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Top Ten Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Bookstore > Top Ten Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Stay up to date! Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook Driving and Discovering Hawaii: Maui and Molokai Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading Before You Buy Hawaii Books Related Guide Picks Top General Hawaii Guidebooks Top Big Island of Hawaii Guidebooks Top Kaua'i Guidebooks Top O'ahu Guidebooks Top Special Interest Books Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Top 10 Maui, Molokai, and Lanai Guidebooks Guide Picks From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Consistently voted the Best Island in the World, Maui has something to offer almost every visitor. From its lovely beaches, to its historic towns and highways, to the majesty of Haleakala volcano, it's little wonder why on Maui they say, "Maui no ka oi" - Maui is the best. 1) Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook One of the finest guidebook ever written for Maui and the only one written by Maui residents who anonymously review the island. The authors actually hike all the trails, ride the boats, scuba dive the reefs, dine in the restaurants, review all the resorts, snorkel the coastline, explore the hidden waterfalls and share all the secrets that they find. Beware, however, of venturing onto private property as often suggested in this book. Read Review 2) Driving and Discovering Hawaii: Maui and Molokai This book is a milestone in guidebooks with 330 beautiful photos and 42 highly detailed maps. It includes detailed information not found elsewhere including a 37 page guide to the Hana Drive and an excellent section on the island of Molokai. 3) Frommer's Maui 2005 with Molokai and Lanai Completely rewritten by two noted local journalists, this guide tells readers everything they need to know about the island's best beaches, plus water sports and fun activities for everyone from honeymooners to families. 4) Fodor's Maui and Lanai One of the best guides to Maui. All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents. The book features lots of maps and dozens of unique features including walking and driving tours, smart travel tips A to Z and much more. 5) Moon Handbooks Maui: Including Moloka'i and Lana'i In the fine tradition of all of the Moon Handbooks, this is a highly detailed and informative guide to the island of Maui including much cultural and historical information. 6) Mini Rough Guide to Maui An invaluable source of information on Hawaii's Valley Island. 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Big Island Hawaii Hotels: The Pan Pacific Hawaii Hotel Home Page Rates & Reservations Accommodation Restaurants & Lounges Facilities & Activities Hawaii Information Meetings & Events Hotel Fact Sheet Hotel Photo Tour 中文版（简体） 日本語 Bahasa Melayu Pan Pacific Home Page Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive Kohala Coast HI 96743-9796 USA Tel: +1 808 885 6622 Fax: +1 808 881 7000 E-mail: maunalani@maunalani.com Nestled on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows offers the perfect blend of understated hotel elegance and Hawaiian hospitality. At Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows you can spend lazy days swaying in a hammock, or explore all the excitement and adventure that our Mauna Lani resort and the Big Island of Hawaii have to offer. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows features 350 hotel guest rooms, including ten suites and five private bungalows, all luxuriously appointed for a relaxing Hawaiian experience in the utmost comfort. Discover a range of cuisines at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel in a choice of unique dining options, from Pacific Rim in the hotel's CanoeHouse restaurant to romantic oceanfront dining and breakfast overlooking the hotel's historic fishponds. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel has gathered a blend of tastes from the Asian world and island traditions of Hawaii for your enjoyment. Meetings and banquets become memorable occasions at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, with a variety of hotel event rooms, outdoor venues and theme parties to choose from for your Hawaii event. Whether it's playing tennis in the hotel's Tennis Garden or Racquet Club or golfing on lush, green fairways lying across ancient Hawaii lava flows, biking, jogging, relaxing in the hotel spa or snorkeling in the blue Pacific, there is no day that isn't perfect at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Amongst the hotel's other leisure pursuits at Mauna Lani are lei-making, watercolor painting, tropical flower arranging, hula lessons, lomi-lomi massage demonstrations, Hawaiian games, fish feeding tours and historic tours, a subtle immersion in Hawaii history and culture, or maybe just a good read on the idyllic Mauna Lani Bay beach. For more information, please visit www.maunalani.com Back to Top This site is designed, hosted and maintained by Open World.

