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Hawaiian cruise ideas - Hawaii Travel - MSNBC.com Skip navigation Travel Winter Travel Family Travel Cruising Vacations Travel Deals Luxury Travel Romantic Getaways Active Travel Olympics Travel Business Travel Destinations Travel Tips Your World Photos U.S. News World News Business Sports Entertainment Tech / Science Health Weather Travel Blogs Etc. Local News Newsweek Multimedia News Video Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press Dateline NBC MSNBC Home Travel Hawaii Travel Hawaiian cruise ideas Recommendations for your entire itinerary Slide show Aloha! The Hawaiian Islands offer tropical adventures you will never forget. Lucy Pemoni / Reuters By CruiseCritic staff GETTING THERE For most travelers, the challenge of getting to and from Hawaii is the only negative on this itinerary. Flights from the East Coast typically connect in Los Angeles and San Francisco, which means you're adding a five-plus hour flight to the six hours it took to get there from New York, say, or Boston. If you have little ones with you and can spare the time, you may want to consider spending a night or two in California to break up the travel time. Obviously, West Coast residents have a shorter haul, and folks in some central gateways, such as Minneapolis and Dallas, can find direct flights to Honolulu International Airport that take about 8 1/2 hours each. Keep in mind that the Christmas holiday season - from about Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 - is high season, which means that air prices are at their most expensive. Summer is also popular because it's "family season." Thanksgiving to mid-December is considered "low season" and offers the best bargains. While NCL is currently the only cruise line originating and ending in Hawaii, other lines offer Hawaii itineraries that sail to or from the west coast of the U.S., Mexico or Canada. The advantage of cruising from the mainland is that you eliminate one or both flights, but keep in mind that you could be adding as many as eight days at sea to the duration of the voyage. Also remember that one-way air fares can be expensive, so you may be better off booking air through the cruise lines and taking advantage of their bulk air rates. THE ISLANDS The islands you are likely to visit on a roundtrip Honolulu cruise and cruises to-and-from the West Coast are Oahu (Honolulu), Maui, the Big Island (ports of Kona or Hilo), Kauai and even Fanning Island in the Republic of Kiribati. Lanai and Molokai are typically only available as shore excursions from the main islands. Repositioning cruises may only visit Oahu and Maui, while also incorporating such South Seas destinations as Bora Bora, Tahiti, Fiji and New Zealand. MANEUVERING AROUND HONOLULU Oahu's cruise port, the Aloha Tower Marketplace, is located about 15 minutes from the airport, and transportation from the airport to area hotels (about seven miles) is a snap via shuttle service (about $18 roundtrip on Aloha Hawaii Trans, for example), taxi or car rental. If you rent a car at the airport, keep in mind that, unlike some other islands you may have visited, Honolulu operates like any other American city - which means you won't experience culture shock navigating the roads. If you are simply transferring from the airport to the cruise port, plan on a 15-minute cab ride. Be aware, however, that the return trip from the cruise port to the airport can be another matter entirely - with daunting crowds at the buses (we suggest springing for a cab) and long delays at some of the terminals at the security check point. Waits of up to two hours are not unheard of if you're trying to leave at the same time as everyone else. Our advice? Stay a few extra days (Oahu deserves a week if you can swing it) or at least consider departing at night for a red eye flight home that will put you on the West Coast in time for breakfast or on the East Coast in the afternoon. BEING THERE Most Hawaiian Island cruises begin and/or end in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu - the most logical in terms of air access. It being the port of embarkation - or debarkation - means passengers often are hurrying from the airport to the ship or hustling away to catch a flight home. But don't forego a pre- or post-cruise stay if you can afford the time because there is so much to see on Oahu. 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Hawaii Condo

Maui Condos - Maui Hotels - Maui Vacations - Rental Maui Hawaii Vacations HOME Advertising Press Privacy Visitors Currently Online: 116 Activities Island Info Where to Stay Maui Weddings Spas Coupons iNews Forum Maui Cams Maui Video Maui Condos, Maui Hotels and Maui Vacations South Maui Condos North Kihei South Kihei Wailea Ask us... M aui Activities TIPS. West Maui Condos Aston Kaanapali Shores Aston Papakea Aston Mahana Maui Eldorado Napili Bay Resort Lahaina Shores Paki Maui Sands of Kahana Napili Shores Maui Kai Paki Maui Maui Islander Royal Lahaina Ask us... M aui Activities TIPS. Hawaii Vacations Airline Tickets SPECIALS & Fly/Drive PACKAGES Norwegian Cruises Car Rentals Maui Condos and Maui Hotels - Hawaii Vacations We represent Maui's TOP Vacations Rentals. Finding Maui Condos and Maui Hotels on our island is not easy if you aren't there at the right moment to make reservations. We will make every effort to accommodate your request in a timely fashion. PLEASE give us the opportunity to makeyour stay on Maui a memorable one. If you're having trouble finding a place to stay or simply haven't the time to conduct a search on your own, visit our Reservation Desk and let us do the searching for you! As our #1 concern is to get you a place to stay on Maui. Few places on earth are as blessed as Maui, Hawaii, a tropical island of legendary beauty and rich history. Even within the Hawaiian islands it's referred to as "Maui No Ka Oi" or Maui is the best. As a complement to its ideal climate, Maui has a variety of spectacular natural wonders. World-famous beaches, lush Iao Valley, Haleakala volcano, Molokini crater-island, pastoral Upcountry, the tropical Hana coast and Seven Pools are just a few of the fascinating sights. The sports enthusiast will find great opportunities for championship golf, tennis, windsurfing, surfing, scuba, snorkeling, biking, hiking, and deep sea fishing. Other popular activities include shopping in the old whaling port of Lahaina, whale watching and dining in Maui's many fine restaurants. You might say it just doesn't get any better than this! Did you know Ka'anapali was selected as the nation's best beach? Having a resort as its backdrop didn't stop Dr. Beach from choosing Ka'anapali as the best beach in the nation, the ninth time a Hawai'i strand has won that honor. Dr. Beach, coastal expert Stephen Leatherman, chose Po'ipu Beach on Kaua'i two years ago, and like Po'ipu, Maui's Ka'anapali is a resort beach. Leatherman doesn't mind some hotels, as long as the beach itself isn't too crowded by them. Folks at the Ka'anapali hotels said they're pleased, but not surprised at the designation. "The connectivity down from Black Rock all the way to Canoe Beach, softsand, a wide beach, both tranquil water for snorkeling and surf for surfing andboogie boarding — we think that it's one of the great beaches," saidBarry Lewin, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, whichanchors the southern end of the beach. When Dr. Beach, a meteorologist and professor at Florida International University in Miami, selects a shoreline as his favorite for the year, it's taken out of the running permanently, but Hawai'i does not appear to be running short. Three other Hawaiian beaches made it into Leatherman's top 10 this year: Hanalei on Kaua'i, Makalawena on Hawai'i and Hanauma on O'ahu. Previous Hawai'i winners were Po'ipu in 2001, Mauna Kea Beach in 2000, Wailea in 1999, Kailua Beach in 1998, Hulopo'e in 1997, Lanikai in 1996, Hapuna in 1993 and Kapalua in 1991. Condo rentals in 96761,96767and 96753 areas Hawaii, USA © 1998-2004 ParadiseMaui.Com. All rights reserved

