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Pacific Beach Hotel - Waikiki Beach Hotel - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Navigating your way to the Pacific Beach Hotel is a breeze. The hotel takes up an entire block that stretches between the main Waikiki streets of beachfront Kalakaua Avenue (S) and Kuhio Avenue (N), and between Lili’uokalani Avenue (W) and Kealohilani Avenue (E). Our address is: PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL 2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Telephone: (808) 922.1233 Front Desk Facsimile: (808) 922.0129 Reservations Facsimile: (808) 922.8061 Email: reservation@hthcorp.com . The main entrance to the hotel is off Lili’uokalani Avenue, a one-way street that runs from Kalakaua Avenue by Waikiki beach and then inland. Driving from Honolulu International Airport to Pacific Beach Hotel takes approximately 17 minutes in light traffic. Directions from Honolulu International Airport 1. Via H-1 Freeway: Take H1 East/Waikiki exit Get off at the Punahou exit Turn right onto Punahou Street At the first intersection turn right onto Beretania Street Get into the far left lane to turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue Continue on Kalakaua Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles Turn left onto Lili’uokalani (3 rd stoplight from International Market place) - the entrance to Pacific Beach Hotel is on your immediate right. 2. Via Nimitz Highway: From Airport, take Nimitz Highway heading East Stay on Nimitz, Nimitz eventually becomes Ala Moana Boulevard Pass Ala Moana Shopping Center on your left From Ala Moana Blvd, turn right onto Kalakaua Avenue Continue on Kalakaua Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles Turn left onto Lili’uokalani - the entrance to Pacific Beach Hotel is on your immediate right. Current Conditions Temperature 79° F Humidity 58 % Heat Index 81° F Barometric Pressure 30.12 Wind North East 12 mph Wind Chill 79 Dew Point 63° F Weather Station PHNL Five Day Forecast Wednesday High: 77° Low: 75° Thursday High: 76° Low: 75° Friday High: 76° Low: 75° Saturday High: 76° Low: 75° Sunday High: 76° Low: 75°

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Waikoloa - Hawaii Rentals - Vacation Condo rental in Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Resort USA Vacation Rentals = Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Waikoloa - Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Listing #215 Waikoloa - Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Resort OceanView Unit Location: Waikoloa - Hawaii, Hawaii Accommodation: 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms Condo Sleeps up to 6 Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Description: This is a Two bedroom, two-bath, Non-Smoking villa. It can sleep six with a king-size bed, two singles, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The ocean and mountain views from the lanai. There is private parking and a security gate on the property. This unit is located across from the Hilton Waikoloa Village and the Marriott Hotel next to the Beach Course and a three minute drive to the Kings Course. There are the finest and more casual eating establishments at the resort. As our guest you will receive golf discounts at the beach and Kings Courses. An adventure awaits you on the Big Island. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, DVD Player. Fully equiped kitchen with Microwave, Dishwasher, Side by Side Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Coffee Maker, Blender, Cooking Utensils, Service for Eight. Linens provided, Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, Infants Crib, Washer and Dryer, Lap Pool, two Heated Spas and many more amenities. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Activities (on site or nearby): Viewed from the lanai and a short walking distance is (ABAY) Anaehoomalu Bay. The Bay lends itself for the best in water sports. Within walking distance are the King Shops offering the best in shopping and a variety of fine restaurants for your dining pleasure. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Pricing (in USA Dollars): Rate Range (Weekly):$1050 - $1050 Detail: Jan/02-Apr/14--------- $175/daily Apr/15-May/15---------- $150/daily May/16-Jun/10---------- $165/daily Jun/11-Sep/14---------- $175/daily Sep/15-Oct/15---------- $150/daily Oct/16-Dec/18---------- $165/daily Dec/19-Jan/01---------- $225/daily Weekly Rate does not apply to Christmas and New Years Weeks. Contact Owner for Weekly Rates for these Holidays. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Contact Information: Email Waikoloa - Hawaii owner By Phone: 562-833-0575 562-698-1919 562-692-9908 Additional Pictures Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals USA Vacation Rentals = Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Waikoloa - Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Listing #215 2148 counter hits since 2004-07-15. This listing was last updated on 2005-06-04

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Eye of Hawaii - Hawaiian Music M usic is just about as important as food in Hawaii. You will never go to any gathering where music is not heard. It is part of island life. And this is an aspect of Hawaii you do not want to miss out on. Don't let the fact that some of it is in a language you don't understand scare you away or make you feel like an outsider. It's beauty and joy and humor will transcend this if you let it. For many people Hawaiian music is Don Ho, ukulele and steel guitar. They have only heard the hotel music of Hawaii. But there is much more. The traditional ki ho'alu (slack key) and falsetto style is still alive, actually enjoying a renaissance, but then so is all music of the islands. There is Hawaiian reggae, called Jawaiian, as well as pop and rock performers. Some of these artists, like Keali'i Reichel and Hapa, and recently Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, have made some inroads on the mainland. Below I've listed some of my favorites to get you started on your way to appreciating the new and traditional sounds of Hawaii. The Ka'au Crater Boys Basically the guitar and ukulele duo of Ernie Cruz and Troy Fernande z, aided by various