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Features Photos Maps & Directions Hotel Description | Hotel Amenities | Dining Options Hotel Description Travelocity Rating Traveler Reviews: Read 3 Reviews More Photos 72 rooms, 2 floors The Japanese-themed all-suite Diamond Resort Hawaii is comprised of 15 acres of landscaped grounds nestled 300 feet above the coast of Wailea, approximately 20 miles from Kahului Airport, and 25 miles from Lahaina. Nearby are the Humpback Whale Education Center, Makena State Park, and Maui Ocean Center. Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, car rental desk, concierge, currency exchange, babysitting, limited room service, baggage hold, and local shuttle service. Dining is available at any of three onsite restaurants including Le Gunji, Capische, and the Restaurant Taiko, which offers Japanese and French cuisine, as well as an extensive sushi bar. 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Hawaiian music is Don

Eye of Hawaii - Hawaiian Music M usic is just about as important as food in Hawaii. You will never go to any gathering where music is not heard. It is part of island life. And this is an aspect of Hawaii you do not want to miss out on. Don't let the fact that some of it is in a language you don't understand scare you away or make you feel like an outsider. It's beauty and joy and humor will transcend this if you let it. For many people Hawaiian music is Don Ho, ukulele and steel guitar. They have only heard the hotel music of Hawaii. But there is much more. The traditional ki ho'alu (slack key) and falsetto style is still alive, actually enjoying a renaissance, but then so is all music of the islands. There is Hawaiian reggae, called Jawaiian, as well as pop and rock performers. Some of these artists, like Keali'i Reichel and Hapa, and recently Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, have made some inroads on the mainland. Below I've listed some of my favorites to get you started on your way to appreciating the new and traditional sounds of Hawaii. The Ka'au Crater Boys Basically the guitar and ukulele duo of Ernie Cruz and Troy Fernande z, aided by various sidemen, doing upbeat and catchy pop/country/jawaiian, in other words, good-time music. Tight harmonies and arrangements but the outstanding feature is Fernandez' incredible, hot-licks ukulele. My favorite album, On Fire , featuring North Shore, Opihi Man, House at Pooh Corner and the incredible title song. Hapa Anothe r incredible duo, Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, joined by superior studio musicians and several well-known friends. The word "hapa" in Hawaiian means half, but is used to describe a person of half Hawaiian, half haole heritage. This music is just that. If you are an acoustic guitar fan you're in for a real treat. Beautiful, haunting melodies and harmony as well as thoughtful lyrics, some in Hawaiian, some in English. I highly recommend both of these albums. Also, Hapa always provides excellent liner note and lyrics with translations so you can listen to a song sung in Hawaiian and get the full impact of what these talented musicians are saying. This music is a rare expression of the real Hawaii, updated and modernized, but faithful to the roots of Hawaiian music. These two albums shown here, the self-titled Hapa , and In the Name of Love are must-haves. I like too many songs to pick favorites, but one standout for pure imagination is In the Name of Love (yes, the U2 song) wherein they combine Martin Luther King's famous speech with an oli, a Hawaiian chant. Gives me chicken skin every time. Keali'i Reichel Where does one start with this phenom? Reichel has almost single-handedly brought Ha waiian music, real Hawaiian music, into the mainstream. A tremendous showman, gifted singer and player, he is backed by lush arrangements and flawless production. His style is quite varied, b ut he always includes and oli and sings some songs in Hawaiian and some in English. He even covers some show tunes periodically, but his tender, sincere ballads will always be my favorites. I also appreciate this man as a human being, especially for his selfless devotion to promoting the Hawaiian language and the constant