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Princeville Kauai Hawaii Resort Hotel Condo - Condominium Princeville Kauai Hawaii Resort Hotel Condo Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Hawaii Kauai North Kauai Princeville Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #16094 Paradise Found ! Location: Princeville, North Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA Accommodations: Condominium - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 2-4) Photo 1 - Princeville, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Resort Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel? ONCE EXPERIENCED, NEVER FORGOTTEN! Come and experience a sense of timelessness at Hale Aikane, the house of friendship. This luxury condominium is located at the Puamana Resort on the beautiful and lush North shore of Kauai. Just five minutes from the unique and award-winning Princeville Hotel, Hale Aikane offers quiet solitude and reflection for the soul. Access the full joy that Kauai has to offer. Come and appreciate the picturesque and lush vegetation and the incredible Anini Beach just a walk away. This two bedroom, two bath condominium is newly refurbished with a light and airy feeling. Wonderful morning sunlight fills the room and luscious tradewinds invigorate your day. A five-minute walk leads to the secluded sandy Anini Bach. Excellent snorkeling and swimming in the sparkling waters with a myriad of tropical fish and large green sea turtles await your sense of adventure. Photo 2 - Princeville, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Resort Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel? Amenities: Special Course Rates at the World-Renowned Princeville and Makai Golf Courses, Phone, Cable TV, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, Hot Tub (shared), Pool (shared), No Smoking Activities (on site or nearby): Hiking the NaPali Coast, Rock Climbing, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Gym, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Rafting Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ $130/night (up to four guests; plus Tax & Cleaning).$910/week (up to four guests; plus Tax & Cleaning).$2300/month (up to two guests; plus Tax & Cleaning).$2500/month (up to four guests; plus Tax & Cleaning).Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Photo 3 - Princeville, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Resort Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel? Links to more information: CLICK HERE for the Hale Aikane's Website Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Phone: (760) 941-7964 (California, USA) Please say: "I saw your listing #16094 on VRBO" Home USA Hawaii Kauai North Kauai Princeville Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #16094 There have been 18811 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on July 31, 2002 This listing was first published here on July 31, 2002. Princeville Kauai Hawaii Resort Hotel Condo Date last modified - December 16, 2005 VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® - The largest and most popular vacation rental site. Specializing in BY OWNER vacation rentals, homes, condos, cabins, villas and apartments ALSO privately owned properties offered thru rental agencies and management companies. To report any problems with this site contact webmaster@vrbo.com URL: http://www.vrbo.com/16094 ©1995-2006 by VRBO International LLC - all rights reserved

Maui Snorkeling

Snorkel Maui: A Snorkel FAQ Some Snorkeling Frequently Asked Questions 1) What is snorkeling? 2) What is the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving? 3) Why do people snorkel? 4) Is snorkeling safe? 5) But don't I need to be a good swimmer? 6) What equipment do you need to snorkel? 7) Hey! I have my equipment. What should I do now? 8) Can you go underwater with a snorkel? What if I want to get closer to things? 9) What conditions are good for snorkeling? 10) How do I take care of my equipment? How should I store it? 1) What is snorkeling? Snorkeling is swimming with fins, a mask, and a tube called a snorkel that allows you to have your face down in the water and still breathe. 2) What is the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving? Snorkeling doesn't require tanks and other expensive equipment like regulators. Scuba diving allows you to breathe underwater, while snorkeling allows you to breathe while you are on the surface with your face down. Snorkeling doesn't require any certification, while scuba diving requires certification. 3) Why do people snorkel? Because it's loads of fun. : ) Fair enough? 