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Hawaii Wedding Planner - A Guide to Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations in Hawaii  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > A Hawaii Vacation Planner > Hawaii Wedding Planner - A Guide to Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations in Hawaii 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 Ka`anapali Beach, Maui John Fischer Stay up to date! Ka`anapali Beach, Maui John Fischer Email to a friend Print this page Recent Discussions My Favorite Restaurants are.... Hawaii Celebrities in the News Restaurants 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 Hawaiian Weddings and Honeymoons From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Wedding and Honeymoon Planning and Romantic Places in Hawaii Each year, many couples choose to hold their weddingceremonies in Hawaii. Even more choose to honeymoon in paradise. In fact, Hawaii remains the top honeymoondestination in the world. Hawaii is also a top vacationdestination forcouples, hosting many of the world's top resorts and hotels. In the 2002Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler , many of the most highlyrated resorts in the world are found in Hawaii. In the same survey, when votingfor the best island in the world, four of the Hawaiian islands are listed in thetop ten with Maui, once again being selected as the top tropical island in the world. Whether you plan to marry in Hawaii, honeymoon in Hawaii, or just spenda truly romantic vacation, Hawaii has much to offer you. In this feature,we'll get you started with some key sources of information on weddings in Hawaii, honeymoonplanning, romantic places and we'll even suggest a couple of books to help you plan your visit.  HawaiiWeddings If you are planning to marry in Hawaii you will need tosecure a marriage license. This must be done in person when you arrive in Hawaii.Thegood news is that there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. Many couplesplan their own weddings, or have friends who live in the islands help them out ahead oftime. Many make use of the many wedding planning services available in the islands. Hereare some resources to help you get started. Obtaininga Hawaii Marriage License The folks at A PerfectHawaii Wedding provide detailed information on how to obtain a marriage license oneach of the islands of Hawaii. HVCB:Weddings and Honeymoons The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has an extensive listing ofthe sites of companies that will help you plan your wedding in Hawaii. GettingMarried in Hawaii One of the best newer sites for Hawaii travel information is RoyalElephant.com .This article has lots of valuable information and a great resource section ofisland companies specializing in wedding planning. Honeymoons inHawaii For those who marry elsewhere,Hawaii remains the destination of choice for a honeymoon and there is littlewonder why. With perfect climate, top resorts, beautiful beaches and an economythat is geared to make every tourist's visit memorable, Hawaii, no ka oi - Hawaii is the best. Here are some resources to help you plan yourhoneymoon. PleasantHawaiian Holidays Pleasant Holidays is constantly providing new offers for travel to Hawaii. Wepublish all information as it is received on this special page. Haddon HawaiianHoneymoons Haddon Travel has some great deals for honeymoons in Hawaii at most major resortsand using the major airlines serving Hawaii. <a target="_top" href="http://honeymoons.about.com/library/weekly/aa070800a.htm]Honeymoon in Hawaii [/link] Susan Breslow Sardone, About's Guide to Honeymoons and RomanticGetaways has written an excellent article about honeymooning in Hawaii,including a special section on the ten best Hawaiian hotels for honeymooners. Interviewwith Geri Bain Guide Susan Breslow Sardone's very informative interview with thetravel editor of Modern Bride Magazine and author of Modern Bride: Honeymoons andWeddings Away . Islandsof Hawaii Our index of links pages dedicated to the best in vacation accommodations,dining, nightlife and sightseeing on each of the major islands of Hawaii. RomanticPlaces There is no end to the number of romantic places in Hawaii.While almost anyplace can be romantic ifyou're with the right person, Hawaii certainly does help the process along. Here are fewresources to help get you in the mood. HawaiiPhoto Gallery A picture speaks a thousand words. We have lots of photos of romantic places inour Hawaii Photo Gallery. HawaiiSunsets There's nothing more romantic than to sit and watch the sunset with someoneclose to you. We've gathered some of our favorite photos of some of the types ofsunsets that you might see in Hawaii. TopBeaches Four of America's top ten beaches are located in Hawaii according to DrStephen Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach. The year 2000 results follow upon severalyears of similar results. Eight of the last eleven national winners of"Best Beach" have been inHawaii and those beaches are "retired" from competition. SuggestedReading Hawaii in Love A look at the history of Hawaii through love stories. The book alsoincludes lots of resources for romance including island come-ons, love spells, and charms as well as information on the most romantic hikes, resorts and swimming locations on each island. Best Places to Kiss in Hawaii: A Romantic Travel Guide The third edition of this popular book provides great information on the best places to stay, eat and visit in Hawaii from a "kissing perspective". 