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?PROY@;bjbjWWj==@7]0000000DDDDD PTD&$0 00   &00DD0000  00wDD2Island Activity Suggestions for Must-Do ActivitiesCourtesy of Paradise Maui ActivitiesAloha and welcome to Maui. With so much to see and do onMaui, our Activities staff is here to help you make the mostof your precious time. Please keep in mind that all toursand activities must be booked in advance. Reservations aremade at http://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.html .There are no vouchers to pick up. We will email you aconfirmation with all relevant information. We areproviding this service free of charge and can assure you thevery best activities at the very same prices that you wouldbe charged by calling each vendor directly. Have awonderful, exciting vacation!AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN LUAU --OLD LAHAINA LUAULocated on the beach in Lahaina, this luau is rated the bestin Hawaii. The hula show is incredible, and the local foodis fantastic. This is the only truly authentic Hawaiianluau on Maui. It is also the smallest and most popular soit must be booked in advance. THIS LUAU SELLS OUT 3-4 WEEKSIN ADVANCE DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING WHALE SEASON(Jan-March). The earlier you book a reservation, the betterseating you receive. Adults: $82 per person. Children(2-12): $52 per child. 5:30pm-8:30pm (times vary withsunset).UFO PARASAILINGRight on Kaanapali Beach, soar above it all with anexperienced crew and the latest in lift-off and landingtechnology. Fly away in ease and comfort, alone or with acompanion. 400 feet for seven minutes: $47. 800 feet forten minutes: $57. Available from 8:00am - 5:00pm (May 16th-Dec 14th)GEMINI CHARTERSPICNIC SNORKEL SAIL! Explore the pristine waters of HonoluaBay (summer) or an equally nice West Maui snorkel spot inthe winter on the 64' catamaran Gemini! 4 & 1/2 hours ofsnorkeling, sailing, hot buffet lunch (mahi mahi, teriyakichicken, rice pilaf, veggis/dip, chips, pb&j for the kids,cookies), and open bar await you with the friendly, fun crewof the Gemini. Easy beach boarding right in front of theWestin hotel on Kaanapali Beach. Other features includeglass bottom ports for non-snorkelers, shaded/large centralcabin, all snorkel gear (instruction included) andfloatation devices, fresh water rinse and complimentaryparking at the Westin Hotel. Adults $85, Teens (13-19) $70,Children (2-12) $50.CHAMPAGNE SUNSET SAIL: Beachloading in front of the WestinHotel on Kaanapali Beach. 2 hour sunset sail, includescocktails and pupus. $55 adults, $45 for teens (13-19), and$35 for children (2-12). Approx. 5:00pm-7:00pm (times varywith the sunset) Available May Dec 15th.AFTERNOON WHALE WATCH (DEC 15TH-APRIL): BeachloadingIn front of the Westin Hotel, 2 hour whale watch, includes cocktails and Pupus. $55 adults, $45 for teens (13-19) and $35 for children (2-12). 3:30 5:30 pm daily (Dec 15th April)TERALANI CATAMARANSWEST MAUI SNORKEL SAIL ON THE TERALANI: From the beach infront of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. Fourand a half hours on the water as we explore the Westside ofMaui in clear, unspoiled water. We provide all equipment,snorkeling lessons, deli style lunch, beer, wine, Mai Taisand sodas. $84 adults, $69 teens, and $50 for children(5-12). 11:00am -- 3:00pm (3:30 in summer).PREMIER SNORKEL SAIL AND DOLPHIN SEARCH on the BRAND NEWTERALANI 2: From the beach in front of Leilani's atWhaler's Village in Kaanapali. Six hours on the water as weexplore the island of Lanai in clear, unspoiled water. Weprovide all equipment, snorkeling lessons, BBQ lunch, beer,wine, Mai Tais and sodas. $109 adults, $79 teens, and $59for children (5-12). 9:30am-2:30pm. ORIGINAL SUNSET SAIL (May Dec): From the beach in front of Leilani'sat Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 hour sunset sail,includes cocktails and pupus. $52 adults, $45 for teens,and $35 for children (5-12). Approx. 5:00pm-7:00pm (timesvary with the sunset).DINNER SUNSET SAIL (May Dec): From the beach in front of Leilani'sat Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 1/2 hour Sunset Sail,includes cocktails and buffet dinner. $69 adults, $65 forteens, and $55 for children (5-12). Approx. 