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Hawaii's Official Tourism Site - Travel info for your Lanai vacation Choose a Category Calendar of Events Accommodations Activities & Attractions Dining Golf Services & Information Shopping Transportation Travel Professionals Weddings & Honeymoons Free Visitors Guide Hawaii Travel Tips Sharing Aloha Choose an Island All Islands Kauai Oahu Molokai Lanai Maui Hawaii's Big Island Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 04 05 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 04 05 Help me find... Calendar of Events Accommodations Activities & Attractions Dining Golf Services & Information Shopping Transportation Travel Professionals Weddings & Honeymoons Free Visitors Guide Hawaii Travel Tips Sharing Aloha Alternate Search Home > Hawaii Arts Scene > Lanai Kauai Oahu Molokai Lanai Maui Hawaii's Big Island What was once a quiet pineapple plantation has now become a vibrant island of Art and Culture. The unique Lanai Visiting Artists Program allows resort guests and the island community a rare opportunity to mingle with talent from around the world. Famous musicians, writers, filmmakers and the finest culinary artists have been coming to Lanai since 1992 to participate in this program. In intimate settings at The Lodge at Koele and the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay, these visiting artists showcase their talents and share their passions with relatively small audiences. During the summer months, visiting chefs offer free cooking demonstrations. Sunday dinners are offered after each presentation. : Islands of Inspiration : Hawaii's Art Season : Pegge Hopper Wallpaper : Performance Art Events : Arts and Culture Events : Interactive Jukebox M EETINGS & C ONVENTIONS | T RAVEL T RADE R ESOURCES | M EDIA C OMMUNICATIONS Corporate Information | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | ©2005 Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

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Hawaiian gifts, Christmas, music, books, art, and products - a large online Hawaii shopping mall. Aloha ! HOME CHRISTMAS GIFTS HAWAIIAN MUSIC HAWAIIAN BOOKS HAWAIIAN VIDEOS CLOTHING ETC. HAWAIIAN JEWELRY HAWAIIAN GIFTS CHILDREN & TEENS FABRIC & CRAFTS HULA IMPLEMENTS HEALTH & BEAUTY HAWAIIAN FOOD HOME ACCESSORIES ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS HAWAII STATIONERY HAWAII CALENDARS WOOD CARVINGS UKULELE (Put "phrases in quotes") ALOOOOHA! Here among the thousands of Hawaiian gifts and authentic products from Hawaii, you can easily find the perfect Hawaii Christmas gift , Anniversary, Wedding or Birthday present. Our online Hawaii shopping mall is filled with unique tropical Hawaii products - Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry, a large selection of Hawaiian music and art, Hawaiian Books, Hawaii hula skirts and aloha shirts, Hawaiian gift baskets, Hawaiian Christmas gifts , Hawaiian food and much more. We have great respect for your online privacy and offer you the highest security while you are on our web site . However, if you do not feel comfortable using credit cards to purchase online, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-808-245-8700 to make your purchases. We are located on beautiful Kalapaki Bay on the island of Kauai and we truly care about each and every customer. The Tropic Isle Music Co., established in 1994 , has grown from a home based business to a thriving 1500 square foot store with 10 employees - all full of aloha! Here are some of the great items we have in stock: Hawaii Gifts Hawaiian Music Hawaii Christmas Ornaments Hawaii gift baskets Hawaii Christmas cards Hawaiian Tikis Niihau Shell Jewelry Hula Girls Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Shell Jewelry Black Pearls Hawaii t-shirts Puka shells Hula Skirts Hawaii Christmas shirts Hawaii leis Aloha Shirts Hawaii children's clothing Hawaii Pareos Feather Jewelry seed jewelry Hawaiian plants bonsai plants Hawaii stuffed animals Hawaii Children's books Hawaii craft book oriental fabrics Hawaiian sewing Patterns Hawaiian quilt kits Hula drums Hula books Hula accessories Hula videos nut and seed leis uli uli gourds Hawaiian ukulele Hawaiian skin oils Hawaiian skin lotion Hawaiian Herbs bamboo candles Hawaiian coffee macadamia nuts Kauai cookies Hawaiian jelly Hawaiian poi Hawaiian seasoning Hawaiian snacks Hawaiian hot sauce Maui potato chips Hawaiian salt and seasonings Hawaii wood bowls Hawaiian prints monkeypod bowls Hula lamps Hawaii wood carving Hawaiian stone carving Hawaiian tiles and ceramics Hawaii picture frames tropical scented candles tropical flowers Hawaiian hair clips Hawaiian note pads Hawaii guestbooks Hawaii computer paper ukulele strings ukulele books Don Ho music Israel Kamakawiwo'ole music Makaha Sons of Niihau music Hapa music Kealii Reichel music Willie K music Typical Hawaiians music Hawaii Calls music Alfred Apaka music Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar music Hawaii scenic videos Hawaii music videos Hula videos Hawaii children's books Hawaii coffee cups Hawaiian thimbles Hawaii spoons Hanna's dolls Jewelry boxes Hawaii salt and pepper shakers Hawaiian mumuus We welcome special orders, we will be happy to help you find things from Hawaii. Looking for a gift from Hawaii? A Hawaiian Christmas gift perhaps? If you do not find what you are looking for on our web site let us do the searching. If it is from Hawaii, we will be happy to find it for you. Please don't hesitate to call us at 1-808-245-8700. Mahalo and Aloha! Privacy Policy | Contact | Hawaii News | Friends | Company Info . | Hawaii Gift Catalog Things to do on Kauai Tropic Isle Music Company Anchor Cove Shopping Center - 3416 Rice St. P.O. Box 3333 Lihue, Kauai, Hi. 96766 808-245-8700 | Fax: 808-246-1888 Site map Kauai activities and tours site design Kauai Hawaii Web Design webhosting Hawaii Web Host Kauai information