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CANOE Travel - Activities - Hawaiian lines crusing -- January 25, 2006 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Atevo Travel Guide Currency Calculator Weather Travel Advisories Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Links Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- Destination: HONOLULU, Hawaii Hawaiian lines crusing Norwegian Cruise Lines finds success in Hawaiian waters By JAYMES SONG -- Associated Press Cruise liner on the move at night. -- Photographer: Andrew Gunners, Getty Images Hawaii's cruise ship industry floundered in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as the state's sole interisland cruise operator was flooded with cancellations while bookings plummeted by 50 percent. American Classic Voyages Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection just 38 days after the attack and shut down its Hawaii operations, scuttling plans for two new ships. Since then, however, the Hawaii cruise ship industry has made an aggressive recovery. It has seen unprecedented growth, led by Norwegian Cruise Line and fueled by vacation-starved baby boomers. What used to be a seasonal business with a few ships making calls here, is now a year-round mainstay with Hawaii's ports bustling with activity. "For us, it's a huge market," said Robert Kritzman, NCL's executive vice president and managing director of Hawaii operations. "Very few people have cruised Hawaii. There's an untapped market still there and Hawaii is a phenomenal place to come through." Norwegian, which operates the U.S. subsidiary NCL America, is betting big on Hawaii, spending $1.4 billion on three luxury liners to serve the islands. The Miami-based company estimates it will own about 85 percent of the cruise ship market here by 2007. The 1,900-passenger Pride of Aloha was the first, introduced in 2004. Formerly the Norwegian Sky, it was redesigned with a Hawaii theme and reflagged to a U.S. vessel, allowing it to carry passengers solely between U.S. ports. The brand new 2,100-passenger Pride of America made its debut in June 2005 as the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever. By the time its sister ship, the Pride of Hawaii, is built and arrives in the summer of 2006, the company will have three year-round lavish cruise ships -- as well as a seasonal foreign-flagged vessel -- carrying an estimated 8,000 passengers per week. "Being able to welcome an additional 8,000 people on a weekly basis will allow us to continue to grow our economy because we are almost at our capacity where our land-based accommodations are concerned," said Marsha Weinert, the state's tourism liaison. In July 2005, Hawaii hosted 22,725 cruise ship passengers, up 57 percent from July 2004, according to the latest state figures. Hawaii had 151,164 cruise passengers this year through July 2005, up 34.6 percent from the first seven months of 2004. About two-thirds of the visitors are extending their vacations and staying a couple days in hotels or time-share units. John Hansen, president of the North West Cruiseship Association, projects the number of cruise ship passengers in Hawaii will exceed 400,000 in 2006, up from about a peak of 150,000 annually before the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the rapid growth can be seen worldwide. In 2004, nearly 10.5 million people took a vacation cruise, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2001, according to figures on the Cruise Lines International Association's Web site. Hansen said that five years ago there were just four key cruise ports: Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, there are more than 20 key homeports that have emerged including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla. Many states are pouring millions of dollars into upgrading their cruise facilities to cash in on the cruise boom. Kritzman said a major benefit of a cruise vacation is value. Included in the fare are transportation, lodging, food and entertainment. "We think it's a great way to see Hawaii, especially for the first-time visitor," he said. "They get to see all four major islands while packing and unpacking once." The ships also provide a unique vantage point of the islands, sailing sail past the glowing lava fields of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, the remote green peaks of the Na Pali coast on Kauai's North Shore and the urban cityscape of Oahu. Kritzman