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Hawaiian Tropic model search, Flirt Model search, promotions, events, models Model of the Month Model Services Refer to a Friend Join Our Mail List Link Partners Link To Us About Us Contact Us Free Downloads! HOME | MODEL PORTFOLIOS | EVENTS SCHEDULE | EVENT PHOTOS | BECOME A MODEL | GO SHOPPING | MUCH, MUCH MORE... About Home | About Ron Rice | About Amy Raley Ron Rice (owner/founder of Hawaiian Tropic ) is the perfect example of the "American Dream". Born near Asheville, NC, Rice grew up in a "two-story log cabin" on his family owned mountain. An entrepreneur from the age of five, he sold everything from homemade Christmas wreaths to honey, grapes, apples and apple cider at his roadside stand. Rice remembers coming home from football practice each day and spending every spare minute with his family carrying rocks and mortar to the peak of their mountain to build their father's dream house. Sadly, his parents only lived in the home for one year before the State Transportation Dept. ordered the house torn down to make room for Highway 26. Uprooted, Clyde Rice died a year later at the age of 73. "How hard he worked at his job on that house - had a lasting impression on me," quotes Rice. After graduating from college, Rice moved first to Myrtle Beach, SC and then to Florida following the sun, working as a teacher and a lifeguard. When Rice created Hawaiian Tropic in a garbage can (right), in his garage, he was earning $4300 per year as a chemistry teacher/football coach at a local high school and a summertime lifeguard. He mixed batches of coconut oil, bananas, aloe avocados and other exotic ingredients and hired a crew of three pre-teens to fill bottles and keep track of the secret recipe. By sampling on the beach and utilizing lifeguard friends and fellow teachers to distribute the product, demand for the product grew throughout the United States. To increase notoriety and sales, Rice turned to something else he knew well - sports! We sponsored everything you could think of. We were in NASCAR racing for ten years and Paul Newman drove the winning "Hawaiian Tropic Porsche at the 24 Hours of LeMans, France. We were involved in hang-gliding, surfing, skydiving, water-skiing, snow skiing, tennis tournaments and on and on," says Rice. The name Hawaiian Tropic grew to worldwide renown. Next was the development of the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant . This annual search for the most beautiful woman in the world is now the second largest pageant in the world. Over 1,500 pageants are run in the US alone and pageants are held in 45 other countries to select the finalists. Miss Hawaiian Tropic International , along with other selected finalists and contestants, travel the globe participating in major media promotions. The team makes appearances at such events as charity functions, sportscar races, concerts, the Cannes Film Festival , music videos, MTV and in major film productions. They meet stars like Burt Reynolds on location for filming, Clint Eastwood at celebrity charity ski tournaments, and Julio Iglesias at concerts an on music video productions. The models also travel to exotic beach locations for the annual Hawaiian Tropic photo shoot. These photos are used for television, major fashion magazines worldwide, billboards and calendars. Today, Hawaiian Tropic is the second largest suncare manufacturer in the world, with twelve manufacturing plants on five continents, grossing over $200 million per year. The garbage can ( right) used to mix that first batch is silverplated and stands in Rice's living room as a reminder of the "early" days and Rice's tireless effort. Rice is single with daughter Sterling (left) . The Rice's enjoy the "good life," with an 80-foot sailing yacht lovingly named the Princess Sterling , and a $250,000 Lamborghini that was loaned to Ron's buddies, Burt and Hal for the movie "Cannonball Run." Rice's main residence in Daytona Beach is a $5.5 million palatial estate with four pools, a recording studio and a disco. In memory of his Dad, Ron had truck loads of granite brought down from North Carolina to provide the exterior for his home. Clyde Rice would have liked that. Shop at Flirt Catalog Online Poker & Gambling Real Estate Financing Support Tropicbeauty... :. BECOME A SPONSOR | Sitemap | About Us | Contact Us | Link to us | Link Partners Model Services | Model of the Month | Join Our Mail List | Refer to a Friend | Event Photos Tropicbeauty.com proudly accepts Visa and Mastercard. © 2002-2006 , Tropicbeauty.com . 