4) Is snorkeling safe? One of the wonderful things about snorkeling is that people of all ages can participate. And one of the great things about Maui and the other Hawaiian Islands is that there are many great places for beginners to try out. 5) But don't I need to be a good swimmer? Well it sure can't hurt, but it's not required. It is recommended that you do have some comfort and experience when you are in water though. A few things to consider is that your fins help you a great deal in terms of movement, and they float. : ) As well, the mask that you wear will have air trapped in it will helps you float as well. If you don't feel safe enough, you can also rent floatation devices, as well as boogie boards that you can lay on top of. Many of the snorkeling spots on Maui on right off shore and are in water less than 5 feet deep. It just depends which sites that you go to, and your comfort level with water and your equipment. 6) What equipment do you need to snorkel? Well, there are 3 main things that most snorkelers use. A) Mask This is what you put on ummmm your face. This allows you to see underwater without getting your eyes and nose wet. It's important that the mask is a good fit when renting or buying a mask. If the mask doesn't fit well, you will experience some leakage of water in the mask. I would highly recommend using a mask that has a "silicon skirt". The skirt is the soft substance that is molded to fit your face, and prevents water from entering the mask. You can also rent or buy masks that use rubber ask the skirt, but the seal is not nearly as good as the silicon, and is quite simply a dated technology. Ask your local snorkel or dive shop about choosing a mask that fits well. They will know what to look for. B) Snorkel Well, this is what makes you a snorkeler. A snorkel is a hollow curved tube that is placed in the mouth that allows you to breathe while you are face down in the water. So basically, while you looking down into the water, the snorkel is sticking out of the water on one end while the other end is in your mouth. When looking for a snorkel, I would recommend asking for what is called a "purge" snorkel. C) Fins This is what makes life a lot of fun. Fins allow you to swim like a fish. Yeeeha! There are 2 kinds of fins, but for snorkeling in warm water, most people will do just fine with the close heeled kind. The open heeled kind is more for Scuba Divers which requires a special boot (bootie), or for colder waters. Any ways, make sure that the fins are a good fit, or else you will either be cutting off circulation to your feet, or they will easily come off. Make sure that they are a snug fit, but you should be able to wiggle your toes. 7) Hey! I have my equipment. What should I do now? Well, it's a good idea to get comfortable with your equipment before you go out to the reef. Try out the equipment at your Hotel pool. The first step is getting used to the mask. One thing about masks is that they have a tendency to fog up. You can either apply anti-fog goop (available at all snorkel shops) to the inside of the mask, or you can use your own spit. It sounds gross, but spit works quite well for preventing the fogging up of your mask. Make sure that the spit/anti-fog goop is spread across the full surface of the glass on the inside of the mask. Now wash it out in the water. This should prevent, or at least greatly reduce any fogging up of the mask. When putting on the mask, make sure there are no hairs stuck it between the silicon part of the mask. Hair will break the seal that keeps the water from entering the mask. Also keep the strap in the middle of the back of your head, and don't have the strap too tight. Now, put on your mask and look under water while you're standing up. You're looking underwater. No fish yet, but soon...... Soon. ; ) Next, attach the snorkel to your mask strap with the clip that's on the snorkel. Put the snorkel in your mouth and breathe. Don't try to breathe with your nose or else the mask will quickly fog up. Breathe through your mouth in relaxed, normal breaths. Now try breathing with your face in the water. Nothing to it, right? Take as long as you want to get used to breathing underwater. That's the biggest mental hurdle for first time snorkelers. Are you comfortable yet? If so, put on your flippers and give it a try. With your face down and body stretched out, start kicking with your fins. Remember to keep your legs straight while you lightly kick. You don't have to thrash around to swim well. Stay relaxed, and swim around the pool, getting used to breathing, kicking, and looking around. 