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Hawaii Volcano

Current update of the eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i `o Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Eruption Update and Image Archive | deformation | images | maps | Pu`u `O`o camera | 0555 January 14[Note: Your observer will be way south of the border, almost astraddle the equator, for the next two weeks. The next regularly scheduled morning update will be on Monday, January 30. Updates may occur at irregular intervals in the interim.]The Full Wolf Moon is the brightest object visible this morning, for lava on Pulama pali is confined to small patches and rivulets in the west string of breakouts. The breakouts reache from about the 1400-foot elevation down to about the 900-foot elevation, with small lava patches down to about 300 feet, as noted by yesterday's field workers. Glow comes from just above the top of the pali, probably at about the 1900-foot elevation, and testifies to surface lava there, too. Yesterday's observers noted some lava along the far east side of the PKK flow just outside the national park at about the 200-foot elevation 3.8 km from the end of the Kalapana access road.Moderate glow comes from East Lae`apuki this morning. Lava rose from cracks that cut the front half of the delta on Thursday and added perhaps as much as 80 m to the west side of the delta. The observers estimated that at least a third of the delta is new or resurfaced by lava. Lava enters the ocean at numerous spots along most of the front of the delta, so that the laze plume is spread almost continuously along the water's edge. The delta is now about 500 m long (parallel to shore) but still only 140 m wide. The crater of Pu`u `O`o is badly socked in this morning, but glimpses appear of all vents except Beehive. Conditions were similar yesterday, and the field observers were skunked. They did witness, however, a breakout from the PKK tube at the base of the flank shield. It was not active at 0900, was going strong at ~1030, and was over by 1130. The breakout came from a shatter ring immediately down-tube from the bend in the tube at the base of the flank shield. This shatter ring may be the source for all the breakouts from the upper tube that have occurred since mid-December. The shatter ring is 60 m x 75 m across, and its southwest side is a 3-4-m-high, nearly vertical rubble wall. This area was very noisy, with cracking and scraping and lots of rock falling off, both during and after the breakout. Background volcanic tremor is about normal at Kilauea's summit this morning. Volcanic tremor is at a moderate level at Pu`u `O`o.Inflation at Kilauea's summit continued for the past 24 hours and has now recovered the 5.2 microradians lost during the deflation of January 9-10. In contrast, Pu`u `O`o is having a rocky, slow deflation that started midday January 12 and by this writing has lost almost 1 microradian. Note: Check Photo Glossary or a good dictionary for any terms unfamiliar to you. See Maps and accompanying caption for place names. Maps updated on December 19 Current Deformation Electronic Tilt Global Positioning System (GPS) Images and Chronology Looking for images you could swear you saw here but can't find now? Check Image Archive 13 January 2006 East Lae`apuki lava delta | med | large | | med | large | Left . Looking northeast across lava delta at East Lae`apuki. Note smooth, new surface on near part of delta, created when lava welled from cracks a couple of days ago. These cracks are shown in first image for January 6. Note also that most of delta front is source of laze; this is because lava pours into the water at many places. 0905. Right . Looking west at lava delta, showing how it nestles against cliff bounding embayment. Much of the cliff was created during collapse of earlier lava delta and adjacent "mainland" on November 28. As such, only part of the cliff is a true "sea cliff," formed by erosion. 0907. 6 January 2006 East Lae`apuki lava delta and Petunia skylight | med | large | | med | large | Left . Looking east across lava delta at East Lae`apuki. Note the cracks cutting the outer part of the delta. The cracks have formed in the last week or two as the delta has grown larger and become more unstable. Similar cracks cut the delta before its wholesale collapse on November 28, 2005. Steam (laze) rises at points where lava is entering the water. 0910. Right . Pretty Petunia skylight in roof of PKK lava tube, upper part of PKK flow. View looks downstream. Some of the lava visible through the skylight will eventually end up at East Lae`apuki 1-2 hr later. 1122. 29 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and MLK vent area | med | large | | med | large | Left . Lava delta at East Lae`apuki, built since November 28. White color on delta is from salt and other minerals precipitating on surface. Inland, note the scattered puffs of fume coming from points along lava tube feeding the delta. Actual point where tube enters delta is hidden by large laze plume. Note lopsided nature of delta; most is built right (east) of tube. Pulama pali in distance. 0938. Right . Treacherous lip of pit at MLK vent. Is it any wonder that geologists take care in this area? Southwest slope of Pu`u `O`o in background. 1016. 22 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and Pu`u `O`o area | med | large | | med | large | Left . Head-on view of East Lae`apuki lava delta. Four main ocean-entry points, and several smaller ones, generate plumes of laze, mainly steam. 1249. Right . Long-shore view of East Lae`apuki lava delta, looking east. Almost all of this delta has been rebuilt since the collapse of November 28. 