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More Restaurant Info... User Ratings and Reviews Food Click here to Rate and Review Service Value Atmosphere Posted by Anonymous on 12/21/2005 Perfect Plate Lunch Hawaiian Plate Lunch at its finest. If you have ever been then you would know EXACTLY what to expect - inexpensive, tasty and plentiful portions of Asian inspired dishes. YUM! Posted by Anonymous on 08/17/2005 Ordered Delivery The food was good and the price was great... Posted by ed on 07/06/2005 Just fair Ate at this location july 3. Mediocre at best. This is just a fast food restaurant. Posted by Boy Bunny on 07/05/2005 Paradise Pig Out Don't let the fast food decor fool you--the food is delicious AND cheap! I had the kahlua and lau lau combo--any restaurant that allows you to double up on pork is all right in my book. It was served with rice AND macaroni salad--two carbs instead of just one! Along with the usual ketchup, mustard, and relish, there was a very good Vietnamese hot sauce on the condiment stand. Lest you think I'm totally unhealth conscious, the taro leafs and cabbage that came with the kahlua and lau lau were tender and flavorful. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely concerned about my dining experience. Posted by islander on 06/18/2005 Gotta love it Finally, authentic tasting island style bbq...cheap and does the trick. Having been away from the islands for a while, it's nice to know that I can still get a taste of home here in NYC. BBQ chicken, kalbi and mac salad just as I remember it. I was surprised they even had spam musubi! Read More ... Other Restaurant Info -- www.hawaiianbarbecue.com Map Cross Street Btwn 36th & 37th St General Comments DeliveryTake OutCatering About Us | Contact Us | Advertise with us | Restaurateurs | FAQ's | -- Privacy Policy | Legal Notices 2002-2005 Slick City Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MenuPages is a trademark of Slick City Media, Inc. Disclaimer Maui Snorkeling? P R O Y @; bjbjWW j = = @7 ] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D D D D D P T D & $ 0 0 0 & 0 0 D D 0 0 0 0 0 0 wD D 2 Island Activity Suggestions for Must-Do ActivitiesCourtesy of Paradise Maui ActivitiesAloha and welcome to Maui. With so much to see and do onMaui, our Activities staff is here to help you make the mostof your precious time. Please keep in mind that all toursand activities must be booked in advance. Reservations aremade at http://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.html .There are no vouchers to pick up. We will email you aconfirmation with all relevant information. We areproviding this service free of charge and can assure you thevery best activities at the very same prices that you wouldbe charged by calling each vendor directly. Have awonderful, exciting vacation!AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN LUAU --OLD LAHAINA LUAULocated on the beach in Lahaina, this luau is rated the bestin Hawaii. The hula show is incredible, and the local foodis fantastic. This is the only truly authentic Hawaiianluau on Maui. It is also the smallest and most popular soit must be booked in advance. THIS LUAU SELLS OUT 3-4 WEEKSIN ADVANCE DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING WHALE SEASON(Jan-March). The earlier you book a reservation, the betterseating you receive. Adults: $82 per person. Children(2-12): $52 per child. 5:30pm-8:30pm (times vary withsunset).UFO PARASAILINGRight on Kaanapali Beach, soar above it all with anexperienced crew and the latest in lift-off and landingtechnology. Fly away in ease and comfort, alone or with acompanion. 400 feet for seven minutes: $47. 