8) Can you go underwater with a snorkel? What if I want to get closer to things? Although many snorkelers dive underwater, I have found that some people would rather not, or don't find the need to do so. If you see a fish several feet below you though, and you want to get a closer look, you'll have to dive down. By doing this, your snorkel will fill up with water, and you will not be able to breathe until you clear the passage of your snorkel of water once you have resurfaced. It sounds a bit iffy, but it's a common thing for more experienced snorkelers to dive down and fill their snorkel with water. To clear the snorkel of water, you must resurface, give a good strong blow of the snorkel as your head reaches the surface once again, and the top of the snorkel has penetrated the surface of the water. This should clear most if not all of the water that has filled the snorkel, and allow you to breathe normally through the snorkel once again. If you use what is called a "purge" snorkel, (which I would recommend), you will rarely get water back in your mouth. I would also recommend trying this technique first in a pool. Once you get comfortable doing this as well as the other techniques mentioned, you will feel more confident, and will have a more positive relaxed experience out on the reef. 9) What conditions are good for snorkeling? The best times to go are when the waves are minimal, and it's sunny outside. Not only do large waves make things more challenging to get around and potentially dangerous, but a disturbance such as big waves also make the water murky, greatly decreasing visibility. There are just some times when I've had to cancel a snorkeling trip because the waves were to high. A good rule of thumb is if there are surfers in the area, it's probably a bad day or place to go snorkeling. Bays often offer more protection from a surge (big waves). The ideal snorkeling conditions are waves at 0-1 feet. Listen to the radio for a marine forecast, which should mention these kind of conditions. It's also best to go snorkeling when the sun is out. Sunlight increases visibility, and brings out the true colors of fish and coral. It brings out the 'wow' factor for fish and overall experience. But the sun also brings out the 'sun burn' factor. If you're not wearing some sort of wet suit, shorty, or other coverings, make sure that you've got your back, neck, shoulders, butt, and thighs covered in sun block. To make things a bit easier, I would often just wear an old junky shirt. 10) How do I take care of my equipment? How should I store it? Protect your equipment from light, heat and fumes. Sunlight is known to damage the silicon parts of the mask, making the seal brittle. Heat also degrades the mask, as well as snorkel. After you finish snorkeling, make sure your equipment gets washed off with fresh water. Salt water that dries will start wearing away at your equipment. Many beaches will have a place to do this. If not on the beach, make sure you wash the equipment off back in your hotel room that day. It's also a good idea to wash your mask lens with soap or toothpaste every once in a while. This washes away any grease that causes your mask to fog up. Just make sure that you've washed it out good so there is no residue. Don't pile heavy objects on top of any of your equipment. Prolonged weight on top of a mask, snorkel, or fins can warp them. To avoid bent fins, they should lie flat, and not on their tips. Keep walking in your fins on land to a minimum.

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Kauai car rentals - bargain Kauai car rental rates - Poipu, Hawaii Kauai Car Rental Rates 2005 and 2006 Our discount car rental rates are with Thrifty Rental Car for airport pick up, drop off and payments with Thrifty. Good for all airports on Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii. For Poipu Plantation Resort’s special negotiated rates, call us at 800-634-0263 or 808-742-6757, click here or email us with your details. Your rate will be as shown below. No prepayment or accommodation required! Rates include unlimited free mileage. Year 2005 and 2006 Great Rates Rates change December 19 to 31, 2005 and 2006 Vehicle Type Model Name DAILY *with tax estimate WEEKLY *with tax estimate Economy Toyota Eco or similar 2dr $28 Total $34.05* $140.50 Total $174.25* Compact Dodge Neon 4 door $28.00 Total $34.05* $145.25 Total $179.45* Mid-Size Sedan Dodge Stratus 4 door $31.00 Total $37.35* $159.50 Total $195.05* Full-Size Sedan Dodge Intrepid 4 door $ $34.75 Total $41.45* $179.50 Total $216.90* Premium Chrysler Concorde $46.00 Total $53.75* $241.50 Total $284.75* Convertible Chrysler Sebring 2 door $53.50 Total $62* $267.50 Total $313.20* Jeep Soft Top Jeep Wrangler 4X4 $ 53.50 Total $62* $267.50 Total $313.20* SUV Full Size Jeep Cherokee 4X4 $54.25 Total $62.80* $272.00 Total $318.10* Mini Van Seven PAX Dodge Caravan $54.25 Total $62.80* $271.50 Total $317.55* Large Van 12 PAX Ford E-350 $140.00 Total $156.60* $770 Total $862.80* Luxury Car Chrysler 300 limited $54.50 Total $63.05* $274.50 Total $320.85* * * "Total" is an estimate of the final cost with taxes and government fees. Some Hawaii Counties (islands) may be slightly different. Requirements Include: Other Rate Notes: Please refer to Thrifty Rental Car for complete information. Based on age of 25: Underage driver (21 - 24) is charged $20 a day additional. Valid Drivers license and credit card. One day rental is 24 hours. Additional Driver charge $6. Law in the State of Hawaii requires Child Seats for children under the age of 4 years or 40 lbs. $6 per day additional. Please reserve in advance. .Request special assistance driving equipment in advance. Rates shown include unlimited free mileage. Minimum rental is one 24 hour day. Rates shown after the forward slash ( / ) are our own simple estimate of taxes and applicable airport fees. Final cost estimate will be available for you to view at the Thrifty web site with your confirmation number and last name after reservation is confirmed. No payment is required to reserve. You pay Thrifty at the time of pickup. Minimum 24 hour cancellation is required. Optional coverage is not included. Refer to the www.Thrifty.com web site for more information. Consult with your insurance carrier. Rates subject to change anytime.· Make your own reservation now, direct with Thrifty, by clicking here -or- Give us a call 808-634-0263 or Email . Either way, you get our great rates. Rates are subject to change. HOME || POIPU CONDOS || POIPU B&B || POIPU BEACH || KAUAI PHOTOS POIPU ACTIVITIES || KAUAI MAP || HAWAII RENTAL CARS || AMENITIES POIPU VACATION RENTALS || RATES || RESERVATIONS || POLICIES || VIRTUAL TOURS 808-742-6757 Poipu Plantation Resort 1792 Pe'e Rd., Koloa, Hawaii 96756 Phone: (808) 742-6757, Fax: (808) 742-8681 Site Design Hawaii Web Design

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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 ...

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Glass Products Hawaii Incorporated - Home & Garden Products, Automotive - Wailuku, HI, 96793-1488 - Citysearch BOC Spa & Beauty: Vote for your fave today -- New to Citysearch? Sign In · Help · Jan 25 2006 Home Restaurants & Bars Hotels Shopping Spa & Beauty Movies Events New! Biz Center See More Categories » Search Business name, category, and/or keyword Search by name only Address, city & state, or zip Address, city & state, or zip | Neighborhood Address, city & state, or zip | Airport Address, city & state, or zip | Attraction Select a Maui Neighborhood Select an Maui Airport Select an Maui Attraction My Locations Add/edit locations Recent Locations Clear recent locations Save to My Citysearch Printer Friendly Version Home · Yellow Pages · Home & Garden Products · Doors · Profile Glass Products Hawaii Incorporated 891 Alua St Ste 5 Wailuku, HI 96793-1488 (808) 242-7277 8.4 Overall Popular About our ratings Ratings feedback Send to a Friend Own this business? » Enhance or edit your listing See something wrong? » Suggest a correction Things to do nearby: 891 Alua St Ste 5 Wailuku, HI 96793-1488 · Restaurants · Hotels · Bars · Movie Theaters · Department Stores · Shopping Centers & Malls · Grocery Stores · Pharmacies · Florists · Banks Related Searches · Wailuku Home & Garden Products · Search anything in Maui · Search Yellow Pages in Maui · Search other Cities · Browse Maui Editorial Lists Driving Directions 1. Enter starting address: Address: City: State: Postal Code: 2. Enter destination address: Address: City: State: Postal Code: Options Display type: Text Turn by turn maps with text Avoid the following: Limited access highways Toll Ferry lanes Find A Different Location Enter Location Address: Address: City: State: Postal Code: About Us | Advertise with Us | Contact Us | Press Center | Site Guide | List Your Business on Citysearch | Become an Affiliate | Job Opportunities | Other Cities | Get a Business Website | Submit an Event | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | About BOC | Maui Yellow Pages Citysearch is a registered trademark of 720619 Ontario Inc. and is used under license (C) 2006 Citysearch.com All rights reserved. partner sites: Evite - Entertainment.com - Gifts.com - TripAdvisor - ServiceMagic - Ticketmaster - Expedia - Hotels.com - Hotwire - HSN - LendingTree - Match.com - RealEstate.com - ReserveAmerica - Zerodegrees - CondoSaver - ClassicVacations - Ballard Designs - Frontgate - Garnet Hill - Smith+Noble - The Territory Ahead - Travel Smith