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Travel to Hawaii Welcome to Orbitz. Sign in | Register now Hawaii Resorts and Vacation Packages Hawaii Vacation Travel Honolulu Maui Oahu Hawaii Travel-Related Links Orbitz Discount Travel Directory Hawaii Vacation Package Hawaii Hotels Airline Reservations More Related Travel Links Travel to Hawaii on Orbitz Shop on Orbitz to find low rates and Web-only specials for travel to Hawaii, America's tropical paradise. We've partnered with the leading airlines, Hawaii hotel chains and car-rental companies to offer great Hawaii vacation package deals from Honolulu to Haleakala, Lahaina to Lanai, and Maui to Molokai. Enjoy a large and varied selection of Hawaii resort options, hotels, cruises and vacation packages that match your interests and budget. We help make escaping to Hawaii's islands easier than ever. Taste the tropics A Hawaii vacation encompasses the fascinating cultures and diverse terrain of these South Pacific islands -- each one has something to offer visitors. Oahu, Hawaii's most popular destination, features the bustling city of Honolulu, home of the famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head volcano and Polynesian Cultural Center. Outside of town, on Oahu's North Shore, you can catch the best surfers in the world tackle some mighty enormous waves. Choose from one of hundreds of Hawaii hotels in Honolulu or stay at one of the quieter, more luxurious Hawaii resorts that dot the coastline. Orbitz also can set you up with a Hawaii vacation in spectacular Maui. This natural wonderland is perfect for exploring, whether you're hiking around the stark volcanic landscape of Haleakala or strolling along the white-sand beach of a plush oceanfront resort. Rent a car and drive the legendary Road to Hana -- a twisting, turning, two-hour, 30-mile excursion through some of Hawaii's finest waterfalls and rainforests. Enjoy your Hawaii vacation package to the fullest by playing a round of golf on one of Maui's championship courses. Enjoy shopping and dining in the old whaling village of Lahaina. Don't forget the sights and attractions of Hawaii's other islands. Book a Hawaii hotel or resort to experience Kauai's lush scenery and rugged terrain; Molokai's friendly villages and traditional cowboy ranch; the Big Island's dramatic Volcanoes National Park and Waimea art scene; and Lanai's exclusive accommodations and pampering service. Let us take you on a sea cruise With Orbitz, you can see Hawaii's beautiful islands from a different perspective: by sea. Cruise Hawaii with names you can trust -- Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Holland America -- on sailings that last from 7 days to 15 days. Live it up in style on modern, comfortable ships with action-packed itineraries and ports of call such as Hilo, Kailua Kona, Kahului and Honolulu. One price, one great vacation Save time and money when you use Orbitz to book a pre-packaged Hawaiian vacation. Choose from lodging at dozens of Hawaii resorts on the six major islands. 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Hawaiian Restaurants - Big Island Restaurants Big Island Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. HAWAIIAN (see Hawaiian Food Glossary ) Hawaiian Cuisine Types Hawaii Regional Cuisine: Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients. Local Kine Grinds: An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food. HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE | LOCAL KINE GRINDS HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE SPONSOR BAMBOO RESTAURANT Hwy 270 & Hwy 250 Hawi, HI 96719 (North Kohala District) Mailing address: P. O. Box 1463, Kapaau, HI 96755 Tel. (808) 889-5555 Fax (808) 889-6152 Email: bamrest@interpac.net Voted "Best Restaurant on the Big Island" by the Hawaii Island Journal and recipient of the prestigious Hale Aina Award in 2004. Bamboo features creative fresh island-style Hawaiian Regional Cuisine in a historic, flower filled tropical dining room. (LD $$) Photo FRIENDS HUALALAI GRILLE BY ALAN WONG Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Kaupulehu, HI 96745 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 325-8525 Not a Grill at all! Offers the best in Hawaii Regional Cuisine - a unique blend of Eastern and Western styles using locally grown and raised ingredients, with creative new approaches to familiar dishes. (LD $$$) MERRIMAN'S 65-1227 Opelo Road Waimea, HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (88) 885-6822 Home of Hawaii Regional Cuisine by a nationally renowned chef - pursuing the best, the freshest and the most varied local ingredients. The flavors here are always fresh and pure. 2002, 2003 & 2004 Ilima Award. 