Molokai. Shaped somewhat like

Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii - Father Damien. Some 2,200 miles (3540km) southwest of California, in the heart of the Hawaiian islands, is the island of Molokai. Shaped somewhat like a fish (the locals say a shark) with its head facing east, its tail in the west and a dorsal fin rising from its back on the north shore. That dorsal fin is the nearly flat, ten-square-mile (25.9 sq km) Makanalua Peninsula which juts into the Pacific below the world's highest sea cliffs. A place of stunning beauty, it's been blessed by nature's grandeur, and cursed by humanity's ignorance and fear. While this area is generally referred to as Kalaupapa, in fact, Makanalua Peninsula is divided into three districts: The Kalawao district on the eastern edge; Kalaupapa and the settlement of Kalaupapa to the west; with Makanalua in the center. Inhabited from about 650 AD, the Hawaiians fished the rough surrounding ocean by outrigger canoe with nets and spears for over 1200 years . They also farmed the land, coaxing sweet potatoes, onions and taro from the harsh volcanic soil. With the vines of the sweet potato, their main vegetable, they fed their pigs, which in turn they used to barter with other villagers in the eastern valleys. While the peninsula was not largely settled, it was traveled much and used extensively. The entire area is divided and subdivided by low rock walls that continue for mile after mile, creating thousands of small lots of every imaginable shape. There is no written history of the people who built them; historians theorize that they were constructed as pens for raising pigs, as windbreaks for growing crops and possibly as property boundaries and land divisions. The early Hawaiians built fishing shrines called heiau as places to make offerings for their safety while fishing in the rough waters that surrounded the peninsula. These heiau were platforms built of stone in circular and square shapes. Some of their surfaces are filled with coral, while others have elaborate enclosures lined with flat rocks on which offerings of fish or shells were placed. Today, the trail from Topside Molokai to Kalaupapa is traveled by mule, by hikers, and on foot by some of the workers at the settlement. Hugging the nearly perpendicular cliffs, the trail is over three miles (5km) long and descends 1,600 feet (488m) to the peninsula. Along its course are 26 switchbacks that corkscrew in and out of canyons and ravines. There is also a small airstrip at the northern edge of the peninsula, used daily to bring in food, supplies and visitors. Once a year in the summer, when the seas are calm, a barge from Honolulu anchors at Kalaupapa, delivering thousands of pounds of rice, cases of beer, drums of gasoline and supplies to stock the grocery store and hospital. More Kalaupapa photos . Kalaupapa's reputation as a leprosy colony is well-known. Hansen's disease, the proper term for leprosy, is believed to have spread to Hawaii from China. The first documented case of leprosy occurred in 1848. Its rapid spread and unknown cure precipitated the urgent need for complete and total isolation. Surrounded on three sides by the Pacific ocean and cut off from the rest of Molokai by 1600-foot (488m) sea cliffs, Kalaupapa provided the environment. In early 1866, the first leprosy victims were shipped to Kalaupapa and existed for 7 years before Father Damien arrived. The area was void of all amenities. No buildings, shelters nor potable water were available. These first arrivals dwelled in rock enclosures, caves, and in the most rudimentary shacks, built of sticks and dried leaves. Taken after Damien had constructed most of the houses seen here, this photo shows the stark, barren peninsula and settlement at Kalawao in the 1880s. Folklore and oral histories recall some of the horrors: the leprosy victims, arriving by ship, were sometimes told to jump overboard and swim for their lives. Occasionally a strong rope was run from the anchored ship to the shore, and they pulled themselves painfully through the high, salty waves, with legs and feet dangling below like bait on a fishing line. The ship's crew would then throw into the water whatever supplies had been sent, relying on currents to carry them ashore or the exiles swimming to retrieve them. In 1873, Father Damien deVeuster, aged 33, arrived at Kalaupapa. A Catholic missionary priest from Belgium, he served the leprosy patients at Kalaupapa until his death. A most dedicated and driven man, Father Damien did more than simply administer the faith: he built homes, churches and coffins; arranged for medical services and funding from Honolulu, and became a parent to his diseased wards. Shown here in a rare pencil sketch from December, 1888, Damien contracted the disease, and after 16 years of selfless service, died in 1889. In 1886, Brother Joseph Dutton arrived at Kalaupapa to assist Father Damien. Dutton, an energetic and dedicated missionary priest, assumed