support he provides Na Punana Leo, our Hawaiian language immersi on program. He probably plays more free concerts to benefit our children than anyone else. And this concern for olelo Hawaii is evident in his music, which is consistantly praised for its faithful use of Hawaiian. Like Hapa, he always includes very detailed liner notes and lyrics, even explaining the kauna , the hidden meaning, of some of his songs. These are three of my favorite albums, Lei Hali'a, Kawaipunahele and E O Mai . The title song E O Mai will always be one of my favorites. I can now almost listen to it without tearing up. Don Tiki Here's so mething completely different. This band has faithfully, though with tongue firmly planted in cheek, recreated the lounge music of Hawaii that was so popular in the 50s, right down to the birdcalls. The musicianship is absolutely first-rate, and there are several guest artists like Martin Denny, king of schmaltzy piano, as well as Teresa Bright and Jimmy Borges. I can imagine being in a backyard luau in Cincinatti, circa 1953, with tiki torches blazing listening to this great stuff. By the way, the band leader goes by Perry Coma. With songs like Occasional Man, Barbi in Bali, Maidenhair Fern, Clutch Cargo Cult and Bam-Boozled you can understand why this CD is titled The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki . It was recorded in "pulsating polynesian polyphonics" by the way. Gary Haleamau Local Kona boy and very good musician, as well as a wonderful person. Known primarily for his almost inhuman falsetto ability, Gary is also an excellent slack key player. His music is much more in the traditional style and is almost all in Hawaiian. This is my favorite album of his, Ho'opomaika'i . Oh yeah, he also yodels like a madman. Favorite song: E Ku'u Lei, E Ku'u Ipo . The Pahinui Brothers All the brothers are great on their own, but this particular album is one of my favorites. Bla, Cyril and Martin just sound so good. This is a combination of slack key, blues and Hawaiian traditional and somehow it works great. My favorite song is Jealous Guy . Wonderful vocals. If you like this be sure and check out their huge selection of solo albums, too. And don't forget Gabby. Peter Moon Peter Mo on has been around a long time and has more albums out than I can remember. He tends to rock a bit more than a lot of his contemporaries and has a rougher, more gravelly singing voice. a good introduction to Peter Moon is his Greatest Hits Collection #1 , featuring Slack Key Samba, Slack Key Minor Blues , Unchained Melody and my personal fave, Chinatown . Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Brother Iz left us in 1997 after succombing to morbid obesity. He will always be re membered here for his warmth, his self-deprecating humor and his talent as a singer and gifted ukulele player. I remember seeing Brother Iz at the Keahole airport shortly before his death, and though he could only walk with extreme effort and even performed with oxygen, he never stopped. Recently his music has gotten some mainland attention with the release of the movie, Hannibal , in which his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is heard. It's unfortunate that people are only now discovering this literally huge talent. He was a gentle soul and Hawaiian through and through. I love all his albums, but have picked this live one, Iz, the Man and His Music , released posthumously, because it has so many of my favorites, like N Dis Life, E Ala E and Maui, Hawaiian Suppa Man . By the way, his name, Kamakawiwo'ole means fearless eyes . We will miss him. There are dozens of other artists and groups worth noting, and new ones appearing all the time. Some others to check out are Sista Robi Kahakalau, Bruddah Walter, Willie K., Harold Kama, Jr., Walter Boy Tavares, Cecilio & Kapono, The Cazimero Brothers, Keola Beamer, Teresa Bright, Brother Noland, Ken Emerson, Fiji, Makaha Sons, Na Leo Pilimehana, Sean Na'auao, B.B. Shawn, Sunday Manoa just to name a few more. For the best on-line selection of Hawaiian music I have ever seen, plus music books and even hula info, check out this site: Mele.com Hawaiian Music Island . They should have every CD I've described and a few thousand more.

