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Hawaii Cruise Select Index: Date | Type | Destination Hawaii Cruise Departure: Friday, January 27, 2006 Cruise - 10 Days / 9 Nights January 27 - February 5, 2006 Day#1 - Friday, January 27: Peoria / Chicago / Honolulu, Oahu Motorcoach from your pick up point to Chicago with a flight to Honolulu, the island of Oahu. This afternoon we are welcomed to the Hawaiian Islands with a fresh flower lei. Our motorcoach will transfer us to the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort with an overnight. Day#2 - Saturday, January 28: Honolulu, Oahu This afternoon we will embark upon the Norwegian Pride of America. Unwind and relax, the day is yours to explore and enjoy. Don't forget to sign up for shore excursions or any spa service you may want to experience. Day #3 - Sunday, January 29: Hilo, Hawaii Nestled on the crescent-shaped shore of Hilo Bay, this beautiful port is an exotic greenhouse of lush tropical plants and abundant waterfalls. Snow-capped Mauna Kea and Kilauea craters tower dramatically in the background and provides proximity to some of this islands most spectacular scenery. You'll love Hilo's flourishing flowers and lush tropical plants. Day #4 - Monday, January 30: Kahului, Maui This bustling harbor is minutes away from some of this islands most scenic spots. Visit the sacred Iao Valley and the Maui Tropical Plantation, or hit the world-renowned links at nearby Kapalua. Kahului's beach is said to contain "Maui Diamonds, small white quartz stones mistaken for the real thing by early explorers. Tonight you will overnight in port at Kauhlui, Maui. Day #5 - Tuesday, January 31: Kahului, Maui Today will be another day spent in Kahului with a departure at 6:00 pm. Don't forget the nightlife with the Las Vegas style shows to dancing the night away in one of the nightclubs, or just star gazing on the deck. Day #6 - Wednesday, February 1: Kona, Hawaii Situated on the Western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Kona is warm and sunny year-round. With spectacular sunsets, numerous historic sites, abundant wildlife and marine life. Day #7 - Thursday, February 2: Nawiliwili, Kauai Verdant and lush, it is no wonder that this is considered the sacred "Garden Island" of Hawaii. The sweet smell of mokihana berries permeates the air and the lush green landscape intoxicates the senses. At Waimea Canyon, the union of water, sunshine, clouds and canyon walls create the most colorful rainbows imaginable. It is no wonder that Hollywood producers have come here hundreds of times when looking for paradise. South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and Jurassic Park were filmed here on the island of Kauai. Tonight you will overnight in port at Nawiliwili, Kauai. Day #8 - Friday, February 3: Nawiliwili, Kauai Today will be another day spent in Nawailiwili with a departure at 6:00 pm. Onboard the ship take advantage of what it has to offer. Enjoy the swimming pools / hot tubs, fitness center, duty free shops, and more. Or how about going to the full service spa, or visiting the library and reading a book as you look out over the ocean. It is your choice to do everything or nothing at all. Day #9 - Saturday, February 4: Honolulu, Oahu / Chicago Today we will disembark in Honolulu and spend the day touring the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and then begin our journey home. We will board our transfer coach to Honolulu's Airport with a flight back to Chicago traveling through the night. Day #10 - Sunday, February 5: Chicago / Peoria Today we arrive in Chicago with a coach transfer to Peoria, Illinois. **************************** State of the Art Accommodations: Your luxury staterooms are spacious and beautiful. Amenities include in-room television, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, two beds, private shower, ship-to-shore telephone, vanity and closet space. A steward is always on call to satisfy your every request. Dining is plentiful & exquisite: Choose from eight spectacular restaurants including Little Italy Italian Restaruant, Manhattan Skyline Main Restaurant, Lazy J Texas Steakhouse, Key West Bar and Grill and