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Oahu FADs Fishing Season

Hawaii Fishing Charters - Oahu Fishing Charters - Kuuloa Kai Sport fishing Weather Haleiwa, Hawaii Jan 24, 2006 09:55 PM Mostly Cloudy Winds Variable 7 MPH Temp 68° F Kuuloa Kai Home The Crew The Boat The Quarry Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Hawaii ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- Oahu FADs Fishing Season Boat Records Top Anglers Fishing Report Photo Gallery Charters Reservations Rates & Deposit Charter Calendar Guest Comments What to bring Directions Weather Report About Us Mailing List Contact us Local Fare Information Lodging Dining -- Shopping Tackle & Gear Tours & Services Waikiki Trolley Other Charters Outer Islands Mainland World Wide Directories Mainland & World Wide Resources Resources 2 Lodging Lodging 2 Shopping Shopping 2 Tackle & Gear Tackle & Gear 2 Services Services 2 General - Misc General - Misc 2 Webmasters Advertise Link To Us Add URL Apply for Award Award Winners The Humuhumu login Reports | Avaliability | Rates | Reservations | Fishing Season | Directions | Weather Haleiwa, Oahu. Hawaii Fishing Charters Charter Fishing Hawaii Aug 20, 2002. Marlin fishing is a team effort. Gary French, Scot, Jim and Captain Rusty land a boat record 835 lbs. Blue Marlin.','Aug 20, 2002. Marlin fishing is a team effort. Gary French, Scot, Jim and Captain Rusty land a boat record 835 lbs. Blue Marlin.');" Aug 20, 2002. Marlin fishing is a team effort. Gary French, Scot, Jim and Captain Rusty land a boat record 835 lbs. Blue Marlin. More... A special breed of angler flocks to this nook of the world, where fishing loreis born. Hawaii sport fishing is home to legendary tales of hour-long fights,reel-spooling runs, and an angry marlin majestically soaring above the water toshake off a lure. This is Hawaii fishing, reel peeling, line screaming, pin you tothe gunwale action. Marlin Fishing Hawaii Hawaii Marlin fishing is a team sport. Blue Marlin are at the top of the ocean's food chain,they fear nothing. Selecting an experienced crew is crucial. If you are fishingin Oahu, Hawaii and want to land a big Blue Marlin, you need the experienced well-seasonedcrew of the Hawaii fishing charter, Kuuloa Kai . Skipjack Tuna abound in the waters off Haleiwa, Hawaii because the sea mounts attractand keep them. They aren't alone: Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and Sailfish all loveto feast on Skipjack Tuna. The waters are teeming with the hunters and their prey.When the Billfish schools arrive in Hawaiian waters to fatten up during their pelagicmigrations, Oahu big game sport fishing is pole-busting. Deep Sea Fishing Oahu, Blue Water Hawaii Fishing Mar 30, 2003 . Mike Corell lands a 669 lbs Blue Marlin More... Pelagic game fish, such as Blue Marlin (Au), Wahoo (ono), Dolphin Fish (Mahimahi) Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi)and Skipjack Tuna (Aku)tend to prefer deep blue water, ranging from the surface to about 1,000fathoms. Hence the term Blue Water Fishing. The rule of thumb is the deeper the water the biggerthe fish. Yet, monster fish have been caught just out side the harbor, so its just a rule ofthumb. You never know when or where a big fish will strike. The Kuuloa Kai team is prepared tohook up and boat a big fish at all times. Deep Sea Fishing Waikiki, Deep Sea Fishing Honolulu Hawaii deep sea fishingcenters around floaters and Fish Aggregation Devices (FAD). "Floaters",the term fishermen call flotsam, act as nurseries for many pelagic species.Where there is food you will find big predators. FADs act as virtual floaters creatingthis food chain. Deep sea fishing Hawaii concentrates around FADs. Due to heavy shippingtraffic, FADs are not positioned as densely on the Honolulu side of the island of Oahu.Deep sea fishing Honolulu means long travel times. The beauty of the windward side is thatwe get floaters blown to us first and have several FADs to choose from. Another rule of thumb:the choppier the water the better the bite. This makes Haleiwa the idealfishing venue. You fish where the fish are. June 2002 . Captain Rusty with 131 lbs. Yellowfin Tuna, Hanapa'a Jackpot Fishing Tournament. Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Hawaii Oahu, Hawaii's world-famous North Shore may be a surfer's paradise. But its best-kept secretis that it is also one of Hawaii's hottest big game fishing locations. Massive schoolsof big Yellowfin Tuna visit Haleiwa, Hawaii's coast every year. Because of this annual migration,it is home to Haleiwa, Hawaii's North Shore Hanapa'a Jackpot Fishing Tournament . Of course, Hawaii is famous for Ahi, the Yellowfin Tuna. Hooking one of these is blue waterbig game fishing at its best. Yellowfin Tuna, pound for pound, are some of the hardestfighters ever built. Just imagine, the Hawaiian State record was 356 pounds of muscle.Indeed, Yellowfin Tuna are true heavy weights bursting with brute strength. They are a toughfighting fish with a fast recovery rate. They will mix deep dives with long, fast runs totest both angler and tackle. This is Hawaii fishing at its best. Oct 2, 2002 . David Scotka boats a 108 lbs. Striped Marlin with Scot Spencer at gaff. (l-r) Scot Spencer, Kyke Scotka, Rob Kapp, and David Scotka. More... Hawaii Fishing for Mahi and Ono Close to the top of the ocean's food chain are Mahimahi, also known as Dolphin Fish andOno, called Wahoo elsewhere. These predators are great fun to catch. When Haleiwa, Hawaii'sMahimahi season is in full swing, multiple hookups are common. Hawaii fishing is about pureadrenaline pumping action. Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing with Light Tackle Let's not forget those plentiful Skipjack Tuna. Although they are the feeders for all thebig game fish, catching 5 to 20 pounders on light tackle is a kick in the pants. These babiesfight like torpedos. 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Hawaii Resort and Spa

Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa - Traveler Reviews - The Diamond Resort - TripAdvisor Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa: Traveler Reviews Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Maui > Hotels > Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa > Traveler Reviews Maui tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Maui Maui Overview Maui Hotels Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa All Maui Hotels Flights to Maui Maui Deals Maui Attractions Maui Restaurants Maui Forums Maui Maps Maui Discount Hotels Maui Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Maui Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa 555 Kaukahi Street Wailea Maui, Hawaii 96753 United States Deals on Nearby Maui Hotels Four Seasons Resort Maui The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Wailea Marriott Resort Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Wailea Grand Champions Maui Maui Makena Surf - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekahi Village - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekolu Village - Destination Resorts ResortQuest Maui Hill Maui Prince Hotel Mana Kai Maui Outrigger Palms at Wailea Best Western Maui Oceanfront Inn Maui Kamaole Kihei Surfside Kihei Kai Nani Hale Pau Hana Resort ResortQuest at the Maui Banyan Castle Kamaole Sands Kihei Akahi Hale Kamaole Maui Parkshore Kihei Alii Kai Maui Coast Hotel Maui Vista Resort Wailea Makena Condos Hale Kai O'kihei Kihei Garden Estates Maui Sunset Condos Menehune Shores Leinaala Luana Kai Resort Kihei Bay Vista Maui Schooner Resort Kauhale Makai (Village by the Sea) Kihei Bay Surf Aston Maui Lu Resort Kihei Beach Resort Kealia Resort Sugar Beach Resort Condos Island Sands Resort Castle Maui Beach Hotel Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono Maui Seaside Hotel Maui Polo Beach Club - Destinations Resorts Maui Tradewinds Hotel Hana-Maui Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Plantation Inn Read more Maui tourism Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Traveler Reviews #1 of 139 hotels in Maui Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 284 555 Kaukahi Street | Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753, United States Rooms: 72 TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-353-6145 from ClassicVacations.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: Expedia.com 72 Spacious Suites in 18 cotttages, peaceful environment - On Wailea Maui coast. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Book best available room ClassicVacations.com Call 800-921-2680 to find your luxury travel specialist Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 All results: View all 1,055 Maui travel deals Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Maui (arriving in Kahului, HI) TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 18 reviews worldwide What to expect Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Pool Recommendations couples and romantics seniors families with small children budget travelers singles Traveler Reviews (7-11 of 18) (English) Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next RATING: DATE: Show: All languages English (18) Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond Resort" May 8, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Ballwin, MO Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: June, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: family members I recommend this hotel for: business travelers, couples and romantics, honeymooners, singles, families with teenagers, seniors, budget travelers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! They were very helpful and informative. They reccommended restraunts and stuff to do in Hawaii. Helped us get a rental car. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 2 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond was not the best" Mar 30, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, CA Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: boyfriend/girlfriend I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with teenagers, seniors, tourists My visit was for: leisure The main problem with the Diamond is that it is neither a resort that you don't need to leave ever, nor it is a condo with everything you need to be self-sufficient. This is a problem in Wailea where you're more or less dependent on your hotel. When we first checked in we loved the view and the balcony, and the place was huge. However we got tired of having to pay resort prices, but still had to drive down the hill to find an open restaurant or bar, or even go to the beach. The Japanese-style baths were cold and not relaxing. I have been to hot spring baths in Japan, and that is an inviting and invigorating experience. This was not. There is also a normal pool and hot tub, but they are only open until 6 pm! There are three restaurants: two Japanese, and one Italian. The Japanese-French one is not really haute cuisine like they make it sound. That's probably why the restaurant is almost always completely empty. The Italian restaurant is a little more lively, and we enjoyed having a drink at the outdoor bar there, but it doesn't stay open late like other bars in Maui. We didn't visit the third, because it was always closed. The condo has a Japanese-style shower-room and separate toilet room. These could have been cleaner, or updated. The kitchen was very small with a mini electric stove and no oven, no microwave, no dishwasher, no dish drainer. And you had to rent a set of pots that didn't include much. The refrigerator was tiny and filled with frost, and froze all our food, so we didn't cook very much in the room. The king bed really is two twins pushed together. I couldn't believe it. The employees were very nice, though it's true that not many spoke English well enough to give you tourism advice or directions. I think that's a primary function of any hotel and shouldn't be overlooked. The grounds are well kept and the sunsets are a glorious sight from your balcony. It's very quiet with no children and I appreciated that. But as we visited other Wailea resorts throughout the week, and sat on their beaches with tropical drinks, and ate at fun restaurants, and watched people relax on loungers at the pool all day, I couldn't help but feel that was the Maui experience we had wanted to have, and the Diamond was just lacking. My advice is either to pay more for a true Wailea resort on the beach, or stay in a friendly condo in laid-back Kihei. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 12 out of 15 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Not a good value" Sep 13, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, New York, NY Compare prices with: To my wife and I, the Diamond Resort was not worth the money spent. The grounds are okay, but the grounds next to the rooms were unattended too and unpleasant to see. The bathroom shower needed to be cleaned (by myself) with a pot scruber. The need to rent kitchen materials was a major disppointment and let down. The microwave also had to be rented. Such items are standard in places where we have paid 125% less. The Japanese dinning was great on service, small on food and a bit too costly to us. The spa area was the highlight of the stay. The 'body shower' and 'waterfall' were just what the body ordered! The need to pay for gym sessions with a personal trainer were also a disappointment. On vacation, we generally want to work out at our leisure, not be subjected to unwarrented training sessions. After paying for an overprice room the additional charges for all of the other basic items made this a place that we will not return. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Perfect Change of Pace" Sep 10, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Beltsville, MD Compare prices with: I just took the family (wife (44), son (22) and daughters (19,17)) to Maui for 3 nights and Waikiki for 5, so we opened our trip at the Diamond Resort, which is really in Wialea. This was the perfect change of pace resort after a long flight from the east coast. The free spa is tremendous and relaxing (I hit it every night and my 17 year old had a facial and massage that made her trip - $100), and the rooms (really suites) were so clean and spacious. The property is large measured by land but very small measured by number of rooms, so you really get great treatment by the staff buy can hide away by yourself for peace and quiet if that's what you want. My daughters went to the Japanese restaurant at the resort and said it was the best. They also have a renowned Italian restaurant there, but I didn't try it. My one criticism is the king bed really isn't a king but two beds together, and the pillows were not great. And here is a tip...if you're older and/or don't walk very well, make sure you tell them so they can put you in a room that is close to the main level. The property is dramatically placed on a hill, so the lower you are the closer you are to the ocean but the more you have to walk up and down the hill. My kids were in building 20 and we were in building 1, and there room was much better than ours in term of walking and panoramic view. Even with these quirks, I give The Diamond Resort 4.5 stars; I knew my wife and I would love the place when I booked it, but I was shocked at how much my children loved it too. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Spectacular view in a serene setting." Sep 9, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Pelham, NY Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: August, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, honeymooners, seniors, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation We spent part of our honeymoon here and had wonderful time. The rooms are spacious and though we had a Garden View Room all rooms are ocean facing and we had a partial view of the ocean from the first floor. We enjoyed lovely sunsets from our location. The bed was MASSIVE and I loved the two white spa robes that were provided. And it was so cute that they provided a green tea set along with american coffee cups and coffeemaker. Whatever coffee or green tea we used was replenished daily by the maid service and our tea/coffee cups were cleaned by the service. It may be a minor inconvenience to rent cookware for $4 a day - but the cost is really nominal, and frankly who cooks all that much on vacation? The kitchen (more of a kitchenette) was really rather small to create a culinary masterpiece anyway - just 2 burners and a dorm size fridge. With all the spectacular restaurants in Maui we never ran out of options in 2 weeks. Also, I wanted to address some of the earlier reviewers' comments which are really misleading. First, while I will agree that this resort caters to a primarily Japanese clientele, I spoke with the front desk staff a few times, to have them change the time of our dinner reservation, ask general questions, and schedule spa appointments - there was no barrier in communication and things were handled as requested each time. In fact, the staff was mostly Hawaiian, so it is untrue that they only understand Japanese. Second, prior to our stay at Diamond it was very clear to me that the use of their fitness facilities are only for those who are using their personal trainers. I thought this limitation was unfortunate, but this is fairly clear. Their was no information in the brochure or the DR website to make you think otherwise. Aside from this, I just wanted to mention that the views were spectacular, I had a sublime facial at their spa - it lasted over an hour, we enjoyed feeding the koi that are in all the pools and waterfalls that are woven throughout the grounds (DR sells bags of food for just a $1), and their restaurant Capisché? ranks with the top restaurants in Maui for a reason - they have an extensive wine list, sophisticated menu and delicious food. The entire resort staff was very gracious and attentive to our needs during our stay. If you are looking for tranquility, privacy and amazing views, I would highly recommend this unique experience. And it is minutes from some of the best beaches and shopping in Maui. It is also one of the most economical places to stay in beautifully manicured landscape of Wailea. Thanks! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 6 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! 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Hawaiian Food

Taro and Ti Home Mike's Taro Farm Home to exotic plants from around the world Site Nav Home About Products Taro Ti Ginger Cacao Coffee Lemongrass Silkworms Info Growing Articles Recipes News Links Taro Types Pi'iali'i One of the oldest varieties of taro grown on the islands, this high quality taro was known as one of the royal taros. Ula Ula Kumu A popular poi and table taro, this variety has gorgeous red petioles and produces a light colored poi. Lehua Maui This is an improvement over the Lehua Maoli and produces high quality poi from large corms. Lehua Palai'i A heavy yeilding taro that is primarily cultivated under dryland conditions. Ele ele Naioea This is a popular dryland taro prized for luau leaves and it's red poi. Uahiapele A darkly colored taro of a purple/grey hue, this variety is both beautiful and tasty. Bun Long Introduced from China, this taro has a relatively low acridity and is popular for luau leaves and taro chips. Haokea A high quality ancient taro grown for commercial poi in certain areas of Oahu. Contact Me Welcome! This is the new home of Taro and Ti. A new site is currently being designed for your browsing pleasure, so please return periodically to see how things are progressing. If you tried to access a page from the old site, this page will be displayed until the reconstruction is complete. Look foward to recipes, cultural information and history around the plants I cultivate as this site grows. Many varieties of Taro and other exotics are currently being cultivated. As propogation achieves commercial quantities, taro and more will become available for sale in addition to various gingers, ti and other tropicals. Mahalo, Mike 01/16/06