1249. | med | large | | med | large | Left . Low-level fountaining in East Pond Vent on floor of Pu`u `O`o. Image taken through thick fume, which enhances red color. 1329. Right . Treacherous MLK vent area at southwest base of Pu`u `O`o (cone behind MLK crater.) Note highly cracked surface adjacent to MLK crater. In upper right is Kupaianaha shield, built in late 1980s. 1226. 16 December 2005 Growing lava delta and collapsing Pu`u `O`o | med | large | | med | large | Left . Aerial view looking west at new East Lae`apuki lava delta, built in scar left after collapse of original delta and adjacent old sea cliff on November 28. 0915. Right . Slump blocks on south rim of Pu`u `O`o's crater. Most of the south rim of the cone is badly cracked and waiting to fall, and gaping cracks also cut the south flank of the cone below the rim. 1048. 2 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and Pu`u `O`o | med | large | | med | large | Left . Aerial view of embayment left after destruction of east Lae`apuki lava delta on November 28. Compare with last image taken on November 1. Column of steam and other gases rises from site of new, growing lava delta. 1021. Right . Head-on aerial view of new lava delta and sea cliff behind. The cliff retreated several tens of meters during the November 28 collapse. 1021. | med | large | | med | large | Left . New lava delta and feeding stream of lava emerging from tube high on cliff. 1023. Right . Closer view lava spilling from tube and flowing down fan created by the stream. Note that stream flows into a new tube that is being created by cooling of the surface of the lava. 1023. | med | large | | med | large | Left . Incandescent hole at MLK vent at southwest base of Pu`u `O`o. Hole is 1-2 m across. 1201. Right . Aerial view of East Pond Vent in crater of Pu`u `O`o. 1251. Current Deformation Map of selected deformation stations Electronic Tiltmeter Pu`u `O`o experienced bumpy tilt on January 7, 8, and early January 9; the bumps average out to flat tilt. Uwekahuna inflated slightly until noon January 7, deflated in the afternoon, inflated until early January 8, and then flattened and stayed flat for most of the day. It then started to inflated before midnight and continued up until 2141 January 9. Then Uwekahuna started a rapid, large deflation that finally ended at 2345 January 10 after a loss of 5.2 microradians. Pu`u `O`o inflated during January 8, following Uwekahuna, but it did not plummet when the summit started to deflate, instead maintaining flat to gently declining tilt throughout January 10 and into the 11th. Kilauea's summit began to inflate steeply at 2345 January 10, ending the deflation. The inflation continued through January 11-12-13 and into January 14 and had recovered all the tilt lost by the January 9-10 deflation by early January 14. Pu`u `O`o had pretty flat tilt until about noon January 11 and then began a slow inflation that continued until late morning January 12. The tilt that more or less stabilized before dropping a little that night and through January 13 into January 14, though the deflation was very irregular. This graph shows the radial tilt at Uwekahuna (UWE), on the northwest rim of Kilauea's caldera, and at Pu`u `O`o cone (POC), on the northwest flank of the active vent along the east rift zone, as recorded by continuously operating electronic tiltmeters. Positive changes indicate inflation of the magma storage areas beneath the caldera or Pu`u `O`o. Data are shown for a one-week period. A long-term trend of constant-rate, large deflation at Pu`u `O`o used to be removed for scale reasons, but starting on May 24, 2002, the tilt is shown as recorded, including the long-term deflation. The graph is refreshed at the same time as the eruption update at the top of this page, usually daily. The Y-axis is in microradians, an angular measure in parts per million; for example, one microradian represents the tilt of a 1-km-long bar, one end of which is lifted up or down 1 mm. Global Positioning System (GPS) Two years of data are shown in the plot. Between June 2003 and July 2004 the lengthening between the two stations was generally at a gradually increasing rate. The distance then became stable for nearly a month, but then extension resumed at a slightly slower rate than before the brief stable period. Extension picked up significantly in December 2004 and continued to lengthen rapidly until late February 2005. Then the line rather abruptly started to contract. The contraction ended in mid-March 2005, and the line remained steady until early May, when it began to lengthen once more. The lengthening continued until early July 2005, when the distance stabilized, coincident with a flattening of the tilt at Uwekahuna. Extension then resumed at a quickened rate in late July-early August 2005 and continued to late September. Then the rate of lengthening sharply reduced and perhaps even became zero for a time. Then, in November 2005, the line began to lengthen once more, only to stabilize once more at the end of the year. This graph shows the change in distance between two Global Positioning System (GPS) stations located on opposite ides of Kilauea's caldera. A rapid increase in distance can be interpreted as inflation of the summit magma reservoir. The graph is refreshed at the same time as the eruption update at the top of this page, usually daily. For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, see a summary of the inflation-deflation of magma chambers . Maps of lava-flow field, Kilauea Volcano Map of flows from Pu`u `O`o: 19 