more. You will always have exactly what you're in the mood for. This is a freestyle cruise, which means there isn't any dinner seating time. You can eat whenever you want with whom ever you want. Enjoy a "cashless week" onboard: While onboard, you may keep your wallet or purse locked in your room safe. All meals and most on-board recreational activities are included in your cruise fare. Should you choose to shop in a duty-free shop, or relax with a soda or cocktail, simply charge it to your cabin. Responsibility: This cruise is operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, which acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging cabin accommodations and transportation. PCC reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible to any person for expenses, loss of time, money, or other related issues resulting from a change in your tour scheduling. Gratuities: Onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line they now automatically apply a service charge to your shipboard account: $10.00 per guest per day for guests ages 13 and above, $5.00 per day for children ages 3-12 and no charge for children under the age of three. All service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge, so there's no need to think about additional tipping. This Peoria Charter Coach package includes the gratuity price. **Bar drinks and spa services have "as-you-go" service charges added separately.** Features included in your package: * Peoria Charter Coach pre-cruise orientation * Transfers from Peoria to a Chicago Airport * Roundtrip airfare from Chicago * All transfers in Hawaii * 1 Night stay at Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort * Cruise Fare * All port charges and Hawaiian taxes * Baggage handling * Prepaid Ship Gratuities * All ship board meals * Exciting nightly entertainment * Land Tour of Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor * Fully Escorted For more information contact; Peoria Charter Coach Company 2600 NE Adams St Peoria, IL 61603 800-448-0572 Ext. 21 Call For Price Please click Tour Policy Last Updated 1/23/06 Not responsible for errors or omissions. Contact PCC for exact and specific details. P EORIA C HARTER C OACH COMPANY TOLL FREE NUMBER: 800-448-0572 2600 N.E. 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Hawaii Resorts -- for families  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break Beach Vacations Ten Latest Family Travel Deals All-inclusive and other Family Resorts Topics Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide Activity Kits Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Hawaii Resorts Below, see many Hawaii Resorts grouped by island, plus some recommended outings. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, pools with waterpark features, etc.; not all-inclusive pricing, though. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent HAWAII RESORTS - OAHU: Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach is still a lovely place despite so much nearby concrete development, and it's lots of fun for families. Click here for several properties that have special features for families. Generally, kids 18 and under stay free. HAWAII RESORTS - KAUAI: Hyatt Regency Kauai With 50 acres on one of the quieter islands, this luxury Hawaii resort has pools connected by "river pools", caves, waterfalls, 150-foot water slide; saltwater lagoons; Camp Hyatt program for kids 3 to 12. Hawaii Resorts: Hilton Waikoloa Village Another luxury Hawaii resort on the Kohala Coast; get around the 62 acres by "monorail" or by canal-boat on waterways. One of the features is a 4-acre saltwater lagoon: great for learning snorkel, with plenty of fish, and even sea-turtles. Hawaii Beach Vacations Ten great beaches, and eight Hawaii resorts. (With photos.) BIG ISLAND: Kohala Coast Hawaii Resorts If you feel like lapping up a little luxury, here's a group of eight upscale Hawaii resorts --on the west side of the Big Island-- that Conde Nast readers voted among the Top Fifty Tropical Resorts Worldwide." Kona Village A luxury getaway on the Kohala Coast, with no phones or tv in your room. Stay in individual "hale" cottages spread over 82 