Hawaiian Weddings and Honeymoons

Hawaii Wedding Planner - A Guide to Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations in Hawaii  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > A Hawaii Vacation Planner > Hawaii Wedding Planner - A Guide to Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations in Hawaii Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Ka`anapali Beach, Maui John Fischer Stay up to date! Ka`anapali Beach, Maui John Fischer Email to a friend Print this page Recent Discussions My Favorite Restaurants are.... Hawaii Celebrities in the News Restaurants Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Hawaiian Weddings and Honeymoons From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Wedding and Honeymoon Planning and Romantic Places in Hawaii Each year, many couples choose to hold their weddingceremonies in Hawaii. Even more choose to honeymoon in paradise. In fact, Hawaii remains the top honeymoondestination in the world. Hawaii is also a top vacationdestination forcouples, hosting many of the world's top resorts and hotels. In the 2002Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler , many of the most highlyrated resorts in the world are found in Hawaii. In the same survey, when votingfor the best island in the world, four of the Hawaiian islands are listed in thetop ten with Maui, once again being selected as the top tropical island in the world. Whether you plan to marry in Hawaii, honeymoon in Hawaii, or just spenda truly romantic vacation, Hawaii has much to offer you. In this feature,we'll get you started with some key sources of information on weddings in Hawaii, honeymoonplanning, romantic places and we'll even suggest a couple of books to help you plan your visit.  HawaiiWeddings If you are planning to marry in Hawaii you will need tosecure a marriage license. This must be done in person when you arrive in Hawaii.Thegood news is that there is no waiting period and no blood test is required. Many couplesplan their own weddings, or have friends who live in the islands help them out ahead oftime. Many make use of the many wedding planning services available in the islands. Hereare some resources to help you get started. Obtaininga Hawaii Marriage License The folks at A PerfectHawaii Wedding provide detailed information on how to obtain a marriage license oneach of the islands of Hawaii. HVCB:Weddings and Honeymoons The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has an extensive listing ofthe sites of companies that will help you plan your wedding in Hawaii. GettingMarried in Hawaii One of the best newer sites for Hawaii travel information is RoyalElephant.com .This article has lots of valuable information and a great resource section ofisland companies specializing in wedding planning. Honeymoons inHawaii For those who marry elsewhere,Hawaii remains the destination of choice for a honeymoon and there is littlewonder why. With perfect climate, top resorts, beautiful beaches and an economythat is geared to make every tourist's visit memorable, Hawaii, no ka oi - Hawaii is the best. Here are some resources to help you plan yourhoneymoon. PleasantHawaiian Holidays Pleasant Holidays is constantly providing new offers for travel to Hawaii. Wepublish all information as it is received on this special page. Haddon HawaiianHoneymoons Haddon Travel has some great deals for honeymoons in Hawaii at most major resortsand using the major airlines serving Hawaii. <a target="_top" href="http://honeymoons.about.com/library/weekly/aa070800a.htm]Honeymoon in Hawaii [/link] Susan Breslow Sardone, About's Guide to Honeymoons and RomanticGetaways has written an excellent article about honeymooning in Hawaii,including a special section on the ten best Hawaiian hotels for honeymooners. Interviewwith Geri Bain Guide Susan Breslow Sardone's very informative interview with thetravel editor of Modern Bride Magazine and author of Modern Bride: Honeymoons andWeddings Away . Islandsof Hawaii Our index of links pages dedicated to the best in vacation accommodations,dining, nightlife and sightseeing on each of the major islands of Hawaii. RomanticPlaces There is no end to the number of romantic places in Hawaii.While almost anyplace can be romantic ifyou're with the right person, Hawaii certainly does help the process along. Here are fewresources to help get you in the mood. HawaiiPhoto Gallery A picture speaks a thousand words. We have lots of photos of romantic places inour Hawaii Photo Gallery. HawaiiSunsets There's nothing more romantic than to sit and watch the sunset with someoneclose to you. We've gathered some of our favorite photos of some of the types ofsunsets that you might see in Hawaii. TopBeaches Four of America's top ten beaches