Hawaii Resort and Spa

Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa - Wailea //-- Customer Support | Member Sign In Book Online or Call Toll Free: 1-888-782-9722 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00am EST • Sat-Sun 9:30am - 11:00pm EST BookIt.com Member Sign In BookIt.com Members sign in here to view booking details, print vouchers, make changes and more. Booking ID: Email Address: You know what to do: Check In Enter your arrival date. '; Cal.ArrivalId='ARR_DATE_HM'; Cal.DepartureId='DEP_DATE_HM'; gDivId='CalDiv'; Cal.OpenCal(this);" onclick="Cal.Desc=' Enter your arrival date. '; Cal.ArrivalId='ARR_DATE_HM'; Cal.DepartureId='DEP_DATE_HM'; gDivId='CalDiv'; Cal.OpenCal(this);" Check Out Rooms 1 2 3 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Room 2 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Room 3 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Children 0 1 2 3 Book On-line or Call Toll Free (888) 782-9722 - or - (866) 276-8861 ( en espanol ) BookIt.com™ Travel Guides Maui Travel Guide Maui Attractions Maui Restaurants Maui Shopping Maui Nightlife Maui Articles Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa An elegant 15-acre resort nestled on the grassy hillside overlooking Wailea, with spectacular panoramic ocean views. FREE Car w/ Booking! 1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View - $299/night INCLUDES a FREE Car Daily! Valid for travel now thru 3/31/06 excluding 2/18, 19. Star Rating User Rating Escape to the tropical splendor of the Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa As Hawaiis uniquely Japanese-themed all suite resort, Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa is among the most unique hotel in the state and yet it is surprisingly affordable. Perched 300 feet above the beautiful Wailea coastline, nearly all of Diamond Hawaii Resort's 72 luxury suites offer inspiring views of Kaho'olawe, Lana'i and Molokini islet . At the same time, the resort is far enough away from the daily hustle and bustle of central Wailea to give her guests a sense of ultimate privacy and peace. Once a private retreat for affluent Japanese visitors, today Diamond Hawaii Resort specializes in presenting an authentic Japanese experience for its guests. From dining in their fine restaurants, to relaxing in the traditional Japanese spa baths, and walking among the richly landscaped gardens, waterfalls, and pools filled with Koi, you will find Diamond Resort a relaxing haven in which to unwind.Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa is a place where the best of the East meets the best of the West. Diamond Hawaii Resort is home to three exceptional restaurants as well as an open air spa. The Diamond Spa puts the Ahhh in the word spa. Few cultures have elevated bathing to such heights and the Japanese believe that furo or spa bathing restores the spirit as well as the body. Complimentary use of the spa is included with your room. After bathing, enjoy one of the many types of massages or facials. There are five championship 18-hole golf courses and 11 tennis courts next door too. Location An elegant 15-acre resort nestled on the grassy hillside overlooking Wailea, with spectacular panoramic ocean views. Address 555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea HI 96753 Toll Free Bookings (888) 782-9722 (866) 276-8861 ( en espanol ) Quick Links Photo Gallery Specials Rooms & Rates User Reviews Maps & Directions Nearby Attractions Amenities • Air Conditioning • Refrigerator • Ironing Board • Hair Dryer • Kitchenette • Private Bath • Ocean View • 25 inch T.V • Cable • Coffee Maker • Data Port • In-room Safe • Radio • Private Sleeping Area • Video Cassette Player • Lanai • Phone with Voicemail • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub • Free Parking • Business Center • Elevator • Room Service • Exercise Facility • Lounge/Bar • Outdoor Pool • Spa • Sauna • Restaurant • Valet Parking • Multilingual Staff • Tennis Courts • Massage therapist • On Site Check In • Sundry Shop • Guest Activity Desk • Dry Cleaning Service • Wake-up Service Details • # of Floors: 2 • # of Rooms: 72 • Built in 1990 • Renovated in 2000 • 03:00 PM Check In • 12:00 PM Check Out BookIt.com Photo Gallery of Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Prev Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Next Click on thumbnails to enlarge. Back to top BookIt.com Specials at Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa FREE Car w/ Booking! 1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View - $299/night INCLUDES a FREE Car Daily! Valid for travel now thru 3/31/06 excluding 2/18, 19. Best Buy! Expires March 31, 2006; applicable to Bookit.com rates only. $35 maximum per day car value-in the unlikely event that cars are not available, we will offer round trip transfers to and from the airport/hotel and a credit for any unused value toward optional tours. Back to top BookIt.com Rooms & Rates at Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa 1 Bedroom Ocean View 1 king or 2 doubles 1 Bedroom Garden View 1 king or 2 doubles 1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View 1 king or 2 doublesIf applicable, Car Included Packages: $35 maximum per day car value-in the unlikely event that cars are not available, we will offer round trip transfers to and from the airport/hotel and a credit for any unused value toward optional tours. Back to top Attractions Near Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Kahului 18 Miles Lahaina 25 Miles Distances shown above are provided by the property for comparison purposes only. Back to top Recent User Reviews of Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Overall Guest Ratings: Overall Experience: Quality: Value: Cleanliness: Staff Efficiency: Staff Friendliness: Will Return: Yes 100% No 0% Scores are based on a 1 to 5 rating system,with 5 representing an excellent experience. Write a Review User Review by: Martha jube from Cassleberry, FL Overall Experience: Would Return: Yes Posted: Thu, Jul 22, 2004 Overall Experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Quality: 1 2 3 4 5 Value: 1 2 3 4 5 Cleanliness: 1 2 3 4 5 Staff Efficiency: 1 2 3 4 5 Staff Friendliness: 1 2 3 4 5 Will Return: Yes No Your Name: City: State: Email: Comments: Back to top BookIt.com Maps & Driving Directions to Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa [Content for browsers that don't support iframes goes here] From Kahului Airport Left on Hwy 380, bear right onto Hwy. 31, go approx. 10 mi., turn left at the traffic light at Hwy. 31, follow for about 12 mins., follow the map on this site to the Diamond Resort. Back to top More BookIt.com Maui, Hawaii Hotels Aston Maui Lu Resort Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Maui One Bedroom Full Kitchen Condo - Secret Saver... 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Hawaiian Food