acres; complimentary outrigger canoe and glass-bottom boat rides, kids program and teens program; snorkeling in the bay full of colorful fish. Kona Village has a rare feature, for a Hawaii resort: nearly-all-inclusive pricing. Turtle Bay Resort Turtle Bay is a unique Hawaii resort: a lone property on the beautiful north coast of Oahu, with 880 acres, file miles of beach, five different bays, pool with waterfall and slide, on-site snorkeling, horseriding, surf lessons... JW Marriott Ihilani The JW Marriott Resort & Spa-- on Oahu at Ko Olina, a short drive from the Honolulu airport-- has kids program, teen program, Marine Life Program, and a bunch of Ocean Adventures. No charge for two kids 17 and under, in parents' room. Hawaii All-inclusive Resorts?? Vacationers won't find full-scale all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii, but here are a few hints. Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy This condominium property-- on 13 acres on the east side of Kauai-- has one- and two-bedroom units with private lanai, full kitchen, washer-dryer, etc. Swimming pool has lagoons and kids' pool. Ka'anapali Beach Hotel Value alert: this place aims to be "a moderately-priced first-class hotel", and also "Maui's most Hawaiian hotel." The free kids' "Aloha Passport" program of activities features local arts and crafts. Ohana Hotels and Outrigger Resorts OHANA is a brand of Outrigger Resorts and Hotels that offers non-beachfront properties at a good price point. Both OHANA and Outrigger have family-friendly properties on several islands; most OHANA locations are near Waikiki, and the flagship Outrigger Reef is right on Waikiki Beach. Multi-island: Hawaii Resorts & Activities for the Whole Ohana "Perfect family weeks on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island"-- at Outside Online. For each island, there's a recommended "home base" property, plus detailed itineraries for seven days of fun. MOLOKAI: Molokai Ranch and Lodge Guests stay in comfy "upscale tents": canvas bungalows on platforms, big bed in one section, twin beds in another; solar-powered lights; private bathroom, hot-water showers; lanai. ( A lodge is also available.) 54,000 acres of land, white-sand beach, sea kayaking, mountain biking, horseback rides; Ed-ventures for kids include tidal pools, Hawaiian arts and crafts. Kids' Programs at Maui Resorts A review of kids' programs at a number of resorts in the popular Wailea area, at the City Spin website. MAUI: Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Fun at this luxury Maui property includes kids camp and the Canyon Activity Pools, nine pools connected by a river that floats swimmers along. Hawaii with Kids and Teens- Multi- Islands About's guide for Hawaii for Visitors has many suggestions for family activities on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu. Top Ten Big Island Family Activities About's guide for Hawaii/South Pacific selects ten family activities: Beaches, Dolphins, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and more.   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. 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Hawaii Drive Guides: Oahu Perfect Days Dining Guide Onolicious Awards Oahu Perfect Days Dining Guide Onolicious Awards Oahu’s restaurants and eateries that are the best in their category In Hawaiian, ‘ono means tasty or delicious. Sometimes you’ll find it on local menus as onolicious, meaning really delicious. Award winners in dozens of categories range from local grinds to formal, nationally acclaimed restaurants. Fans of ethnic foods (including Filipino, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican and Thai) will be able to feast on great meals for lunch and dinner. Restaurants and eateries in bold red are reviewed. Oahu maps > Perfect Dining Guide to Hawaii > Oahu Onolicious Awards > Oahu Restaurants & Eateries by District > Oahu Restaurant Reviews > ALL AROUND "RESTAURANT ROW" WINNER — Kapahulu — Kaimuki Restaurants, Cafes and Coffee Houses: 12 th Ave Grill , 3660 on the Rise , Azteca , Beau Soleil , C&C Pasta , Café Laufer , Coffee Talk , Hale Vietnam , Happy Days Seafood Restaurant , Hee Hing Restaurant , I