are located in Hawaii according to DrStephen Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach. The year 2000 results follow upon severalyears of similar results. Eight of the last eleven national winners of"Best Beach" have been inHawaii and those beaches are "retired" from competition. SuggestedReading Hawaii in Love A look at the history of Hawaii through love stories. The book alsoincludes lots of resources for romance including island come-ons, love spells, and charms as well as information on the most romantic hikes, resorts and swimming locations on each island. Best Places to Kiss in Hawaii: A Romantic Travel Guide The third edition of this popular book provides great information on the best places to stay, eat and visit in Hawaii from a "kissing perspective". You can order this book right from this link   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999

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Hawaiian Recipes and Recipe Collections  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes Hawaiian Recipes and Recipe Collections A guide to Hawaiian food and recipes featuring pages filled with recipes in categories such as breads, desserts, drinks, entrees, luau, recipe collections and salads. Subtopics Appetizers (Pupus) (6) Luau Recipes (32) Bread and Pastry (5) Macadamia Nut Recipes (21) Cocktails / Tropical Drinks (18) Main Courses (24) Desserts (10) Recipe Collections (11) Hawaii Cookbooks @ Salads and Side Dishes (8) Hawaiian Food Glossary (2) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Pink Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel This is a popular variation of the traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels. Traditional Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel This is the authentic traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels. Top Sam Choy Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Cookbooks Our choices for the best cookbooks by Sam Choy. Top Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Cookbooks Our choice for the best cookbooks featuring Hawaiian Regional Cuisine. Luau Foods and Recipes We look at the foods that you are likely to find at one or more of the many luaus throughout Hawaii. In the event that you would like to try to cook some of these foods yourself, we've included links to recipes for most of the dishes listed. Hawaiian Food Glossary: Seafood We look at the various types of seafood that you will find on a restaurant menu or in the grocery stores in Hawaii. "Hawaiian Cookbook" by Roana and Gene Schindler - Book Review For a list price of $7.95 you won't find a better collection of almost 300 Hawaiian recipes. If you have to pick one Hawaiian cookbook for your collection, make it this one. "The Food of Paradise" by Rachel Laudan - Book Review If you're looking for a cookbook, this is not the book for you. If, however, you are looking for an excellent historical perspective on the foods of Hawaii and their ethnic origins, buy this book.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...

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QuiltEthnic - Resources - Videos Top of Page QuiltEthnic.com Videos NOTE: In addition to trying the Addall Used and Out-of-Print Search site on the Resources Page, university libraries, or university art and textile departments with dedicated libraries probably offer the best option for finding out-of-print videos. Faith Ringgold: Last Story Quilt 28 minutes. Winner of the 1992 CINE Golden Eagle Award - In this video, Faith Ringgold tells the story of her life, starting with her childhood in Harlem. She talks about her those who influenced her development as an artist. Live footage of the artist at work is included as well as still shots of some of her art work. Click Here to Order Faith Ringgold: Paints Crown Heights 28 minutes - This documentary follows both the creative as well as the process used to make the "Crown Heights" quilt that is a tribute to the 12 diverse cultures that settled in the area. Click Here to Order Hopi Quilts 30 minutes. This video was produced by television station KAET of Phoenix - Since missionaries introduced the American craft of quilting to Hopi women over 100 years ago, simple patchwork bedcoverings have evolved into contemporary works of art. This art form, featuring centuries-old native symbols and designs, has been virtually unknown outside the quilters' villages. Now visit their homes on the remote Hopi reservation and discover how Hopi artisans have adopted an American tradition and made it uniquely their own. Click Here for Ordering information [ no affiliation ] Scraps of Life . 