said the growth wouldn't have been possible without federal legislation enacted after the terrorist attacks. The law exempts NCL's ships from a rule that prohibits foreign-built ships from operating between U.S. ports. It also requires the cruise line to employ American crews and abide by all U.S. labor laws, including paying overtime. NCL estimates that labor on a U.S. vessel costs more than three times that of a foreign-flagged vessel. But not everyone has been a fan of the cruise ships. Environmentalists say cruise ships harm Hawaii's sensitive ecosystem, including its pristine coral reefs, and threaten the rural charm of the islands. They have long complained about a lack of oversight and laws regulating the cruise ship industry in Hawaii. "This is not Florida. This is a fragile island that is creaking under the weight of people," said Cha Smith, executive director of KAHEA, an advocate for environmental and native Hawaiian causes. KAHEA is working on launching a program called, "Na Maka O Ke Kai," or the "Eyes of the Ocean," encouraging people to report fouled water or debris left behind by cruise ships, which they call "giant floating cities." Kritzman said his state-of-the-art ships go far beyond what is required by law. The ships are self-sufficient, each generating its own electricity and drinking water. The vessels also treat sewage through a high-tech filtration process with the sludge heated and dried to be offloaded or burned in the ship's incinerator. "I think this is a very low-impact form of tourism. We think this does not have the same impact as building a resort," Kritzman said. If You Go... NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND NCL AMERICA: http://www.ncl.com/ or (800) 327-7030. KAHEA: http://www.kahea.org/ or (808) 524-8220. 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Aloha-Hawaii.com: Lanai January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : lanai : natural hawaii :lanai Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii GARDEN OF GODS About seven miles north of Lanai City is perhaps Hawaiis ultimate...>> MANELE BAY The Manele Bay Hotel on Lanai already sits high above the white sand beach of...>> SPORTING CLAYS When I was a young boy, my parents gave me a cap gun for my birthday....>> LANAI GOLF First, the bad news: When it comes to golf courses on the island of Lanai,...>> LANAI HORSEBACK Ever since horses were introduced to Hawaii in 1803, horseback riding has been...>> January 2006 | http://lanai.aloha-hawaii.com / hawaii /lanai/ Kaunolu Bay on the southwest tip of Lanai. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 LANAI Lanai is the smallest of Hawaiis inhabited islands, covering 140 square miles. Once the home of a thriving pineapple plantation, Lanai has reinvented itself as an alluring resort destination offering world-class golf courses and award-winning accommodations . In ancient times, Lanai was thought to be overrun with evil spirits. A young man named Kaululaau, the son of a Maui chief, was exiled to Lanai to explore the island and deem it free of such spirits to make Lanai suitable for settling. A major chapter in Lanais history was penned in 1922, when an enterprising businessman named James Dole purchased the island for $1.1 million. Dole started growing pineapple on his island, and soon canned pineapplea new concept at the timebecame a smash hit on the mainland. In time, tiny Lanai developed into the worlds largest exporter of this succulent fruit. At one point, the island was producing 75 percent of the worlds pineapple. For decades, Lanai was celebrated as Hawaiis flourishing "Pineapple Island." Thousands of acres were dedicated to pineapple, and people came from far and wide to work the fields. In the late 1980s, as the pineapple industry began to wane, Lanai turned to tourism. Two luxury resorts were built: the Lodge at Koele and the Manele Bay Hotel . Also added were a pair of championship golf courses: the Experience at Koele and the Challenge at Manele (designed by Ted Robinson and Jack Nicklaus, respectively). Besides golf, Lanai offers many things to do and see. Go for a swim at picturesque Hulopoe Beach. Snorkel the islands cliff-lined west coast. Explore the Garden of the Gods , an intriguing rock formation reminiscent of a lunar landscape. Hunt for treasures or examine historic petroglyphs at Shipwreck Beach . Admire local artwork at the Lanai Arts & Culture Center, a prominent showcase for community arts. You can even "lock and load" at Lanai Pine Sporting Clays , the only resort sporting clays course in the state. Photo Credits:Photo1: Peter French; Courtesy HVCB, Photo2: Kirk Aeder; Courtesy HVCB, Photo3: Castle & Cooke, Photo4: Peter French; courtesy HVCB, Photo5: William Waterfall; Courtesy HVCB ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. HELPFUL RESOURCES Lanai Weather Lanai Map | Email Friend | MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > Diving Hawaii > Sounds of Hula > Molokai Mule > Birth of Hula > Lanai Pineapple > Shipwreck Beach > Lanai Golf > Sporting Clays > Garden of Gods > Stargazing ATTRACTIONS and activites throughout Hawaii. Click here for FREE GUIDE. POIPU, KAUAI!! Great Deals & Fabulous Places On Kauai's Sunny Side!! POIPU, KAUAI!!! ISLAND SWEETS Big Island Candies is the place for chocolate covered Macadamia nut needs. Site Map | Contact Us | Submit a URL | Advertising Info | Privacy | Terms & Conditions ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed & produced by: Tsunami Marketing . -- --