Love Country Kitchen , Irifune , Izakaya Nonbei , Kim Chee Restaurant #2 , Kwong On , L&L Drive Inn , Leonards , Maguro-Ya , Momomo , Mr. Ojisan , Ninniku Ya Garlic Restaurant , Olive Tree Café , Ono Hawaiian Foods , The Pyramids , Saigon’s Cafe , Sam Choy’s Diamond Head Restaurant , Sis Kitchen , Tokkuri-Tei , Wasabi Bistro , Zippy’s Best Kept Secret Near Waikiki — Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana , Bistro at Century City , 12 th Ave Grill , 3660 on the Rise , Chef Mavro , L’Uraku , Cabanas Seaside Grill Best Kept Secret in Honolulu & Chinatown — Café Che Pasta , Duc’s Bistro Best Views in Waikiki — Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana , Sarento’s Top of the I , Hanohano Room Best Ocean View Outside of Waikiki — John Dominis , Plumeria Beach Café Best Expensive Restaurants — Alan Wong’s Restaurant , La Mer , Michel’s at the Colony Surf , Orchids , Padovani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar , Chef Mavro , Bistro at Century City , Hakone Most Romantic Dining Spots — Cabanas Seaside Grill , Chef Mavro Hong Kong Brought to Waikiki — Golden Dragon Bests Steaks in Waikiki — Hy’s Steak House , Ruth’s Chris Steak House Most Underrated Waikiki Steakhouse — Outback Hidden Waikiki Gems — Parc Café , Shizu Best Time Warp Dining Experienc e — Hy’s Steak House , Nick’s Fishmarket , Side Street Inn , Palomino , The Willows , La Mariana Restaurant & Bar , Matteo’s , Trattoria Restaurant , The Veranda , Waioli Tea Room Most Fun on Waikiki Oceanfront — Duke’s Canoe Club Most Fun Near Waikiki Oceanfront — Tiki’s Grill and Bar Most Fun on Honolulu Waterfront — Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Most Fun Minus Oceanfront — Ocean Club , Sunset Grill Best Place for Mai Tai’s at Sunset — Mai Tai Bar, House Without a Key Best Kept Mediterranean Cuisine Secret — Marbella Mediterranean Cuisine , Café Sistina Best Kept Secret East of Waikiki — Tavola Tavola , Blu Water Grill , Le Bistro Best Kept Secret in Kailua — Lucy’s Grill ‘n Bar , Good to Go Most Unexpected Gourmet Lunch — The Pineapple Room , Mariposa Best Fantasy Thai Dining — Singha Thai Cuisine Most Incredible Asian Buffet — Todai Restaurant Waikiki Best Dim Sum — Mei Sum Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant , Hee Hing Restaurant , Happy Days Seafood Restaurant ,, Sun Kong Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant Best Japanese Noodles — Jimbo’s Restaurant Garlic Lovers Dream — Ninniku Ya Garlic Restaurant Best Malasadas — Leonards Best Manapua — Char Hung Sut Manapua , Kwong On Best Plate Lunch — Kaka’aka Kitchen Best Bakery and Coffee Shop — Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop , Café Laufer , Liliha Bakery and Coffee Shop Best Ice Cream — Cold Stone Creamery Best Dining Experience on the North Shore — 21 Degrees North Best Meal After a Day of North Shore Surfing — Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill Best North Shore Breakfast — Café Haleiwa Best Dining Experience in Chinatown — Indigo Eurasian , Duc’s Bistro , Legend Seafood Best Cheap Date/Ethnic Food — Café Sistina , Fukuya , Greek Corner , Cha Cha Cha , OnJin’s Café , Arancino di Mare , Auntie Pasto’s , Ba-Le Sandwich Shop , Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine , Pineland Chinese Restaurant , Gina’s BBQ , Sushi King Best Vietnamese Restaurant — Mekong II , Saigon’s , Hale Vietnam Best Korean Restaurant — Kim Chee Restaurant #2 , Sis Kitchen , Sorabol Restaurant Best Indian Restaurant - Zaffron Best Hawaiian Restaurant — Helena's Hawaiian Food , Ono Hawaiian Foods Best Getaway from It All Meal — Contemporary Café , Pagoda Floating Restaurant Best Sushi Date — Sushi Sasabune , Akasaka Best Pho — Tô Chau , Hale Vietnam Best Sushi — Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar Best Italian Restaurant — Assaggio , Auntie Pasto’s , Caffelatte Italian Restaurant Best Filipino Restaurant — Mabuhay Café & Restaurant Best Shopping Break — Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse , Brew Moon , Olive Tree Café , Assaggio , The Patisserie , Phuket Thai Restaurant , The Pineapple Room , Restaurant Suntory , Ciao Mien , Ryan’s Grill at Ward Center Most Family Dining