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Kauai car rentals - bargain Kauai car rental rates - Poipu, Hawaii Kauai Car Rental Rates 2005 and 2006 Our discount car rental rates are with Thrifty Rental Car for airport pick up, drop off and payments with Thrifty. Good for all airports on Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii. For Poipu Plantation Resort’s special negotiated rates, call us at 800-634-0263 or 808-742-6757, click here or email us with your details. Your rate will be as shown below. No prepayment or accommodation required! Rates include unlimited free mileage. Year 2005 and 2006 Great Rates Rates change December 19 to 31, 2005 and 2006 Vehicle Type Model Name DAILY *with tax estimate WEEKLY *with tax estimate Economy Toyota Eco or similar 2dr $28 Total $34.05* $140.50 Total $174.25* Compact Dodge Neon 4 door $28.00 Total $34.05* $145.25 Total $179.45* Mid-Size Sedan Dodge Stratus 4 door $31.00 Total $37.35* $159.50 Total $195.05* Full-Size Sedan Dodge Intrepid 4 door $ $34.75 Total $41.45* $179.50 Total $216.90* Premium Chrysler Concorde $46.00 Total $53.75* $241.50 Total $284.75* Convertible Chrysler Sebring 2 door $53.50 Total $62* $267.50 Total $313.20* Jeep Soft Top Jeep Wrangler 4X4 $ 53.50 Total $62* $267.50 Total $313.20* SUV Full Size Jeep Cherokee 4X4 $54.25 Total $62.80* $272.00 Total $318.10* Mini Van Seven PAX Dodge Caravan $54.25 Total $62.80* $271.50 Total $317.55* Large Van 12 PAX Ford E-350 $140.00 Total $156.60* $770 Total $862.80* Luxury Car Chrysler 300 limited $54.50 Total $63.05* $274.50 Total $320.85* * * "Total" is an estimate of the final cost with taxes and government fees. Some Hawaii Counties (islands) may be slightly different. Requirements Include: Other Rate Notes: Please refer to Thrifty Rental Car for complete information. Based on age of 25: Underage driver (21 - 24) is charged $20 a day additional. Valid Drivers license and credit card. One day rental is 24 hours. Additional Driver charge $6. Law in the State of Hawaii requires Child Seats for children under the age of 4 years or 40 lbs. $6 per day additional. Please reserve in advance. .Request special assistance driving equipment in advance. Rates shown include unlimited free mileage. Minimum rental is one 24 hour day. Rates shown after the forward slash ( / ) are our own simple estimate of taxes and applicable airport fees. Final cost estimate will be available for you to view at the Thrifty web site with your confirmation number and last name after reservation is confirmed. No payment is required to reserve. You pay Thrifty at the time of pickup. Minimum 24 hour cancellation is required. Optional coverage is not included. Refer to the www.Thrifty.com web site for more information. Consult with your insurance carrier. Rates subject to change anytime.· Make your own reservation now, direct with Thrifty, by clicking here -or- Give us a call 808-634-0263 or Email . Either way, you get our great rates. Rates are subject to change. HOME || POIPU CONDOS || POIPU B&B || POIPU BEACH || KAUAI PHOTOS POIPU ACTIVITIES || KAUAI MAP || HAWAII RENTAL CARS || AMENITIES POIPU VACATION RENTALS || RATES || RESERVATIONS || POLICIES || VIRTUAL TOURS 808-742-6757 Poipu Plantation Resort 1792 Pe'e Rd., Koloa, Hawaii 96756 Phone: (808) 742-6757, Fax: (808) 742-8681 Site Design Hawaii Web Design

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Best Western Pioneer Inn - Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Pioneer Inn - Maui 658 Wharf Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 (808) 661-3636 fax : (808) 667-5708 Home Accommodations Activities Reservations Weddings Calendar Frequent Traveler BestWestern.com MAKE A RESERVATION 1-800-457-5457 THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN® Contact Us Virtual Tour Internet Specials Pioneer Inn News Location Map History Built in 1901 and substantially remodeled to meet Best Western standards , the Pioneer Inn captures the ambiance of the whaling days and the plantation era, with architecture that evokes the tranquil lifestyle of turn of the century Lahaina while offering all the comforts and convenience of a modern hotel. Check out the latest in Downtown Lahaina . More ... A selection of offers and packages from the Pioneer Inn . More ... The Best Western Pioneer Inn is located at the waters edge on historic Lahaina Harbor (once the whaling capital of the Pacific). A few steps from our front door all ocean recreational activitiesare available, such as whale watching, catch the daily ferry to the Island of Lanai, scuba diving, snorkeling, world class fishing, yacht and submarine cruises, para-sailing, and sun worshiping emanate. No other hotel on Maui can offer such convenient access to these facilities. Located in the heart of Lahaina Town shopping and Historical Walking Tours are just outside our front door. Take a Virtual Tour of the Pioneer Inn and local Maui attractions. What could be more romantic that to be married in the Gazebo at the Pioneer Inn with a Maui sunset as a backdrop. More ...

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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.