28 minutes. - This video presents stories from the mothers, sisters and wives of persons "detained or dissappeared" in Chile under the dictatorship of Pinochet. They create arpilleras to ensure documentation of the murders and other tragedies and horrors. The Cloth Sings to Me. 16 minutes. Available through Filmakers . Can be rented. [No Affiliation] - This video about African-American quilters is the winner of many awards, including: Silver Images Film Festival in 1996; Los Angeles International Film Festival in 1995; Director's Citation - Black Maria Film-Video Festival in 1995; and the Paul Robeson Award - Newark Black Film Festival in 1995. Paj Ntaub: Textile Techniques of the Hmong. - Four Hmong female artists who now reside in Providence, RI present traditional techniques of embroidery, batik, reverse applique and story cloths. The Spirit of the Individual. - 22 minutes. Available through Filmakers . Can be rented. [No Affiliation] - This video introduces the work of fiber artists Michael Cummings and Peggie Hartwell. It received an Honorable Mention for Best Artist on Film, US in 1997 at the International Indendent Film Festival. Threads of Survival. - 25 minutes - This video is devoted to the pa ndau storycloths of the Hmong and how they are used to record their history. Uncommon Beauty in Common Objects: The Legacy of African-American Craft Art . - Introductions by Ruby Dee and David Driskell. Artists include: Carolyn Mazloomi, mixed media fabric artist; Akousua Bandele, metalworker; David MacDonald, ceramist; Henrietta Snype, basketmaker, Angela Franklin, enamelist; and Kenn Forte, woodworker. 25 minutes. HAWAIIAN QUILT RELATED Most, although not all, of the following videos were produced by KHET Television Station in Honolulu. It may be possible to obtain or rent copies from them. For anyone living or visiting in Hawaii, all are also housed at the University of Honolulu library. It may also be possible for others to get access to them from the university through your local college or university. Ancient Art of Kapa . Honolulu: Oceanic Cable Community Programming Center, 1987. 30 minutes - Edith Kawelohea McKinzie, Alyce Ikeoka and Ruby Kawena Johnson tell us about the Hawaiian art of kapa making. The program includes Hawaiian tales about kapa, a discussion of the implements and tools used together with a description of the production process itself, and the conception and creation of the design. Big Island Quilts; Annet Sumada; Borders. KHET telecast March 14, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features quilting on the Big Island of Hawaii, quiltmaker Annette Sumada, and a lesson on border design. Commemorative quilts Josephine Kauwenaole; The reverse side . KHET telecast April 11, 1993 (3- minutes) - Program features historical people and events which have influenced Hawaiian quilt designs, Lana`i quiltmaker Josephine Kauwenaole, and a lesson on techniques applied to the reverse side of Hawaiian quilts. Contemporary Hawaiian Quilts; Sharon Alai; Basting the Quilt Layers . KHET Telecast April 18, 1993 (30 minutes). - Program features quiltmaker Stan Yates discussing contemporary Hawaiian quiltmaking design and technique, Waimea quiltmaker Sharon Balai, and a lesson on basting quilt layers. Floral Quilts; Luika Kamaka; The Larger Quilt. KHET Telecast March 21, 1993 (30 minutes). - Program features quiltmakers from Hawai`i and a look at their quilts, contemporary quiltmaker Luika Kamaka, and a lesson on working with large size quilts. The Hawaiian Quilt: A Cherished Tradition. Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Craftsmen 1986 (56 minutes) - Celebrates the rich family traditions of Hawaiian quilting. It is not a "how-to" film, but rather a sensitive and complete island by island view of traditional quilting practices. In probing the quilters' sources of design inspiration, the tape brings the history, philosophy and natural beauty of the islands to life. Hawaiian Quilt Research Project Margo Morgan; quarter-fold designs. KHET Telecast February 28, 1993. (30 minutes) - Program features the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project, which attempts to document Hawaiian quilting and register quilts in Hawai`i; quiltmaker Margo Morgan; and a lesson in 1/4-fold design. Jerome Wallace: A Batik Experience. Honolulu: Hawaii ETV Network (30 minutes) - Portrait of batik maker Jerome Wallace, narrated by the artist. Wallace, who lives and works on Kauai, discusses his feelings for the island, his philosophy of art and his work in batik fabrics. Portrays his use of local plants, mosses or lichens for fabric dye and his non-traditional batik technique of painting directly on the fabric. Shows and exhibit of his batik and paintings. The Kaikainahaole family quilts Earline McGuire; Applique. KHET Telecast April 4, 1993. (30 