Fun — Dixie Grill , I Love Country Café , Bravo Restaurant , Big City Diner , Buca Di Beppo , Cheeseburger in Paradise , Cheesecake Factory , Dave & Buster’s , Los Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant Best Restaurant in the West — Azul Best Deli — Brent’s Restaurant & Delicatessen , Fukuya Deli , Down to Earth Deli , Gulick Delicatessen Best Vegetarian Restaurant — Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant , Paradise Found Café , Good to Go , India Cafe Best Middle Eastern Restaurant — Casablanca , The Pyramids Best Bavarian Restaurant — Chef’s Table back to top © 2005 Honolulu Publishing Company , Ltd. photography by Brett Uprichard l website by AI Design Studio

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The Hawaiian Language Web Site - Awarded 'Best of the Net' -http://hawaiianlanguage.com -- E Komo Mai! Welcome! The Hawaiian LanguageWeb Site Ke Kahua Pûnâwelewele `Ôlelo Hawai`i http://hawaiianlanguage.com October18, 2003: Beginning Hawaiian Language Workshop Notes: 2nd Annual Southern California `Ukulele Festival The Hawaiian Home Page: Comprehensive Cultural Links - The Hula Pages What's New? Updated: 10/2003 Aunty D He mai! Mai! Mai! He mai e ku`u hoaaloha o ka`ôlelo Hawai`i. Ua ao kêia `ao`ao `upena nei, ua hiki mai la `oe. Mai, mai! Eia nô au nei." Translation The Call to the Hawaiian Language How This Site Came to Be Greetings and Invitation to Learn the Language Kûkahi (Standing Alone) `96 , Waikîkî Shell Keali`i Reichel haku mele (composer), pû`ukani (vocalist), kumu hula (hula master), kumu oli (master chanter), kanaka maoli " A loha kâkou! Ua lohe au: `O kêia ka makahiki `ôlelo Hawai`i. He ho`omaka maika`i kêlâ, akâ na`e, `a`ale lawa. `O kêia ka wâ `ôlelo Hawai`i, `eâ? No leila, pehea lâ ma hope o kêia makahiki? Pau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i? `A`ole loa. Inâ `a`ale `oe `ôlelo Hawai`i, pehea `oe `ike `ai i ka nani o nâ mele. Pehea `oe `ike `ai i ka loina o kô mâkou kûpuna. `Eâ, no laila, e hele `oukou `ao mai i ka `ôlelo Hawai`i. If you nevah undahstan', ah shucks!" Translation >> Keali`i's Songbook >> An mp3 sampling of Keali`i's music E `Ôlelo Kâua I Ka `Ôlelo Hawai`i ! Let's Speak Hawaiian! " A n interminable language...it is one of the oldest living languages of the earth, as some conjecture, and may well be classed among the best ...the thought to displace it, or to doom it to oblivion by substituting the English language, ought not for a moment to be indulged. L ong live the grand old, sonorous, poetical Hawaiian language." ~The Rev. Lorenzo Lyons(Makua Laiana), 1878, composer of "Hawai`i Aloha" , missionary. Why Learn Hawaiian? 20 Pono Reasons T he reasons to learn and cherish the Hawaiian language are many and varied. Ultimately, the desire... or the need... comes from within. I received the call to return home , "gift-wrapped in song and chant." Keali`i Reichel was my `ânela (angel, which means "messenger") and my desire to learn Hawaiian was ignited. Whether your desire burns like a raging fire, glows softly, or just barely smolders, it is enough to get you started here. Perhaps, for you, too, the need will become apparent. What's New? W hat's new on this site will be listed here for the convenience of frequenters. Hawaiian Language Lessons T hese beginner lessons are for the curious, the "local", the visitor, the expatriate, the homesick, the Hawaiian music lover, the hula aficionado, the `ukulele player, the culturally-aware, the unaware, and the-somewhere-in-between...the casual or the serious student. Browse through the Table of Contents ; there's something there for just about everyone ... including, maybe, you. Frequenters to this site tell us that these are their favorites: Mahalo & Aloha - How to Say "I Love You" in Hawaiian Hawaiian Idioms Greetings and Sentiments in Hawaiian - More Hawaiian Greetings Hawai`i Aloha - More Hawaiian Music Lyrics & Chords Speak Hawaiian like a "Local" ;- ) Say "Hawai`i" correctly - Common Mispronunciations The Aloha Spirit Nâ `Ânela Kelekî : Sheltie Angels The Hula Pages Commitment: Ho'okô If nothing else, learn the myriad meanings of " Aloha ." The Lânai C ome visit! E kipa mai! On the lânai, you