Hawaiian quilts are ulu,

sample sample What plants and supplies made Hawaiian quilts? When and how did the start?The Hawaiian quilts first started when the hawai'ians held their first sewing circle on Sandwich Island. The first time they met was on April 3,1820. The ladies came from Boston and started the sewing circle. The plants used to make the designs for the Hawaiian quilts are ulu, pineapple, mum, hibiscus, wood rose, anthurium, white ginger, laua'e, heliconia, torch ginger, bird of paradise and kukui. To make the design, they study the shape of the plants and then create an exaggerated form of pattern which is beautifully symmetrical. The tools that the makers used were quilting hoops, sharp pins, bees wax, needles, art gum, scissors , dritz maker, ruler, thimbles, thread, stem ripper, pens and pencils. The quilting hoops come in all kinds of sizes. Sharp pins need to be ordinary straight pins and perfect silk pins will do the job but quilting pins are better. The art gum for cleaning spots or light penciled lines. The ruler comes in handy. Your middle finger is the pushing finger. Thimbles are important to use for your middle finger and for your thumb. It will be easier to use a thinner needle so the appliqueing of the quilt will look better. When you make the curves and points it will be hard to make when you are quilting.Here are10 words in hawaiian and defenitions: HAWAIIAN WORDS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS 1.kuahonu: turtle back 2.lau: pattern 3.pili: lining of the quilt 4.pulu: soft glossy yellow wool on the base of tree fern stalks, sometimes used for filling 5.ku: motifs 6.koana: ridges made by quilting 7.kalaunu: a crown 8.kapa moe: a blanket for sleeping 9.kapa pohopoho: a patchwork quilt or a crazy quilt10.kuiki kulipu `u: zigzag quilting

Maui Taro Festival Schedule:

East Maui Taro Festival 14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Saturday, April 1st, 2006 - 14th Annual Taro Festival Sunday, April 2nd - Taro Pancake Breakfast "Mauka to Makai" by Kanoa Nelson click for bigger Aloha, Here is the 2005 13th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Schedule: Makali'i and Hokule'a, Hawaiian Voyaging Canoes, will be at Kapueokahi (Hana Bay), weather permitting. Friday, April 1st Taro Symposium at Helene Hall, Kapueokahi (Hana Bay) Free. 6 pm. Dinner will be sold starting at 5 pm. Saturday, April 2nd 13th Annual East Maui Taro Festival. 9 am- 5 pm at Hana Ballpark. Free admission. Hula, Music, Food Booths, Arts & Crafts, Farmers' Market, Info Tent. MC - Kanaido Ka'ahumanu Society - Blessing Booms, Vinton and Boise Halau Hula O Aluanu Waihe'e Kanikapila 'Ohana Noenoe 'Ohana Leokane Aloha 'Aina Hawaiian Band Halau O Manaiakalani Des & Bambu Lawai'a Sunday, April 3rd Taro Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 am at Hana Ballpark (charge). Excursions to Kukulu Kumuhana Kapa Clothmaking at 10 am (free), Pi'ilanihale Heiau and Kahanu Gardens (Ulaino) at 11 am (free); Kapahu Living Farm Taro Lo'i (Kipahulu) at 1 pm (free). -- Email inquiries to: info@tarofestival.org Bridging with Aloha, Lokahi, Laulima and Hana Background on Kalo (Taro) from "Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai`i" Taro Resources on the Web Links to Other Kalo and Hawaiian Culture Sites The 12th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival July 24th and 25th, 2004 Hana, Maui 11th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival March 28, 29 and 30, 2003 Hana, Maui 10th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival April 12, 13 and 14, 2002 9th Annual East-Maui Taro Festival March 30, 31 and April 1, 2001 7th Annual East Maui Taro Festival March 26, 27, & 28, 1999 6th Annual Festival March 27, 28 & 29, 1998 5th Annual Festival April 4-6, 1997 4th Annual Festival 1996 Legend of the Logo East Maui Taro Festival, Inc. P.O. Box 295 Hana, Hawaii 96713 For scheduling and information call 808-248-8586. E-mail: info@tarofestival.org www.TaroFestival.org

Hawaii Wedding Photographer Unique,

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