Hawaiian Jewelry - Tips

Hawaiian Jewelry - Tips for Caring Gold Silver Pearls and Diamonds Home - Members Area - Login - Help PR News Now : News at the Speed of Now. Hawaiian Jewelry - Tips for Caring Gold Silver Pearls and Diamonds Hawaiian jewelry is incomparable in its beauty and allure. However, to ensure that jewelry always maintains its shine and luster it is essential that it has to be well cared properly. "Most women are more than happy to buy Hawaiian jewelry. However, you can truly tell when a woman loves her trinkets when every ornament that she wears sparkles as new. It is important to keep your jewelry in good condition to maintain its value," says Yoshi, Owner - My Hawaiian Jewelry. Here are some tips offered by My Hawaiian Jewelry on how to care for the jewelry. Caring for gold Hawaiian jewelry:  Gold is an extremely popular metal used in traditional Hawaiian jewelry but it is a soft metal that can be scratched easily. Thus, when cleaning the gold Hawaiian jewelry use a soft cloth.  Use luke-warm soapy water. Keep it away from all chemicals including ammonia, toothpastes and dishwashing detergents.  Chlorine is extremely detrimental to gold so ensure that you take off all the gold Hawaiian jewelry when in the pool or Jacuzzi. Caring for pearls:  Pearls are more delicate than any other precious metals and gemstones. Always put on the pearl jewelry after makeup, perfumes and hair spray.  When removing the pearls, wipe with a soft, moist cloth. Never use any chemicals.  Store pearls in a velvet or satin lined box and separate from other jewels that could scratch the surface of the pearls.  The best way to keep the pearls looking lustrous is to wear them! Caring for silver jewelry:  Silver jewelry can tarnish easily so requires higher maintenance than gold. It is advisable to polish the lush patina of silver regularly before it gets tarnished. Prevention is much easier than cure after all.  Silver jewelry is best cleaned with mild soapy water. Let the water bead up on the jewelry and then pat it dry with a soft cloth.  Special solutions created for cleansing silver can be used. Ask jeweler for a good recommendation.  Do not use tissue paper or towels to rub silver. The fibers in these products can scratch the surface easily. Caring for diamonds:  In addition to all the regular jewelry caring tips, remember that diamonds should never be stored with any other jewelry. Diamonds are the hardest stone that exist and can easily damage the jewelry and gems.  Also, diamonds can sometimes become loose in their setting. Take the jewelry to a reputed jeweler immediately and have it reset unless willing to risk loosing the diamond altogether. Traveling with Hawaiian jewelry:  When traveling with Hawaiian jewelry ensure that each piece of jewelry is stored separately wrapped in a soft piece of cloth. Do not throw the Hawaiian jewelry in with the other accessories or cosmetics. The jewelry is likely to be scratched or broken. Also get jewelry cases designed exactly for this purpose. Thus, with proper care and maintenance Hawaiian jewelry can maintain its brilliant luster and shine forever! Want to Get your own E-News to better promote your website. Just click on E-News and join today. 1367 readers online... 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Hawaii Resort and Spa

Maui, Hawaii Vacations - Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Site Shortcuts --------------- ONLINE RESERVATIONS --------------- HOT DEALS Hot Deals Sign-up --------------- RESORTS & HOTELS Islands of Hawaii - Oahu - Kauai - Maui - Big Island - Molokai Islands of Micronesia - Saipan New Zealand --------------- PACKAGES & PROMOTIONS --------------- PLAN YOUR STAY Golf Tennis Diving Water Sports Family Activities Shopping Events Calendar-- --------------- TRAVEL AGENTS --------------- TRAVEL PARTNERS --------------- MEETINGS & INCENTIVES Request for Information --------------- CONTACT US --------------- ABOUT US --------------- Site Map Privacy Policy Back to Home Page First Name: Last Name: Email: (required) All suite resort set on 15 acres of tropical gardens on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala in Wailea, Maui. Villas offer living and dining area, wet bar and private lanais with either ocean or garden views. The resort features open-air full-service spa facilities with large Japanese-style (furo) bathtub, sauna, Jacuzzi, waterfall massage and jet body shower; swimming pool; wedding gazebo; library and lobby shops. Complimentary shuttle service to Wailea and Makena shopping, sporting activities, dining and entertainment is also available. This luxury Maui property is a true hidden treasure. Exterior Guest Room Lobby Le-Gunji Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa 555 Kaukahi Street Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753 Phone: (808) 874-0500 Fax: (808) 874-8778 Castle Reservations Toll Free (US, Canada, Guam): (800) 367-5004 Email: reservations@castleresorts.com Home | Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy

Hawaiian Cruise

CANOE Travel - Activities - Hawaiian lines crusing -- January 25, 2006 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Atevo Travel Guide Currency Calculator Weather Travel Advisories Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Links Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- Destination: HONOLULU, Hawaii Hawaiian lines crusing Norwegian Cruise Lines finds success in Hawaiian waters By JAYMES SONG -- Associated Press Cruise liner on the move at night. -- Photographer: Andrew Gunners, Getty Images Hawaii's cruise ship industry floundered in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as the state's sole interisland cruise operator was flooded with cancellations while bookings plummeted by 50 percent. American Classic Voyages Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection just 38 days after the attack and shut down its Hawaii operations, scuttling plans for two new ships. Since then, however, the Hawaii cruise ship industry has made an aggressive recovery. It has seen unprecedented growth, led by Norwegian Cruise Line and fueled by vacation-starved baby boomers. What used to be a seasonal business with a few ships making calls here, is now a year-round mainstay with Hawaii's ports bustling with activity. "For us, it's a huge market," said Robert Kritzman, NCL's executive vice president and managing director of Hawaii operations. "Very few people have cruised Hawaii. There's an untapped market still there and Hawaii is a phenomenal place to come through." Norwegian, which operates the U.S. subsidiary NCL America, is betting big on Hawaii, spending $1.4 billion on three luxury liners to serve the islands. The Miami-based company estimates it will own about 85 percent of the cruise ship market here by 2007. The 1,900-passenger Pride of Aloha was the first, introduced in 2004. Formerly the Norwegian Sky, it was redesigned with a Hawaii theme and reflagged to a U.S. vessel, allowing it to carry passengers solely between U.S. ports. The brand new 2,100-passenger Pride of America made its debut in June 2005 as the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever. By the time its sister ship, the Pride of Hawaii, is built and arrives in the summer of 2006, the company will have three year-round lavish cruise ships -- as well as a seasonal foreign-flagged vessel -- carrying an estimated 8,000 passengers per week. "Being able to welcome an additional 8,000 people on a weekly basis will allow us to continue to grow our economy because we are almost at our capacity where our land-based accommodations are concerned," said Marsha Weinert, the state's tourism liaison. In July 2005, Hawaii hosted 22,725 cruise ship passengers, up 57 percent from July 2004, according to the latest state figures. Hawaii had 151,164 cruise passengers this year through July 2005, up 34.6 percent from the first seven months of 2004. About two-thirds of the visitors are extending their vacations and staying a couple days in hotels or time-share units. John Hansen, president of the North West Cruiseship Association, projects the number of cruise ship passengers in Hawaii will exceed 400,000 in 2006, up from about a peak of 150,000 annually before the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the rapid growth can be seen worldwide. In 2004, nearly 10.5 million people took a vacation cruise, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2001, according to figures on the Cruise Lines International Association's Web site. Hansen said that five years ago there were just four key cruise ports: Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, there are more than 20 key homeports that have emerged including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla. Many states are pouring millions of dollars into upgrading their cruise facilities to cash in on the cruise boom. Kritzman said a major benefit of a cruise vacation is value. Included in the fare are transportation, lodging, food and entertainment. "We think it's a great way to see Hawaii, especially for the first-time visitor," he said. "They get to see all four major islands while packing and unpacking once." The ships also provide a unique vantage point of the islands, sailing sail past the glowing lava fields of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, the remote green peaks of the Na Pali coast on Kauai's North Shore and the urban cityscape of Oahu. Kritzman said the growth wouldn't have been possible without federal legislation enacted after the terrorist attacks. The law exempts NCL's ships from a rule that prohibits foreign-built ships from operating between U.S. ports. It also requires the cruise line to employ American crews and abide by all U.S. labor laws, including paying overtime. NCL estimates that labor on a U.S. vessel costs more than three times that of a foreign-flagged vessel. But not everyone has been a fan of the cruise ships. Environmentalists say cruise ships harm Hawaii's sensitive ecosystem, including its pristine coral reefs, and threaten the rural charm of the islands. They have long complained about a lack of oversight and laws regulating the cruise ship industry in Hawaii. "This is not Florida. This is a fragile island that is creaking under the weight of people," said Cha Smith, executive director of KAHEA, an advocate for environmental and native Hawaiian causes. KAHEA is working on launching a program called, "Na Maka O Ke Kai," or the "Eyes of the Ocean," encouraging people to report fouled water or debris left behind by cruise ships, which they call "giant floating cities." Kritzman said his state-of-the-art ships go far beyond what is required by law. The ships are self-sufficient, each generating its own electricity and drinking water. The vessels also treat sewage through a high-tech filtration process with the sludge heated and dried to be offloaded or burned in the ship's incinerator. "I think this is a very low-impact form of tourism. We think this does not have the same impact as building a resort," Kritzman said. If You Go... NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND NCL AMERICA: http://www.ncl.com/ or (800) 327-7030. KAHEA: http://www.kahea.org/ or (808) 524-8220. 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Hawaiian Food Glossary )