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EventGuide Hawaii - Big Island: Annual Events Overview Home About Contact Hawaii - EventGuide Horoscopes Event Tickets Hawaii Tours EventGuide > Hawaii Events Greater Hawaii - Big Island Annual Events Greater Hawaii - Big Island has festivities taking place all through the year including concerts, festivals, fairs and sporting events. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC The list below presents an overview of the major events in the Hawaii - Big Island area. January PGA MasterCard Championship Golf Tournament Watch the pros play in this 18 hole, par 72 golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Last year's purse was $1.5 million. Located at the Hualalai Resort Golf Club, Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii. Call (800) 417-2770 for more information. Annual Stan Cann Classic The Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association hosts this annual OC - 1/surfski canoe race at Hilo Bay. This is a great race for novice paddlers. The courses run from the bayfront to outside the breakwater. Call (808) 969-6695 for information. Hula Kahiko Series Come out and watch the Hula Halau as they present artistic and cultural dances that have been handed down through generations. These free outdoor presentations are held in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, located on the Big Island of Hawai'i, on Highway 11, approximately 30 miles south of Hilo. Call (808) 985-6000 for information. February Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival Join the fun in this celebration of the Chinese New Year. Food, arts and crafts, entertainment, kids activities and lion dances will keep you going. Located in Kalakaua Park. Call (808) 933-9772 for more information. Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Enjoy arts and crafts, parades, food, Taiko drums, bon dancing, karaoke, hula cherry blossom art and much more in this annual festival honoring the janpanese culture. Located in Waimea. Call (808) 961-8706 for more information. Waimea Town Celebration Celebrates Captain Cook's arrival with two days of sporting events, from canoe racing to a marathon. Carnival fun includes Hawaiian food, lei-making and ukulele contests. Call (808) 335-2824 or (808) 338-9975 for more information. March Annaul Tahiti Fte of Hilo Come out and watch the finest in Tahitian dancing. At least 20 Polynesian dance companies (halau) are expected along with 250 solo dancers from various dance companies. Arts and crafts and food from Tahitian and local artisans will be available. Polynesian island guest performers will highlight this event. Located at at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Admission is $12 a day or $25 for the Weekend Pass. Call (808) 935-3002 for more information. Kona Brewers Festival The second Saturday in March brings opportunity to sample the best of local beer at a festival including live music, fire dancing, fashion, food, and an award ceremony for best home brew. Located at the Kona Beach Hotel, Palani Road. Call (808) 331-3033 for more information. Annual Stampede Rodeo Hawaiis ranchers, known as paniolos, started their annual rodeo on the Big Island more than 35 years ago. Admission is free for the two-day, action-packed event. Located at Route 160 & Hale O Keawe Road. Call (808) 323-2388 for more information. April The Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Enjoy a festival of cultural events beginning with a Ho`olaule'a, music, food and fun. Also included in this week-long festival is a free hula exhibition night, ancient and modern hula competitions and a parade through Hilo. Call (808) 935-9168 for more information. Celebration of the Arts Held in the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, this festival features artistic works, workshops, and other entertainment. Admission is free. Located at One Ritz-Carlton Drive. Call (808) 669-6200 for more information. Earth Day Hoolauea & Luau Earth Awareness Week brings ecology focus, live music, food stands and cultural displays. Admission is free. Located at Vidinha Stadium, on Queen Kapule Road. Call (808) 828-0297 for more information. May Keauhou Kona Triathlon This annual triathlon is a half ironman distance race held on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It includes a 1.2 mile swim in Kailua Bay, a 56 mile bike starting at Kailua Pier and going up Kuakini Highway to Queen Kaahumanu Highway and a 13.1 mile run from the Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort along Alii Drive and back. Call (808) 329-0601 for more information. Annual International Festival of the Pacific Celebrating Japanese influences on Hawaii culture, highlights include a Lantern Parade, craft and food festival, and a Japanese tea ceremony at the Tea House at Liliuokalani Park. Admission is free. Events over four months end in August. Located in Downtown Hilo. Call (808) 934-0177 for more information. Orchid Show This annual Mother's Day Orchid Show and Sale is hosted by the Kona Orchid Society. Educational sessions are scheduled. Located at Hale Halawai on Alii Drive. Free to the public. Call (808) 322-8817 for more information. June King Kamehameha Day Celebration Floral Parade Come out and celebrate this annual event. Colorful floral floats, glamorous Pa`u riders, marching bands along with free entertainment, crafts, and food. Call (808) 989-8282 for more information. Annual International Festival of the Pacific Celebrating Japanese influences on Hawaii's culture, highlights include a Lantern Parade, food festival, craft demonstrations, contests, and a Japanese tea ceremony at the Tea House at Liliuokalani Park. Admission is free. Events end in August. Downtown Hilo. Call (808) 934-0177 for more information. Annual WaikiI Music