Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

ModernBride.com - Travel: Beaches: Hawaii: Volcano Country Drive top 50 destinations beaches adventure culture pampering Find all your wedding vendors near you Select Region Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas CA - Central CA - Northern CA - Southern Canada, Ontario 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 North Carolina North Dakota NY - Hamptons NY - Metro NY - Upstate Ohio Oklahoma Oregon PA - Central/West PA - Philly Area Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee TX - Austin TX - Dallas area TX - Houston TX - Other Utah Vermont Virginia Washington DC Washington State West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming In this issue Subscribe: save 67% Special Offer: Click here and get your complete bridal magazine library Customer Care Prizes & Offers Our Newsletter Our Booklets Beaches Driving Hawaii's Volcano Drive The second of three delightful car trips on the Big Island, starting in Kailua-Kona All rested up after a day on the beach, and I'm raring to hit Hawaii's road. My drive today takes me from one season into another. I start the day in the endless summer that is Kailua-Kona-temperature a perfect, breezy 80 degrees F, but by afternoon I'm in the eternal 55-degree autumn of volcano country. Only in Hawaii. Break for the Coffee Belt I go from Kona to volcano country on Highway 11 or 180 via the Kona Coffee Belt, home of the famed, expensive bean. It's a world in miniature-tiny shops and houses tilting over the edge of lush green slopes with views of the misty blue Pacific 1,500 feet below. Make sure Driver Guy keeps his eye on the narrow, winding road as it passes through the scenic coffee villages of Holualoa, Honalo, Kainaliu, Kealakekua and Captain Cook. In the village of Holualoa, I always park in front of the rickety Kona Inn Hotel and run in to use its novel men's room. The restrooms are perched on a green cliff, with open-air views of the Pacific. Guaranteed your guy will get a huge kick out of this one. Treat this part of the drive as a coffee-tasting experience. Greenwell Farms, family-owned since 1873, lets you tour its orchards, which are white as snow in the spring when the first coffee blossoms pop out. Be sure to take home a pound or two of beans. They make a cup of joe that's wonderfully rich and strong-and redolent of the Big Island. Entering cattle country Volcano country a-waits, so head south on Highway 11. Road signs indicate the dates of the volcanic eruptions (1950, 1919, 1907) that sent lava bubbling down the slopes from the 13,680-foot Mauna Loa, which looms in the clouds somewhere above you. You'll pass in and out of thickets of eucalyptus. The smell of ripening mangoes makes the air seem-and almost taste-sticky sweet. (I always carry a plastic bag and a pocket knife on Hawaii drives. You never know when you might want to stop and pluck something tasty off a tree.) Just beyond Milolii, a quaint fishing village, follow a sign to South Point. Now you'll rumble through hot, arid cattle country. At South Point, you'll stand on a sheer and lonely bluff above the misty Pacific, the southernmost point in the U.S., the spot where the Polynesians, up from the South Pacific in outrigger canoes, first landed on these shores a thousand years ago. The first time I saw this killer view I vowed to myself, "You won't come back here alone." And I was right. When I next returned some years later, I brought my wife, who loved the whole area. However, she reminded me that she wasn't too keen on heights. We drove a short distance through the sagebrush and mesquite wilds to another end-of-the-world bay. Here she felt a little better. We gazed at some giant logs that lined the shore like lawn furniture, which had drifted all the way here from the Pacific Northwest. And you know, one made a perfect backrest for two. Hitting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Now get set for the big climate change. You pass from summer to fall as you drive the last miles to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The park, 340 square miles, is all rain forest, dripping ferns and steaming fissures. Take the Crater Rim Drive, an 11-mile loop of the vast Kilauea caldera, at the center of which lies the always-steaming Halemaumau fire pit. The road dips through fern jungles, lava desert and plumes of sulphurous smoke. It's enough to give you the shivers. So warm your bones in the Volcano House, a venerable inn with tall windows looking onto the steaming caldera. The inn has a big lava-stone fireplace where a log fire has burned nonstop for 60-plus years-yes, they actually keep it stoked night and day. You can sit by the fireplace and take a nap (no one will disturb you). For dinner try Surt's, a cool cafe in the old Volcano Store. Then point the car downhill toward summer. 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Maui fishing, sportfishing, and