sidemen, doing upbeat and catchy pop/country/jawaiian, in other words, good-time music. Tight harmonies and arrangements but the outstanding feature is Fernandez' incredible, hot-licks ukulele. My favorite album, On Fire , featuring North Shore, Opihi Man, House at Pooh Corner and the incredible title song. Hapa Anothe r incredible duo, Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, joined by superior studio musicians and several well-known friends. The word "hapa" in Hawaiian means half, but is used to describe a person of half Hawaiian, half haole heritage. This music is just that. If you are an acoustic guitar fan you're in for a real treat. Beautiful, haunting melodies and harmony as well as thoughtful lyrics, some in Hawaiian, some in English. I highly recommend both of these albums. Also, Hapa always provides excellent liner note and lyrics with translations so you can listen to a song sung in Hawaiian and get the full impact of what these talented musicians are saying. This music is a rare expression of the real Hawaii, updated and modernized, but faithful to the roots of Hawaiian music. These two albums shown here, the self-titled Hapa , and In the Name of Love are must-haves. I like too many songs to pick favorites, but one standout for pure imagination is In the Name of Love (yes, the U2 song) wherein they combine Martin Luther King's famous speech with an oli, a Hawaiian chant. Gives me chicken skin every time. Keali'i Reichel Where does one start with this phenom? Reichel has almost single-handedly brought Ha waiian music, real Hawaiian music, into the mainstream. A tremendous showman, gifted singer and player, he is backed by lush arrangements and flawless production. His style is quite varied, b ut he always includes and oli and sings some songs in Hawaiian and some in English. He even covers some show tunes periodically, but his tender, sincere ballads will always be my favorites. I also appreciate this man as a human being, especially for his selfless devotion to promoting the Hawaiian language and the constant support he provides Na Punana Leo, our Hawaiian language immersi on program. He probably plays more free concerts to benefit our children than anyone else. And this concern for olelo Hawaii is evident in his music, which is consistantly praised for its faithful use of Hawaiian. Like Hapa, he always includes very detailed liner notes and lyrics, even explaining the kauna , the hidden meaning, of some of his songs. These are three of my favorite albums, Lei Hali'a, Kawaipunahele and E O Mai . The title song E O Mai will always be one of my favorites. I can now almost listen to it without tearing up. Don Tiki Here's so mething completely different. This band has faithfully, though with tongue firmly planted in cheek, recreated the lounge music of Hawaii that was so popular in the 50s, right down to the birdcalls. The musicianship is absolutely first-rate, and there are several guest artists like Martin Denny, king of schmaltzy piano, as well as Teresa Bright and Jimmy Borges. I can imagine being in a backyard luau in Cincinatti, circa 1953, with tiki torches blazing listening to this great stuff. By the way, the band leader goes by Perry Coma. With songs like Occasional Man, Barbi in Bali, Maidenhair Fern, Clutch Cargo Cult and Bam-Boozled you can understand why this CD is titled The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki . It was recorded in "pulsating polynesian polyphonics" by the way. Gary Haleamau Local Kona boy and very good musician, as well as a wonderful person. Known primarily for his almost inhuman falsetto ability, Gary is also an excellent slack key player. His music is much more in the traditional style and is almost all in Hawaiian. This is my favorite album of his, Ho'opomaika'i . Oh yeah, he also yodels like a madman. Favorite song: E Ku'u Lei, E Ku'u Ipo . The Pahinui Brothers All the brothers are great on their own, but this particular album is one of my favorites. Bla, Cyril and Martin just sound so good. This is a combination of slack key, blues and Hawaiian traditional and somehow it works great. My favorite song is Jealous Guy . Wonderful vocals. If you like this be sure and check out their huge selection of solo albums, too. And don't forget Gabby. Peter Moon Peter Mo on has been around a long time and has more albums out than I can remember. He tends to rock a bit more than a lot of his contemporaries and has a rougher, more gravelly singing voice. a good introduction to Peter Moon is his Greatest Hits Collection #1 , featuring Slack Key Samba, Slack Key Minor Blues , Unchained Melody and my personal fave, Chinatown . Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Brother Iz left us in 1997 after succombing to morbid obesity. He will always be re membered here for his warmth, his self-deprecating humor and his talent as a singer and gifted ukulele player. I remember seeing Brother Iz at the Keahole airport shortly before his death, and though he could only walk with extreme effort and even performed with oxygen, he never stopped. Recently his music has gotten some mainland attention with the release of the movie, Hannibal , in which his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is heard. It's unfortunate that people are only now discovering this literally huge talent. He was a gentle soul and Hawaiian through and through. I love all his albums, but have picked this live one, Iz, the Man and His Music , released posthumously, because it has so many of my favorites, like N Dis Life, E Ala E and Maui, Hawaiian Suppa Man . By the way, his name, Kamakawiwo'ole means fearless eyes . We will miss him. There are dozens of other artists and groups worth noting, and new ones appearing all the time. Some others to check out are Sista Robi Kahakalau, Bruddah Walter, Willie K., Harold Kama, Jr., Walter Boy Tavares, Cecilio & Kapono, The Cazimero Brothers, Keola Beamer, Teresa Bright, Brother Noland, Ken Emerson, Fiji, Makaha Sons, Na Leo Pilimehana, Sean Na'auao, B.B. Shawn, Sunday Manoa just to name a few more. For the best on-line selection of Hawaiian music I have ever seen, plus music books and even hula info, check out this site: Mele.com Hawaiian Music Island . They should have every CD I've described and a few thousand more.