel details (name & address) at time of booking. Location: Tour commences with pick-up from Waikiki hotels If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call Polynesian Adventure Tours and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking. Time: Approximately 5:00am Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick-up is provided from Waikiki hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking and call 24-hours prior to tour commencement to re-confirm your pick-up time and hotel. Return Details: Drop-off at Waikiki area hotels at approximately 8:00pm. Additional Inclusions: Round trip airport transfers from Waikiki Hotels Round trip coach class air travel to the neighbor island Ground transportation by air-conditioned motorcoach or mini-coach Tour narration by a professional driver/guide Hawaii State Taxes Airline Fare and Fuel Surcharge Exclusions: Meals Drinks Personal items Additional Info: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 14 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability Pick-up is not provided from cruise ship ports A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area Sturdy walking shoes required Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes Very young children discouraged As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, Polynesian Adventures will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity. Please read the following cautionary comments before selecting this tour. When lava enters the ocean, the intense heat produces a plume cloud with dangerous and potentially life threatening toxic gases, super heated steam, and hydrochloric acid. Airborne particles are a hazard to your eyes and lungs. Watch for shifting winds that can blow acid mist clouds over you. Leave the area at once. Where lava enters the ocean the coastline is extended. This new surface is unstable and may collapse at at any time without warning. Do not approach areas where lava is entering the ocean. Sharp lava cracks and holes, loose rock, and thin crust greatly increase your risk of getting hurt. Falling on lava can result in nasty wounds. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Use sunscreen, wear a hat, and drink plenty of fluids. If inland flows are present, and you use caution, you may have an opportunity to view fresh lava close up. Follow marked routes and your guides instructions. Molten lava is 2000 degrees F, so keep a safe distance and never go into areas where your escape route may be cut off. Do not throw objects into lava as this can cause burns from spattering lava or eye injuries from airborne volcanic glass fragments. BE AWARE, STAY ALERT, AND USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES, DO NOT TAKE CHANCES. Terms and Conditions Please note: the name you enter at the time of booking must be exactly as appears on your photo I.D. Interisland Air Carriers will deny boarding if the passenger name, as shown on valid government-issued I.D. does not match the name on their voucher. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement. Air Carriers proven to be non-compliant are subject to severe penalties; thus there is no flexibility with this policy. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund. Pricing Policy: Infants aged 0-2 years pays roundtrip airfare, and sits on adult's lap in coach/vehicle Child prices are applicable for children aged 3-11 years No further discounts for other age groups apply This tour is not recommended for very young children Pricing One Day Tour to Hawaii - Volcano Adventure per person Season Jan 01, 2005 to Dec 31, 2005 Jan 01, 2006 to Dec 31, 2006 Tour Code Days of Week Adult Child Infant Adult Child Infant Via Island Air Mon..Sun $271.00 $266.00 $230.00 $282.00 $277.00 $240.00 Via Aloha Airlines Mon..Sun $287.00 $282.00 $245.00 $297.00 $292.00 $256.00 Prices are in USD and are listed as a guide only. Travel Voucher For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher which is presented at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed. 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