Shopping in Hawaii for hawaiian food favorites and unique gifts Dried Seafood | Arare (rice cracker) | Crackseeds and Nuts | Dried Fruits and Vegies Candies and Sweets | Sticky Rice and Sea Salt Gift Certificates | Shipping Info | Home Phone Orders to: (888) 441-5828 or Fax (440) 256-2259 Dried Seafood Our seafood snacks are dried and preserved. These snacks are low calorie and full of protein. Refrigeration after opening is suggested. Cuttlefish - 8 oz. Internet Price: $16.00 Order now Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 Order 5 Order 6 Order 7 Order 8 Order 9 Cuttlefish - 16 oz. Internet Price: $22.00 Order now Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 Order 5 Order 6 Order 7 Order 8 Order 9 Cuttlefish Hot - 8 oz. Internet Price: $16.00 Order now Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 Order 5 Order 6 Order 7 Order 8 Order 9 Cuttlefish Hot - 16 oz. Internet Price: $22.00 Order now Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 Order 5 Order 6 Order 7 Order 8 Order 9 Angelhair Cuttlefish - 8 oz. 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Hawaiian music is Don

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.

Hawaii Wedding Photographer Unique,

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Lahaina Town [ Amazing Dolphins ] [ Hawaiian Heritage ] [ Beaches ] [ Beach Signs ] [ Big Island Beaches ] [ Know the Sea ] [ Hanauma Bay ] [ Big Island Facts ] [ Big Island Secrets ] [ Lahaina Town ] [ Big Island History ] [ Driving Tips ] [ Keiki Hula ] [ Kihei/Molokini ] [ Magical Maui ] [ Maui Ocean Ctr.r ] [ Maui Surf ] Spotlight on Hawaii As far back as the late 1700's King Kamehameha the Great chose Lahaina as the capital of Hawaii and his favorite home. The sheltered coast and delightful beaches made Lahaina an ideal playground for the king and his royal family. Today, Lahaina could easily be called the fun capital of Hawaii. Known all over the world for its colorful waterfront atmosphere, Lahaina attracts over a million visitors each year. People of all ages love to explore the famous Fropnt Street where one can find resident celebrities like George Benson and Carol Burnett casually sipping cofee at one of Lahaina's sixty-odd restaurants. Informality and fun are written all over this town, a spirit that harks back to the 1840's when up to four hundred whaling ships would anchor off Lahaina 'Roadstead,' discharging their crews of rowdy sailors. Afer months at sea these 'salty dogs' went straight to the taverns for grog and bawdy merriment. Troublesome drunks were thrown in the 'Hale Pahao' prison which still stands on Prison Street. Strolling through Lahaina is a must for every visitor. The original historic flavor has been maintained through the efforts of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, while being kept contemporary by the Lahainatown Action Committee. Hundreds of curio shops, sophisticated jewelers, art galleries and boutiques contain a myriad of wares ideal for gifts or personal mementos of your visit to Paradise. The historical town center is noted for its 110-year-old Banyan Tree, one of the world's largest, which grows over a whole block just in front of The Wharf Cinema Center. The Center, which boasts more than 50 shops and restaurants, surrounds a comfortable courtyard decorated with waterfalls and convenient, umbrella-shaded tables. Opposite is the Pioneer Inn, built in 1906, which looks out on the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor crammed with cruise boats and private yachts. Looking back from the Carthaginian, the authentic replica of a whaling brig, one can see the Seawall and shops lining Front Street. Beyond the Banyan Tree and past the tennis courts is 505 Front Street, a nautical 'village' of oceanfront shops and restaurants next to the Lahaina Shores Hotel. A walk toward the north end of town leads past the Wharf, the Seawall and Lahaina Market Place, a collection of shops and restaurants set in an open-court atmosphere. After Lahaina Shopping Center, with a large parking area and a good place to find photo supplies, suntan lotions and comfortable shoes, and across the street from Longhi's, you'll find the Lahaina Center, home of Hilo Hattie and the world-renowned Hard Rock Caf. A few blocks to the north, you can enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the Lahaina Cannery. Lahaina, by day or night, is a warmhearted, romantic town which, for centuries, has been a popular haven for vacationers.