minutes) - Program features the Kaikainahaole family, which has passed the quiltmaking tradition from father to son for generations; Moloka`i quiltmaker Earline McGuire; and a lesson on applique. Kapa designs, symbols of aloha Doris Nosaka ; Design layout. KHET Telecast March 28, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features a discussion of the increasing number of "Hawaiian" quilts being made elsewhere and imported, and the threat they pose to the culture and tradition of Hawaiian quiltmaking; the application of quilt designs to jewelry and woodcraft design; Waimea quiltmaker Doris Nosaka; and a lesson on design layout. Kauai's quilts and quilters Nina Medeiros ; Quilting . KHET Telecast February, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features quilting on Kaua`i, contemporary quiltmaker Nina Medeiros, and a lesson on basic quilting techniques. Maui's quilts and quilters Wailani Johansen ; Applique. KHET Telecast February 14, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features Maui quilting, with Father Joseph L. Priestley of St. Ann Church in Waihee and quiltmaker Wailani Johansen; and a lesson in applique. Monarchy quilts and flag quilts Deborah Kakalia ; 1/8-fold designs. KHET Telecast March 7, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features quilts inspired by the Hawaiian kings and rulers, quiltmaker and teacher Deborah Kakalia, and a lesson on 1/8-fold design. Petroglyphs of Hawaii . Honolulu, Hawaii: Cine Pic Hawaii Corp (11 minutes) - Discusses the art form and the significance of petroglyphs in the art life of Hawaiians. Plants and Quilt Designs; Gussie Bento; Color and Layout. KHET Telecast February 7, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features ethonobotanist Beatrice H. Krauss discussing Hawaiian plants and their relation to Hawaiian quilt designs; Gussie Bento with a short tour of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Heritage Center at the Kamehameha Schools; and a lesson on color and layout in quiltmaking. Quiltmaking Traditions; Mealii Kalama; Design basics. KHET Telecast January 31, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features a short history of quilting in Hawaii, a tribute to the late quiltmaker Mealii Kalama, and a lesson on basic quilt design. Tapa making with Mrs. J. Wilson . Honolulu, HI: Bishop Museum, Visual Collections, 1956 - Eighty-four year old Mrs. J. Wilson demonstrates the art of making tapa for Napua Stevens. Tapa Making. Arthur Barr Productions, 1958 (15 minutes) - Shows the method of making and decorating tapa, an ancient Polynesian art which has been retained in Samoa. Shows the complete process of preparing the bark, transferring the tapa board pattern, and painting the designs, demonstrating the use of native materials and dyes in preparing tapas for the modern market. Wilcox Quilt Collection; Junedale Quinories; Quilting the Large Quilt . KHET Telecast April 25, 1993 (30 minutes) - Program features the Wilcox quilt collection and Big Island quiltmaker Junedale Quinories, and a lesson on handling large quilts. Return to Top of Page -- Home African African-American Asian Haitian Native American South American Resources

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Best Of Hawaii - Islands Vacation Travel / Discounts / Airfare / Lodging / Activities /Rental Cars / Shopping / Info - Hawaii - Maui - Oahu - Kauai - Lanai - Molokai; Shopping Introduction Jewelry Surf Stuff Tropical Flowers Art & Gifts Books & Calendars Hawaiian Shirts & Clothing Videos Music & CD ROM's Mind, Body & Spirit Kids Stuff Send A Postcard Shopping Guide Coffee, Candy & Food Virtual Malls You could be 10,000 miles closer to your next FREE trip to Hawaii! Jewelry Hawaiian Toe Rings Sterling silvertoe rings with Hibiscus, Plumeria, and Wave designs. Make your feet beautiful! Hawaiian Island Gems Large selection of Hawaiian jewelry: including rings, bracelets, earrings and necklacesmade of gold, pearls, coral and other precious materials. Killer Surf Stuff Hot Surf & Beach Wear - The hottest surf clothing and accessories available from Hawaii. They ship anywhere, our staff wears some of their stuff... it's great... you gotta' see this. Toll-free ordering also available at: 1-888-464-4292. Sandals and Flip Flops, Hawaiian Style - We live in them and call them slippers. You probably know them as thongs, flip flops or sandals. Make your feet happy and check these out. Tropical Flowers Delivered Anywhere Tropical Gift Baskets and Flower Leis Indulge yourself or someone you love with a Hawaiian gift basket, fresh tropical flowers or a flower lei for that special occasion. Customer Service with Aloha. Coffee Candy & Hawaiian Specialty Foods Tastes of the Hawaiian Islands - Macadamia nuts, fresh tropical fruit, cookies, chocolates and even gift baskets areavailable at one of Hawaii's most famous stores, Hilo Hattie. Arts & Gifts Hawaiian.com - All Things Hawaiian. Find jewelry, clothing, footwear, books, music, and many more gifts from the islands. Plus, free Live Aloha stickers. Tropical Gifts and Fine Art Indulge yourself or someone you love with a Hawaiian gift basket or purchase fine Hawaiian art at very reasonable prices. Kathy's Hawaiian Doll Shop - Kathy's dolls grace the homes of collectors world wide. Each Doll is an original, one of a kind, signed & numbered by the well known Hawaiian artist Kathy Scheper. Books, Calendars & Cards Adventurous Traveler Bookstore - Books about all islands, including camping diving & biking. They also have maps of the National Parks as well as videos of hiking & kayaking. Island Art Cards - Simply the most beautiful greeting cards produced in the Hawaiian Islands. They also have a great selection of music boxes. Hawaiian Shirts & Clothing Hawaiian Shirts - We call them Aloha shirts and they are cool, colorful, casual, and comfortable. They also feature flip flops and beachwear for both men and women. Look local and wear a little Aloha! For toll-free ordering call: 888-464-4292. Men's Hawaiian Fashions - An excellent on-line selection of Aloha shirts, tees, and footwear from Hawaii'slargest on-line retailer, Hilo Hattie. Women's Hawaiian Fashions - An extensive line of sportswear, footwear, muu muus. bags and other accessoriesfor both women and teens from The Store of Hawaii. Videos, Music & CD ROM's BuyHawaiianMusic.com - Live 'local boy' concerts and the most extensive selection ofHawaiian music available on-line. Delivered directly from the 'Heart and Soul' of Hawaiian Music, Hilo, on the Big Island. Hawaiian Books, Videos and Music - Including travel books, children's books, cook books and books on Hawaiian culture plusa nice selection of videos and Island music from one of Hawaii's most popular stores, Hilo Hattie. Hawaiian Reef Fish - This explosively colorful, award winning video, showcases the underwater splendor of the Hawaiian Islands. As one viewer put it, "better than a trip to Waikiki Aquarium". A perfect gift for people of all ages who are interested in the underwater environment. Call 800-334-5662. Luau Wear Grass Skirts and Leis - Do you Luau? Need a costume or just wanna get crazy for a party? These grass skirts, floral bras, and imitation leis are just what youneed! For the Body Mind & Spirit Warren Botanicals - Aromatherapy - Get the natural, holistic relief from pain that professional athletes demand with products from Warren Botanicals. Choose from a wide selection of natural oils that deal with problems such as Stress, Migraine, Respiratory, Muscle & Joint Pain, excess Cellulite, and Face &Skin Care. Also, take a look at their famous Sport Body Repair and Toner Products used by Triathletes and weekend warriors alike. Kids Stuff Hawaiian Reef Fish - This explosively colorful, award winning video, showcases the underwater splendor of the Hawaiian Islands. As one viewer put it, "better than a trip to Waikiki Aquarium". A perfect gift for kids of all ages! Call 800-334-5662. Kid's Hawaiian Fashions -Aloha wear for infants and toddlers, boys and girls, and even teens from Hawaii's mostpopular store, Hilo Hatties. Car Wear Hawaiian Seatcovers and Dashboard Hula Dolls - Dress up the old jelopy or truck plus protect your seats from water, salt, mud or sand. These aloha floral seatcovers and dancing Dashboard Hula Dolls may even make you smile during the daily commute. Order toll-free at: 888-464-4292 HawaiianSeatCovers.com -The most extensive inventory of Hawaiian print seatcovers on-line with over 18 colors and prints to chose from! If they don't have your size available, they will make it custom... just for you! Virtual Malls Your Hawaiian "Shopping" Connection - Virtual Mall -- Here's a great place where you can "find it all" in one place! Hawaiian Arts & Crafts, Hawaiian Specialty Foods -- Coffee, Candy, & Macadamia nuts, Kids Stuff, Tropical Flowers, Hawaiian Videos & Greeting cards -- and more! Choose from awide variety of Hawaiian products by visiting this well stocked, and easy to shop, Hawaiian cyberstore. Once You Get Here... Where to go! Aloha Tower Marketplace - With over 120 apparel stores, gift & specialty shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, Aloha Tower Marketplace has something for everyone! Insider Tip - For the best beer in Honolulu, try a "Mertzen" at Gordon Biersch. Shopping on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island - A short list of malls & shops presented by Hawaii's Visitor Guides. Send a Postcard from Hawaii Today Electronic Postcards - Send a Postcard from Hawaii - to anywhere in the world and make your friends think you're on vacation!. top of page Home/General Info Packages Lodging Transportation Airfare Food & Entertainment Activities Shopping Culture Travel Store Travel Maps BOH Home Page Site Search Site Map Contact Us © 2001 Best of Hawaii