many of the duties Damien was unable to perform as his leprosy progressed. Mother Marianne, another revered servant, devoted 29 years on the peninsula as an administrator, nurse and educator. She spent her life on the go, even as her age climbed well into the seventies. She died in 1918. In 1977, Pope Paul VI declared Father Damien to be venerable, the first of three steps that lead to sainthood. Pope John Paul II declared Damien blessed in 1995, the second step before canonization as a saint. With the advent of sulfone drugs in the 1940s, the disease was put in remission and the sufferers are no longer contagious. The fewer than 100 former patients remaining on the peninsula are free to travel or relocate elsewhere, but most have chosen to remain where they have lived for so long. The few cars on the peninsula travel at a top speed of five miles per hour, as there is nowhere to go and no reason to hurry. A broad smile and a friendly wave of the hand are commonplace and integral to the lifestyle. At Kalaupapa are the administration building, post office, book store, fire station, never-used jail and of course the hospital which, considering the size of the population, is one of the best staffed and equipped in Hawaii. In the center of the village stands the large town meeting hall, with a big blackboard nailed on its front and some chalk hanging nearby, just in case a message for someone needs to be written. While Kalaupapa is now a National Historic Site, it is also the home of the few former patients who chose to remain there. So access, is by law, strictly regulated. Unless you are invited by one of the residents, you must take the tour offered by Damien Tours of Kalaupapa (about $40.00). The peninsula can be reached by air or by way of the trail from upper Molokai. Visitors can hike in and out or ride one of the Molokai mules. Visitors must be at least 16 years old. Home | Photo Tour | Maps | Kalaupapa | FAQ | History | Activities Events | Molokai Ranch | Climate | Feedback Visitor Center

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Hawaii has a very unique and strong quilting tradition. Maui Goose brings you Hawaiian Redwork quilt designs and patterns, note cards. Select a Place on our Site Home Flowers The Lei Gift Baskets The Goose Express Weddings Quilting ** Specials ** FREE Screen Savers Aloha Gift of the Month About Us Contact Us Listen to Music Frequently Ask Questions> ---------- We Are Pleased To Have You Join Us In Our "Quilters' Corner" Many of us are familiar with quilt traditionsof New England, the South, the Midwest as well as Japan and Europe. Hawaii also has a very unique and strong quilting tradition. In thelate 1800's the missionaries brought quilting to Hawaii. The women quiltedwhile seated on lauhala mats under the shade of a large tree. Asthe legend goes, a shadow cast on the fabric was that of a large leaf fromthe breadfruit tree (ulu). The Hawaiian women agreed quilting wouldbe more enjoyable if they could use a pattern which resembled somethingwhich was part of their daily lives, such as the ulu. From that timeon images from nature have been the inspiration for the design of Hawaiianquilts. NEW Hawaiian Redwork Floral Designs Vol 2 Along with their Hawaiian-style appliqué quilts and western-style pieced-work quilts, Hawaiian quilters also made outline-embroidered quilts. Usually made for everyday use, the embroidered quilts were known as redwork quilts for red embroidery thread. These redwork quilts were made in Hawaii between 1880 and 1925. Inspiration came from flowers and other plant material. Using our new Hawaiian Redwork designs, you can create your own special quilt. 10 NEW 11" x 17" original patterns of Hawaiian designs by Junedale Quinories. Perfect for embroidery, teaching Hawaiian botanicals, use your own creative ideas for using these beautiful images. NEW 11" x 17" patterns: hinahina/'ahinahina (silversword) 'ie'ie (mountain vine used for making baskets and fish traps) 'iliahi (sandlewood) 'i'iwi (Hawaiian honeycreeper and 'ohia lehua), used on cover kupukupu (variety of ferns) lilia-pala'ai (day lily) loke-Hawai'i (Maui rose) waiolika (Hawaiian violets) PLUS 2 BONUS PATTERNS: kihapai-o-tutu (Grandmother's flower garden) and Aloha Ali'i (Royalist) uses design elements of The Hawaiian Flag and The Hawaiian Coat of Arms Price is $19.50 includes delivery Hawaiian Redwork These three Redwork books each contain 8 patterns 8" by 11" Hawaiian Redwork Floral Designs Vol. 1 Junedale Lauwa'eomakana Quinories Hawaiian Christmas Designs Junedale Lauwa'eomakana Quinories Da Kine Rabbits PuaHinano Complete Instructions including 8 designs by Hawaiian Master Quilters $13.50 Each Book (Includes US Priority Mail) For wholesale price list of Redwork books and cards, please contact Hawaiian Quilt Plantation by email hawaiiquilt50@yahoo.com or call Maui Goose 1-800-877-6832 PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR HAWAIIAN REDWORK