December 2005 Map shows lava flows erupted during 1983-present activity of Pu`u `O`o and Kupaianaha ( see large map ). Yellow, brown, and red colors indicate lava flows erupted from October 2003 to December 16, 2005. Yellow indicates the currently active Kuhio (PKK) flow, active most of the time from March 20, 2004 to the present. The east and west arms of the PKK flow, once widely separated, began to merge and overlap on the coastal flat in March 2005. The east arm feeds the East Lae`apuki ocean entry. Activity on the west arm declined through mid-August, and the last surface flow on that arm was observed on August 21. The recent (November-December 2005) breakouts on Pulama pali described as "eastern" and "western" are all on the east arm of the PKK flow. The brown shade denotes Martin Luther King (MLK ) flows, which first erupted in January 2004 from flank vents on the south slope of Pu`u `O`o. Since then, several more vents have formed in the MLK area and continue to erupt intermittently. Red indicates the Mother's Day and Banana flows, last active in September 2004. Short flows from the crater, West Gap, and Puka Nui vents are also shown in red. In recent months, only the Puka Nui vent has produced infrequent, small flows. Map of Pu`u `O`o and vicinity: 19 December 2005 Map shows vents, lava flows, and other features near Pu`u `O`o frequently referred to in updates ( see large map ). These features can change quickly, but this map should help those viewers lost in the terminology. The vents, lava tubes, and flows active in 2005 include the numbered vents in the crater, the MLK vent complex and associated flows, the Puka Nui vent, and the upper Kuhio (PKK) tube, which feeds the lava flows eventually reaching the ocean. Eruption-viewing opportunities change constantly, so refer to this page often. Those readers planning a visit to Kilauea or Mauna Loa volcanoes can get much useful information from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park . The URL of this page is http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/ Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov Updated: 14 January 2006 (DAS)

Hawaiian shirts (also known

American Textile History Museum - Exhibitions - Let’s Go Hawaiian! > Current Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > Future Exhibitions January 31, 2004– June 20, 2004 Let’s Go Hawaiian! Hawaiian shirts (also known as Aloha shirts), have become the recognized symbol of this tropical paradise. The bold, colorful patterns illustrate the lifestyle, culture, flowers, foliage and heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. The American Textile History Museum presents a special exhibition, Let’s Go Hawaiian from January to June, 2004. It is a fanciful look at our fascination with Hawaii, its influence on mainstream culture, and a lighthearted exploration of the cult of the Hawaiian shirt. The exhibit tells the story of our enchantment with Waikiki through the exhibition of over 150 shirts from the 1930s through the 60s. The exhibit invites you to step off a cruise ship into a make-believe vacation in paradise. The illusion is supported by tourist memorabilia, maps, tropical scenery, and other artifacts representative of our notions of what Hawaii was and is. From early surfers, cruise ships and the burgeoning tourist trade to Elvis, the Beach Boys and Parrot Heads, the sounds, colors, styles and ethos of ‘Blue Hawaii’ will be resident at ATHM during the run of the special exhibition. Shirt #60 Long sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Green ground with yellow, orange, gray, and black Design: Whole and sliced pineapples Label: “MADE IN HAWAII FOR / The Liberty House / HONOLULU” The Liberty House was one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Hawaii, and they sold shirts produced by local island manufacturers. Shirt #66 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Yellow ground with white, blue, reddish brown Design: Vignettes of people, including hula dancers, ukulele players, surfers, King Kamehameha state; Hawaiian motifs, including flowers, leis, pineapples, palm trees; words, including “OAHU, OLOKAI, HAWAII, WAIKIKI, KAMEHAMEHA, HONOLULU, STATE OF HAWAII” Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Shirt #126 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Brown ground with yellow, blue, green, white, and gray Design: floral background with decorated ukuleles showing divers Label: “MADE IN CALIFORNIA / Westwood Casuals / KLEIN-NORTON CO.” Shirt #197 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Blue ground with orange, yellow, teal, green, brown, black Design: Vignettes of people, including woman with basket of fruit, woman with leis, hula dancers Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Designed by Frank Macintosh for Matson Navigation Company, which operated cruise ships to Hawaii as early as the 1920s and 1930s. Macintosh created designs, including this one, that were originally used for menu covers on Matson ships and later adapted for shirts. Shirt #198 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Brown ground with gray, white, yellow, orange Design: Border print of fighting dragons and tigers Label: “Malihini / MADE IN / HAWAII” Shirt #213 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, plastic buttons Black ground with yellow, green, red Design: Leis No label Designed by John "Keoni" Meigs, one of the foremost Hawaiian shirt designers. Meigs created his own designs, as he did for this shirt, but he also adapted artwork created for other media, including Eugene Savage’s menu designs.