Festival For two days, the Waiki'i Ranch hosts visitors from all over as Hawaii's best performers showcase talents. Artists set up booths, and local food is plentiful at concessions. The event benefits North Hawaii Community Hospital and North Hawaii Hospice. Saddle Road. Call (808) 883-2077 for more information. July Concert in the Sky Thousands head to Vidinha Stadium to celebrate the Fourth of July. Top restaurants provide food, Hawaiian celebrities entertain, and events throughout the day are capped by a fireworks finale. Proceeds benefit hospice. Queen Kapule Road. Call (808) 634-9100 for more information. Parker Ranch Fourth of July Rodeo Parker Ranch, Hawaiis largest working ranch near the town of Waimea (Kamuela), hosts paniolos in roping and riding competition. Horse races, food and entertainment add to the fun. 66-1304 Mamalahoa Highway. Call (808) 885-2303 for more information. Annual International Festival of the Pacific Celebrating Japanese influences on Hawaii's culture, highlights include a Lantern Parade, food festival, craft demonstrations, contests, and a Japanese tea ceremony at the Tea House at Liliuokalani Park. Admission is free. Events end in August. Downtown Hilo. Call (808) 934-0177 for more information. World Billfish Challenge Held over two weeks in July, for three tournament divisions: Light Tackle, Heavy Tackle and Total Release. Billfish events promote conservation through "tag and release" programs. Kailua Pier. Call (866) 922-4294 for more information. August Puukohola Heiau Cultural Festival, Kawaihae Join in the celebration of King Kamehameha's temple. Festivities include hula, lei making and other traditional demonstrations. Call (808) 882-7218 for more information. Annual International Festival of the Pacific Celebrating Japanese influences on Hawaii's culture, highlights include a Lantern Parade, food festival, craft demonstrations, and a Japanese tea ceremony at the Tea House at Liliuokalani Park. Free admission. Downtown Hilo. Call (808) 934-0177 for more information. Ka Hoolaa O Na Alii Join others at Halemaumau Crater, the home of the goddess of volcanes, for The Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture. In this ceremony, the royal monarchs will be adorned with symbols of royalty to the sounds of ceremonial chant and hula honoring Hawaii's noble heritage. Call (808) 885-7786 for more information. September Historic Waimea Walking Tour The West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center showcases what the island was like before civilization. Tours focus on West Kauai's colorful past including impact of Captain Cook's historic landing. Free admission. 9565 Kaumuali'i Highway. Call (808) 338-1332 for more information. Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade Honor Hawaii's oldest ranching community by joining in the festivites which include floats, marching bands, and Pau Riders. Call (808) 885-7786 for more information. Aloha Festivals Hilo Hoolaulea Join more than 10,000 people at the Aloha Festivals block party celebration. The festivities include dancing, entertainment, ethic foods and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Call (808) 935-5461 for more information. October Aloha Festival Kauai The Aloha Festival comes to Kaua'i before wrapping up in Maui. Festivities include a parade and street fair. Hawaii's largest festival, more than 50 years old, has a different theme each year. Free admission. Call (808) 589-1771 for more information. Hana Fishing Tournament The boat fishing begins at 5 am and the shoreline fishing begins at 7 am. The Hana Play Day, for the kids, starts at 11 am and includes various games and kayaking. The adult Play Day starts at 1pm and includes coconut husking and net throwing. Call (808) 248-7758 for more information. Hana Lei and Floral Show Enjoy the colorful blossoms of the local flowers and learn how to make them grow at this annual floral show. Call (808) 248-7002 for more information. November Kona Coffee Cultural Festival The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is Hawaiis oldest food festival, bringing locals together while attracting hundreds of visitors to celebrate Konas famous harvest at more than 30 community events. Call (808) 326-7820 for more information. Waimea Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar institute A Friday night concert begins an intensely musical weekend at the Kahilu Theatre with workshops, master classes, kanikapila and lecture demonstrations led by featured artists. Beginners are welcome to immerse in Hawaiian music. Call (808) 885-6017 for more information. King of the Hawaiian Islands Boxing Grand Championships Check out several contenders at this annual boxing event. Tickets required for admission. Call (808) 322-0664 for more information. December Aloha Festival Hawaii After starting elsewhere in late August, Hawaii's biggest festival comes to the Big Island at the end of September. Activities include a parade and hula exhibition, and this giant street party unfolds at various locales, attracting crowds with free entertainment. Multiple Big Island locations. Call (808) 589-1770 for more information. Peamans Post Pig-Out Plunge Biathlon The Peaman Biathlon series takes participants ready for the challenge on a 1.3-mile swim from the pier at the King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona. Held on Sunday after Thanksgiving, the timed event has no entry fee and no awards. Alii Drive and Palani Road. Call (808) 324-7327 for more information. Traditional Mochi Pounding For New Year Join in this traditional Japanese practice of mochitsuki, where a sweet paste is prepared and eaten for a sweet new year. Activities to celebrate throughout the day. Call (808) 963-6422 or more information. 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