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Encyclopedia Smithsonian:Native American Quilts Smithsonian Institution Books About Native American Quilts& Related Topics Veteran'sQuilt, 1996 Ollie Napesni (Sioux) St. Francis, South Dakota. From the exhibition ToHonor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions I nformation or researchassistance regarding Native American quilts is frequently requested from the SmithsonianInstitution. The following information has been prepared to assist those interested inthis topic. Blackard, David M. 1990. Patchwork & Palmettos: Seminole/MiccosukeeFolk Art Since 1820. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Wellillustrated catalog of an exhibit of patchwork, applique work, finger-weaving, beadwork,silver work, and dolls. Bradkin, Cheryl Greider. 1990. Basic Seminole Patchwork. MountainView, CA: Leone Publications. A "how to" book; well illustrated in color. Brandon, Reiko Mochinaga. n.d. The Hawaiian Quilt. Honolulu:Honolulu Academy of Arts. Well illustrated catalog of an exhibit of Hawaiian quilts thattraveled to several locations in Japan. The exhibit includes 37 historical quilts from thecollections of several Hawaiian museums and other institutions, plus 15 contemporaryquilts. Text in English and Japanese. Davis, Carolyn O'Bagy. 1997. Hopi Quilting: Stitched Traditions from anAncient Community. Tucson: Sanpete Publications. A well illustrated account of thehistory and traditions of quilt making among the Hopi. Hanisko, Dorothy. 1997. Simply Seminole: Techniques & Designs inQuilt Making. Lincolnwood, IL: The Quilt Digest Press. A well illustrated "howto" book with quilt projects based on Seminole patchwork. Jones, Stella M. rev. ed. 1995. Hawaiian Quilts. Honolulu:Daughters of Hawaii with Honolulu Academy of Arts & Mission House Museum. Includesphotographs of over fifty quilts from a 1973 exhibit, together with a reprint of a 1930monograph on the history of quilting in Hawaii. Kelley, Helen. 1987. Scarlet Ribbons: American Indian Techniques forToday's Quilters. Paducah, KY: American Quilter's Society. A well illustrated"how to" book for using traditional ribbonwork techniques in quilting. LeVally, Cleo. 1991. Cleo's Seminole: A Book of Seminole IndianPatchwork, with Clan Patterns. Healdton, OK: Cleo LeVally (407 East Texas). A"how to" book; spiral bound. MacDonald, Marsha L., and C. Kurt Dewhurst, editors. 1997. To Honor & Comfort: NativeQuilting Traditions . Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, in association withMichigan State University Museum. Large, well illustrated catalog of a traveling loanexhibition of Native American quilts organized by the Michigan State University Museum andthe National Museum of the American Indian. Mori, Joyce. 1993. Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs. Paducah, KY: American Quilter's Society. A well illustrated "how to" book.Staple bound. Mori, Joyce. 1995. Sample Quilt Blocks from Native American Designs. Paducah, KY: American Quilter's Society. Companion volume to the preceding book. Staplebound. Parker, Linda. 1997. Montana Star Quilts. Helena, MT: MontanaQuilts, Inc. This "how to" book includes over 90 full-page color photos ofIndian-made quilts, as well as instructions for ten different projects. Pulford, Florence. 1989. Morning Star Quilts. Los Altos, CA: LeonePublications. A well illustrated book on quilting among native women of the NorthernPlains, focusing on individual quilters on five reservations in North Dakota, SouthDakota, and Montana. Shaw, Robert. 1995. Quilts: A Living Tradition. Southport, CT: HughLauter Levin Associates, Inc. A very large hardcover book with many color illustrations.Discusses quilt history, as well as modern-day developments. Includes a chapter on NativeAmerican quilts and one on Hawaiian quilts. Prepared by the National Museum of the American Indian, in cooperation with the Public Inquiry Mail Service, Smithsonian Institution. 1/98 NOTE: This publication can be made availablein Braille or audio cassette. To obtain a copy in one of these formats, please call orwrite : Smithsonian Information Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 SI Building, Room 153, MRC 010 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202-633-1000 (voice); 202-357-1729 (TTY) e-mail: info@si.edu (Please provide postal address.) Native American FAQs || Encyclopedia Smithsonian Visitor Information and Associates' ReceptionCenter Public Inquiry Mail Service Smithsonian Institution