will find journal musings... but only if you care to listen. Here's a sampling: Voice of an Angel tells of a series of synchronistic events, "bread crumbs leading home," which then lead to the creation of this site. Kalapana recalls nostalgic memories of a past Hawai`i, with a hopeful glimpse to the future, with hope that by learning well from the past, a brighter future is possible. A Hawaiian Love Story , a fond retelling. Brahdahs BU & IZ , cherished memories of the forging of unique friendships during the last year of a gentle Hawaiian's life. Hawaiian Cultural Links More T hese are the cyber-places to return time and time again ... to link up with friends and "talk story", listen to Hawaiian music, brush up on cultural knowledge, look up recipes, gaze dreamily at photographs of wahi pana (celebrated, noted, or legendary places), and read Hawai`i's daily newspapers and magazines. Hawaiian Language Links I 've searched the web and book-marked these URLs. They are collected here on one page for your convenience and perusal. If you are interested in a real-time class, check Hawaiian Language Classes . Aloha Cyber-card Hawaiian E-Cards S pread The Aloha Spirit ...and learn some Hawaiian too. Send an Aloha "cybercard" with an `ôlelo no`eau (words of wisdom / proverbs) to someone who lives Aloha; or who you have Aloha for; or those may be in need of some Aloha to brighten their day. Kôkua mai - Help W ill you help? E kôkua mai ana `oe? Here's my outstretched hand. Grab onto it and hop on to the Hawaiian Language bandwagon ... together, we will make a positive difference. Spread the word. Use the words. Sing them. Love them. Make them live.... mau loa (forever). E-mail Translation Requests E -mail. Your comments and thoughts are welcome, but I must apologize ahead of time. The volume of e-mail has been quite staggering. While the interest generated by this site is surprising and gratifying, try as I might, I am unable to keep up with replies back to you. This site is maintained during my free time, which is, unfortunately, as limited as yours. Do know that each e-mail is, however, read and much appreciated. Please click here if you have Translation Requests . Aloha Notes A n unexpected joy of this experience is hearing from you. Hawaiians believe that words have power. And indeed they do. Your expressions of mahalo and aloha serve as powerful incentives to "keep keeping on" with these pages. Your shared experiences inspire me and others who frequent these pages. >> Sign Guestbook - View Guestbook >> Previous Guestbook Entries Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa`ana mai. E kipa mai hou! Thank you for visiting. Come and visit again. Aloha kekahi i kekahi. Love one another. Me ke aloha pumehana, Aunty D About.com / TMC has graciously given this site its Best of the Net Award . Mahalo! Mahalo nui loa no kâu kôkua, e ku`u hoaaloha, Yoda . Mahalo to Suite 101 and Tony Kwak for this award. © 1997-2003. Created and maintained by volunteers with the intention of perpetuating the Hawaiian culture, language, and The Aloha Spirit, this is a not-for-profit educational site. Materials on this web site is to be used for personal and educational purposes only. No permission is required to link this site to other sites. Linking to this site to yours is 100% OK! As an ever-evolving work, information on this web site is subject to change without notice. This site honors our kûpuna (elders, ancestors) by providing world-wide access to a now thriving, beautiful language of the spirit that once almost met with certain extinction, this web site is a makana aloha ( fig., a gift from the heart); thus, any commercial or exploitative use is strictly kapu (prohibited). Back to the Top This URL: http://hawaiianlanguage.com >> the hawaiian home page: cultural links reasons | what's new | hawaiian language lessons | word lists | lânai | links | language links | help | aloha notes | nâ `ânela kelekî | pronunciation guide | the aloha spirit | EMERGENCY dog links | the hula pages | hawaiian music lyrics & chords Disclaimer © 1996-2000 Mahalo nui to GeoCities for hosting this web site. Get your own Free Home Page ! Mahalo nui to you for visiting.