PATTERNS Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hawaiian Redwork Floral Designs Vol 2 $19.50 Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hawaiian Redwork Floral Designs Vol, 1 $13.50 Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hawaiian Christmas Designs $13.50 Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Da Kine Rabbits $13.50 Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 One of each book (set of 4 redwork books) $55.00 NEW REDWORK NOTE CARDS Above images taken from our Christmas Redwork Book. There are two cards of each of the above images in each pack. Set of 2 packs of 6 notecards $18.00 (12 notecards and envelopes, US PriorityMail included) For WholesalePurchase , please email manager@mauigoose.com PLACEYOUR ORDER FOR REDWORK CHRISTMAS NOTE CARDS Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Two packs redwork notecards (6 cards/pack) $18.00 Junedale Lauwa'eomakena Quinories MauiGoose Country Store... is the source for seminars, booksand videos on this important Hawaiian art form. We will provide actualquilts in addition to patterns and kits so that you can make your own. We are in the process of developing this part of our website and wouldappreciate your ideas about specific items or information desired. "The Hawaiian Quilt ---A Cherished Tradition" This 56 minute videoon VHS has won many awards. It is available for only $23.50 which includes Shipping and Handling. PLACEYOUR ORDER FOR QUILTING VIDEO Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Hawaiian Quilt Video (56 minute video) $23.50 Sites to check out! www.TopFabricSites.com Email:verna@mauigoose.com Print out our brochure Click here | Home | | Flowers | | Leis | | Gift Baskets | | Wedding Garden | | Quilting | | Specials | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Hawaii's Volcano Quake And Tsunami Man- MidWeek Cover 01-19-2005 | Midweek.com Hawaii's Volcano, Quake &Tsunami Man Brian Yanagi By Alice Keesing Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Thats quite an explosive trio and its up to Brian Yanagi at state Civil Defense to prepare Hawaii for the trio of natural disasters. The dynamic nature of his charges has earned the former naval intelligence officer the nickname of Mr. Shake n Bake. On the serious side, its his job to make sure they dont become massive killers. Yanagi would never say it, but there have been frustrating times in recent years trying to keep the public alert and prepared for such devastating disasters. While tsunamis are the No. 1 natural disaster killer in the Islands, a whole generation has grown up without experiencing one. The it wont happen to us mindset has taken hold. But oh, how things have changed since Dec. 26. After the Indian Ocean earthquake and South Asia tsunami, Yanagi and other tsunami experts have been in hot demand. I have been getting multitudes of international, national and local media calls about Hawaiis tsunami preparedness program, Yanagi says. The focus may be on another part of the world right now, but its also time to shake up Hawaiis attitude to the killer waves. Tsunamis killed 221 people and injured hundreds more in Hawaii in the 20th century compared to seven people killed by hurricanes. And Yanagi worries that with todays densely populated coastlines, the potential for death and destruction is even greater. There has been an unusual period of quiet in recent times, but the oft-repeated line in tsunami circles is that its not a matter of if, but when. I would say that Hawaii is more susceptible to destructive tsunamis than the Indian Ocean countries, Yanagi says. Thats because Hawaii sits in the middle of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a geologically volatile circle ripe for the earthquakes and underwater landslides that can shift the huge amounts of water that trigger tsunamis. The location that most worries Yanagi is the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska an earthquake there could spawn a tsunami that races south across the Pacific at 500 mph and reaches Hawaii in just five hours. Other areas the experts keep an anxious eye on are Chile and Japan. And then theres the potential danger of locally produced tsunamis. An earthquake on the Big Island could spawn a tsunami that sweeps ashore and through the islands in a matter of minutes. The real sleeper is Mauna Loa, Yanagi says. When it erupts, the strong earthquake shaking could generate a tsunami. Thats the one we need to keep an eye out for. Experts predict Mauna Loa will probably erupt in the next five years. The good news is that Hawaii is the most tsunami-prepared state in the nation and many are turning here for a role model in the wake of the recent tragedy. But given that, experts still agree there is a lot more that could be done even here. Yanagi and others hope the South Asia tragedy will provide the impetus for more resources to keep improving the system. In particular, Yanagi would like to see the number of tsunami detection buoys in the Pacific