Hawaii Weddings & Vow

Maui Wedding Association - Maui, Hawaii - Coordinators - Planners Coordinators/Planners Photographers Videographers Site Providers Travel and Lodging Music and Entertainment Catering/ Cakes Florists Limousines/ Transportation Marriage License Agents Ministers and Officiate Publications Rental Equipment Specialty Products and Services Beauty and Spa Bridal Gowns and Formal Wear Home Request a Wedding Planner Request Information International Listings -- Selected Videos -- Photo Credits Photo courtesy of Bill Stockwell Details, details, details. It's the attention to the little things that make a perfect Maui wedding or vow renewal ceremony. And this is what Maui's Wedding Coordinators and consultants live for. They make the lists, and the calls, and the plans. They sweat the small stuff so you don't have to. Listed below are all of Maui Wedding Association's member coordinators. Browse their websites, email a question, or pick-up your phone and dial a toll free number -- you'll like the results! Planning: Coordinators/Planners A Promise Made In Paradise Contact: Marc Grodan 3355 Kehala Drive * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (877) 875-6127 Phone: (808) 875-6127 * Fax: (808) 879-0889 Email: grodan@maui.net Website: http://www.mauius.com A Simply Elegant Wedding, LLC Contact: Ellen Chatillon 1993 S. Kihei Rd. #404 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 866-344-7447 Phone: 808-874-7447 * Fax: 808-875-0061 Email: asimplyelegantwedding@verizon.net Website: http://www.asimplyelegantwedding.com A Vow Exchange Contact: Linda Pasadava P.O. Box 1255 * Kilauea, HI 96754 Toll Free: (800) 460-3434 Phone: (808) 828-0336 * Fax: (808) 828-0336 Email: vowex@gte.net Website: http://www.vowexchange.com A White Orchid Wedding, Inc. Contact: Carolee Higashino P.O. Box 2696 * Wailuku, HI 96793 Toll Free: (800) 240-9336 Phone: (808) 242-8697 * Fax: (808) 242-6853 Email: awow@maui.net Website: http://www.whiteorchidwedding.com Aekai Beach Wedding Contact: Gordon Nash 535 Lipoa Pkwy., Suite 188B * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 888-286-5979 Phone: 808-875-9503 * Fax: (415) 738-8756 Email: aloha@mauiwedding.net Website: http://www.hawaiiwedding.net Alii Aumakua Hawaiian Weddings Contact: Jill L. Carl 1551 N. Alaniu Place, Suite A * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-989-8940 Phone: 808-891-1688 * Fax: 808-879-3831 Email: jill@aliiaumakuahawaiianweddings.com Website: http://www.aliiaumakuahawaiianweddings.com Anointed Weddings On Maui Contact: Minister Dyne Neil Shaffron P.O. Box 11743 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 962-7622 Phone: (808) 665-0251 * Fax: (808) 665-0251 Email: anointed@maui.net Website: http://www.maui.net/~anointed Apoalewa Wedding Agency Contact: Russell Langley 551 South Kihei Rd * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (877) 628-4429 Phone: (808) 875-6559 * Fax: (808) 874-3877 Email: apoalewa@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.apoalewa.com Blue Ocean Weddings Contact: Gwendolyn Clark 3230A Kehala Drive * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 866-879-5628 Phone: 808-879-6925 * Fax: 808-879-5628 Email: gwen@blueoceanweddings.com Website: http://www.blueoceanweddings.com Dolphin Dream Weddings, LLC Contact: Rick & Vickie Jackson 180 Dickenson St., Ste.#210/P.O.Box 10546 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 793-2933 Phone: (808) 661-8535 * Fax: (808) 667-0702 Email: info@dolphindreamweddings.com Website: http://www.dolphindreamweddings.com Enchanted Weddings Of Maui, Inc. Contact: Lisa Bollhorst 15 Kulanihakoi St., #9G * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 648-8697 Phone: (808) 875-8838 * Fax: (808) 874-8301 Email: enchantedweddings@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.MauiWeddingVows.com Exquisite Events Contact: Jackie Wolf 2053 S. Kihei Road #2C * Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: 808-357-0515 Email: jackie@exquisiteeventsmaui.com Website: http://www.exquisiteeventsmaui.com Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners, LLC Contact: Tori Rogers 501-I S. Reino Road, #376 * Newbury Park, CA 91320 Toll Free: (800) 293-8067 Phone: (805) 279-8474 * Fax: (805) 480-0873 Email: tori@hawaiianweddings.net Website: http://www.hawaiianweddings.net Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Contact: Laura Amerio 200 Nohea Kai Drive * Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-4430 * Fax: (808) 667-4712 Email: cateringoggrm@hyatt.com Website: http://www.maui.hyatt.com Island Breeze Weddings Contact: Argentina (Arge) Hasler 49A Poni Place * Paia, HI 96779 Toll Free: 877-241-2616 Phone: 808-579-9102 Email: argedr21@hotmail.com Website: http://www.islandbreezeweddings.com Island Wedding Memories Contact: Leah Robb 688 Imihale St * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 811-9577 Phone: (808) 875-1031 * Fax: (808) 891-2480 Email: lrobb@islandweddingmemories.com Website: http://www.islandweddingmemories.com Kuhina Hawaiian Weddings & Blessings Contact: Kahu Alalani Hill P.O. 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Contact: Susan Souter 120 Pe'Ahi Road * Haiku, HI 96708 Toll Free: 800-865-3270 Phone: (808) 575-2002 * Fax: (808) 575-9744 Email: susan@maui-me.com Website: http://www.maui-me.com Maui Wedding Bells Contact: Dolores Bell 2463 South Kihei Rd., Suite C16-120 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-505-0415 Phone: 808-283-2344 * Fax: 808-891-9291 Email: romance@mauiweddingbells.com Website: http://www.mauiweddingbells.com Maui Wedding Planners Contact: Nadia McLennon 655 Haumana Road * Haiku, HI 96708 Toll Free: 800-299-8077 Phone: 808-299-4074 * Fax: 808-442-0943 Email: info@mauiweddingplanners.com Website: http://www.mauiweddingplanners.com Maui Weddings From The Heart Contact: Shasta Rose P.O. Box 329 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (866) 874-8755 Phone: (808) 874-8755 * Fax: Please Call for Fax Number Email: shasta@mauiwed.com Website: http://www.mauiwed.com Maui'd Forever Contact: Mark Steffan 3950 Kalai Waa #A102 * Wailea, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-395-7807 Email: info@mauidforever.com Website: http://www.mauidforever.com Pacific Island Weddings Contact: Debi Winckler P.O. Box 1657 * Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 874-9899 Email: mauiwedding@mauiisland.com Website: http://www.mauiisland.com Royal Hawaiian Weddings, Inc. Contact: Janet Renner P.O. Box 424 * Puunene, HI 96784 Toll Free: (800) 659-1866 Phone: (808) 875-8569 * Fax: (808) 875-0623 Email: janet@royalhawaiianweddings.com Website: http://www.royalhawaiianweddings.com The Perfect Wedding Contact: Cherise Vonae Shulman 500 Kapalua Dr 18-T-7 * Kapalua, Hi 96761 Phone: (808) 250-1624 * Fax: (808) 669-8922 Email: cherise@theperfectweddingmaui.com Website: http://www.theperfectweddingmaui.com Tropical Maui Weddings, LLC Contact: Lori Scott P.O. Box 127 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 877-MAUI WED (628-4933) Phone: 808-875-6700 * Fax: 808-875-8410 Email: Lori@tropicalmauiweddings.com Website: http://www.tropicalmauiweddings.com W4 Tours, Travel & Promotion Contact: Jeniffa Willis 450 Rockaway Pkwy., Ste.# 2A * Brooklyn, NY 11212 Toll Free: 866-345-2939 Fax: 718-228-2891 Email: w4tourstp@yahoo.com Website: http://www.w4tours.com Weddings Hawaiian Style, LLC Contact: Cece Scoppettone 188 Kamakoi Loop * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (888) 583-9529 Phone: (808) 875-8460 * Fax: (808) 879-8059 Email: weddings@weddingshawaiianstyle.com Website: http://www.weddingshawaiianstyle.com 'A'Ala Beautiful Hawaii Weddings & Vow Renewals Contact: Melissa McCoy 355 Hukilike St. Ste 207 * Kahului, HI 96732 Toll Free: (800) 498-0016 Phone: (808) 893-0388 * Fax: (808) 893-0943 Email: melissa@beautifulhawaiiweddings.com Website: http://www.beautifulhawaiiweddings.com A Dream Wedding : Maui Style, LLC Contact: Tracy Flanagan 143 Dickenson St. Suite 201 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 743-2777 Phone: (808) 661-1777 * Fax: (808) 661-0072 Email: dreamwed@maui.net Website: http://www.adreamwedding.net A Happy Maui Wedding, LLC Contact: Jeff Bond 5095 Napilihau St. #326 * Lahaina, HI 96761-8800 Phone: (808) 667-7007 Email: happymaui@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.ahappymauiwedding.com A Maui Style Wedding, LLC Contact: Danielle Haney 1671 Ainakea Road * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: 877-447-9696 Phone: 808-661-0005 * Fax: 808-349-1474 Email: amauistylewedding@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.amauistylewedding.com A Merry Maui Wedding Contact: Rev. 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