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Best Western Pioneer Inn - Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Pioneer Inn - Maui 658 Wharf Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 (808) 661-3636 fax : (808) 667-5708 Home Accommodations Activities Reservations Weddings Calendar Frequent Traveler BestWestern.com MAKE A RESERVATION 1-800-457-5457 THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN® Contact Us Virtual Tour Internet Specials Pioneer Inn News Location Map History Built in 1901 and substantially remodeled to meet Best Western standards , the Pioneer Inn captures the ambiance of the whaling days and the plantation era, with architecture that evokes the tranquil lifestyle of turn of the century Lahaina while offering all the comforts and convenience of a modern hotel. Check out the latest in Downtown Lahaina . More ... A selection of offers and packages from the Pioneer Inn . More ... The Best Western Pioneer Inn is located at the waters edge on historic Lahaina Harbor (once the whaling capital of the Pacific). A few steps from our front door all ocean recreational activitiesare available, such as whale watching, catch the daily ferry to the Island of Lanai, scuba diving, snorkeling, world class fishing, yacht and submarine cruises, para-sailing, and sun worshiping emanate. No other hotel on Maui can offer such convenient access to these facilities. Located in the heart of Lahaina Town shopping and Historical Walking Tours are just outside our front door. Take a Virtual Tour of the Pioneer Inn and local Maui attractions. What could be more romantic that to be married in the Gazebo at the Pioneer Inn with a Maui sunset as a backdrop. More ...

hawaiian food adventures Yes,

more hawaiian food adventures (debris.com - online journal of matthew mcglynn) DEBRIS.COM good for a laugh, or possibly an aneurysm Travel accessories, suitcases and luggage, flights, hotel rooms: Friday, December 2nd, 2005 more hawaiian food adventures Yes, we ate piles of fruit on Maui. Pictured are five of them: apple-banana, mango, the ubiquitous passionfruit or liliko’i (those things are everywhere, and thank goodness for that), pineapple, and something that may or may not be papaya. Anyone know what color papaya is, or whether it resembles spam from a distance? Another of the local delicies is a seaweed called ogo or limu loa, depending on whether you’re from Japan on Hawaii respectively, or, failing that, on the nationality of the elderperson who answered your question, “what is that gunk you’re scraping off the beach every morning?” Our hosts had a half-dozen different recipes for ogo, also collected on the beach in the morning (delivered in a half-dozen different Polynesian accents), including various combinations of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, tomatoes, onion, etc. We tried two of them and I regret not staying longer, or getting up earlier in the day to harvest more. If all this raw produce is making you twitch, click the link below to see the best fish tacos in the entire hemisphere. More Maui Photos posted to channel: Travel updated: 2005-12-13 00:02:24 Channels Conservation Automotive Recycling Solar Blog Music Drumming Food & Cooking Bread Photos Photoshop Gallery Privacy Travel Web Miscellaneous Colophon Media Reviews Movies Cookbooks Fiction Non-Fiction Misc. About the author About this site Favorites Source JAR (MP3 music) Search this site < January 2006 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Contact via email via web form Syndication Validation

Maui Snorkeling Molokini, LaPerouse,

HAWAII SNORKELING - Snorkel Maui, Lanai, and Molokai Hawaii. Hawaii Snorkeling. hawaii Charter Boat information - Adventure Underwater. Maui's Hi-Tech Tour and Snorkel Show - Giant Turtles. Octopus Sighted On Hawaii's Reef - Search The Maui Activities Mall Find activities on Maui Hawaii near Kaanapali Beach, Lahaina, Kapalua, Napili, Kihei, Wailea, Makena and Molokini Crater. Planning your honeymoon? Visit the GiftMaui.com Honeymoon Registry. Maui Snorkeling Molokini, LaPerouse, Turtle Town, Kaanapali, Lanai and more . . Maui Hawaii Search Results 3 found Blue Water Rafting A vast array of colorful tropical fish await each tour. Spinner dolphins are frequently spotted on both Kanaio tours and snorkeling with them is common, though not guaranteed. Green Sea Turtles glide through all tours except the 2 hour Molokini Express . Humpback whales, flying fish, octopus, moray eels, manta and eagle rays, bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks, the endangered monk seals, corals, urchins, starfish, & more make appearances throughout the day. Friendly Charters - Lani Kai Lani Kai departs Maui's Maalaea Harbor slip #76 daily at 7:00am for Molokini Crater Marine Preserve and "Turtle Town"; and 1:00pm to Molokini Crater or secluded Coral Gardens. Scotch Mist Sailing Charters Our friendly & experienced Capitan & crew will make any sailing adventure aboard the Scotch Mist II a lasting memory of your vacation on Maui! South Pacific Kayaks & Outfitters South Pacific Kayaks & Outfitters can help you discover a different side of Maui that few ever see; stunning coastlines, pristine tropical waters teaming with sea-life and colorful coral reefs just waiting to be discovered. Your kayak excursion takes you along secluded coastlines where you often encounter the famous green sea turtle, playful dolphins and the majestic humpback whale (in season) all in their natural environment. Mahana Nai'a This 58 foot Sailing Catamaran provides for the most spectacular snorkeling and whale watching (December thru April). Includes equipment, optical masks, and lessons. Tradewind sailing with no motor noise or pollution. Also included is the following: snorkel vests and body boards with viewfinders, spacious decks and sheltered cabin, freshwater shower and easy, extra-wide stairway entry into water. Trilogy Excursions Lanai Trilogy was the first activity company in Hawaii to receive the coveted Pookela Award for customer service (1999). And, even though an independent survey of over 11,000 Maui visitors (Maui's Top 10) chose Trilogy the #1 sailing company and the #1 Activity on Maui, we still feel it is important to earn our reputation the old fashion way - one guest at a time! Our goal is to make you feel like family. Perhaps that's why so many of our guests return year after year. I guess you could say that sailing with us is like coming home! Teralani Cruise Choose the gourmet, fine wine dinner cruise or our original famous sunset sail. Both trips offer the ideal way to end the day and begin a memorable Maui evening. Maui Classic Charters Whether it's our classic Molokini trip aboard the Four Winds II or our Beyond Molokini adventure aboard Maui Magic, or any one of our seasonal whalewatching trips, you will discover the best adventure and a crew that is dedicated to provide you with the best fun that you will ever have! Trilogy Excursions Maui Trilogy was the first activity company in Hawaii to receive the coveted Pookela Award for customer service (1999). And, even though an independent survey of over 11,000 Maui visitors (Maui's Top 10) chose Trilogy the #1 sailing company and the #1 Activity on Maui, we still feel it is important to earn our reputation the old fashion way - one guest at a time! Our goal is to make you feel like family. Perhaps that's why so many of our guests return year after year. I guess you could say that sailing with us is like coming home! Other Maui Hawaii Links: Maui Vacation Rentals Maui Wedding Registry Maui Coffee Roasters Web site Promoter: Hawaii Linking Services

