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Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef

Aloha! Welcome to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Aloha! Welcome to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve The Executive Orders On December 4, 2000, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve (Reserve) was created by Executive Order 13178. The Reserve encompasses an area of the marine waters and submerged lands of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands extending approximately 1200 nautical miles long and 100 nautical miles wide. As part of the establishment of the Reserve, Executive Order 13178 contains conservation measures that restrict some activities throughout the Reserve, and establishes Reserve Preservation Areas around certain islands, atolls and banks where all consumptive or extractive uses are prohibited. A 30 day public comment period was initiated to receive comments regarding whether to make permanent the Reserve Preservation Areas. Comments were also requested on the conservation measures for the Reserve. On January 18, 2001, after the close of the 30 day comment period, the process and establishment of the Reserve was finalized by issuance of Executive Order 13196. This Executive Order modified Executive Order 13178 by revising certain conservation measures and making permanent the Reserve Preservation Areas with modifications. With this action, the establishment of the Reserve, including the conservation measures and permanent Reserve Preservation Areas, was completed. Executive Order 13178 Executive Order 13196: Amendment to Executive Order 13178 Summary of changes to E.O. 13178 Next Steps: The National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) is working with the Reserve staff to develop the Reserve Operations Plan (ROP). In developing the ROP, NMSP sought recommendations from the Reserve Advisory Council and consulted with the State of Hawaii and the Department of the Interior. In addition, the Reserve and the NMSP have begun the process to designate the Reserve as a National Marine Sanctuary under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Scoping meetings were held in April of 2002 to collect public commentary on Sanctuary Designation, and the Reserve staff is currently working with the Reserve Advisory Council to synthesize and prioritize the comments collected. Please go to our Sanctuary Designation area for more information. What's new at the NWHICRER January 2006 Advisory Council Meeting Finding on the Recommendations of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Regarding the Management of Fisheries within the Proposed NWHI National Marine Sanctuary 2005 Educator at Sea Voyage to the NWHI (you will be re-directed to a non-NOAA web site) Online encyclopedia of NWHI flora and fauna Read reports from research expeditions to the NWHI (you will be re-directed to a non-NOAA web site) Advice and Recommendations on Development of Draft Fishing Regulations for the Proposed NWHI National Marine Sanctuary Join the NWHI Listserve Mokupapapa Discovery Center is now open. Click here for more information. Volunteer at Mokupapapa! Call Zack Caldwell - 808-933-8195 (Hilo) Navigating Change - find out what you can do to improve your relationship to the environment around you. Teacher curriculum, videos and activities will be available soon. Click here for more info. Home | Latest News | Calendar | Sanctuary Designation | Reserve Council | Education and Outreach Research and Monitoring | Documents | Maps, Images and Video | About the Area Discovery Center | FAQs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service | National Marine Sanctuaries This site is updated and maintained by the NWHICRER Webmaster Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Main Office: 6600 Kalaniana`ole Hwy, #300, Honolulu, HI 96825 phone: 808-397-2660 fax: 808-397-2662 email: hawaiireef@noaa.gov Hilo Office: 308 Kamehameha Ave, #203, Hilo, HI 96720 phone: 808-933-8180 fax: 808-933-8186

Hawaii Honeymoon

Lanai Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide: Honeymoon Ideas and Travel Guides for planning your Romantic Getaway: Brides - your wedding planning resource choose a quick link ----------------- accessories bouquets bridesmaid dresses budget cakes ceremony destination weddings dresses favors flowers food guest lists hairstyles honeymoons invitations jewelry makeup message boards music photos real weddings receptions registry veils wedding dresses Find all your wedding vendors near you select region: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas CA - Central CA - North CA - South Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida GA - Atlanta GA - Other Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico NY - Hamptons NY - Metro NY - Upstate North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon PA - Central/West PA - Philly Area Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee TX - Austin TX - Dallas/Ft.Worth TX - Houston Texas - Other Utah Vermont Virginia Washington DC Washington State West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Hawaii . Lanai Select another destination: Hawaii - Big Island - Kauai - Lanai - Maui - Oahu Caribbean Domestic U.S. South Pacific viewing listing 1 of 1 -- Lanai Visitors Bureau Address: PO Box 631436, Lanaii City, HI A seaside sunset or a misty mountain top. Casual Hawaiian style or traditional white gown and tux. A party of two or two hundred. No matter which you choose for your wedding or honeymoon. Lana'i is a lovers' delight. Here every day is special, bathed in tropical trade winds, with views that go on forever. Evenings are made for romance with options ranging from a beachside barbecue to fine dining thats second to none. Its ideal weather rivals the best in the world. Its warm, friendly residents welcome travelers with a down-to-earth charm. Hawaiian culture, outdoor adventures, a variety of water sports, championship golf, white sand beaches and wonderful accommodations help complete the picture. Brides.com Home | Fashion | Beauty | Wedding Style | Etiquette & Planning | Registry Ideas | Honeymoon | Real Brides Local Planning | Shop Online | Prizes and Offers | Newsletter | Privacy Policy | -- Advertise With Us | Contact Us Brides magazine In This Issue | Subscribe | Customer Care | Media Kit | Bookstore Fairchild Bridal Group Wedding Planning Sites: Brides.com | ModernBride.com | ElegantBride.com Prom Planning Site: YourProm.com Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy .© Fairchild Internet, Inc. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Fairchild Internet, Inc.