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Oahu - Hawaiian Islands O'AHU The Gathering Place Capital of allthe islands of Hawaii, O'hau is for beachcombers, honeymooners and adventurers of all ages. With itsperfect weather, tropical flowers, pristine valleys, rainbows and waterfalls, quietbeaches and fiery sunsets, it is truly a jewel. Honolulu, the capital, is set over fivehills, surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches and attracts over seven millionvisitors each year. It offers plazas, parks with cascading waterfalls, five starrestaurants, nightclubs, world-class shopping, great art and architecture, exquisitehotels and friendly people with old fashioned aloha spirit - all the convenience of cityliving with the beauty and ambience of the tropics. A great way toget an overview of Honolulu's offerings is to take the Historic Waikiki Trolley Tour, atwo hour narrated tour on a turn of the century designed trolley which stops every fifteenminutes at twenty locations allowing you to get off and spend time at as many stops as youlike before rejoining the route. Stops include Honolulu's Zoo, State Capitol, HonoluluAcademy of the Art, Chinatown, Bishop Museum, Aloha Tower Marketplace and the HawaiiMaritime Centre, King Kamehameha Statue, Restaurant Row and numerous shopping locations. There are morethan a dozen specialised walking tours in Honolulu including a number which focus onhistorical sites such as the Kawaiaha'o Church, Hawaii's oldest. Others are in Chinatownwhich has several buildings erected at the turn of the century with architecturereminiscent of a bygone era. You will stroll through the colourful arcades, pass theexotic herb shops and see the famous open market. More than onemillion visitors a year experience a taste of old Polynesia and the charm and beauty ofthe seven South Pacific Societies at the Polynesian Cultural Centre. While there, visitthe Imax Theatre, experience a Luau and see the spectacular Polynesian review. Take a nostalgictrip to Pearl Harbour where you can step aboard the USS Bowfin a realWW2 submarine. You can learn more about this compelling wartime saga by visiting the USSArizona Memorial Visitor Centre displaying WW2 Naval History and see a film about thesneak attack. Also, the USS Battleship Missouri "Mighty Mo", known forits involvement in WW2, the Korean War and most recently, the Gulf War, is the newlyopened museum located near Ford Island at Pearl Harbour. Outdoorattractions include Sea Life Park which has the world's only "Wholpin",offspring of a false killer whale and an atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Waikiki Aquariumhouses several endangered and rare species, interactive exhibits and a world famouscollection of tropical fish. Waimea Valley onthe north shore is an 1,800 acre natural park with botanic gardens, hula performances anda host of activities including mountain bikes and kayaks. Numerous cruises offer theopportunity to take in the spectacular coastline and whale watching cruises are ahighlight in season. A safe and interesting way to witness the natural wonders of the reefis to take a trip in a high tech Atlantis Sub to a depth of 100 feet. Through the portsyou will see a visual feast of colourful reef fish and mysterious ocean predators. No visit toHawaii would be complete without a swim or at least a walk along the promenade at famousWaikiki Beach. Surf boards and boogie boards are available for rent with the option oflessons for the novices. Other activities include windsurfing, sailing, canoe rides,kayaking, waterskiing and jetskiing. O'ahu is agourmet paradise with cuisine that is a blend of the spices of Asia and the Pacific withEuropean styles and sources. It is also a shopper's paradise with everything from theInternational Market Place to famous Ala Moana, one of the largest open-air shoppingcentres in the USA. Where else canyou snorkel a crystal lagoon, climb a dormant volcano, surf huge waves, kayak along apristine coastline, picnic on a sandbar, soar in a glider, scuba dive over sunkenaeroplanes, play golf at a championship course and sail into a magnificent sunset? SPECTACULAR O'AHU ForMore Information Contact: O'AHUVISITORS BUREAU 733 Bishop Street, Suite 1872, Pauahi Tower, Honolulu HAWAII 96813 USA Telephone: +1 808 5240722 Facsimile: +1 808 5211620 Jane's Hawaii Home Page Jane's Oceania Home Page (E-mail: jane@janeresture.com -- Rev. 10th February2005)