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ITINERARY Los Angeles to Kauai Price: 1199.99 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Kauai Number of Nights: 7 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via United Airlines Hotel: Poipu Kai (Condo) Description: A deluxe condominium resort nestled on 110 acres of lushly landscaped grounds adjacent to Brenneck's Beach, Shipwreck Beach and near Spouting Horn. Individually custom- furnished one-, two- and three-bedroom suites offer complete kitchens and daily maid service. There are nine tennis courts, seven swimming pools, two jacuzzis and a walking/jogging path with championship golf minutes away 5th night free, ASTONishing free deals booklet 2-for-1 Luau certificate ITINERARY Los Angeles to Oahu Price: 797.00 including taxes (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Oahu - Waikiki Number of Nights: 7 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via United Airlines Hotel: Waikiki Sunset (Condo) Description: At Aston Waikiki Sunset, you'll enjoy the easygoing spirit of the tropics, from the open-air lobby to the spacious luxury of your condominium suite. Your private lanai offers dramatic views of Diamond Head Crater and the blue Pacific, or the lush green mountains above Honolulu. Honeymoon Special: if noted in hotel comments as HONEYMOON at time of booking, honeymooners will receive an upgraded room view, based on availability, and a bottle of champagne Seniors upgrade available ITINERARY San Francisco to Oahu Price: 743.99 including taxes (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Oahu Waikiki (Ala Wai) Number of Nights: 7 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Aston Aloha Surf add car for 25 per day Description: The ASTON Aloha Surf Hotel is newly renovated with a fun surf theme. Photographs of big-wave surfing adorn the walls, long boards, and an outrigger canoe are suspended from the ceiling in the Lobby and surfing videos play on a plasma screen TV around the clock. Renovated guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators while microwaves and wet bars are offered in the larger rooms. Connecting rooms are available. This is a playful property just a short walk from Waikiki Beach. Complimentary continental breakfast featuring fragrant Kona-blend coffee is offered every morning. ITINERARY San Francisco to Maui Price: 829.00 including taxes (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui , Kaanapali Number of Nights: 7 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via American Airlines Hotel: Maui Kai (condo) Oceanfront studio Description: At Maui Kai priceless memories and great vacation getaways don't have to cost a fortune. Located at the premiere vacation destination of West Maui on world-famous Kaanapali Beach, Maui Kai is the perfect home base for your Maui vacation Featuring individually decorated, oceanfront Junior Suites, one- and two-bedroom condominium units, Maui Kai offers all the comforts and conveniences of an island home. Each of our Maui condos come with fully equipped kitchen, an entertainment center with TV, DVD, VCR and CD Player, maid service plus many other amenities to ensure your vacation is a relaxing one. Keep your cool in air- conditioned luxury as you relax in a Paradise Found. ITINERARY Oakland to Maui Price: 845.99 including taxes (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui , Kaanapali Number of Nights: 7 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Aloha Airlines Hotel: Maui Kai Maui Islander Description: OHANA Maui Islander is one of Lahaina's most popular hotels. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood just a block from lively Front Street offers you the best of both worlds. You're just steps from historic Lahaina Harbor, in the early 1800s the busiest whaling port in the Pacific, now attracting visitors and locals alike to shop, dine and enjoy its charming restored waterfront. Lahaina is also well known for its excellent Hawaii regional cuisine restaurants and rolicking nightlife Two-story walk-up units- Newly renovated guest rooms Kitchenettes available - Swimming pool- Lighted tennis court Barbecue and picnic areas- Quiet garden ITINERARY Seattle to Oahu Price: 715.99 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Hawaii - Lahaina, Maui Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via ATA Airlines Hotel: Ohana East Special Inclusions: Outrigger's Bonus Certificates - All guests receive Outriggers Bonus Certificates good for shopping and dining discounts. Certificates received at check-in at all Outrigger hotels and resorts in Waikiki. Postcards From Paradise - All guests receive Postcards From Paradise, one packet of three postcards per room will be provided upon check-in. Guests may drop off completed postcards at the front desk and Outrigger will mail them anywhere in the world free of charge. ITINERARY Seattle to Maui Price: 753.50 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Hawaii - Kiehi, Maui Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Northwest Airlines Hotel: MAui Lu Description: The ASTON Maui Lu has been a landmark in the south Kihei, with its quiet setting, two private beach coves, and its dedication to providing affordable comfortable accommodation. Guest rooms are spread throughout the 28 acre Coconut Grove and gardens with our Deluxe rooms adjacent to our white sand beach, perfect for whale watching. All rooms have mini-refrigerators. The Maui Lu has a large swimming pool in the shape of Maui and two tennis courts where play is always complimentary. Just 10 miles from the Kahului Airport. ITINERARY Kansas City to Oahu Price: 849.99 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Honolulu - Waikiki Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Northwest Airlines Hotel: Miramar w/daily breakfast ITINERARY Kansas City to Maui Price: 999.