MAUI schools extend study

maui - utrecht network information sheets MAUI-Utrecht Exchange INFORMATION SHEETS FOR MAUI-UTRECHT EXCHANGE PARTNERS From year to year, some schools may not be participating in the exchange. Please check the information page or contact Traci Faschingbauer at faschingbauert@umsl.edu . Some MAUI schools extend study abroad oppourtunities to students not currently enrolled in their schools. To find out more about these programs, check out their websites or contact their international offices directly. Contact information and websites for each school can be accessed by clicking the links below. UTRECHT SCHOOLS Austria, Karl Franzens Universität Graz Belgium, Universiteit Antwerpen Czech Republic, Masaryk Univerzita Denmark, Aarhus Universitet Finland, University of Helsinki France, Université des Sciences et Techologies de Lille France, Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) France, Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II) France, Unitersité Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III) Germany, Ruhr Universität Bochum Germany, Universität Leipzig Greece, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki not participating Iceland, University of Iceland Ireland, National University of Ireland, Cork Italy, Università di Bologna Lithuania, Vilnius University Malta, University of Malta The Netherlands, University of Utrecht The Netherlands, Utrecht School of the Arts Norway, University of Bergen Portugal, Universidade de Coimbra Slovenia, Univerza Ljubljana Spain, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Sweden, Lund University Switzerland, Universität Basel MAUI SCHOOLS Baylor University Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Kansas State University University of Kansas University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Missouri-Rolla University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University Texas Tech University Maui-Utrecht Exchange Homepage Study Abroad Office Center for International Studies 261 Millennium Student Center One University Blvd St. Louis, MO 63121-4499 314-516-6497 314-516-5636 FAX

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Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort - Traveler Reviews - We liked it - TripAdvisor Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort: Traveler Reviews Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Kailua-Kona > Hotels > Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort > Traveler Reviews Kailua-Kona tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona Overview Kailua-Kona Hotels Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort All Kailua-Kona Hotels Flights to Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona Deals Kailua-Kona Attractions Kailua-Kona Restaurants Kailua-Kona Forums Kailua-Kona Maps Kailua-Kona Discount Hotels Kailua-Kona Vacation Packages Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Kailua-Kona Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort 78-6740 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96740 United States Deals on Nearby Kailua-Kona Hotels Kona Coast Resort ResortQuest Kona By The Sea Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Sea Village Resort Castle Kona Bali Kai Kona Village Resort Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona Holua Resort At The Mauna Loa Village Kona Hawaiian Village Kona Reef Mauna Loa Village Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Royal Kona Resort Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel Kona Seaside Hotel King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Four Seasons Resort Hualalai ResortQuest Waikoloa Colony Villas ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort Outrigger Fairway Villas Waikoloa Villas at Waikoloa Village Vista Waikoloa Waikoloa Villas at Waikoloa Village The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Hilton Waikoloa Village Paniolo Greens Resort Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Mauna Lani Point Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Lani Terrace Condominiums The Islands at Mauna Lani Sunterra Resorts At Sea Mountain Colony One at Sea Mountain Waimea Country Lodge Chalet Kilauea: The Inn at Volcano Chalet Kilauea: Lokahi Lodge Chalet Kilauea: Volcano Bed and Breakfast Read more Kailua-Kona tourism Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Traveler Reviews #9 of 31 hotels in Kailua-Kona Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 145 78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96740, United States Rooms: 311 Hotel class: TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-353-6145 from ClassicVacations.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: VFM Interactive View candid traveler photos Attractive 7-story Oceanfront Resort facing lagoon, 3 miles from Kailua-Kona Town & 12 miles from airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Click here for best prices for Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Great rooms from $146 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Hawaii Experts! RoyalHawaii.com Instantly check availability & rates. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Book best available room ClassicVacations.com Call 800-921-2680 to find your luxury travel specialist Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Up to 20% Less Than All Others GreatHawaiiVacations.com We Know Hawaii Best. Five Star Service Starts With Us. All results: View all 211 Kailua-Kona travel deals Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Kailua-Kona (arriving in Kona, HI) TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 193 reviews worldwide What to expect Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Pool Recommendations couples and romantics families with small children honeymooners seniors families with teenagers Traveler Reviews (13-17 of 193) (English) Traveler reviews (13-17 of 193) Previous | Next RATING: DATE: Show: All languages English (193) Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "We liked it" Nov 17, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Erie, PA Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: probably not Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2005. The rooms were a little bit worn but we had a oceanfront view which was gorgeous. From our balcony, we could look down into the tidal pools and watch turtles & fish of all varieties. It was like a view you would get when snorkeling. The snorkeling beach next door is public and a little crowded but the snorkeling is one of the best on the island. You can swim with the turtles (but don't touch or bother them in any way!!. Remember these are not sand beaches. The pool area was very nice, but not large & fancy.There is no hot tub. Like all pool areas there was a shortage of lounges. Get there early and save one with a towel, then go get breakfast. They have a great breakfast buffet. Ours was included in our package. The bar/lounge was very nice with great staff and also had a great view of the turtles. There is a nice activity desk (Expedia)with helpful people. We had dinner at the resortone night which was good. All the prices are typical resort prices. They also had a very nice gift shop. The beach/pool restaurant and bar is also very nice. They charge $5/day parking which we didn't like. They will valet for you but then you need to tip as well as pay the $5, But that's what we did just for the convenience and because we were on vacation. We really liked the place!! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 21 out of 21 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Overall, a lotta bang for your buck" Nov 7, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, oregon Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with teenagers, seniors, budget travelers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! Just returned from 8 days at OKBR. If you're not finicky, there is good value here. Like others who have posted, the place could use a little "umpf" But since you're gone most of the day does it really matter what color the paint, or condition of the carpet ? Our room was more than adequate with coffee maker, refrigerator, clothes iron, security safe, lanai, big shower. We shopped before booking and figured we saved over $60 per day and got more amenities. Our standard garden view still had an ocean view without paying the upgrade, plus received the 5th night for free. The Kama'aina Terrace restaurant puts on a great breakfast buffet, worth the $13.95. We only ate one dinner here, Fridays prime rib-seafood dinner buffet. At $34.95 it was only so-so. Most regular dinner prices run $18 to $35. Bar drinks run $8.00, do your own in-room. I can recommend lunch at the Kalanikai Grill. Good burgers or fish and chips at $8.00 in an ocean side setting. There is a mall within a mile of here that has fast food and grocery stores. Buy your pop, booze, and munchies and eat in room. Look around for other dining options. Tennis courts, swimming pool, and exercise room available. Next door to the resort is a great beach for swimming and snorkeling. Go to Snorkel Bobs on Alii Dr. to rent your gear for $9.00/week. All in all, I'd recommend to anyone. Very hard to beat the value. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 17 out of 17 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Lovely resort but they need to upgrade their rooms" Nov 3, 2005 : View larger photos Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with small children, families with teenagers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: probably not I selected this hotel based on positive reviews from Trip advisor. However, our room (#645) was horrible (stained carpeting and torn bed spread), so we asked for another room. Carpeting should be clean so that I can walk comfortably barefooted. The carpeting in our new room #515 was better but still needs replacing. The bathroom above ours leaked one day and we had to ask for maintenance to come in and fix the problem. Maid service was poor two times: Left used glasses on the table and left used towels in the bathroom floor, yet they took the other used towels. On the positive side, our room was large with a king bed, two chairs, table and ottoman, desk/chair; fabulous view of the pool area and ocean/tide pools. Service at the bar was great, although drinks were a little pricy. Excellent dinner at their main restaurant. We enjoyed the mai tais while watching the sunset and seeing the many turtles sleeping on the rocks in front of us in the tide pool. Nightly entertainment was quite enjoyable. I would definitely return here only if they upgrade their rooms. We were at least lucky to have been upgraded to an ocean deluxe room without any additional charges. Pick a room closer to the ocean to avoid the street noise. This place is located about 5 miles from the center of Kona on Alii drive. Also, Kahaluu beach, next to the hotel, is the BEST place for snorkeling. Bring an underwater camera!! I had the opportunity to swim within inches of turtles, Moorish idols, triggerfish, puffers, parrot fish, etc. This is the best place for snorkeling, especially for beginners. Just up the street is a shopping center, where you can grocery shop: Pick up the large bottle of mai tai mix and dark rum and save on your bar bill by making your own mai tais. Good place to shop for bottled water, sandwiches, and sushi! An internet cafe is there too. Overall we did enjoy our stay, but again, would like to see the place upgraded. Maybe there are other rooms that are refurbished. Ask before you book. One last thought: We spent five nights there. I think the next time we will book a condo like we did when we visited Kauai. This way we could have a kitchen to cook our breakfast and have a more comfortable place to stay. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 24 out of 24 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Location, Location, Location" Oct 30, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Dayton, Nevada Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, honeymooners, families with small children, families with teenagers, seniors, students, budget travelers, active/adventure travelers My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! We stayed at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort for 5 days in October. It is such a beautiful hotel in such a fabulous location. We had an Ocean View room which overlooked the beach, pool and on towards Kona Bay. The staff and service was wonderful. The hotel is begining to show its age but is still well maintained and very clean. On our last night there, the A/C went out on us. My friend when down to the front desk to report the problem and the maintenence man beat him back to the room. The problem was taken care of in about 30 minutes. Because we stayed 5 nights, we were intitled to the Breakfast Buffet and it's fabulous. They had every fruit you could want and then some. Eggs fixed several different ways, french toast and pancakes or waffles. Bacon and sausage as well as hash browns and potatoes fixed in some other ways. Each day there was several different things added in to make it interesting. For lunch, we were usually off sightseeing and ate wherever we were. Do to the high cost of food at most hotels, we found some wonderful places near the hotel. There is a Wendy's just up the hill. Just beyond that, there is a lovely mall that has Drysdales II, a fun restaurant with a neverending menu. We ate there twice. In the same mall we found a great little Mexican restaurant. It is small but there are tables inside and outside. The service is fast and the food is unbelievable. We ate there twice also. Next to that, all in a row, there is a Thai restaurant, a Subway in cast you just need a deli fix. These places were much less expensive than hotels and gourmet type restaurants if you are traveling on a budget. In the middle of this Mall, there is a small courtyard where they have intertainment several nights a week. All are FREE. We got lucky and saw a wonderful Hula show on Friday night and on Saturday, there was a Dixieland band for an hour then a wonderfully crazy band that played fiddles, washboards, accordions, base etc. Everyone was up dancing and clapping and carrying on. What fun. The Keauhou Beach Resort is a wonderful place to stay. Away from the noise of a town but close enough to visit as often as you want to. Will I stay there again? You bet I will. ASAP This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 14 out of 14 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "A quiet, lovely and pleasant hotel" Oct 27, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Los Angeles Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: seniors My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: most likely This was our first trip to the Big Island "Hawaii" and our tenth to these islands. The Outrigger Hotel was booked by anagency for us. It was a surprise to realize that the hotel was located in the southwestern side of the island and not in the northwest. The NW, where the Hilton and the Marriott are located, we found to be quite warm, arid and moon-like! The SW was quite pleasant, tropical and lush. We were blessed for the location of this hotel. The staff was quite polite and accommodating. The food was excellent. The tranquility of the whole place is priceless. The views of the tropical surrounding, the ocean, and the sunsets are unforgettable. The only issue with the hotel is its old carpeting that is planned to be renovated soon. In spite of its age, built in the 70s, the hotel is quite charming and comfortable. Its location from Kona and other attractive places is just perfect. Having a car is a must! We enjoyed snorkeling and swimming using the public sandy beaches accessible within walking distance from the hotel. In spite of having its own sandy beaches it offers many tide pools to enjoy the marine life. We also found the abundance of the sea turtles quite amusing and relaxing in these tide pools and the beaches. For eating, we found a variety of restaurants in Kona and a shopping center up the hill from the hotel driving south on Alii Drive. We definitely stay at this hotel again, as it offers unexpected values to enjoy our vacations. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 7 out of 7 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler reviews (13-17 of 193) Previous | Next Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Click here for best prices for Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Great rooms from $146 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Hawaii Experts! RoyalHawaii.com Instantly check availability & rates. 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