Hawaiian Island

Hawaii Travel & Accommodation - Pacific Travel Guides Hawaii Travel Guide & Accommodation Planner South Pacific Resorts Hawaii Resorts Travel Guide Resorts Site Map South Pacific Travel Guides - South Pacific Islands Review Fiji Travel - Samoa Travel - Tonga Travel - Cook Islands Travel - Tahiti Travel Hawaii - Micronesia - Niue - Tuvalu - Tokelau - Easter Island - New Zealand Solomon Islands - Vanuatu - New Caledonia - Australia Hawaii Travel Guide: Comprehensive hawaii travel guide with pictures and maps. Includes hawaii accommodation reviews, scuba diving and surfing vacations, honeymoon and wedding venues, backpacking and adventure travel and history, nature and culture. hawaii map Overview The Hawaii Islands is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. One of the 50 States of the USA, it is a mix of tradition and modern living, of large beach resorts and tropical adventure. Waikiki rules the tourist brochures, but the absolutely stunning landscape around the group should be more than enough to tempt most tourists to these shores. Hawaii Travel Guide Hawaii Accommodation Guide waikiki beach kauai maui big island Tourist Information Holiday Planner Activities & Water Sports Top Sightseeing Tours Or select from the options on the right: Quick Guide Highlights Facts Glamour destination of Maui Shopping and Waikiki Beach Scenic golf courses and surfing Aerial sightseeing tours Active volcanoes and hiking beach resorts and guesthouses land mass: 11,000 sq. mi population: 1.2 million tourists: 4.5 million total islands: 10 (+100) # of hotels: 200 language: English temp 0 C : Jan 26 ; Jun 30 money: US$ Oahu , in particular the tourist icon of Waikiki Beach, is visited by more than 4 million tourists each year, mostly Americans and Japanese. Waikiki beach, the shopping malls of Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, magnificent golf courses and the surf on the North Shore are its main attractions. The Big Island is by far the largest island in the far south of the group, but only 140,000 people live there. But, over a million tourists visit each year, drawn by the stunning tropical scenery, laid back lifestyle, snow capped mountains and lava flowing volcanoes. Scuba diving and game fishing are at its best here and there is a growing colony of large beach hotels and golf courses. Maui , by contrast, is the glamour beach destination with lots of large international hotels and condominium complexes alongside sweeping swimming beaches and manicured golf courses. The rural charm of the upper valleys and the historical port of Lahaina give the island a classical feel. Maui is also renowned for its excellent whale watching. Kauai , the garden island, is much quieter than Maui with equally good beaches and the most breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery with great hiking and kayaking opportunities. Those who love the outdoors will find Kauai to be the most compelling destination. Only on Molokai and Lanai will you truly escape commercialism - tourist infrastructure is limited, the scenery and beaches are not picture postcard, but a certain charm prevails where elsewhere in Hawaii it has been lost. Hawaii beach locations are renowned for their long stretches of white sand and great surfing conditions. If you like to just lie on the beach then the beaches throughout Hawaii will charm you. However, if you like to swim, you'll find some beaches to be fantastic fun, whilst others to be too dangerous to venture into. Winter months herald high surf to the northern shores of all islands and make swimming dangerous. In general, the best activity beaches are on Oahu, the most secluded beaches on the Big Island, the most scenic beaches on Kauai, and the best swimming beaches on Maui. Hawaii's isolation from the world has created a unique and thriving natural environment with stunning and diverse scenery from mist filler tropical rinforests to barren mountain scape volcanoes. Hawaii boasts numerous championship golf courses on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island which are generally part of a mega resort complex. Most resort courses are overtly manicured and lack the rough edge of European golf courses. The most breath-taking and challenging courses are found on the main island of Oahu. Hawaii is one of the most popular honeymoon and wedding destinations in the world, with Waikiki Beach a particular favourite amongst Japanese and the ostentatious resorts of Wailua on Maui and Princeville on Kauai with Americans. These large International resorts offer exceptional pampering along with fine dining to add to the naturally romantic scene of a tropical beach paradise. 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