increased from six to as many as 30. Its those eyes in the ocean that help the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center predict the arrival of killer waves. Civil Defense also has spent years producing detailed checklists and developing response plans. When Civil Defense needs to spring into action, its hobbit-hole type bunker burrowed into the wall of Diamond Head Crater is full of ceiling-to-floor charts and maps, communication systems, an emergency radio broadcast facility, a generator and even bunks and supplies so the operation can continue 24 hours a day. Its part of Yanagis job to keep all that information up to date with the latest scientific information and to drill and drill and redrill the response plans. This is what Yanagi wants you to know:When the sirens sound, turn on your radio for the Civil Defense message. If its a tsunami warning, check your phone book to see if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone. If you are, get to higher ground. In the case of Waikiki, where an en masse evacuation would only result in traffic gridlock, the advice is to evacuate vertically get above at least three stories. People outside of the tsunami evacuation zones should just stay put, Yanagi says. Dont get in your car because youll just contribute to the traffic. Parents should also know that DOE schools are prepared to walk their students out. They practice and drill this. So parents dont need to rush down to pick them up. The situation becomes more urgent in the case of a locally produced tsunami. Things will happen so fast that there may not be time for a warning siren. If the ground shakes severely, or the ocean recedes or you hear the sound of a freight train coming for you, says Yanagi, thats Mother Natures way of warning you to get to higher ground. One of the nightmare scenarios for people like Yanagi and one that tragically occurred in South Asia is when people go down to look at the seabed that can be laid bare by the strong undertow-type forces that can precede the wave train. Animals sense danger and they run away, but when humans sense something unusual, even dangerous, they tend to wander down in harms way, Yanagi says. Now (after all the footage from South Asia) theres really no excuse for people to be wandering down to the ocean in the event of a tsunami. Hawaii tsunami expert Walter Dudley credits Yanagi and Civil Defense with efforts to educate the public on the dangers of tsunamis. The division teamed up with the Pacific Tsunami Museum and the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes to distribute thousands of DVDs trying to debunk the myth that a tsunami is a surfable wave. Theyve been very, very proactive in that sense, says Dudley, author of Tsunami! and an oceanography professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Worrying about impending threats has been the story of Yanagis career. Although to start with, he used to worry about manmade threats rather than those from Mother Nature. Yanagi grew up in Kaimuki, a childhood that he wryly says was spent trying to stay out of trouble and earn good grades to please his parents. His dad was Stanley Maui Yanagi, who was head of the Carpenters Union for 25 years in the 40s and 50s when Hawaii was becoming unionized. After graduating from Kalani High (where he was class president), Yanagi received a Congressional nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., from U.S. Sen. Spark Matsunaga. He earned his oceanography degree before going on to serve as a naval intelligence officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway . Yes, it was real spy stuff, he says. Yanagi lived with Top Gun aviators and briefed them on Soviet Union and Middle Eastern intelligence operations. This was during the edgy times of the Iranian hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq war. Yanagi had top-secret security clearance a real eye-opener to the world. The news only reports the tip of the iceberg, he says. I got to see the whole iceberg, what was really happening with politics and the military in the world. After retiring from the Naval Reserves, Yanagi went on to teach algebra and trigonometry at Hawaii Pacific College in the mid-80s. He then worked as a public relations consultant to Turtle Bay Resort promoting golf tournaments, including the inaugural Senior Skins Legends of Golf Tournament featuring Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez and Sam Snead. (Yanagi is a keen weekend chaser of the little white ball himself.) He joined the state Civil Defense Division in 1990. Last year he won the state defense departments employee of the year award. Thats pretty impressive when you consider the size of this department; thats thousands of people, says Civil Defense spokesman Ray Lovell. Hes very dedicated to what hes doing, Lovell adds. He realizes that the work he does, that were dealing with real life-and-death stuff. That has been driven home by what we saw in