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Maui Dive Shop- Snorkeling on Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Snorkel Trips, Maui Snorkeling Locations Home | Dive Trips | Snorkel Trips | Online Store | Dive Courses | Rental Equipment | Specials Driving Directions Directions to Maalaea Harbor From Kihei / Wailea Drive North on the Piilani Highway 31/ 310 approximately 7 miles. Continue on Highway 31/310 (North Kihei Rd.) for approximately 4 miles past the Mokulele Highway intersection. Turn left at T-Intersection onto Highway 30. Left at traffic light onto Kapoli Street (Maui Ocean Center sign) Right at stop sign onto Maalaea Road for approximately mile to Boat Harbor Area. Maui Dive Shop Store is located downstairs next to Blue Marlin Restaurant. Total driving time Approximately 30 minutes From Lahaina Kaanapali to Maalaea Harbor Drive South on Highway 30 (Honopiilani Highway), as the road opens up after the Pali turns you will see a sign for Maalaea Harbor. Turn right at the Maalaea Harbor Sign. If you pass this turn, as it is sudden, just take the next right. There are 4 options all together. Maui Dive Shop is located downstairs next to Blue Marlin Restaurant. Total driving time approximately 45 minutes From Kahului to Maalaea Harbor Drive South on Kuihelani Highway (HWY 380). This ends at Honoapiilani Highway. (HWY 30). Turn left at traffic light onto Kapoli Street (Maui Ocean Center sign) Right at stop sign onto Maalaea Road for approximately mile to Boat Harbor Area. Maui Dive Shop Store is located downstairs next to Blue Marlin Restaurant. Total driving time Approximately 20 minutes From Wailuku to Maalaea Harbor Take Highway 30 (Honoapiilani Highway) Keep going straight until you reach the main intersection for Maui Ocean Center. Left at traffic light onto Kapoli Street (Maui Ocean Center sign) Right at stop sign onto Maalaea Road for approximately mile to Boat Harbor Area. Maui Dive Shop Store is located downstairs next to Blue Marlin Restaurant. Total driving time Approximately 20 minutes Driving Direction to Outlet Maui Dive Shop / Kihei Boat Ramp From Lahaina / Kaanapali to Maui Dive Shop Outlet Store Drive South on Honoapiilnai Highway (HWY 30) Turn Right onto North Kihei Road (HWY 310) Turn Right on South Kihei Rd. End at 1455 South Kihei Road. Maui Dive Shop Outlet Store CLICK HERE TO PRINT PAGE return to top 1-800-542-DIVE | info@mauidiveshop.com E-Mail A Friend | Add to your Favorites Visit other Maui Dive Shop Websites 2004 All Rights Reserved

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Waikiki Beach - Honolulu - Reviews of Waikiki Beach - TripAdvisor Waikiki Beach Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu > Honolulu attractions > Waikiki Beach Honolulu tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Honolulu Honolulu Overview Honolulu Hotels Flights to Honolulu Honolulu Deals Honolulu Attractions Honolulu Restaurants Honolulu Forum Honolulu Maps Honolulu Discount Hotels Honolulu Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Waikiki Beach Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Waikiki Beach? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Waikiki Beach Kalakaua Blvd Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 96815 United States Popular attractions USS Arizona Memorial Iolani Palace Bishop Museum Diamond Head Waikiki Beach Waikiki Aquarium Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Pearl Harbor Honolulu Zoo Foster Botanical Gardens Hilo Hattie's Ala Moana Center Honolulu Academy of Arts USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park Hawaii Maritime Center Mission Houses Museum Kapiolani Park National Cemetery of the Pacific Chinatown Harold L. 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"Indulge your eyes when in Hawaii" Boston.com / Boston Globe , Sep 18, 2005 There's much to see and do in beautiful Hawaii. "Stretching Out in Waikiki" New York Times (free registration required) , Dec 23, 2001 For a luxurious and relaxing stay on Waikiki, try the Hilton. "The world's best beaches" Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald , Apr 24, 2005 These famous beaches are historic, exclusive and just plain fun. "Waikiki? Indeed, try Oahu" Sydney Morning Herald , Aug 27, 2004 Beach lovers will find plenty of sand in and around Waikiki. "Surreal Waikiki" TravelIntelligence.net , Jan 1, 2000 Surf's always up in and around Waikiki. "What to Do in Honolulu" discovery.com / Travel Channel From the ocean to the mountains, Oahu has a variety of great activities and attractions. "Aloha, Oahu Calling" TravelNewsletter.com , Jan 1, 2001 Adventure, romance and history are part of the allure of this popular island. "Hawaii's Island of Oahu: The Mystique of Honolulu" Foster Travel Publications A