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Lahaina Shores ( studio condo) Description: Located in the heart of Old Lahaina Town, the Lahaina Shores is Lahaina's only beachfront condo. It is a rambling, plantation-style mansion turned resort. Each spacious room has a full kitchen, large lanai and ocean or mountain view. Relax in the freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool spa. You are within walking distance to all of Lahaina's shops, galleries, and restaurants. ITINERARY Chicago to Maui Price: 939.99 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Lahaina Shores (Studio Condo) Description: Located in the heart of Old Lahaina Town, the Lahaina Shores is Lahaina's only beachfront condo. It is a rambling, plantation-style mansion turned resort. Each spacious room has a full kitchen, large lanai and ocean or mountain view. Relax in the freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool spa. You are within walking distance to all of Lahaina's shops, galleries, and restaurants. ITINERARY Chicago to Maui Price: 799.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Kiehi, Maui Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Maui Lu superior Garden view Description: The ASTON Maui Lu has been a landmark in the south Kihei, with its quiet setting, two private beach coves, and its dedication to providing affordable comfortable accommodation. Guest rooms are spread throughout the 28 acre Coconut Grove and gardens with our Deluxe rooms adjacent to our white sand beach, perfect for whale watching. All rooms have mini-refrigerators. The Maui Lu has a large swimming pool in the shape of Maui and two tennis courts where play is always complimentary. Just 10 miles from the Kahului Airport ITINERARY Detroit to Maui Price: 1099.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Wailea, Maui Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Palms Of Wailea (1 BR condo) Description: Outrigger Palms at Wailea is distinctive in the Wailea Resort community. Our two-story stucco apartments are elegantly designed, and situated on a gently sloping hillside facing the scenic Wailea Coast. This serene and exclusive location is just minutes from upscale shops and galleries, fine restaurants, and popular beaches. Fashion your own style of refined island living at Outrigger Palms at Wailea. Relax in beautifully appointed rooms. Ease into your surroundings by strolling the perfectly groomed gardens. ITINERARY Detroit to Maui Price: 799.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Kiehi, Maui Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Maui Lu superior Garden view Description: The ASTON Maui Lu has been a landmark in the south Kihei, with its quiet setting, two private beach coves, and its dedication to providing affordable comfortable accommodation. Guest rooms are spread throughout the 28 acre Coconut Grove and gardens with our Deluxe rooms adjacent to our white sand beach, perfect for whale watching. All rooms have mini-refrigerators. The Maui Lu has a large swimming pool in the shape of Maui and two tennis courts where play is always complimentary. Just 10 miles from the Kahului Airport. ITINERARY Detroit to Kauai Price: 975.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Lihue, Kauai Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Islander on the Beach w/bkfst Description: The ASTON Islander on the Beach is on the east coast of Kauai at the Coconut Plantation Resort area. This low-rise resort is set in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and swaying palm trees. All guest rooms were recently redecorated and have private lanais. Coffee makers and mini-refrigerators are available in every room. Guests can relax by our beachfront swimming pool and jet spa or take a walk on the beautiful white sand beach. The Coconut Plantation Marketplace, with more than 60 specialty shops and restaurants, is just a short stroll away. ITINERARY Chicago to Honolulu Price: 799.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Honolulu Waikiki Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Description: A century ago, Hawaii's last and most beloved princess lived in the heart of Waikiki. Her story unfolds at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, which today graces the former royal estate of 'Ainahau, land of cool breezes, just a short crosswalk away from Waikiki Beach. Our 1,150 rooms, including 10 suites, reveal Hawai'i at its most charming, capturing views of the jewel-bright Pacific and Diamond Head, the Ko'olau Mountains, and Honolulu's fabled city lights. ITINERARY Chicago to Honolulu Price: 729.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Honolulu -Waikiki Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Aloha Surf w/daily cont. bkfst Description: The ASTON Aloha Surf Hotel is newly renovated with a fun surf theme. Photographs of big-wave surfing adorn the walls, long boards, and an outrigger canoe are suspended from the ceiling in the Lobby and surfing videos play on a plasma screen TV around the clock. Renovated guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators while microwaves and wet bars are offered in the larger rooms. Connecting rooms are available. This is a playful property just a short walk from Waikiki Beach. Complimentary continental breakfast featuring fragrant Kona-blend coffee is offered every morning ITINERARY Houston - Big Island Price: 934.