Hawaiian Restaurants - Oahu - Hawaii Regional Cuisine Restaurants Oahu Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. HAWAIIAN (see Hawaiian Food Glossary ) Hawaiian Cuisine Types Hawaii Regional Cuisine: Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients. Local Kine Grinds: An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food. HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE | LOCAL KINE GRINDS HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE SPONSORS HAWAII FOOD TOURS Honolulu, HI (Island of Oahu) Tel. (808) 926-3663 or 1-800-715-2468 Email: info@hawaiifoodtours.com Hawaii Food Tours is one of Hawaii's Hottest New Tour Businesses, Designed and Guided by Hawaii’s #1 Food Writer and Restaurant Reviewer, Matthew Gray. The "Hole-In-The-Wall Tour" Features Yummy Food, Fascinating History, and Culinary Decadence! The "Hawaiian Feast in Paradise" Offers a Contemporary and Intimate Hawaiian Feast. The "Gourmet Trilogy Tour for Food & Wine Lovers" Combines Three Award-Winning Restaurants in One Great Evening; Each Course Matched with Wine. Photo FRIENDS ALAN WONG'S RESTAURANT 1857 South King Street, 3rd Floor Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / McCully Area) Tel. (808) 949-2526 Famous local chef - one of the originators of Hawaii Regional cuisine. National multi-award winning restaurant. Local awards include: 1997, 1999, 2000 & 2005 Hale Aina Award for "Restaurant of the Year"; 2003, 2004 & 2005 Ilima Award. (D $$$) CANOES Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Beach Hotel 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 949-3811 Hawaii Regional Cuisine. (BLD $$) CHEF MAVRO 1969 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / McCully Area) Tel. (808) 944-4714 A founding member of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, Chef George Mavrothalassitis employs a master's technique in melding fresh, regional ingredients with the flavors of his native Provence. A dining experience comparable to a 3-Star restaurant in France. 2003 winner of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as the best chef in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. Multiple Ilima and Hale Aina local award winner. (D $$$) DIAMOND HEAD GRILL W Honolulu Hotel 2885 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 922-3734 Owned by Alan Wong, one of the originators of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Soul warming comfort food with a local twist using the freshest island ingredients. (BLD $$$) KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Culinary Arts Program 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 734-9499 for reservation Cafeteria. (BL $) 220 Grille (L $) Ka Ikena Fine Dining (LD $$) Tamarind Cafe (L $) One of Oahu's hidden secrets: gourmet food prepared by Hawaii's future chefs. Famous alumni include Sam Choy and Alan Wong, two of the originators of Hawaii Regional cuisine. Open weekdays mid-September to December and end of January to May. Reservations for fine dining a must - no walk-ins! LUCY'S GRILL AND BAR 32 Aulike Street Kailua, HI 96734 (Windard Oahu) Tel. (808) 230-8188 One of Kailua's most popular restaurants. Terrific eclectic Hawaiian Regional Cuisine with lots of choices and giant-sized portions - awesome desserts. (D $$) PINEAPPLE ROOM Macy's at Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 945-6573 Owned by Alan Wong, one of the originators of Hawaii Regional cuisine. (BLD $$$) PRINCE COURT Hawaii Prince Hotel 100 Holomoana Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 944-4494 Famed for Hawaii Regional Seafood Cuisine - a subtle blend of the classic culinary techniques of East and West, prepared with fresh island produce from land and sea. 2002 Hale Aina Award. (BLD $$$) SAM CHOY'S BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CRAB 580 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Kalihi Area) Tel. (808) 545-7979 The Choy of Cooking! Generous portions of local favorites by one of the originators of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, served in a warehouse-like atmosphere at Honolulu Harbor. (BLD $$$) SAM CHOY'S DIAMOND HEAD RESTAURANT 449 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Kapahulu Area) Tel. (808) 732-8645 Sumptuous award-winning local-style dishes in Sam's signature generous portions. One of the twelve chefs who originated Hawaii Regional cuisine. (D $$$) 21 DEGREES NORTH Turtle Bay Resort Kahuku, HI 96712 (North Shore Oahu) Tel. (808) 293-8811 Contemporary Island cuisine with a French accent in a beautiful setting. Spectacular homemade ice creams. (BLD $$$) THE WILLOWS 901 Hausten Street Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / Moiliili Area) Tel. (808) 952-9200 Fabulous buffets and Sunday brunch featuring popular island cuisine. Luxurious gardens and courtyard. (LD $$) Top Oahu Restaurants Index | Restaurants Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