800 feet forten minutes: $57. Available from 8:00am - 5:00pm (May 16th-Dec 14th)GEMINI CHARTERSPICNIC SNORKEL SAIL! Explore the pristine waters of HonoluaBay (summer) or an equally nice West Maui snorkel spot inthe winter on the 64' catamaran Gemini! 4 & 1/2 hours ofsnorkeling, sailing, hot buffet lunch (mahi mahi, teriyakichicken, rice pilaf, veggis/dip, chips, pb&j for the kids,cookies), and open bar await you with the friendly, fun crewof the Gemini. Easy beach boarding right in front of theWestin hotel on Kaanapali Beach. Other features includeglass bottom ports for non-snorkelers, shaded/large centralcabin, all snorkel gear (instruction included) andfloatation devices, fresh water rinse and complimentaryparking at the Westin Hotel. Adults $85, Teens (13-19) $70,Children (2-12) $50.CHAMPAGNE SUNSET SAIL: Beachloading in front of the WestinHotel on Kaanapali Beach. 2 hour sunset sail, includescocktails and pupus. $55 adults, $45 for teens (13-19), and$35 for children (2-12). Approx. 5:00pm-7:00pm (times varywith the sunset) Available May Dec 15th.AFTERNOON WHALE WATCH (DEC 15TH-APRIL): BeachloadingIn front of the Westin Hotel, 2 hour whale watch, includes cocktails and Pupus. $55 adults, $45 for teens (13-19) and $35 for children (2-12). 3:30 5:30 pm daily (Dec 15th April)TERALANI CATAMARANSWEST MAUI SNORKEL SAIL ON THE TERALANI: From the beach infront of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. Fourand a half hours on the water as we explore the Westside ofMaui in clear, unspoiled water. We provide all equipment,snorkeling lessons, deli style lunch, beer, wine, Mai Taisand sodas. $84 adults, $69 teens, and $50 for children(5-12). 11:00am -- 3:00pm (3:30 in summer).PREMIER SNORKEL SAIL AND DOLPHIN SEARCH on the BRAND NEWTERALANI 2: From the beach in front of Leilani's atWhaler's Village in Kaanapali. Six hours on the water as weexplore the island of Lanai in clear, unspoiled water. Weprovide all equipment, snorkeling lessons, BBQ lunch, beer,wine, Mai Tais and sodas. $109 adults, $79 teens, and $59for children (5-12). 9:30am-2:30pm. ORIGINAL SUNSET SAIL (May Dec): From the beach in front of Leilani'sat Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 hour sunset sail,includes cocktails and pupus. $52 adults, $45 for teens,and $35 for children (5-12). Approx. 5:00pm-7:00pm (timesvary with the sunset).DINNER SUNSET SAIL (May Dec): From the beach in front of Leilani'sat Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 1/2 hour Sunset Sail,includes cocktails and buffet dinner. $69 adults, $65 forteens, and $55 for children (5-12). Approx. 4:30pm-7:00pm(times vary with the sunset).WHALE WATCHES (seasonal from December through May): From thebeach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village inKaanapali. MORNING WHALE WATCH: Two hours from8:00am-10:00am with continental breakfast. $52 Adults, $45for teens, $35 for children (5-12).ORIGINAL SUNSET WHALE WATCH (Dec May): Two hours from 4:00pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset) with cocktails and pupus. Experienced naturalists will give you an up close and personal look into the livesand curious behaviors of the humpback whale. $52 adults, $45for teens, and $35 for children (5-12).DINNER SUNSET WHALE WATCH (Dec May): Two and 1/2 hours from 3:30pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset). $69 adults, $65 for teens, and $55 for children (5-12).SAIL TO MOLOKINI TO SNORKEL ON THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGYTOURS! Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marinepreserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island ishome to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. Thecrystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serenevisibility! Sail aboard the first class tour companyTrilogy. Service is impeccable and you will be enjoying ahot cinnamon roll breakfast, and then snorkel the wonderfulwaters of Molokini. A BBQ lunch and beverages are includedas is all snorkel gear and instruction on this deluxe oceanadventure. Sail back to Maalaea Harbor! Certified andIntroductory dives also available on this trip for anadditional cost. Adults: $95, Children: $47.50. 