4:30pm-7:00pm(times vary with the sunset).WHALE WATCHES (seasonal from December through May): From thebeach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village inKaanapali. MORNING WHALE WATCH: Two hours from8:00am-10:00am with continental breakfast. $52 Adults, $45for teens, $35 for children (5-12).ORIGINAL SUNSET WHALE WATCH (Dec May): Two hours from 4:00pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset) with cocktails and pupus. Experienced naturalists will give you an up close and personal look into the livesand curious behaviors of the humpback whale. $52 adults, $45for teens, and $35 for children (5-12).DINNER SUNSET WHALE WATCH (Dec May): Two and 1/2 hours from 3:30pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset). $69 adults, $65 for teens, and $55 for children (5-12).SAIL TO MOLOKINI TO SNORKEL ON THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGYTOURS! Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marinepreserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island ishome to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. Thecrystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serenevisibility! Sail aboard the first class tour companyTrilogy. Service is impeccable and you will be enjoying ahot cinnamon roll breakfast, and then snorkel the wonderfulwaters of Molokini. A BBQ lunch and beverages are includedas is all snorkel gear and instruction on this deluxe oceanadventure. Sail back to Maalaea Harbor! Certified andIntroductory dives also available on this trip for anadditional cost. Adults: $95, Children: $47.50. 6:30am-12:30pm.SNORKEL LANAI WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGY TOURS!Get away for a day on a sailing catamaran departing LahainaHarbor. Hot cinnamon rolls/continental breakfast served onboard. A van tour of Lanai town is next on the agenda forthose who wish followed by snorkeling in the unspoiledwaters off of the island of Lanai in Manele Bay with ascrumptious BBQ lunch served on Trilogy1s own privatepavilion in Manele Harbor. Icy cold refreshments availablethroughout. Enjoy sailing back to Maui. Certified andintroductory diving available for an additional cost.Adults: $169, Children: $84.50. Two trips daily (onedeparting at 6:30 am and one at 10:00 am).DEEP SEA FISHING WITH MARLIN MISCHIEFReel in a big one! Prime Hawaiian game fish include MahiMahi, Ono, Ahi, and the Pacific Marlin.Private charters only: $900 Full day: $750 for 6 hours. $600 for 4 hours.Departs approx. 6:45 am from Lahaina Harbor.ATLANTIS SUBMARINE RIDEThis 46 passenger, air-conditioned submarine dives down to120 feet in order to show you the marine life for whichHawaii is famous. On the 45 minute dive, enjoy theexcitement of being on a real submarine! Adults: $79.99 perperson. Children (must be above 3 feet tall): $39.99.SEA KAYAKING WITH SOUTH PACIFIC KAYAKSExplore the beautiful coastline of Maui and encounter seaturtles and dolphins and do some snorkeling! Two and halfhours to six hour trips available in South Maui includinglocations such as La Perouse Bay and Makena Landing (TurtleTown). Sodas/snacks/snorkel gear provided. Starting at $59per person.ADVENTURE RAFTING WITH ULTIMATE RAFTINGFULL DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL: Snorkel usually 3different spots around the pristine coastline of Lanai.Search for dolphins and cliff dwelling birds along withturtles and fish found nowhere else in the world. All gearand instruction included. Breakfast, deli style lunch,snacks and beverages are also included. 7:00 am-1:30pm.Adults are $129 and children (6-12) are $89.1/2 DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL: Same as 3/4 day with aminimum of 2 spots. Snacks and beverages are included.8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm. Adults are $79 andchildren (5-12) are $69.SNORKEL MOLOKINI WITH THE NATURALISTS OF PACIFIC WHALEFOUNDATION! Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marinepreserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island ishome to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. Thecrystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serenevisibility! Enjoy a continental breakfast, and then snorkelthe wonderful waters of Molokini. A deli style, lunch,beer, wine and beverages are included as is all snorkel gearand instruction on this deluxe ocean adventure.Adults: $59.95, Children: One free per paying adult or $15.7:00am-12:00pmSEMI-SUBMARINE EXCURSION ON THE REEF DANCEREvery seat is a window seat on this air-conditionedsemi-submarine vessel with surround viewing in itsunderwater cabin. The 60 or 90 minute tours are expertlynarrated and include a dive show with the diver bringingunderwater critters right up to the underwater cabinwindows. Direct boarding from Lahaina Harbor. 