the Indian Ocean. We cant let down. When you spend your day thinking about killer waves that could descend within a matter of hours, it probably pays to have some light relief in your life. For this self-described middle-aged DINK (double income no kids), that relief came with an adventure into acting that started in the mid-90s. He got the bug when The Phantom of the Opera appeared at the Blaisdell. You just see how much fun these people are having on stage, Yanagi says. Its one of the great escapes you can have in life. Youre being another person for a while in your life. Its very invigorating. So he sings? Well, yes, badly, but I do sing. And Im trying to dance without falling over myself, he laughs. Yanagi has performed in half a dozen musicals, starring in Flower Drum Song with KHNL-8 anchor Jodi Leong, South Pacific with American Idol s Jordan Segundo and My Fair Lady with KHON-2s Tina Shelton. But these days, Yanagi is more involved with events on the world stage, organizing a visit to South Asia with an international team of scientists. They will be analyzing the damage caused by the tsunami. That information will help prepare Hawaii better for the next destructive tsunami, he says. Like others, Yanagi has been touched by the human tragedy. Even he is floored by the magnitude of the event. It just personally commits me more to this cause of saving lives and reducing property damage. To do that, he says, he needs people to pay attention and be smart too. MidWeek Home Page

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Orbitz: Hotel Details Your pop-up blocker is preventing you from viewing this content. Override the program by holding the Control key while clicking the link. Welcome to Orbitz. Sign in Register now Site feedback Printer-friendly version Hotel details Return to hotels From: $149* *rate found for check-in Feb 24, check-out Feb 26 Check prices and availability ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel (formerly Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel) Honolulu (Oahu), HI View all promotions Overview Map & area info Features Photos Rooms Reviews 2-for-1 Luau when you stay 5 nights or more!ResortQuest Kids, Stay, Play & Eat Free! Complimentary signature "Breakfast on the Beach" dailyOffer is subject to change without notice and is based on availability. see below for more details "Hip Hawaiiana" or "Aloha With Attitude" are just a few ways Waikiki Beach Hotel is being described. The hotel is setting Waikiki on fire with its recently completed $30 million renovation. The hotel is located on the most scenic end of Waikiki Beach. The new ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel features two towers consisting of 716 rooms with eighty-five percent of the guest rooms flaunting beautiful partial or full ocean views. Oversized tiki torches, a three-story volcano with a 15-story light, and gentle trade winds blowing in the night create the perfect island setting for hot Hawaiian nights. All guest rooms have received makeovers featuring striking tropical colors and cool decor that deliver hints of Hawaiian nostalgia in an urban, energetic style. The Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel's signature amenity, "Breakfast on the Beach", is a breakfast like none before. "Breakfast on the Beach" is a full breakfast with American and Asian fare that is served on a portable "to go" fashion on the pool deck each morning from 6:30-9:30am (coffee service begins at 6am). Complimentary beach chairs are provided for our guests so that they may enjoy this "to go" breakfast on beautiful Waikiki Beach. "Breakfast on the Beach" is provided as a complimentary service (excluding stays in the Mauka Tower and Standard Room).The new ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel - Where Aloha Burns Bright! 2-for-1 Luau ,certificate for all guests staying five (5) nights or more thru 01/01/06. One per room, guests will make their own reservations using show times and locations printed on the certificates)"Aloha Book" with hundreds of dollars in savings, presented to guests upon check-in.ResortQuest Kids, Stay, Play & Eat Free! Children ages 12 and under receive free activities, meals and merchandise.Offer is subject to change without notice and is based on availability. One FREE kids admission, meal or retail deal per PAID adult admission.Complimentary signature "Breakfast on the Beach" daily, excludes stays in the Mauka Tower and Standard Room.Parking available for $13 per day. Plot this hotel on a map | See more photos | View hotel features and amenities Reviews from our users Overall score 4.2 out of 5 (63 reviews) About the scores 1 2 3 4 5 Amenities Maintenance Hotel Staff Room Comfort Location Value See scores and reviews by these travelers: All travelers (4.2 of5) Leisure (4.2 of5) Business (4.4 of5) Family (4.1 of5) Couples (3.9 of5) Hotel address: 2570 Kalakaua Avenue,Honolulu (Oahu), HI 96815 Area served Honolulu-Oahu, Waikiki, HI Area airports