2004 & 2005 Hale Aina Award. (LD $$$) MERRIMAN'S MARKET CAFE King's Shops 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa, HI 96738 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 886-1700 Famous Hawaii Regional Cuisine, with an added Mediterranean twist. (LD $$) Top LOCAL KINE GRINDS ALOHA ANGEL CAFE Aloha Theatre & Performing Arts Center 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy Kainaliu, HI 96750 (South Kona District) Tel. (808) 322-3383 Featured in Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Gourmet Magazine. An eclectic menu featuring Island ingredients. The Aloha Angel bakery prepares their pastries, cakes and cookies daily. (BLD $) BIG ISLAND GRILL 75-5702 Kuakini Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 326-1153 Where the locals go when they want great food at reasonable prices. Attentive service in a family diner style atmosphere. (BLD $) BLANES DOWNTOWN 217 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 969-9494 One of the Big Island's best drive inn's. Home of the famous boneless chicken. (BLD $) CAFE 100 969 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-8683 Originators of Loco Moco! 50 years of home-style cooking - a Hilo institution! (BLD $) DON'S GRILL 485 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-9099 Rated one of the best on the Big Island for family dining. Extensive menu. House specialty - rotisseried chicken. (LD $) JACKIE REY'S OHANA GRILL Pottery Terrace Center 75-5995 Kuakini Highway Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 327-0209 Part sports bar, part family restaurant. Eclectic range of cuisine. (LD $$) JIMMY'S DRIVE INN 362 Kinoole Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-5571 No drive-in service, despite the name. The menu is a mosaic of Korean, Hawaiian, Japanese, and American dishes - a true mixed plate! (LD $) KONA MIX PLATE 75-5660 Kopiko Street, (Kopiko Plaza) Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 329-8104 Some of the best local food in Kona - mix of Japanese and Korean. (LD $) KOZMIC CONES 317 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo) Tel. (808) 935-6311 Bentos, local plate lunches, ice cream treats. (BLD $) K'S DRIVE IN 194 Hualalai Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-5573 Ono variety of local foods. (BLD $) KUHIO GRILL 111E Puainako (Prince Kuhio Plaza) Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 959-2336 Home of the famous one pound laulau! (BLD $) MANAGO HOTEL RESTAURANT Highway 11 Captain Cook, HI 96704 (South Kona District) Tel. (808) 323-2642 Highly rated local style food. (BLD $) NANI MAU GARDEN 421 Makalika Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 959-3500 Located in a floral/botanical garden. Featuring local-style regional foods. (L $$) NORI'S SAIMIN AND SNACKS 688 Kinoole Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-9133 Serving Hawaii's traditional noodle soup and local style nibbles. (LD $) O'S BISTRO 75-1027 Henry Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 327-6565 Try their vegetarian pasta, saimin, or seared ahi salad. (BLD $$) RESTAURANT OSAKA 762 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 961-6699 Local style, Japanese & American family dining. (BLD $) SANDY'S DRIVE INN 79-7936 Mamalahoa Highway Kainalui, HI 96739 (South Kona District) Tel. (808) 322-2161 All the local favorites - from Loco Moco to Spam Musabi. (BLD $) SEASIDE RESTAURANT 1790 Kalanianaole Highway Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-8825 An 80-plus-years old local institution known for fish - there is a fishpond in their backyard. Fantastic taro bread pudding with warm haupia sauce. (D $) SUNLIGHT CAFE Hilo Shopping Center 66 Kekuanaoa Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 934-8833 Combination of western and eastern food. (BLD $) SUPER J's 83-5409 Mamalahoa Highway Honaunau, HI 96704 (South Kona District) Tel. (808) 328-9566 Hawaiian food takeout - great laulau all day long. (LD $) TEX DRIVE IN Kalapana Street and Highway 19 Honokaa, HI 96727 (Hamakua Coast District) Tel. (808) 775-0598 Island's best burger and local favorites - "ono kine" food and malassadas! 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Maui Weather Today Hawaii Weather forecasts and commentary Dive and Snorkel Windsurfing Surfing Kiteboarding Beaches Satellite Images Trip Planning Weather FAQ Contact Us Hawaii Weather Today Brought to you by Maui Weather Today Greetings from your Aloha Weatherman: "Aloha, and welcome to the Maui Weather Today show" ...that's how I open my live broadcast TV weather program that serves viewers here in the islands. It is seen statewide...viewed at 7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday over cable channel 55 on each of the islands. Now , I know that you would love to be here and tune in each morning with us, and yet there you are, somewhere else in the world. To solve that distance problem, I have set up a way that you can virtually be here with all of us who reside in the islands. So , in your minds eye, feel the warm sunshine, picture the coconut palm trees swaying in the refreshing trade winds, the surf lapping on the beaches of Kihei or Lahaina, Waikiki, Napapo beach, maybe Poipu...grab yourself something nice to drink, and use your keyboard to take a quick peruse of Hawaii's Weather Today, here in paradise. Mahalo (Thank You) Glenn James Tropical weather analysis - Narrative commentary For the updated Hawaiian Island Weather Discussion and Analysis , g o to Glenn's Daily Weather Narrative , personally updated by Maui's own meteorologist Glenn James. For Today's Extended Forecast For All Hawaiian Islands: Maui - Oahu - Big Island - Kauai Frequently Asked Questions. Do you have a question about weather or activities in the islands? Here's where we'll try to answer the most common questions. Check out the Hawaii Surf Page for updated surf reports Satellite Pictures: Satellite Images page The Maui Community College sponsors my TV weather show. Thanks to the NWS forecast office in Honolulu. Web hawaiiweathertoday.com Email Glenn James: gjweather@hotmail.com Maui Weather Today - 1996-2006 Design and development by Bump Networks