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Kona - Hawaii ( Big Island) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Royal Kona Resort Description: A tropical oasis within historic Kona offering full service amenities, convenient location, and a distinctive setting overlooking the Kailua Bay. At the Royal Kona, this full-service resort offers a winning combination a spectacular oceanfront location, traditional Hawaiian ambience and great values. Just steps from historic Kailua-Kona Town, the Royal Kona Resort is also home to the area's favorite and best oceanfront Luau Lava, Legends & Legacies, Journeys of the South Pacific. ITINERARY Houston to Big Island Price: 1153.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Waikaloa - HAwaii ( Big Island) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Outrigger Waikaloa Description: Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort represents a new partnership that brings together Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. We are pleased to offer you outstanding hospitality services that are hallmarks of these quality brands. Indulge your pleasures on Hawaii's Big Island. Waikoloa Beach Resort on the island's sunny Kohala Coast provides a unique setting for outdoor adventure and utmost relaxation. Beautifully landscaped walking paths, Anaehoomalu Bay's crescent of gleaming golden sand, and an ancient Hawaiian fishpond fringed with swaying palms create a paradise like no other ITINERARY Houston - Maui Price: 876.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina ( Kaanapali) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Lahaina Shores Description: Located in the heart of Old Lahaina Town, the Lahaina Shores is Lahaina's only beachfront condo. It is a rambling, plantation-style mansion turned resort. Each spacious room has a full kitchen, large lanai and ocean or mountain view. Relax in the freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool spa. You are within walking distance to all of Lahaina's shops, galleries, and restaurants ITINERARY Houston - Maui Price: 1058.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina ( Kaanapali) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Kaanapali Beach Hotel Description: Kaanapali Beach Hotel is the ideal vacation experience for travelers worldwide. Come explore why the hotel has been named as one of the world's Best Places to Stay by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, and Travel & Leisure Magazine's #1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii . The hotel is right on the beach where you can swim, build sandcastles, skim board, and boogie board. Snorkeling or SCUBA (to SCUBA dive you have to be at least 12 years old), cliff diving, whale watching (December to May), parasailing (June-November), and all kinds of ocean activities. ITINERARY Dallas - Honolulu Price: 758.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina ( Kaanapali) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Aloha Surf w/ cont. bkfst Description: The ASTON Aloha Surf Hotel is newly renovated with a fun surf theme. Photographs of big-wave surfing adorn the walls, long boards, and an outrigger canoe are suspended from the ceiling in the Lobby and surfing videos play on a plasma screen TV around the clock. Renovated guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators while microwaves and wet bars are offered in the larger rooms. Connecting rooms are available. This is a playful property just a short walk from Waikiki Beach. Complimentary continental breakfast featuring fragrant Kona-blend coffee is offered every morning ITINERARY Dallas - Maui Price: 1033.00 (Price is per person based on double occupancy) Destination City: Maui - Lahaina ( Kaanapali) Number of Nights: 5 Air Carrier: Scheduled air via Delta Airlines Hotel: Kaanapali Beach Hotel Description: Kaanapali Beach Hotel is the ideal vacation experience for travelers worldwide. Come explore why the hotel has been named as one of the world's Best Places to Stay by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, and Travel & Leisure Magazine's #1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii . The hotel is right on the beach where you can swim, build sandcastles, skim board, and boogie board. Snorkeling or SCUBA cliff diving, whale watching (December to May), parasailing (June-November), and all kinds of ocean activities. 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Lanai

