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Chinese Restaurants - Oahu Restaurants Oahu Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. ASIAN CHINESE | INDIAN | INDONESIAN | JAPANESE | KOREAN PHILIPPINE | THAI | VIETNAMESE CHINESE (see Chinese Food Glossary ) BEIJING CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 2301 Kalakaua Avenue, 3rd Floor Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 971-8833 Fresh seafood Cantonese style. (LD $$$) BUFFET 100 Ward Warehouse - 2nd Floor 1050 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 591-8199 Daily lunch and dinner Chinese buffets (Hong Kong style) overlooking Ala Moana Beach Park. (LD $$) CHAN'S GOURMET BUFFET 3131 N. Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96819 (Honolulu / Airport Area) Tel. (808) 833-3366 Cantonese - outstanding shrimp and chicken dishes. Family owned and operated with lots of aloha. (LD $) CHAR HUNG SUT 64 N. Pauahi Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 538-3335 Anytimegrinder's choice for Chinese breakfast, lunch. Great manapua and pork hash. (BL $) CHUN WAH KAM NOODLE FACTORY 505 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (Honolulu / Kalihi Area) Tel. (808) 841-5303 (2 locations) Full line of Cantonese specialties and dim-sum items - all this plus fresh noodles and over a dozen varieties of large and well-stuffed manapua buns. (LD $) DEW DROP INN 1088 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 526-9522 Northern cuisine - noted for their crab dishes. (LD $) DIM SUM HOUSE 1111 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 524-8328 Over 20 types of Dim Sum. (BL $) DOUBLE EIGHT 1113 Maunakea Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 526-3887 Great, authentic Cantonese food. (LD $) DUCK KEE 1146 12th Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Waialae Area) Tel. (808) 734-1337 Cantonese cooking - great house noodles. (LD $) DUCK YUN CHINESE RESTAURANT Aina Haina Shopping Center 820 East Hind Drive Honolulu, HI 96821 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 373-1303 Specializing in Cantonese cuisine. (LD $$) EASTERN FOOD CENTER 118 North King Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 536-4121 Little gem of a restaurant offering quick, tasty, ample Chinese fare. Their 5-star rice plate can feed two people. (BL $) FATTY'S CHINESE KITCHEN Miramar at Waikiki 2345 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 922-9600 Next to the International Market Place - on the alley just outside the hotel lobby. A small place that serves great Chinese fast food. (LD $) FOOK YUEN McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / McCully Area) Tel. (808) 973-0168 Daily luncheon buffet - incredible shrimp with honey glazed walnut. (LD $$) GLOWING DRAGON 1023 Maunakea Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 521-4492 Try their house special "Hong Kong Noodles". (LD $) GOLDEN DRAGON Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 946-5336 Award winning Cantonese cuisine overlooking a tropical lagoon. (D $$) GOLDEN PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 111 North King Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 521-8268 Lines at the door for the cheap dim sum dishes. (BLD $) GREEN DOOR CAFE 1145 Maunakea Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 533-0606 Offering Singaporean and Malaysian nonya-inspired food that is heavy on flavor but light on the wallet. (LD $) HAPPY DAY 3553 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 738-8666 Specializing in Dim Sum (meaning something that touches the heart) - little buns and stuffed delicacies. (BLD $) HARBOR VILLAGE CUISINE Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, HI 96825 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 395-2311 Specializes in fresh seafood, Szechuan and Hong Kong-style cuisine. (LD $$) HEE HING 449 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Kapahulu Area) Tel. (808) 735-5544 Elegant Cantonese dim sum. 2004 & 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $$) HELEMANO PLANTATION 64-1510 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, HI 96712 (North Shore Oahu) Tel. (808) 622-3929 All-you-can-eat Chinese luncheon buffet. (L $) HELEN'S CHINESE FOOD 804 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 737-2055 Great Hong Kong home-style cooking - incredible Duck Won Ton! (LD $) HO HO CHINESE CUISINE 590 Farrington Highway Kapolei, HI 96707 (Leeward Oahu) Tel. (808) 692-9880 In Chinese the name means "very good". Classic Hong Kong cuisine ranges from quick buffets to elaborate family feasts. (BLD $$) HONG KONG HARBOUR VIEW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 566-9989 Specializes in live seafood, dim sum. (LD $$) HONG KONG NOODLE HOUSE Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 