look at the history and attractions of Honolulu, and Hawaii. Next Web comments (6) "KristinaLMF's new Waikiki Beach page" VirtualTourist.com , Sep 10, 2002 "Aloha ....." dooyoo.co.uk , Jul 13, 2001 "Waikiki Beach" IgoUgo.com , Oct 25, 2000 "Waikiki Beach is a must-do at..." VirtualTourist.com , Aug 25, 2002 "Waikiki Beach" IgoUgo.com , Oct 14, 2000 "Waikiki Beach" VirtualTourist.com , Aug 24, 2002 Forums Get candid advice from real travelers! "Hotel for one night in Honolulu," (2 replies, 11:04 am, today) "Honolulu or Kauai," (2 replies, 10:56 am, today) "Rent a car in Waikiki and return at airport?," (5 replies, 10:35 am, today) READ: Honolulu discussions POST: A topic about Waikiki Beach Share your travel savvy! Join a discussion... 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Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hawaiian Quilter January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : statewide : dining & entertainment :hawaiian quilter Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii CITY OF REFUGE In ancient times, Hawaiians lived under strict laws. Commoners could not get...>> HANAUMA BAY Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve on Oahu is one of Hawaii's premier snorkeling spots...>> PANIOLO STYLE In 1793 British Captain George Vancouver gave King Kamehameha five head of...>> MAUI CHARTERS Maui Classic Charters is an adventure snorkel charter boat company that...>> MONK SEALS Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua is the name used to describe the Hawaiian monk seal....>> January 2006 | http://www.aloha-hawaii.com / dining /hawaiian+quilter/ 1 | 2 | 3 THE HAWAIIAN QUILTER Author: Helen Friend Hawaii's first residents made their cloth, kapa, by pounding bark from the mulberry tree into thin sheets, then decorating it with plant dyes. Later, introduced to the fabrics and sewing techniques of American missionaries, islanders developed the elaborate appliqud flower, leaf and vine designs that have become the hallmark of a "Hawaiian quilt." Today, quilts are being made throughout Hawai'i by women and men of all ages, professions and ethnicities who stitch away in quilt shops, in classes and at home. Many of today's quiltmakers combine design motifs from the past with creative ideas of their own, producing textiles as unique as the artists themselves. Helen Friend is one Hawai'i artist whose quilts reflect current events and contemporary vision. A passionate needlewoman since the age of five, it wasn't until 1985 that she discovered quilting as a form of expression. While her large quilts and hangings honor traditional patterns, she prefers to explore her own ideas and create something totally new. "Every quilt should have a reason behind it; that's where the mana (spiritual power) comes in," says Friend. Friend has drawn inspiration from the challenges of major competitions, from nature's power, from news articles, from conservation work on historic textiles, and from class assignments at the University of Hawai'i fiber arts program. Since her first quilt 10 years ago, Friend has tried to make a quilt a year to enter in local, juried mixed-media exhibitions. Her first piece, Liberty Quilt, represented Hawai'i at the Great American Quilt Festival in 1986, a competitive show held in New York to celebrate the Statue of Liberty Centennial. After Liberty Quilt, Friend turned her attention homeward and created a series of quilts that originate in traditional Hawaiian quilt motifs but depart from rigid convention. Her latest creation is Red Wall, hand-sewn in reverse appliqu. Says the artisan, "The idea first came from a color combination I saw a few years ago. But as I began to work, the catastrophe of Rwanda unfolded. And as I finished the project, the war in Bosnia continued. I like to think that each stitch recognizes a life lost." No matter what project shes involved in, its clear that Friend loves her work. "To me," she says with a satisfied smile, "quilting is a most satisfying way of recording my life." Photo Credits:Photo3: Courtesy Hyatt Regency Kauai ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. | Email Friend | MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > North Shore > Bishop Museum > Lahaina Nights > Maui Golf > Molokai Mule > Lanai Pineapple > Hawaii Weather > Helicopter Tour > Kauai > Downtown Oahu BEST MAPS Get Around Hawaii with 32 Detailed Maps of All Islands BUDGET KAUAI Suites from $65!! FREE Pool & Jacuzzi!! BEST VALUE IN POIPU, KAUAI!! HAWAIIAN LUXURY You Choose: World Class Golf, Sumptuous Dining, Relaxing Spa!! BEST ACTIVITIES and attractions statewide. Click here for a free guidebook. SNORKEL KAUAI Holoholo offers the best ocean adventure to Napali & Niihau 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 . -- --