Hawaii Condos: Hawaii Vacation

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Across from Kamaole Beach III on Maui. Townhouse style includes pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, fully equipped kitchens, A/C, private lanai, cable TV, VCR, and washer/dryer. $115 to $270 depending on view and size for these rentals. 11. Hale Kamaole Kihei 1BR & 2Br garden view- large one bedroom and split-level two bedroom units each with a private lanai on these Maui condos. All accommodations feature a fully equipped kitchen, cable television, telephone, ceiling fans and air conditioning. Outdoor amenities include a tennis court, two swimming pools, BBQs and on-site laundry facilities. $90 to $215 12. Hale Hui Kai vacation condos 2Ba/2Ba Maui Oceanfront, garden view condos. Lovely sandy beach, pool, fully equipped kitchens, VCR, dishwasher, cable TV, beach towels. ( see rate schedule on web site -- rates vary depending on your view). Priced based on double occupancy. Rates $150 to $300 based on double occupancy. 13. Maui Hill Maui 1Br/2Br/3BR Oceanview condos Spacious living rooms in these one, two, and three bedroom town homes with fully equipped kitchens, including microwave, air conditioning, and washer/dryer. Beautiful pool with a jet spa. Tennis and shuffleboard courts. Rates $205 to $485 depending on season and number of guests, ask for special discounts. 14. Kihei Kai Maui 1Br/1Ba oceanfront, oceanview, garden. Maui Beachfront hideaway. Small complex on Sugar Beach. Fully equipped kitchens, A/C, cable TV. From $95 to $175 with summer discounts available for these Maui condos. 15. Kihei Beach Resort 1Br , 2Br oceanfront. On Sugar Beach with sweeping views for these Maui condos. Fully equipped kitchens, A/C, cable TV, maid service, private lanais, oceanfront pool. From $120 to $290 depending on season and size. 16. Maui Vista Kihei 1Br, 2Br garden, oceanview rentals. Complex with 8 tennis courts & 3 pools. Near shopping, dining and Kamaole Beach I. Fully equipped kitchens, with A/C, and washer/dryer. From $70 to $150. 17. Hale Kai O'Kihei 1 & 2 BR oceanfront Maui condos. Furnished one- and two-bedroom units with kitchens, air conditioning, telephone and cable TV . Laundry facilities are located on the property. Hale Kai O Kihei on Maui is walking distance to a shopping center and the post office. Rates $90 to $220 for these condos. 18. Koa Resort Maui 1Br/1Ba, 2Br/1Ba, 2Br/2Ba, 3Br/2Ba, 3Br/3Ba. Lush tropical grounds, large pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, fully equipped kitchens on these Maui condos. From $85 to $200 depending on size. 19. Maui Banyans Kihei 1Br/2Ba Special from $95 to $105. Hotel , 1Br, 2Br, 3Br across from Kamaole Beach II. Air conditioned, cable TV, private lanais, washer/dryer, two pools, 2 spas and tennis. From $90 to $366 for these condos. 20. Kealia Resort Maui Studio, 1BR, 2BR partial o/v, ocean view or oceanfront Miles of white sand beaches. lovely fully equipped condos with A/C and washer dryer- $75 to $195 depends on season, size and view for these Kihei Maui condos. 21. Kihei Bay Vista Kihei Special if available: 1Br/1Ba $84 to $129 non smoking----Low rise across from long stretch of sandy beach on Maui. Beautifully maintained with large pool area. A/C, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchens. 22. Kihei Alii Kai 1BR/1BA or 1BR/1BA with loft from $74 to $169. Across from Kamaole Beach I. Spacious fully equipped condos, with A/C, washer/dyer. Kihei Maui condo Complex has tennis, pool, and Jacuzzi. 23. Waipuilanai 1Br/1Ba garden view $65 low/$80 high. Small beachfront property, tropical setting and decor. Fully equipped kitchens and pool. 24. Kihei Kai Nani Maui 1Br/1Ba garden view. Near restaurants shopping in Kihei Maui. Convenient to Kamaole beach II. Garden setting with large pool area. From $70 to $120 25. Luana Kai Maui 1br/1ba, 2Br/2Ba garden view, ocean view and ocean front. Kihei Maui oceanfront condos. Pool, lush tropical grounds, fully equipped kitchens. Steps to sand, surf, and other Kihei activities. From $74 to $229. 26. Kihei Akahi Maui Condos Studio, 1Br, 2Br. Private lanais, color cable TV, washer/dyer, and a fully equipped kitchen. Across from Kamaole Beach II. Some A/C. From $70 up to $210 depending on size season and A/C for these Maui condos. 