60 minutetours at three times daily and one 90 minute tour daily.Adults: $32.95 each for 60 tour, $44.95 each for90 minute tour. Children (6-12): $18.95 for 60 minutetour, $24.95 for 90 minute tour.UPCOUNTRY OR HALEKALA CRATER HORSEBACK RIDING WITH PONYEXPRESS Experience the quiet beauty of Maui and leave thecrowds behind. Meet at their upcountry booth on the driveup to Haleakala Crater to check in for all rides.Introductory Rides at 3:00 pm for $55. Picnic Lunch Ridesat 11:30 am for $105. Paniolo Rides at 9:00 for $85. Half DayJunction Rides in the crater at 9:15 for $155.BIKE DOWN THE VOLCANO WITH MAUI DOWNHILL!Ascend the 10,023 feet of Haleakalas summit in order tosee one of the most beautiful dawns on earth. Then, enjoy a38-mile bicycle tour that is all downhill! Glide throughseveral climate zones, with incredible views, as you coastall the way to sea level. Tours include round-triptransportation, riding attire, breakfast, and instruction.Sunrise: $115 per person. Approx 2:30am-11:00am. Day Tour$110 per person. Approx. 7:00am - 3:00pmHELICOPTER TOURS WITH SUNSHINE HELICOPTERSThe #1 Activity on Maui. Fly in an A-Star helicopter withair-conditioning, stereo headphones, and state-of-the-artvideo equipment. See Haleakala Crater and the beautifulHana rainforest by air, or fly to Molokai to see the tallestsea cliffs in the world! Hana and Haleakala (45 minutes)$189 per person; Complete Island (60 minutes) $245 perperson, West Maui and Molokai (60 minutes) $245 per personHelicopter Rides are available 8:00am - 5:00pm.THE FEAST OF LELE is AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING! BEST EVENT ONMAUI for an intimate Hawaiian experience!!!! A sophisticatedevening of fine food, cultural entertainment and unsurpassedhospitality along the lovely sandy shores of Lahaina atsunset. The Feast is a lavish five course fine diningdinner featuring the cuisine of four Pacific Islands. Musicand dances of that island follow each course. The Feast isa much more intimate setting with your party at a privatetable enjoying fine dining with a dramatic Polynesian show,including fire knife dancing! Premium bar drinksincluded--all you can drink! Only 150 people maximum atthis Feast and your group (be it 2 or 8 people will beseated at your own private table). Please note that the foodis very authentic to each island so if you are the type totry new foods, this is the Feast for you! Highlyrecommended for couples--there are fewer children at thisluau. Adults: $99. Children: $69. 5:30pm-8:30pm (timesvary with sunset).POLYNESIAN STYLE LUAU RIGHT ON KAANAPALI BEACH AT THEMARRIOTT! Open bar with tropical cocktails, Imu andtorchlighting ceremonies, luau buffet, authentic hula show,magnificent oceanfront seating, and an exciting fire knifedancer are all included with this beachside luau. This luauis excellent for kids of all ages. Adults: $75, Children(3-12): $24.95. 5:00pm-8:00pm (seating begins at 4:30)HANA PICNIC TOUR WITH TEMPTATION TOURSFull day van tours to the Hana rainforest are availabledaily. See the most beautiful area of the Valley Islewithout having to drive the 'Hana Highway' yourself!Magnificent waterfalls, exotic flowers, and black sandbeaches provide the scenic beauty you will never forget.Swim in a waterfall and walk on a black sand beach. Agourmet picnic lunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad)is served on china and linen. This is the first-class wayto enjoy the road to Hana! Limousine/Van tours $134 perperson. 7:00am to 5:30pm.HANA SKY TREK WITH TEMPTATION TOURS! THIS IS THE ULTIMATELAND/AIR TOUR AT A GREAT PRICE!Combine a 40-minute Helicopter tour of Haleakala Crater andthe Hana rainforest with a deluxe five hour limo-van tour.See it all from the air and then land in Hana to swim in awaterfall and walk on a black sand beach. A gourmet picniclunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad) is served onchina and linen. Half-day sky trek tours: $239 perperson. 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm.MAUI CAVE ADVENTURESHike with experienced guides deep into the huge subterraneanpassages of one of the world1s largest lava tubes.Witnessthis ancient cavern system replete with stalactites,stalagmites and beautiful flowstone appearing as if it werestill liquid, now solidified for 30,000 years. Enjoy theone hour lava tube tour which is an excellent familyadventure! Most of the cave is easy walking, while certainsections have irregular terrain and natural lava rock stepswhere the trail ascends or descends. The Two Hour 'Wild'Lava Tube Tour is an exploration unlike anything you've everdone. Geared for the physically athletic only. You'll becrawling through tight spots into pristine passages andclimbing a ladder to an 'overtube' on this tour. Allparticipants must be physically fit. 