6:30am-12:30pm.SNORKEL LANAI WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGY TOURS!Get away for a day on a sailing catamaran departing LahainaHarbor. Hot cinnamon rolls/continental breakfast served onboard. A van tour of Lanai town is next on the agenda forthose who wish followed by snorkeling in the unspoiledwaters off of the island of Lanai in Manele Bay with ascrumptious BBQ lunch served on Trilogy1s own privatepavilion in Manele Harbor. Icy cold refreshments availablethroughout. Enjoy sailing back to Maui. Certified andintroductory diving available for an additional cost.Adults: $169, Children: $84.50. Two trips daily (onedeparting at 6:30 am and one at 10:00 am).DEEP SEA FISHING WITH MARLIN MISCHIEFReel in a big one! Prime Hawaiian game fish include MahiMahi, Ono, Ahi, and the Pacific Marlin.Private charters only: $900 Full day: $750 for 6 hours. $600 for 4 hours.Departs approx. 6:45 am from Lahaina Harbor.ATLANTIS SUBMARINE RIDEThis 46 passenger, air-conditioned submarine dives down to120 feet in order to show you the marine life for whichHawaii is famous. On the 45 minute dive, enjoy theexcitement of being on a real submarine! Adults: $79.99 perperson. Children (must be above 3 feet tall): $39.99.SEA KAYAKING WITH SOUTH PACIFIC KAYAKSExplore the beautiful coastline of Maui and encounter seaturtles and dolphins and do some snorkeling! Two and halfhours to six hour trips available in South Maui includinglocations such as La Perouse Bay and Makena Landing (TurtleTown). Sodas/snacks/snorkel gear provided. Starting at $59per person.ADVENTURE RAFTING WITH ULTIMATE RAFTINGFULL DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL: Snorkel usually 3different spots around the pristine coastline of Lanai.Search for dolphins and cliff dwelling birds along withturtles and fish found nowhere else in the world. All gearand instruction included. Breakfast, deli style lunch,snacks and beverages are also included. 7:00 am-1:30pm.Adults are $129 and children (6-12) are $89.1/2 DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL: Same as 3/4 day with aminimum of 2 spots. Snacks and beverages are included.8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm. Adults are $79 andchildren (5-12) are $69.SNORKEL MOLOKINI WITH THE NATURALISTS OF PACIFIC WHALEFOUNDATION! Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marinepreserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island ishome to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. Thecrystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serenevisibility! Enjoy a continental breakfast, and then snorkelthe wonderful waters of Molokini. A deli style, lunch,beer, wine and beverages are included as is all snorkel gearand instruction on this deluxe ocean adventure.Adults: $59.95, Children: One free per paying adult or $15.7:00am-12:00pmSEMI-SUBMARINE EXCURSION ON THE REEF DANCEREvery seat is a window seat on this air-conditionedsemi-submarine vessel with surround viewing in itsunderwater cabin. The 60 or 90 minute tours are expertlynarrated and include a dive show with the diver bringingunderwater critters right up to the underwater cabinwindows. Direct boarding from Lahaina Harbor. 60 minutetours at three times daily and one 90 minute tour daily.Adults: $32.95 each for 60 tour, $44.95 each for90 minute tour. Children (6-12): $18.95 for 60 minutetour, $24.95 for 90 minute tour.UPCOUNTRY OR HALEKALA CRATER HORSEBACK RIDING WITH PONYEXPRESS Experience the quiet beauty of Maui and leave thecrowds behind. Meet at their upcountry booth on the driveup to Haleakala Crater to check in for all rides.Introductory Rides at 3:00 pm for $55. Picnic Lunch Ridesat 11:30 am for $105. Paniolo Rides at 9:00 for $85. Half DayJunction Rides in the crater at 9:15 for $155.BIKE DOWN THE VOLCANO WITH MAUI DOWNHILL!Ascend the 10,023 feet of Haleakalas summit in order tosee one of the most beautiful dawns on earth. Then, enjoy a38-mile bicycle tour that is all downhill! Glide throughseveral climate zones, with incredible views, as you coastall the way to sea level. Tours include round-triptransportation, riding attire, breakfast, and instruction.Sunrise: $115 per person. Approx 2:30am-11:00am. Day Tour$110 per person. Approx. 