Fishing off Maui, Hawaii: info on maui fishing, sportfishing and shore casting Fishing on Maui Hawaii Information about Maui fishing, sportfishing, and shore fishing in Hawaii. If you don't want to view with frames, visit our alternate site: http://www.mauifishing.com . Here's my site map for your convenience: WELCOME PAGE Frequently asked questions about Maui fishing A partial list of Maui fishing charter companies NOTE: I recommend only Maui's best sportfishing operators. These are the boats which fish every day, keep their equipment in good shape, and employ skilled and experienced crew. DESPERADO SPORTFISHING Lahaina Maui HINATEA SPORTFISHING Lahaina Maui (highly recommended) LUCKEY STRIKE II Lahaina Maui PIPER CHARTERS Maalaea Maui RASCAL CHARTERS Maalaea Maui (highly recommended) START ME UP SPORTFISHING Lahaina Maui (highly recommended) STRIKEZONE SPORT FISHING Maalaea, Maui (bottom fishing too) KANOA Lahaina Maui (light tackle, great with kids) About the author of this site: Aloha! My name is Mike Crawford. I've been fishing in Maui waters since the late 60's -- professionally for over 25 years. I don't operate my own sportfishing charter business anymore. Instead I rely on my experience to personally direct Maui visitors to the fishing operator which best fits their needs. At Fish Maui.com you'll find thorough, honest information about the Maui sport fishing industry. When you arrive on Maui, you're gonna find yourself BOMBARDED by activities agents -- 90% of whom know abolutely NOTHING about fishing. Most are profit driven, and will do their damndest to book you on a charter boat which pays the highest commission, regardless of the quality of the trip. I run FishMaui.com because I REALLY LOVE fishing. If you email me, you WILL receive a personal response in return, typically within a few hours. No canned, impersonal messages, no hype. Simply answers to your questions about fishing on Maui. So for now, surf the site, and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me at home at 877-889-7035. SEE ALSO: Bottom and fly fishing on maui A look at the Hawaii fishing seasons Email me with questions!

Maui Snorkeling

Maui snorkeling: Molokini: Aloha Blue Charters [an error occurred while processing this directive] Aloha Blue Charters Aloha Blue Charters is an excellent Molokini snorkel choice, especially for those who want to include fishing as an option between snorkel locations. The boat is equipped with 5 custom running rods with International Gold Reels, a Gimbel Fighting Chair and top of the line Hawaii made lures. Although this Aloha Blue Charters vessel is actually a Molokini snorkel tour, the added excitement of sport fishing out and back to Molokini and between Molokini and a second snorkel location at “Turtle Town” adds extra excitement. This is an extremely fast boat that gets you to your Molokini snorkel destinations quickly and comfortably. Island: Maui Activity: Molokini & Snorkel ALOHA BLUE CHARTERS - Tropical Ocean Adventures on board the modern eco friendly jet drive propelled vessel "HOKUA", a 40' power catamaran for smaller groups of no more than 30 passengers. This boat also offers additional options to include their new exclusive "Entertainment Snorkels", Wet Suits and Sport Fishing along the way, for $10.00 each payable on board. MAALAEA HARBOR Slip 37 ACTIVITY DELUXE MORNING MOLOKINI SNORKEL 5 hour 2 site tropical snorkel adventure usually Molokini and Coral Gardens, weather permitting and Captain's discretion. Snorkel gear, optical masks and instruction included. Snuba available on board for an addtional $49.00. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST : Kona Coffee, Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit, Assorted Muffins and Bagels with Cream Cheese & Jelly. PREMIUM LUNCH: Sliced Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef with Cheese slices and with all the fixings, Veggie Bocca Burgers, Homemade Pasta Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Water , Ice Tea, emonade, POG and Beer and Wine. DAILY 7:00am to 12:00 noon *ask about their whale watch special !! Regular Price $84.00 Your Price $77.90 MAGICAL MAUI AFTERNOON - 3 hours, snorkel tour includes snorkel gear and instruction, additional options include the exclusive ENTERTAINMENT SNORKELS, optical masks, wet suits and snuba and sport fishing along the way. Premium Pupus: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers ( 2 peer person), Homemade Pasta Salad, Fresh Cut Fruit Platter, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Water. DAILY 1:00 to 4:00pm (not available during whale season) Regular Price $44.00 Your Price $39.90 [an error occurred while processing this directive]