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Epinions.com Join Epinions | Help | Sign In Parks Hotels & Travel All Categories Advanced Search Home > Sports & Outdoors > Parks Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Overall rating: Reviewed by 18 Epinions users Scenery: Crowds: Time needed for visit: Write a Review Compare Prices View Details Read Reviews Subscribe to reviews on this product Read Review of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Review Summary About the Author A Volcano In A National Park!!! Mar 01 '01 (Updated Mar 02 '01) Author's Product Rating Scenery: Crowds: Time needed for visit: Pros Well worth seeing! Cons Make sure you take enough time! The Bottom Line Hawaaian Volcanoes National Park is a 'must see' on the big island. Full Review Hawaii, one of the rare places where you can you see a volcano in a national park!!! We took the helicopter ride over the ring of fire and then went on down tothe local park to get another look!! Anywhere else in the world where there is a volcano, people run, but in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park they flock to see it. This park has existed since 1916, surrounding Kilauea Caldero and Mauna Loa, and is one of the worlds most active volcanic areas. This park is located on the big island of Hawaii, on the southeastern coast. We drove there from Hilo and it took about 30-45 minutes. The park is open 24 hours a day and there are trails that you can take and even camp on. The main road of the park begins near Kilauea Caldero and goes down to the coast. There is a visitor center and it contains maps and information on the trails. It also issues permits. There are some picnic areas. The park is close enough to Highway 11 to provide access to get gas. However, if you have car problems, you're out of luck since there is nothing else within 21 miles. The visitor center is open 7:45 AM through 5 PM. Elevations within the park range from sea level to about 14,000 feet and it can get pretty cool in certain places. We were glad someone we knew, who had been there, suggested taking jeans and sweatshirts!! Its also not unusual for a shower to come up unexpectedly. We stood at the edge of a trail, looking out over the fields leading to one of the craters and watched a rainline move toward us very fast!! There is also a museum, several miles from the visitor center, which provides films of past eruptions. You can also purchase videos of past eruptions. They have overlooks to view both craters. This center is open from 8:30-5 PM daily. You can explore many of the areas around the volcano by foot, at your own risk of course. There are signs which tell you that people have walked in and never been seen again so we elected not to do that!! Hikers are required to register. Since we only spent a day and a half on the "big island", and only had part of it at the park, we didnt get to see a lot of it and I have a feeling we could have spent lots of time here. However, the volcano was pretty quiet while we were there (much to our disappointment), so it gave us a feeling of not missing too, too much. However, that is not to diminish the awesome experience of being in the presence of one of God's wonders, the volcano. Knowing it could erupt anytime was exciting. And we did get to see some great views of lava flows and hot spots, fire pools, etc. The helicopter ride over the park and flying over the 'ring of fire' was truly awesome. GENERAL INFORMATION  Admission: $10.00 Per Vehicle or $5.00 Per Person, good for 7 consecutive days.  Address: HVNP, P.O. Box 52,Hawaii National Park, HI 96718, Ph. (808)985-6000 for recorded message  Jaggar Museum: (808) 985-6000  Kilauea Visitor Center: (808) 985-6000  Routes and Points of Interest * Crater Rim Road * Chain of Craters Road * Steam Vents * So Much More! ****Note: Volcanoes in Hawaii are not the same kind as Mount Fuji or Mount St. Helens, so they dont erupt so violently, but are more flowing. Thus they are more visitor friendly, if you will. Recommended Yes Best time to go: Anytime Recommended for: Anybody Review Topic: Overview Comments on this Review Read all comments (2) Write your own comment Epinions.com ID: seeker1 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Reviews written: 187 Trusted by: 45 members View all reviews by seeker1 View seeker1's profile Return to top Back to all reviews Featured Resources Additional information on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or other products. 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