Maui Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State

Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources: Division of State Parks: Maui Parks Text version DLNR Home | State Parks Home | State of Hawaii Home | Search State Parks on the island of Maui Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument In Wailuku at end of Hea Place off Kuhio Place from Waiehu Beach Road (Highway 340). Remains of two important heiau (places of worship) that were rededicated as war temples by Kahekili, Maui's last ruling chief. Viewpoint of Central Maui. Park gate open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10.2 acres 'Iao Valley State Monument End of 'Iao Valley Road (Highway 32), 'Iao Valley. Scenic viewpoint of 'Iao Needle, an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. Park gate open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 6.2 acres Kaumahina State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 28 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 hours drive. Forested rest stop with picnicking and scenic viewpoint of northeast Maui coastline. Showy exotic plants. No drinking water. 7.8 acres Makena State Park South of Wailea at Pu'u Ola'i volcanic cone just beyond the end of Wailea Alanui Road. Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing, board surfing, shore fishing, and beach- related activities. No drinking water. 164.4 acres Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area At 6200 feet elevation in Kula Forest Reserve, 9.7 miles upland from Kula on Waipoli Road off Kekaulike Avenue (Highway 377); 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended. Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of Kula forest. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of Central and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in clear weather. Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers. 10.0 acres Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 38 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 1/2 hours drive. Rest stop and picnicking in the rain forest. An idyllic area with small scenic waterfalls and pools. No drinking water. 5.0 acres Wai'anapanapa State Park In Hana at end of Wai'anapanapa Road off Hana Highway (Highway 360), 52.8 miles east of Kahului Airport--3 hours drive. Remote, wild, low-cliffed volcanic coastline offering solitude and respite from urban life. Lodging, camping, picnicking, shore fishing and hardy family hiking along an ancient Hawaiian coastal trail which leads to Hana. Excellent opportunity to study a seabird colony and anticline pools. Other features include native hala forest, legendary cave, heiau (place of worship), natural stone arch, sea stacks, blow holes and small black sand beach. 122.1 acres Wailua Valley State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 32 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 1/4 hours drive. Viewpoint of Ke'anae Valley and Ko'olau Gap in Haleakala's rim, and of Wailua Village and taro patches in opposite direction. State Parks Home DLNR Home | State of Hawaii Home | Text Only | Boards and Commissions | Divisions and Offices | Quarterly Exhibit Contact Info | Administrative Rules | Exhibits | Credits | Privacy Policy | Accessibilty | FAQ's | Search State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources Kalanimoku Bldg., 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone : (808)587-0400 Fax : (808)587-0390 Email : dlnr@exec.state.hi.us

Hawaii travel: A taste

Hawaii Travel, Hotels, Resorts - Design your Hawaii luxury travel plans now 1.800.635.1333 Call now Home Caribbean Europe Hawaii Mexico Tahiti Special Offers Home > Classic Hawaii The Classic Difference My Itineraries Customer Support Hawaii travel: A taste of Classic Hawaii Overview | View a Classic Hawaii Vacation Travel in style and tour at your leisure Arrive in Honolulu, where an Elite Limo driver waits to meet you planeside, helps with luggage, and whisks you to your hotel in a roomy Lincoln Town Car. When you’re ready to explore the island, he’ll guide you on an escorted tour. Spend a few hours at Waikiki, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor, then catch the sunset over Oahu’s North Shore. Call 1.800.635.1333 to book your vacation now. Waiter delivering drinks on hotel terrace, Barbados Click on the thumbnail to view this vacation. Plan a trip to Hawaii Flight & Hotel Vacation Hotel Only Vacation 1.800.635.1333 Plan and purchase your vacation 1 2 3 4 Leaving from: Can't find your departure city? Leave: Going to: Return: Cabin: Adults: Children: View Options and Pricing 1 2 3 4 Destination: Check-in: Check-out: Adults: Children: View Options and Pricing Need assistance with a multi-island vacation ? Call 1.800.635.1333 Call us anytime at 1.800.635.1333 to plan your vacation Top For phone orders, please mention: D000022 Privacy policy Terms of use About us Contact a travel agent ©2006 Classic Custom Vacations, Inc. All rights reserved Photo:Corbis/Iconica/Getty Images Quick Links Hawaii Vacations , Hawaiian Vacations : Maui Hotels , Oahu Vacations , Oahu Hotels , Kauai Vacations Mexico Vacations , Mexican Vacations : Cabo San Lucas Hotels , Cancun Vacations , Puerto Vallarta Vacations , Acapulco Vacations Caribbean Vacations : Bahamas Vacations , Bahamas Hotels , Jamaica Vacations , Aruba Vacations , Puerto Rico Vacations , Puerto Rico Hotels Europe Vacations , European Vacations : Spain Vacations , France Vacations , England Vacations , Austria Vacations Luxury Travel , Luxury Vacations : Romantic Resorts , Luxury Resorts , Luxury Hotels ,-- Sandals Resorts , Sandals Vacations , Spa Vacations , Honeymoons , Golf Vacations Partner Sites Citysearch Expedia Evite Hotels.com HSN Ticketmaster ReserveAmerica Hotwire LendingTree RealEstate.com ZeroDegrees Entertainment.com Match.com Interval TripAdvisor CondoSaver.com TravelNow.com liveDaily ImprovementsCatalog.com TicketWeb ServiceMagic