7:00am - 3:00pmHELICOPTER TOURS WITH SUNSHINE HELICOPTERSThe #1 Activity on Maui. Fly in an A-Star helicopter withair-conditioning, stereo headphones, and state-of-the-artvideo equipment. See Haleakala Crater and the beautifulHana rainforest by air, or fly to Molokai to see the tallestsea cliffs in the world! Hana and Haleakala (45 minutes)$189 per person; Complete Island (60 minutes) $245 perperson, West Maui and Molokai (60 minutes) $245 per personHelicopter Rides are available 8:00am - 5:00pm.THE FEAST OF LELE is AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING! BEST EVENT ONMAUI for an intimate Hawaiian experience!!!! A sophisticatedevening of fine food, cultural entertainment and unsurpassedhospitality along the lovely sandy shores of Lahaina atsunset. The Feast is a lavish five course fine diningdinner featuring the cuisine of four Pacific Islands. Musicand dances of that island follow each course. The Feast isa much more intimate setting with your party at a privatetable enjoying fine dining with a dramatic Polynesian show,including fire knife dancing! Premium bar drinksincluded--all you can drink! Only 150 people maximum atthis Feast and your group (be it 2 or 8 people will beseated at your own private table). Please note that the foodis very authentic to each island so if you are the type totry new foods, this is the Feast for you! Highlyrecommended for couples--there are fewer children at thisluau. Adults: $99. Children: $69. 5:30pm-8:30pm (timesvary with sunset).POLYNESIAN STYLE LUAU RIGHT ON KAANAPALI BEACH AT THEMARRIOTT! Open bar with tropical cocktails, Imu andtorchlighting ceremonies, luau buffet, authentic hula show,magnificent oceanfront seating, and an exciting fire knifedancer are all included with this beachside luau. This luauis excellent for kids of all ages. Adults: $75, Children(3-12): $24.95. 5:00pm-8:00pm (seating begins at 4:30)HANA PICNIC TOUR WITH TEMPTATION TOURSFull day van tours to the Hana rainforest are availabledaily. See the most beautiful area of the Valley Islewithout having to drive the 'Hana Highway' yourself!Magnificent waterfalls, exotic flowers, and black sandbeaches provide the scenic beauty you will never forget.Swim in a waterfall and walk on a black sand beach. Agourmet picnic lunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad)is served on china and linen. This is the first-class wayto enjoy the road to Hana! Limousine/Van tours $134 perperson. 7:00am to 5:30pm.HANA SKY TREK WITH TEMPTATION TOURS! THIS IS THE ULTIMATELAND/AIR TOUR AT A GREAT PRICE!Combine a 40-minute Helicopter tour of Haleakala Crater andthe Hana rainforest with a deluxe five hour limo-van tour.See it all from the air and then land in Hana to swim in awaterfall and walk on a black sand beach. A gourmet picniclunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad) is served onchina and linen. Half-day sky trek tours: $239 perperson. 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm.MAUI CAVE ADVENTURESHike with experienced guides deep into the huge subterraneanpassages of one of the world1s largest lava tubes.Witnessthis ancient cavern system replete with stalactites,stalagmites and beautiful flowstone appearing as if it werestill liquid, now solidified for 30,000 years. Enjoy theone hour lava tube tour which is an excellent familyadventure! Most of the cave is easy walking, while certainsections have irregular terrain and natural lava rock stepswhere the trail ascends or descends. The Two Hour 'Wild'Lava Tube Tour is an exploration unlike anything you've everdone. Geared for the physically athletic only. You'll becrawling through tight spots into pristine passages andclimbing a ladder to an 'overtube' on this tour. Allparticipants must be physically fit. Flashlights, gloves,and hardhats provided on both tours and water/energy barsprovided on the two hour tour.Per Person: One Hour Tour $29, Two Hour Tour $69.Children must be 9 years or older for the One Hour Tour and16 years or older for the two Hour Tour.ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PRICES DONOT INCLUDE STATE AND HARBOR TAXES. 24 HOUR CANCELLATIONPOLICY FOR ALL ACTIVITIES (A FEW HAVE 48 HOUR CANCELLATIONPOLICIES). X B & |