27. Haleakala Shores Kihei 2Br/2Ba$90 offer open floor plan design and only steps from beautiful Kamaole Beach Park 3 on Maui. Fully equipped kitchens, dishwasher, washer/dryer and ceiling fans for these condos. Pool only steps away in a tropical setting. Located close to dining, golf, and tennis..$89 to $170 28. Kamaole Nalu Kihei 2Br / 2Br oceanfront, ocean view, garden view vacation rentals. 2BR condos offer complete kitchens with dishwashers and laundry facilities. All have private lanai's, cable TV, VCR, and private telephones. Includes a fresh water swimming pool, barbeque, outdoor shower, and a beautiful lawn area. Concierge and activity services available on property. Prices from as low as $130 to $250 depending on view and season 29. Village by the Sea Kihei Maui -Kauhale Makai Maui condos -Studio, 1 Br, and 2Br Arranged around the large grounds and pool. Includes a children's pool, Jacuzzi, saunas, and BBQ. Nicely furnished with air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, and private lanai.$125 to $195, Rates depend on the season. 30. Maui Parkshore Kihei - 2 BR / 2 BA . Maui Parkshore is located directly across from Kamaole Beach Park II. Spacious 2BR/2BA Maui condos with large lanai, electric kitchens, dishwashers, washer/dryers and color TV. Great affordable central location in Kihei. Located near shops, and restaurants. $125 -$170 Wailea vacation condos Map of Wailea vacation condos 1. Grand Champions Wailea Maui Condos 1br/2ba, 2Br/2Ba, 3br Garden, partial oceanview condos. Wow! Nice, fully equipped kitchens, A/C, pools, on the golf courses of Wailea next to tennis complex. Specials From 2BR / 2 BA $165 to $185. 1 Br / 2Ba $130 to $150. Additional rates $135 to $330. 2. Palms at Wailea Wailea Maui - Rolling lawns, streams, pools, spas, fully equipped kitchens, A/C, with large lanais in Mediterranean style vacation condos near beaches. From $140 to $295. Discounted prices may be available. 3. Wailea Ekahi Maui Studio, 1Br, 2Br available at different rates. From $140 to $410 . Fully equipped kitchens, pools (oceanfront also) , spacious grounds, A/C, and great beach. Great rates are available and discounts may apply if available for these Maui condos. 4. Wailea Ekolu Maui in Wailea 2Br/2Ba oceanview, garden. Rolling lawns, beautiful ocean, fully equipped kitchens, pools, A/C and Wailea! More 1BR & 2BR open from $145 to $260. Free nights may apply during low season. 5. Luxurious Makena Surf Maui 1 Br, 2Br and 3Br oceanview and oceanfront, Luxury Maui condos, WOW!, in gated community, fully equipped condos, A/C, pools, tennis. Stunning views. Specials in low season if available. Rates from $285 to $775 for luxury property. World class travelers. 6. Polo Beach Club Maui 1 BR / 2BR Maui Polo Beach Club is right on the water's edge and adjacent to the Wailea Resort. Resort amenities include a beachside swimming pool, whirlpool spa, washer/dryer. Rates from $350 to $550 depending on view, size, and season. Free nights may apply in low season. 7. Wailea Elua Village Maui 1BR, 2BR, 3BR - steps from Ulua Beach, Wailea Elua Village on Maui is 24 acres of spacious tropical grounds. Each Maui condo includes luxury amenities including air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, and washer/dryer. There are two beautiful swimming pools, one right on the beach, featuring a large beach pavilion, with barbecues for private entertaining. Price $265 to $825 depending on the size of condo and view. Free nights may apply during low season. Napili vacation condos Map of Napili vacation condos 1. One Napili Way Napili Maui 2Br,3Br luxury condos. Wow! Fourteen unit complex steps to Napili Bay and white sand beach, upgraded furnishings, large lanais, Jacuzzi bathtub, large pool, spa. From $250 to $375. Holiday rates for major holidays. Great Maui condos!! 2. Napili Village Napili Hawaii Fully equipped studios/1BR Oceanview, garden View. Fully equipped kitchens, tropical setting, pool and daily maid service. Steps to beautiful Napili Bay. From $99 to $139. Affordable rentals on Maui. 3. Napili Shores Hawaii Studio/1BR garden, ocean view, oceanfront Maui Condos. Oceanfront pool, tropical setting, steps to Napili Bay, daily maid service, fully equipped condos. Prices vary according to view and season $129 to $234 4. Napili Point Resort Hawaii 1BR/1BA or 2BR/2BA ocean view, oceanfront , point oceanfront. Each condo individually decorated. Full kitchens, washer/dryer, color cable TV. Great access to Honokeana Cove and beautiful Napili Bay on Maui. Price $199 to $399 depending on view and season. Discounts and specials depending on availability for these rentals. 