536-5409 A Chinatown institution - famous for homemade noodles with roast duck. (L $) HOUSE OF FORTUNE 777 Kamokila Blvd., Unit B Kapolei, HI 96707 (Leeward Oahu) Tel. (808) 693-8998 A beautiful, upscale restaurant featuring classic Cantonese cuisine. (LD $$) J. R. CHINESE BUFFET GARDEN International Marketplace 2330 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 926-1488 All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet - five types of cuisine. (BLD $) JACKIE'S KITCHEN Ala Moana Center Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 943-2426 Owned by Hong Kong action movie star Jackie Chan - home of flair bartending. Featuring specialty drinks and a great pupu menu. (LD $$) JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT 94-1040 Waipio Uka Street Waipahu, HI 96797 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 671-2882 Everything Cantonese. (LD $) KAPOLEI CHINESE RESTAURANT 91-525 Farrington Highway Kapolei, HI 96707 (Leeward Oahu) Tel. (808) 674-8888 One of the best bets for Chinese food on the Leeward coast. (LD $$) KIN WAH CHOP SUEY 45-588 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 247-4812 Cantonese - great glazed honey walnut shrimp. 2003 Ilima Award. (LD $) KIRIN 2518 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / Moiliili Area) Tel. (808) 942-1888 Great seafood and noodles. (LD $$) LEE HO FOOK 100 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 536-6077 Good Chinese food. (LD $) LEGEND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 100 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 532-1868 (2 locations) Legendary dim sum - in four sizes! 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $$) LEGEND VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 100 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 532-8218 Veg version of its legendary sister restaurant. (LD $$) LILIHA SEAFOOD 1408 Liliha Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 536-2663 Casual, affordable dining in a family atmosphere. Fresh crab and lobster specials. (LD $) LITTLE VILLAGE NOODLE HOUSE 1113 Smith Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 545-3008 A long-standing friendly Hawaii institution with dishes that are delicious and uniquely Chinese - blending the major cooking styles of China (Northern, Hong Kong and Szechuan). 2002 Ilima Award. (LD $) LUNG FUNG RESTAURANT Niu Valley Shopping Center 5724 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, HI 96821 (Southeast Honolulu) Tel. (808) 377-5555 Innovative, authentic Cantonese cuisine. Homemade deserts. (LD $$) MAILE CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mililani Shopping Center 95-221 Kipapa Avenue Mililani, HI 96789 (Central Oahu) Tel. (808) 623-2221 Cantonese food - very popular. (LD $$) MAPLE GARDEN 909 Isenberg Street Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / Moiliili Area) Tel. (808) 941-6641 Award-winning Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. (LD $$) McCULLY CHOP SUI 2005 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 (Honolulu / McCully Area) Tel. (808) 946-4069 One of Hawaii's oldest Chinese restaurants. (LD $) MEI SUM CHINESE DIM SUM RESTAURANT 65 N. Pauahi Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 531-3268 Dim Sum means literally, "touched by the heart". Bite sized dumplings and pastries stuffed with meat and vegetables. (BLD $) MINI GARDEN NOODLE HOUSE 50 North Hotel Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 538-1273 Granddaddy of a restaurant where rice and noodle comfort dishes will always remain No. 1. (LD $) NEW EMPRESS RESTAURANT Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania Street, Suite 205 Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 521-5055 Specializing in weekday $1.50 each dim sum baskets. (LD $) NEW KAPAHULU CHOP SUEY 730 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Kapahulu Area) Tel. (808) 734-4953 Good food, funky décor. (LD $) 99 CAFE 174 N. King Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 537-4276 A little bit of everything Chinese! (BL $) ON ON 1110 McCully Street (Honolulu / McCully Area) Tel. (808) 946-8833 21 years of fine Chinese food. (LD $) PAH KE'S 46-018 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 235-4505 Some of the best natural ingredients and flavorful sauces. (LD $) PANDA EXPRESS Kapolei Shopping Center Kapolei, HI 96707 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 674-1617 (5 locations) Buffet-style Chinese food. Popular with kamaaina (local residents). (LD $) PANDA CUISINE 641 Keeaumoko Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 947-1688 A large Hong Kong-style restaurant popular with locals. Serves both dim sum and a full Chinese menu. (LD $$) PATTI'S CHINESE KITCHEN Windward Mall - Food Court 46-056 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 235-0022 (3 locations) Local style Cantonese Chinese. (BLD $) PEARL CITY CHINESE 803 Kamehameha Highway Honolulu, HI 96782 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 455-1066 Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine, reasonably priced favorites. (LD $) PINELAND CHINESE RESTAURANT 1236 Keeaumoku Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 955-2918 A small place with big portions. Tasty Kung Pau Chicken and spicy Eggplant - with a chili-packed punch. (LD $) ROYAL PALACE 4510 Salt Lake Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96818 (Southwest Area) Tel. (808) 487-6662 Known for value, large portions and familiar Chinese flavors. 