Lana'i, Hawaii LANA'I The Secluded Island Hawaii's sixthlargest island, Lana'i is sparsely populated with miles of pristine beaches, only thirtymiles of paved roads and not a single traffic light. A secluded island, it covers 141square miles that range in elevation from sea level to more than 3,400 feet. The lowlandsare fringed with beaches and rugged sea cliffs, while the highlands were a mosaic ofmeadows and woodlands, laced with rainbows and mountain mists. Once carpetedwith acre upon acre of pineapples, today it is the newest and most secluded resort in thearchipelago. Under the stewardship of land owner Lana'i Company, Hawaii's secluded islandnow offers visitors a complete island adventure from a rival at tiny Lana'i airport to thewarm hospitality of Lana'i 3,000 permanent residents. Lana'i boaststop rated golf courses. The 18 hole championship experience at Koele designed by golf guruGreg Norman and architect Ted Robinson will provide the ultimate challenge with views tofour other islands. The Challenge at Manele Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus has beenfashioned from more than 70 acres of natural lava fields around protected archaeologicalpreserves and provides dramatic ocean side views. Don't miss avisit to Lana'i's only town, tiny Lana'i city built by Dole pineapple interest in 1924.Surrounding a village green-filled with towering Norfolk Island pines, it is like steppingback a century into a plantation community. A small but fascinating museum houses localtreasures and provide an insight into Lana'i's history. There are excellent opportunitiesfor adventure and visitors are free to enjoy the run of this tropical island made possibleby Lana'i Company, which still owns 98% of the island. Camping sites are also available. There are fourwheel drive routes in the high forest through thick strands of eucalyptus and NorfolkIsland pines, hiking, horse riding, kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling. You can strollthe beach where the only foot prints are yours, explore sites where the ancient Hawaiiansworked the land and fished the sea, or visit former pineapple fields which are now organicgardens supplying fresh fruit and vegetables. The natureconservancy stewards 598 acres set aside to preserve native plants in the hope ofunravelling some of the mysterious of Hawaiian evolution. From Shipwreck Beach on Lana'i'snorthern coast, you can see the rusting hulk of a World War 2 ship marooned on thetreacherous offshore reefs. One of Hawaii's best preserved Petroglyph sites is easilyaccessible by a short trail nearby. What makesLana'i unique is its sense of remoteness, seclusion and privacy. With the addition of asmall number of luxury homes on the island, Lana'i promises to become the ultimate retreatfor reclusive celebrities and millionaires as well as one of the world's top resortdestinations. For More Information Contact: DESTINATION LANA'I P.O. Box 700, Lana'i City HAWAII 96763 USA Telephone: +1 808 5657600 Facsimile: +1 808 5659316 Hawaii Home Page Jane's Oceania Home Page (E-mail: jane@janeresture.com -- Rev. 2nd August 2005)

Hawaiian music and musicians

HAWAII SHEET MUSIC INDEX http://hawaiisheetmusic.lib.hawaii.edu/ Telnet://hawaiisheetmusic.lib.hawaii.edu:414/ To retrieve all records, make a keyword search for: FSCO. Results will not be sorted in any particular order. To limit the search to titles in a particular library: click 'basic search' or 'guided search' click 'search limits' click one of the following locations: Hawaii Sheet Music Index: Bishop Museum Library Hawaii Sheet Music Index: Hamilton Hawaiian Collection Hawaii Sheet Music Index: Hawaii State Library click 'set limits' type in a search statement To clear search limits and make a broad search of all materials in the Hawaii Voyager shared database: click 'clear limits' type in a search statement The HAWAII SHEET MUSIC INDEX is a special database accessiblethrough the University of Hawaii's Hawaii Voyager online catalog. The Index was developed in 1990 by librarian Michaelyn Chou with a federalgrant through Alu Like. Data collection was done by Native Hawaiianlibrarian Robert Velligas. The index includes approximately 1,300bibliographic records for Hawaiian language songs and songs about Hawaii.Searches may be done by song title, subtitle, first line, composer,lyricist, and place name, if applicable. Titles in the union catalog areheld by the Bishop Museum Library, the Hawaii State Library, and theUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Hamilton Library, Hawaiian Collection. Planshave been made to expand the database by adding new titles acquired by theparticipating libraries and to add titles from other libraries in Hawaiiwhich have substantial sheet music holdings. Ruth Horie 2001 ruthh@hawaii.edu SAMPLE ENTRY: Title: Lovely hula hands Variant Title: Have you seen the real Hawaiian hula seen the beauty ofthat ancient dance Lovely hula hands graceful as the birds in motion gliding like the gullso'er the ocean Publisher: Honolulu, HI Anderson Songs c1940 Description: 3 p. ; 32 cm. Other Name(s): Auld, Aggie. Anderson, R. Alex. Notes: Words and music by R. Alex. Anderson; Front cover includes picturewith caption "Featured by Aggie Auld; Back cover includes list of relatedHawaiian sheet music titles; cover art in brown and white by LaSalle. Local Notes: Also at: STATE LIB'RY Hawaiian sheet music file Location: Hawaii Sheet Music Index: Hamilton Hawn Rare-Lib Use Only Call Number: LO 004 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FURTHER READING: Hawaii sheet music index : a union catalog / Michaelyn P. Chou, projectdirector ; Robert M. Villegas, librarian/indexer ... [et al.]. Honolulu :Hawaiian Collection, University of Hawaii at Manoa, [1990]. Hawaiian music and musicians : an illustrated history / edited by GeorgeS. Kanahele. Honolulu : University Press of Hawaii, c1979. Strains of change : the impact of tourism on Hawaiian music /Elizabeth Tatar. Honolulu : Bishop Museum Press, 1987. Updated: May 17, 2001 Back to Ruth's homepage