5. Honokeana Cove Hawaii 1BR, 2BR & 3BR condos. Located in its own cove. Each condo is fully equipped with cable TV, VCR, microwave, including outdoor BBQs, laundry facilities, furnished linens and beach towels. Each 1, 2, or 3 Br unit has a great view from the lanai of the ocean. Rates $140 to $240 for 1, 2 or 3 Br units. Weekly, Monthly rental rates available. Price depends on size and length of stay and number of people in each unit. 6. Alealoa Napili Hawaii Maui - 2 BR Town homes -ocean view or oceanfront. Nestled in Alealoa Bay, just moments from Napili Bay, this tropical townhouse on Maui is a two bedroom accommodation. Enjoy your privacy in this prestigious gated community. This home features a private lanai with gas barbeque. Spectacular ocean views from both the living room and the master bedroom. Alealoa offers a swimming pool situated within Alealoa Bay on a small private sandy beach. Monthly rentals only call for rates depending on view and season for these rentals. 7. Napili Surf Maui Hawaii- Studio & 1BR condos. Studio garden- ocean view studio - 1BR ocean view - 1BR deluxe Ocean view Range $135 to $290 - Napili Surf located on beautiful Napili Bay. One of Maui's finest beaches. Small Maui complex with an oceanfront pool. Tropical setting for these condos. 8. Napili Kai Resort -Hotel, studio, 1BR & 2BR located oceanfront on Napili Bay on a beautiful 10 acres. Includes kitchens,, large lanais and ocean views. Four pools, whirlpool, exercise room and putting greens on the grounds. The Sea House Restaurant on the beach is located here. Click on name Napili Kai to See web site for price sheet. Lahaina Vacation Condos and Homes 1. Puamana Vacation condos Maui - Oceanfront/garden - one, two, three and four bedroom - Every Maui rentals provides a double set of linens, TV, VCR, Stereo, two full bathrooms, ceiling fans, and a private BBQ. Lanai's face oceanfront views or tropical green belts. Fully equipped kitchens. Expansive 1/2 mile shoreline, tennis and 3 pools. Oceanfront adult deep water pool. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Lahaina Front St. Weekly $115 to $495 depending on size, view, and season. Great rates and great property! Maalaea Bay vacation condos Map of Maalaea Bay condos 1. Hono Kai Maui Special 2Br, 2Ba From $130 to $170 Click here 1Br, 2Br oceanfront, oceanview condos.( click to see list of pictures ) Small Maui oceanfront condos complex, miles of beaches, oceanfront pool, A/C (varies), fully equipped condos. From $90 to $200. Maui Ocean Center and harbor walking distance. Ocean can't get any closer. 2. Makani A Kai Maui 1Br, 2Br. Maui oceanfront, oceanview, garden view vacation condos. Miles of beaches, fully equipped kitchens, color cable TV, large oceanfront pool, stunning views. From $115 to $235 depending on size and season. Maui Ocean Center and harbor walking distance. Great whale watching! 3. Kanai A Nalu 2Br Oceanfront, ocean view Maui condos. Miles of beaches, fully equipped kitchens, color cable TV, large oceanfront pool, stunning views. From $135 to $235 depending on season. Super whale watching. 4. Lauloa 2Br/2Ba oceanfront vacation rentals. Beautiful grounds, pool, BBQ area, and stunning views. Fully equipped condos, washer/dryer, color cable TV. From $130/$175. Maui Ocean Center and harbor walking distance. 5. Milowai 1Ba/1Ba , 2Br/2Ba oceanfront, oceanview. Small Maui condo complex overlooking Maalaea harbor and ocean. Fully equipped condos with pool. Maui Ocean Center and harbor only minutes away by foot. From $85 to $175 6. Maalaea Kai 1Br, 2Br oceanfront. Beautiful grounds, oceanfront pool, stunning views, fully equipped condos, color cable TV and Maui Ocean Center and harbor walking distance. From $115 to $175 for these Maui condos Beautiful Heavenly Haiku Maui Hawaii 1. Haiku ( great windsurfing location) Maui 1Br $55/night and up for these rentals. Lovely lodging. Minutes to Paia and windsurfing. house is set in an extensive garden on a two-acre lot, in the peaceful, rolling countryside of Maui's upcountry, a queen-size bed, ceiling fan, private bathroom, well-equipped kitchenette, telephone, television, opens onto a covered 8' x 35' lanai with tables, chairs, and a gas grill. Screened windows on three sides, providing lush