2002 Ilima Award. (LD $) SEAFOOD VILLAGE Hyatt Regency Waikiki 2424 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 971-1818 An award-winning restaurant serving Hong Kong style dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. The attentive service will astound you! (LD $$) SHANGHAI BISTRO 1778 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 955-8668 Classic Chinese plus other Asian fare! (LD $$) SUCOI 1286 Kalani Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Kapalama Area) Tel. (808) 841-7984 Awesome garlic chicken. (BL $) TAI PAN DIM SUM 100 N. Beretania Street, Room 110 Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown District) Tel. (808) 599-8899 Plenty kine Hong Kong style dim sum! (BL $) WAIKIKI LAU YEE CHAI Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 5th Floor 2250 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-1112 One of Hawaii's most famous Chinese restaurants - Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine amidst fine art. (LD $$) WON KEE Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Chinatown Area) Tel. (808) 524-6877 One of the best for seafood. (LD $$) WUNG FU Town Center of Mililani 95-1249 Meheula Parkway Mililani, HI 96789 (Central Oahu) Tel. (808) 623-8555 One of Central Oahu's favorite Chinese restaurants - generous portions - reasonable prices. (LD $) YEN KING CHINESE Kahala Mall 4211 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 732-5505 Serving Szechuan, Hunan, Peking, Shanghai, and Hong Kong-style cuisine. Elegant yet affordable lunch and dinner buffets. (LD $$) Top Oahu Restaurants Index | Restaurants Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

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Meeting Rooms at Waikiki Beach Hawaii Resort & Spa A meeting facility with more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function: the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. home meetings & events meeting-rooms -- -- Let us show you exclusive offers & updates tailored to your interests. RFP meeting services meeting rooms hot dates catering floor plans The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa features three ballrooms, seven meeting rooms and over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Request a Proposal Fact Sheet Floor Plans Capacity Chart Book a Meeting Konu Moku Ballroom: The Kona Moku Ballroom, with 6,993 square feet of space, can accommodate groups up to 900 set theater-style and up to 610 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Waikiki Ballroom: The Waikiki Ballroom, with 3,993 square feet of space, can accommodate groups up to 375 set theater-style and up to 340 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Both ballrooms are equipped with doors able to open out to pre-function space or open-air lanais. Each ballroom may be separated into three sections with partitioning walls. Leahi Ballroom: The Leahi Ballroom is 4,481 square feet and can accommodate 650 set theater-style and as many as 400 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the second floor of the Kealohilani Tower and has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful beach at Waikiki. Meeting Rooms: Seven meeting rooms accommodate groups from 30 to 200 people each. Perfect for more intimate gatherings, these rooms vary in square footage. Outdoor Facilities: Waikiki Terrace, with 4,500 square feet, can accommodate 400 for a reception. It is located poolside on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Moana Terrace is located poolside, on the third floor of the Kealohilani Tower. The terrace offers a unique opportunity for functions to take advantage of Hawaiis tropical climate. The terrace's 20,000 square feet is perfect for groups of up to 1,000. Pualeilani Terrace, located on the third floor of the Kealohilani Tower and adjacent to the Moana Terrace, offers over 7,900 square feet of outdoor function space for meetings, banquets or special functions. The terrace can accommodate up to 400 people for a banquet or 600 for a tranquil outdoor reception. home resort overview accommodations check rates reserve now packages specials meetings & events weddings spa olakino things to do resort dining resort activities news press room take a tour contact privacy policy site map 2552 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815-3699 RES 1.800.367.5370 PH: 1.808.922.6611 FAX: 1.808.921-5255 ©2005 Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Developed by Symbolic