Maui Snorkeling

Maui Activities - Activities on Maui, Maui Snorkel Trips, Maui Whale Watching Trips Top Home Our Boat Sunset Sails Whale Watches Snorkel Trips Private Charters Catering Contact Us E-Mail Pricing WINTER SCHEDULE: 15 DECEMBER - 15 APRIL MORNING WHALE WATCH - Daily: 8am-10am Prices do not include tax Adults: $60.00 Teen: $50.00 (13-19) Children: $40.00 (2-12) Infant: Free (0-2) Enjoy a continental breakfast and prepare to enter the world of the Humpback Whale. Experience the grace of their arching dives, the beauty of their exuberant leaps and the gentleness of their nature. Listen to their mystical songs on our hydrophone. Learn about the "gentle giants" here in their winter breeding and birthing habitat from our professional marine naturalist. SNORKEL / WHALE WATCH - Daily: 11am - 3pm Prices do not include tax Adults: $95.00 Teen: $75.00 (13-19) Children: $55.00 (2-12) Infant: Free (0-2) Explore West Maui's beautiful coastline while watching the North Pacific Humpback Whales. Discover an underwater paradise using our snorkel equipment or Gemini's viewing ports. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch in our large shaded central cabin or relax on our spacious decks. AFTERNOON WHALE WATCH - Daily: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Same details as Morning Whale Watch with hot and cold "pupus" (appetizers), sodas, Gemini Mai Tais, beer and wine. SUMMER SCHEDULE: 16 APRIL - 14 DECEMBER PICNIC SNORKEL SAIL - Daily: 11am - 3:30pm Prices do not include tax Adults: $100.00 Teen: $80.00 (13-19) Children: $60.00 (2-12) Infant: Free (0-2) Sail the tropical trade winds with our experienced Captain and Crew. Discover the warm underwater world using our snorkel equipment or Gemini's viewing ports. Explore coral reefs teeming with exotic fish and maybe encounter the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch and the cool shade of Gemini's large central cabin or relax on our spacious decks. CHAMPAGNE SUNSET SAIL - Daily: 2 Hours Prices do not include tax Adults: $60.00 Teen: $50.00 (13-19) Children: $40.00 (2-12) Infant: Free (0-2) Phenomenal views of West Maui, Molokai and Lanai combined with smooth and exciting sailing. Enjoy champagne, beer, Gemini Mai-Tais or sodas, served with hot and cold "pupus" (appetizers), as the sun sets on another perfect day in paradise. PRIVATE CHARTERS Perfect for large groups, weddings, conventions and other special occasions. Contact Gemini Charters for details. (Minimum 2 hours) *Snorkel trips include all equipment, prescription masks, flotation devices and instruction. *Ship's store has underwater cameras, film, T-shirts and caps for sale. *Kama'aina rate available *Suggested parking: Public Parking at Whaler's Village (next to the Westin Maui on Kaanapali Parkway) *Prices subject to change without notice. *24 hour Cancellation Policy *Prices do not include tax: State Tax: 4.166% - Harbor Tax: 3% Total Tax: 7.166% Gemini Charters P.O. Box 10846 Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761 Tel: 808- 669- 0508 Fax: 808- 669- 1771 Toll Free 1-800-820-7245 info@geminicharters.com Return to top of page Privacy Policy