garden, Haleakala and North Shore ocean views. Beautiful Kaanapali vacation condos Map of Kaanapali condos 1. Kaanapali Royal Hawaii spacious 2BR/2BA, fully equipped Maui condos with central air in Kaanapali. Set on 7 lush acres. Pools, tennis, gated community on the golf course. Minutes to Whalers village and the beaches and restaurants of Kaanapali. Rates from $180 - $280. Many more Maui vacation condos available in Kaanapali, Napili, Kahana, Kapalua and West Maui. Click on link here: Kaanapali and more !!! Beautiful Kapalua vacation condos 1. Kapalua Ridge Maui - 1BR and 2BR - $135 to $500night ( weekly and monthly rates also) One bedroom rentals on Maui include two bathrooms, living room, dining area, color cable TV, complete kitchen, laundry area, and two private lanais. Two bedroom accommodations include three bathrooms, living room, dining room, color cable TV, complete kitchen, laundry area, and three private lanais. 2. Kapalua Bay Villas - 1BR and 2BR oceanview and oceanfront Maui Condos - The Bay Villas at Kapalua:141 units located on the shoreline above One Loa Bay. Units range in size from 1,100 to 2,000 square feet including lanais. Villas have high ceilings, sunken garden baths, and ceiling fans. Located on the property are three pools, two tennis courts, gas barbeques and recreation areas. Kapalua Bay Villas are the closest property to the Kapalua Bay Hotel, and Kapalua Beach. Ranging in price from $165 to $550 depending on view and size and package. 3. Kapalua Golf Villas - The Maui Kapalua Golf Villas are situated on sixteen acres alongside famous Pineapple Hill, and paralleling the Bay Golf Course .Units have panoramic ocean and fairway views and the spectacular West Maui sunsets. Villa configurations are in one, two, and 3 bedroom layouts and range in size from approximately 1,100 to 2,200 square feet, including lanais in low rise, three-level townhouses. All units are air conditioned. Located on the property are four pools/recreation areas, barbeques and a reception center. Ranging in price from $135 to $300 depending on size and package. Maui Condos Kihei Condo Hawaii Vacation Condos

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Hawaii Food Glossary - Luau Foods and Recipes  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors 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 Hawaiian Food Glossary Part 2: Luau Foods and Recipes When visiting Hawaii, you will encounter many foods names and terms that may seem quite foreign to you. This is due to the fact that Hawaii is such a melting pot of cultures from around the world, with influences from the Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Samoan, Thai, Vietnamese and others. In this series, we take a look at some of the common foods and food terms that you'll find in the islands. Related Resources Hawaiian Recipes Seafood Glossary From Other Guides Asian Seafood Recipes Hawaiian Grilling Japanese Seafood Recipes Planning a Hawaiian Luau In this second part of ourseries, we look at the foods that you are likely to find at one or more of themany luaus throughout Hawaii. While you won't find every one of these foods atevery individual luau, we're confident that we have covered most of the foodsthat you are likely to find at any luau that you choose. In the event that you wouldlike to try to cook some of these foods yourself, we've included links torecipes for most of the dishes listed. At the end of the glossary we providelinks to several related books of interest. Luau Foods Cocktails & Tropical Drinks Check out our recipes for such great tropical favorites as Mai Tai's, Pia Colada's, Blue Hawaii's, Lava Flow's and many more. Banana Bread This favorite made with mashed ripe bananas is often offered at luaus. Banana / Coconut / Guava Cake You'll probably find one of these tropical flavored cakes at almost any luau that you attend in Hawaii. Char Siu These delicious rich, red spareribs are a favorite thanks to the Chinese immigrants to Hawaii. Chicken Adobo (recipe from Hawaii's own Governor Ben Cayatano) This national dish of the Philippines is a favorite at luaus. It is a stew with chicken and pork (or beef, shellfish) in a sauce of white vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns. Chicken Katsu Japanese style fried chicken most often served with Tonkatsu sauce. Chicken Long Rice Another staple at most luaus, this Chinese