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Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features Advertisement - Click to support our sponsors. Monday, January 15, 2001 By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Players point and shoot as they jockey for position on the field. It's all fun and games at Hawaii All-Star Paintball as players come out of the woods to celebrate their field of dreams Paintball before politics By Burl Burlingame Star-Bulletin THERE'S a steady, hollow drumming -- thwip! thwip! thwip! -- as if vinyl hail is falling. And the stuttering chatter of air bursts. And the occasional shouted command, or cheer of victory. But other than that, standing at ground zero as 300 people engage in rapid-fire combat at close quarters is surprisingly quiet. Opening day at Hawaii All-Star Paintball drew hundreds of players from around the island yesterday in a benefit for Hawaii Food Bank. Owner Brandon Cayetano estimated about 1,500 cans of food were collected. By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Ray Contreras eyes the amunition being handed to him. The paintballs, decorated with spots and stripes, are lightweight, but sting when they hit. "Even the other fields shut down for today in support," said Cayetano. He stood atop a Matson container in the center of the playing fields, looking down into the arenas and occasionally shouting orders like the skipper of a pirate ship: "You! Yeah, you! Mask DOWN, brah! Safety first! You HEAR me?" Located on a largely ignored spit of landfill left over from freeway construction, Cayetano had a busy couple of months bulldozing and cleaning up the site. "You wouldn't believe the junk that was here," he said, shaking his head. By Blaine Fergerstrom, Star-Bulletin An overhead view of the paintball grounds. The field is divided into various arenas, each with varying obstacles and degrees of difficulty. The games are basically a variation of capture-the-flag. "When you get right down to it, it's just playing cowboys and Indians," he said. "Except that that you can spend a thousand dollars for your gear and get totally wrapped up in it." The paintballs themselves are surprisingly tough gelatin capsules the size of marbles, filled with water and biodegradable dye. They don't burst unless they strike the target dead-on. Otherwise, they bounce away. "Yeah, I suppose you could eat them," said Cayetano, eyeing the reporter who asks the question. "But why would you want to?" By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin From left, Alex Frederick, Jonathan Mita and Samuel Nolan, lock and load, preparing for an intergalactic shoot 'em up. Players checking out the facility were happy with it, not just for the challenging courses but because of the location. Wayne Kiyabu, by day a worker at Frito Lay, was introduced to paintball by his brother -- "I was hooked by the first night!" -- and says that Cayetano's course is "just what Hawaii needs. "It's awesome, no kidding. The main thing is that it's centrally located. All the other courses are off in the sticks. It wasn't until I began playing that I realized how big the phenomenon was." Sheryl Miyagawa, Serene Kubota and Heather Enomoto, all about 20 and coeds, were trying paintball for the first time, and were enthusiastic. "It was totally fun," said Miyagawa. "But I didn't know it would hurt! When you get hit by the paintball, it stings!" "My friends told me, wear as much as you can, and they weren't kidding," said Enomoto. "Oh, it's not that bad," huffed Kubota. "Fun has its price." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Trisha Shimomi and Barry Tokuhama, paintball beginners, take a break to give each other support at the paintball field grand opening. Brad Rodrigues, by day a sales broker, began paintballing about a year ago. "My friends said, hey, try 'em, and I really got into it. "This central location will really help the game. It has a lot of space and is organized. A field like this will draw good people into the game." Paintball in Hawaii, although popular, has yet to tap into the lucrative tour or corporate market. Some companies sponsor games as a teambuilding exercise. Although Americans have led the paintball charge, Cayetano has seen a shift in Japanese attitudes. Even 10 years ago, Japanese visitors were crazy for target shooting, but wouldn't shoot at anything resembling a human," Cayetano said. "But that has changed." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin A paintball warrior maneuvers for protection from being sprayed with lime green and fuchsia paint as he fires his weapon. How about videogames such as "Doom"? Have they made us more eager to shoot-'em-up? Cayetano shook his head. "Paintball is the antidote to videogames. It's out in the open. Fresh air and exercise. You're a target too. But mostly, there's no concept of teamwork in a videogame. You won't win in paintball unless you pull together." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Brandon Cayetano prefers the blast of paint to that of the political ring. Son o’ da guv is paintball commander BRANDON Cayetano has no intention of following in father Ben's political footsteps, and the governor has never played paintball, his son's passion. But the two share the gift of gab. Press Cayetano's "paintball" button and he goes, like 60 m.p.h. His new paintball field debuted yesterday near Sand Island and finally brings the islands into the modern age of the newly professional sport. "I first went crazy for paintball back in '83, and opened a competitive field in Waimanalo," said Cayetano. "I ran it basically so my friends and I could have a good time playing. I lost it in the early '90s. "I didn't have enough business savvy at the time to run it. I was naive." Discouraged, Cayetano ignored the sport for several years and explored what he calls the "dark side" of life. "Yeah, I got estranged from my family and friends. I knew what it was like on the streets, what it's like to be hungry. It was defensive times. I got into trouble. "But slowly, with the help of my parents, I worked my way back. I trained under computer gurus and got my act together." By coincidence, he worked as human resources and safety manager at United Laundry Services before the owner became his father's second wife. In the meantime, the paintball scene in Hawaii had stagnated, Cayetano believed. It was time someone brought it up to date, and why not him? His experiences in the '90s made him much more aware of the financial aspects of running a business. "In 1983, only the United States played paintball. Today, it's played in 39 countries and it's a $4-billion-a-year industry." Paintball is like any other sport, Cayetano said. It requires discipline, training, awareness and organization. This is created by creating fields like simulated war zones, with varying obstacles and handicaps. Paintball on Oahu had turned into a "renegade" game, with guys running around in the woods, just blasting away at each other. "We spent a lot of time just trying to tell people we weren't mercenaries in training!" he laughed. "There can be a kind of rift between the newbies and the tournament-level players. The newbies can get whacked on. They get excited, and the pros just rail 'em, which can be humbling and bum them out," said Cayetano. He intends to keep everything as even-handed as possible at the new site. Hawaii All-Star Paintball is divided into three zones or "fields" on a spit of land makai of the freeway near Sand Island. "It was trash land," said Cayetano. "I noticed it more than a year ago, and started the permit process to convert it into a paintball park." And no, being the governor's son didn't open any bureaucratic doors, he claims. "In fact, I think being the governor's kid might have slowed things down," he said. One zone comprises ABS water-pipe obstacles, a scenario called "hyper-ball" on the mainland. Another is what Cayetano called an "air-field," filled with inflatable obstacles, delivered by an airline with just hours to spare Saturday. "Thirteen grand to fly in balloons," he moaned. The third is a chessboard of mounds and berms for players to scramble over. The entire site is ringed with netting to prevent stray paintballs from whacking the freeway overpass. "The range on these things is only about 25 to 30 yards anyway," he said. "When I first started out in paintball, the guns were like pump shotguns, slow and inaccurate. Now you can even buy paintball guns for $1,200 that have computer chips in them to control your fire rate, like an automatic." Most paintball guns, though, run about $150, and are accurate enough to put a pattern in a pie plate at 20 yards. On the mainland, Army and Marine Corps use a paintball course for combat training because it's cheaper and more impressive than laser weapons. "When you get hit by a paintball, you know it," Cayetano chuckled. Cayetano raised the funds himself, mainly with the help of paintball enthusiasts like himself. Many show up after their 9-to-5s and help out in the evenings, getting the course ready. While dad doesn't play paintball, he knows Brandon has a passion for it. "Any father would want his son to follow in his footsteps," Brandon said. "But I'm more comfortable as a private businessman. Some people, like my Dad, are born to excel in politics. But not me!" Click for online calendars and events. E-mail to Features Editor Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] © 2001 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com



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