Hawaiian Food in the

Hawaiian Food - Patrick's Hawaiian Cafe - Hawaiian Restaurant - Vancouver Washington, Portland Oregon - Home . Home Menu Catering Location Specials Live Music Photos Patrick's Hawaiian Cafe ... Best Hawaiian Food in the NW! Is open for Lunch and Dinner. Delicious "home-cooked" Hawaiian food. Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting at 6pm! Hula dancers and polynesian revue on Sundays! We also do catering for weddings, parties and events. Print out our coupon for your next visit! Great Prices and Specials everyday! In the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon area Aloha, Several years ago, I moved from Honolulu to Vancouver, WA (near Portland OR). I found myself craving for the "local Hawaiian food" I left behind. Every chance I have, I return home and the first thing I do is eat at my favorite local Hawaiian restaurants. The cultural mix in Hawaii is amazing. The Hawaiians, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Filipinos, Thai and the Koreans all have made valuable contributions to Hawaii's multicultural society. And because we have this Asian and Polynesian blend, Hawaii has become a "gathering place" for chefs to practice their craft. The festive culinary possibilities are endless. But, nobody can argue, home-cooked meals are the best. Most people would have to agree that their favorite foods are the ones that mom and dad would make for them at home. They bring happy memories back to us when we eat them. We would like to share not only our "home-cooked" meals, but more important, the "Spirit of Aloha" with you, your friends, your family and the world. Mahalo, Patrick Need to email me? No problem! hawaiiancafe@aol.com Kalani Falcons, Where Are They Now? (this is a really nice article about Patrick! Read it!) Hawaiian Gatherings Hawaiian Collectibles, Antiques and Hawaiian themed event planning Patrick's Hawaiian Cafe 316 SE 123rd Ave. #D1 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 885-0881 Open 11am - 9pm 7 Days a week Home | Menu | Catering | Location | Specials | Live Music | Photos Web pages by Sparklepages Web Design

Hawaiian cruise industry The Omnibus

Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights to Hawaii  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > A Hawaii Vacation Planner > Cruise Lines > Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights to 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! 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New law revives Hawaiian cruise industry The Omnibus Appropriations Bill passed by the U.S. Congress on February 13, 2003, includes a provision that will mark the rebirth of the Hawaiian cruise industry. Ever since the bankruptcy of American Classic Voyages following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, only cruise ships arriving from foreign ports, or arriving from mainland ports which also include a stop in non-U.S. territory, have been permitted to make port calls in Hawaii. These restrictions stem from a series of laws enacted in the 1920's commonly referred to as the Jones Act. Among other things the laws require that only American owned ships transport goods and people between American ports. These laws have continually been supported by Congress and U.S. Presidents. Unfortunately, however, gone are the days where there were cruise ships owned by American companies and sailing under U.S. flags. For primarily tax benefits and cost savings reasons such as crew salaries, even cruise lines headquartered in the United States elect to flag their ships in foreign countries, such as Panama and Liberia. The effect of the Jones Act and the lack of American flagged cruise ships has been that cruises totally within the Hawaiian Islands have been virtually non-existent. From 1980 until 2001, only three ships ships have cruised exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands, the S.S. Independence, the S.S. Constitution and, for a short time the M.S. Patriot, all owned by American Hawaiian Cruises, a subsidiary of American Classic Voyages. Cruises exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands ended with the aforementioned bankruptcy of American Classic Voyages. Since that time, several cruise lines have sailed intermittently in Hawaiian waters, all of which include calls of port in a foreign country. Many actually depart from Canada or Mexico. Norwegian Cruise Line, which is based in Miami, has been the leader in Hawaiian cruises since 2001. Their ship, the Norwegian Star, however, makes a trip to Fanning Island in the Republic of Kiribati on each of its inter-island cruises. The recently passed bill, will allow Norwegian to eliminate this extra stop and cruise exclusively within the waters of Hawaii. Under the terms of the bill, Norwegian Cruise Line will be permitted to sail foreign-built ships under a U.S. flag in Hawaii waters. Opponents to the bill, under pressure from rival cruise lines, required that the bill include a provision that these newly flagged ships will not transport passengers in revenue service to ports in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean Sea. In addition, no federal money will be used in this project. Norwegian plans to finish building overseas two partly built cruise ships destined for Hawaii under American Classic Voyages' failed ship building initiative which was called "Project America," and then sail them exclusively in Hawaii. It also allows the cruise line to re-flag an additional cruise ship (the Norwegian Star) already in operation. In an additional boon to the Hawaiian economy and tourist industry, the bill requires Norwegian to employ American crews to man the ships. Norwegian has promised that a majority of the hiring will be with Hawaii residents. It is expected that as many as 3000 new jobs will be created for Hawaii residents once all three ships are in operation.   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. 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