HNL - Honolulu International Amenities Pool Restaurant Concierge Room Service High Speed Internet Complimentary Breakfast (All Rooms and Rates) Conference Facilities Dining Coldstone Creamery Nextdoor to Wolfgang Puck Express. If you haven't had one yet, you just gotta come and get it - you haven't tasted ice-cream until you try one of these treats. Wolfgang Puck Express World renowned chef with lots of restaurants and express outlets. It's hip, upscale and he uses the freshest ingrediants to create excellent, casual Eurasian cuisine. Serving everything from soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, desserts & specialty items. Hours are from 11am-10pm. Tiki's Bar & Grill Tiki's is a blend of the old and the new, the nostalgia of Trader Vic's and the excitement and "attitude" of Hard Rock Cafe. The outdoor bar will sit under shadow of a 30' volcano and will offer breathtaking vistas of the ocean and Waikiki. The restaurant will have both indoor and outdoor seating, serving Hawaiian Regional and American cuisine. Tiki's open 10:30-1:00am. Nightly entertainment during Happy Hour from 4-6pm and from 10pm-12am. 1 of 21 Ocean View Room Room features an ocean view with either one king bed, two twins or two double beds. Includes full bathroom, alarm clock, radio, refrigerator, in-room safe, dataport, cable TV with music and in-room movies, hair dryer and iron/board. Complimentary "Breakfast on the Beach" available daily for guests staying in this room. Junior Suite Junior suite features one king bed or two double beds and sofabed. Includes full bathroom, alarm clock, radio, refrigerator, in-room safe, dataport, cable TV with music and in-room movies, hair dryer and iron/board. Complimentary"Breakfast on the Beach" available daily for guests staying in this room. Standard Room Room features two twin or double beds or one king bed. Includes alarm clock, radio, refrigerator, in-room safe, dataport, cable TV with music and in-room movies, hair dryer and iron/board. Ocean Front Room Room features an ocean front view with one king bed or two double beds. Includes full bathroom, alarm clock, radio, refrigerator, in-room safe, dataport, cable TV with music and in-room movies, hair dryer and iron/board. Complimentary"Breakfast on the Beach" available daily for guests staying in this room. Partial Ocean View Room Room features a partial ocean view with either one king bed, two twins or two double beds. Includes full bathroom, alarm clock, radio, refrigerator, in-room safe, dataport, cable TV with music and in-room movies, hair dryer and iron/board. Complimentary "Breakfast on the Beach" available daily for guests staying in this room. Reviews from our users Overall score 4.2 out of 5 (63 reviews) About the scores 1 2 3 4 5 Amenities Maintenance Hotel Staff Room Comfort Location Value See scores and reviews by these travelers: All travelers (4.2 of5) Leisure (4.2 of5) Business (4.4 of5) Family (4.1 of5) Couples (3.9 of5) Most recent user reviews Score 4 out of 5 Pracltical Points Anonymous Dec 23, 2005 Would recommend to a friend! Location is very conveiennt to the Beach. The operation of the elevator is ludicous, and quite combersome. No direct ... View full review Score 4 out of 5 Quick tip Fairly nice place Jonathan, Kansas City, MO Dec 17, 2005 Would recommend to a friend! This hotell has,,,,, unique rooms I upgraded to a corner front room. The check in person showed me a floor plan of the hotel ... View full review Score 5 out of 5 The best people in the business. michael, Dallas, TX Dec 16, 2005 Would recommend to a friend! My family and I had the best time,everything was perfect.The room was large,clean and refreshing.The location as we found out ... View full review See all 63 user reviews Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff. Introducing hotel reviews! Don't just take our word for it. Now you can see what fellow travelers have to say about this hotel and thousands of others, including: Opinions, insight and first-hand observations, sorted by traveler type. Customer ratings for service, comfort, location, amenities and value. Practical, money-saving tips on what to do, where to eat and how to get around. Expert reviews from Recommended After a $30 million renovation on a very old and tired hotel, Aston opened this kitschy 717-room (85% with ocean views) property in late 2002. The location could not be better -- directly across the street from the beach. The rooms couldn't be ... Read full Frommer's review ©2005 Wiley Publishing, Inc. Quick tips from our users Shopping tip, Short Drive Go to the flea market at the stadium near the airport. It is held on weekends and wednesday. Everything you would want to shop for in the expensive shops near the hotell is 75% less at the flea market. Great fun to walk around. --Jonathan, Kansas City, MO Dec 17, 2005 See all quick tips from our users For prices and availability, please enter dates below. 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