Maui Snorkeling

Maui snorkeling, snuba and whale watching tours with Lani Kai, Maalaea Maui snorkeling Maui snorkeling and snuba aboard "Lani Kai" Snorkeling Trips Snorkel Reservations Maui Links CALL TOLL FREE: 1-888-983-8080 or direct 1-808-244-1979 LANI KAI is a 53' foot double-deck catamaran, launched new in 1997. Fast & stable, she is designed to get you to Molokini Crater, and other coral reef snorkeling sites, quickly and comfortably! Friendly Charters has been running snorkeling and whale watching excursions on Maui since 1983. Experience, knowledge and lots of aloha are provided on every cruise. The friendly staff prides itself on extending personalized service, that sets them apart from the others. Lani Kai's superior speed guarantees you more snorkeling time at Maui's premier underwater locations. The vessel has several unique and desirable features that add to the comfort and fun of the trip: Water slide ! Two fresh water showers Two modern heads Large upper sunning deck Spacious protected cabin area Custom snorkel staircase Wide, spacious swim steps at water level and More....... INTERNET RESERVATIONS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT! Snorkeling Trips Snorkel Reservations Maui Links Friendly Charters - Lani Kai P.O. Box 1706 Makawao, HI 96768 Proud members of Hawaii Visitors Bureau and Maui Visitors Bureau Activities Owners Association Keywords: Maui, snorkeling, mauisnorkeling.com, Hawaii, Molokini, Maui snorkel trips, snorkel, boat, boats, tours, excursions, charters, whale watching, snorkeling trips, discounts, snorkel cruises, cruises, friendly charters, Friendly, Charters, catamaran, lani kai, lanikai, activities, adventures, discount, savings, excursions, information, travel, classic, pride, pacific, islands, hawaiian, turtles, dolphins, fish, coral reef, captain, bruce, morse, coast guard, certified, vessel, sunset sails, Maui sunset sails, sailing, sailing on Maui, ocean, sea, lanai, ferry, private charters, custom tours, birthdays, weddings, boat weddings, burial at sea, partys, parties, families, snuba, diving, fun, exciting, educational, eco tours, skinny dipping, internet discounts