Hawaiian Island

Hawaii Travel & Accommodation - Pacific Travel Guides Hawaii Travel Guide & Accommodation Planner South Pacific Resorts Hawaii Resorts Travel Guide Resorts Site Map South Pacific Travel Guides - South Pacific Islands Review Fiji Travel - Samoa Travel - Tonga Travel - Cook Islands Travel - Tahiti Travel Hawaii - Micronesia - Niue - Tuvalu - Tokelau - Easter Island - New Zealand Solomon Islands - Vanuatu - New Caledonia - Australia Hawaii Travel Guide: Comprehensive hawaii travel guide with pictures and maps. Includes hawaii accommodation reviews, scuba diving and surfing vacations, honeymoon and wedding venues, backpacking and adventure travel and history, nature and culture. hawaii map Overview The Hawaii Islands is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. One of the 50 States of the USA, it is a mix of tradition and modern living, of large beach resorts and tropical adventure. Waikiki rules the tourist brochures, but the absolutely stunning landscape around the group should be more than enough to tempt most tourists to these shores. Hawaii Travel Guide Hawaii Accommodation Guide waikiki beach kauai maui big island Tourist Information Holiday Planner Activities & Water Sports Top Sightseeing Tours Or select from the options on the right: Quick Guide Highlights Facts Glamour destination of Maui Shopping and Waikiki Beach Scenic golf courses and surfing Aerial sightseeing tours Active volcanoes and hiking beach resorts and guesthouses land mass: 11,000 sq. mi population: 1.2 million tourists: 4.5 million total islands: 10 (+100) # of hotels: 200 language: English temp 0 C : Jan 26 ; Jun 30 money: US$ Oahu , in particular the tourist icon of Waikiki Beach, is visited by more than 4 million tourists each year, mostly Americans and Japanese. Waikiki beach, the shopping malls of Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, magnificent golf courses and the surf on the North Shore are its main attractions. The Big Island is by far the largest island in the far south of the group, but only 140,000 people live there. But, over a million tourists visit each year, drawn by the stunning tropical scenery, laid back lifestyle, snow capped mountains and lava flowing volcanoes. Scuba diving and game fishing are at its best here and there is a growing colony of large beach hotels and golf courses. Maui , by contrast, is the glamour beach destination with lots of large international hotels and condominium complexes alongside sweeping swimming beaches and manicured golf courses. The rural charm of the upper valleys and the historical port of Lahaina give the island a classical feel. Maui is also renowned for its excellent whale watching. Kauai , the garden island, is much quieter than Maui with equally good beaches and the most breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery with great hiking and kayaking opportunities. Those who love the outdoors will find Kauai to be the most compelling destination. Only on Molokai and Lanai will you truly escape commercialism - tourist infrastructure is limited, the scenery and beaches are not picture postcard, but a certain charm prevails where elsewhere in Hawaii it has been lost. Hawaii beach locations are renowned for their long stretches of white sand and great surfing conditions. If you like to just lie on the beach then the beaches throughout Hawaii will charm you. However, if you like to swim, you'll find some beaches to be fantastic fun, whilst others to be too dangerous to venture into. Winter months herald high surf to the northern shores of all islands and make swimming dangerous. In general, the best activity beaches are on Oahu, the most secluded beaches on the Big Island, the most scenic beaches on Kauai, and the best swimming beaches on Maui. Hawaii's isolation from the world has created a unique and thriving natural environment with stunning and diverse scenery from mist filler tropical rinforests to barren mountain scape volcanoes. Hawaii boasts numerous championship golf courses on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island which are generally part of a mega resort complex. Most resort courses are overtly manicured and lack the rough edge of European golf courses. The most breath-taking and challenging courses are found on the main island of Oahu. Hawaii is one of the most popular honeymoon and wedding destinations in the world, with Waikiki Beach a particular favourite amongst Japanese and the ostentatious resorts of Wailua on Maui and Princeville on Kauai with Americans. These large International resorts offer exceptional pampering along with fine dining to add to the naturally romantic scene of a tropical beach paradise. 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