side-dish is made with chicken and long rice, oriental vermicelli, or saifun (bean strands). Chicken Lu`au A Hawaiian favorite made with chicken cooked with taro leaves (or spinach) and coconut milk Corn Chowder A modern Hawaiian favorite made with chicken stock, potatoes, onion, celery and creamed corn. Fried Rice A standard of Chinese cuisine, fried rice can be made with meat or seafood and a wide assortment of vegetables. Haupia A traditional Hawaiian coconut flavored dessert that is best described as a "stiff pudding". Huli-Huli Chicken Hawaii's own version of barbecued chicken is cooked with Huli-Huli Sauce (made with pure Hawaiian brown sugar cane along with soy sauce, fresh ginger and more). Kalua Pig (make at home recipe) Kalua Pig (cooked in an imu - underground oven) The featured dish at every luau, Kalua Pig is slow-cooked whole in an imu (underground oven) for many hours. Kim Chee Great as a dip for pupu's (appetizers) or a stand-alone side dish, Korean style Kim Chee is made of fresh island cabbage, chili peppers, ginger, garlic and other seasonings. Kulolo A Hawaiian pudding made of taro, brown sugar and coconut milk. Lau Lau Salt butterfish, beef, chicken or pork wrapped in taro or ti leaves and then steamed. Lomi Lomi Salmon From the Hawaiian words to massage, knead or rub, Lomi Lomi Salmon is made with cold diced salmon, tomatoes and onion. It is found at almost every luau in the islands. Lu`au Taro leaves, often baked with coconut cream and chicken or octopus; the word eventually came to mean a Hawaiian feast, which is also known as 'aha'aina or pa'ina. Macaroni Salad (Island Style) A mainland favorite brought to Hawaii is served at many luaus. Like many salads, it can be made many different ways. Mahi Mahi with Teriyaki Sauce Marinade Sauteed Mahi Mahi Seared Toasted Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi with Citrus Ako-Miso Sauce This Hawaiian favorite white, sweet, moderately dense fish is most often served at luaus either baked or sauted. Mango Bread This version of mango bread is from a recipe by Hawaii's most famous chef, Sam Choy. Pineapple Still grown in Hawaii, fresh pineapple can almost always be found at a luau, often in chunks at the salad area. Pipikaula Hawaiian-style beef jerky Poi One of the staple foods of the Hawaiian diet, poi is a thick, purple-colored paste made by pounding taro. Poi can be bought fresh or "day-old," which allows a sour flavor to develop. Poi is labeled "one-finger," "two-finger" or "three-finger" to describe its consistency--the thicker the poi, the fewer fingers needed to scoop it up. Today, is it used in many Hawaiian recipes or served as a side dish. Poi Dinner Rolls These delicious purple-colored rolls made from taro flour are a staple at almost every luau. If you know of a good recipe, let me know! Poke Most often seen made with the freshest raw ahi (tuna), poke makes a great pupu (appetizer) for any meal. Portuguese Bean Soup A delicious soup made with cabbage, kidney beans and Portuguese sausage. Portuguese Sweet Bread Portuguese sweet bread (pao doce), sometimes labeled Hawaiian sweet bread, is a staple and good for making French toast in the morning. Pupu The pupu platter found at many luaus is basically a platter of hors d'oeuvres, island style. Sweet Potatoes A delicious side-dish found at almost every luau in Hawaii. Teriyaki Beef A Japanese favorite of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce and island seasonings and then broiled or grilled. The same recipe can also be used with chicken. Ti Leaves Ti leaves are used in Hawaiian cooking to wrap foods that are to be cooked. The leaves are removed before the food is eaten. Dried ti leaves, which can be found in some ethnic markets, must be soaked to soften before they can be used. Taro Also known as kalo , taro leaves are eaten as a vegetable or wrapped around fish and meats. The root is cooked and pounded into poi . RelatedBooks of Interest Alan Fong'sNew Wave Luau by Alan Wong An excellent cookbook by one of the premier chefs of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine.Wong shows you how to take traditional luau foods and prepare them in all newand exciting ways. EntertainingHawaiian Style: The How to Book of Hawaiian Luaus by Patricia L. Fry This book is a great place to start if you want to hold a luau in your ownbackyard. 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