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USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Eruption Update Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Current Activity Hazards History Current Eqs Map Felt EQs Destructive EQs Seismicity Hazards, Zoning Instrumentation Hualalai Haleakala Lo`ihi Ocean Entry Lava Zones Types History of HVO Volunteer program Location Kilauea: an explosive volcano in Hawai`i A well-known dictum in geology is "the present is the key to the past." Often, however, the past itself is a key: to the future. The past is a better such key, in fact, than is the present. It is improbable that everything that can happen is happening today. Something brand new may start, of course, but something that has happened in the past is more likely to occur again, regardless of what's going on today. It is in this light that a new feature story presents the outlines of Kilauea's explosive past. Kilauea is not exploding now, but it has done so in a small way in the recent past and in a big way during the past hundreds to thousands of years. If we are to know the whole gamut of what Kilauea can do, it behooves us to examine its past as carefully as possible. Explosions can be hazardous to both people on the ground and traveling in jet airliners. The more we know about Kilauea's explosions, the better chance we have of mitigating their risk to us. So turn the page and perhaps be surprised at the richness of Kilauea's explosive past. Archive of previous feature stories Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 Top: Waterspout spins between steaming water and large plume generated where lava meets the sea. The ocean entry at East Lae`apuki is just out of view to the left. Bottom: Lava bubble bursts in shallow water in front of East Lae`apuki bench. Archive of Featured Photographs Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 More Volcano Information from HVO and Beyond Report a felt earthquake to HVO using this form. More USGS Volcano Web sites Alaska Volcano Observatory Anatahan Volcano - Northern Mariana Islands Cascades Volcano Observatory Long Valley Observatory Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Volcano Hazards Program Current issue of Volcano Watch essay , written weekly by USGS scientists. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park , home to HVO. Find visitor information and resources here. Volcanoes for kids , from the Volcano World website. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California , USA URL http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/index.html Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov (808) 967-7328 (an autoattendant) | USGS Privacy Statement | USGS Disclaimer | Accessibility | Last modification: 13 January 2006 (pnf)

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SS Independence Ocean Liner - Cruise Ship Profile  You are here: About > Travel > Cruises > Cruise Lines > Classic Cruise Ships > SS Independence Ocean Liner - Cruise Ship Profile Travel Cruises Essentials Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination How To Get a Passport How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Topics Cruise Lines Cruise Destinations Cruise Photo Album Cruise Planning Cruise Reviews Cruise Cams Cruise Glossary Cruise News Getting There Lifestyle - Theme Cruises Cruise Activities Travel Gear and Gadgets Cruise Jobs More Cruise Resources Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks European Cruise Guidebooks Cruise Guidebooks - General Information Alaska Travel Guide Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Cruises newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Cruises The Independence was built in 1950 and is one of the oldest cruise ships still afloat Courtesy of America Hawaii Cruises Stay up to date! The Independence was built in 1950 and is one of the oldest cruise ships still afloat Courtesy of America Hawaii Cruises Email to a friend Print this page More on Project America NCL Names First Two Project America Cruise Ships NCL Takes Possession of Project America Hull NCL Acquires SS United States More on Project America NCL Buys Project America Hulls NCL to Offer Inter-Island Hawaii Service Norwegian Cruise Line Launches U.S. Flag Brand Cruising Hawaii Pictures from American Hawaii Cruises Zodiac Shore Excursion on Kauai Shore Excursion to the Top of Haleakala on Maui Most Popular Cruise Packing List Carnival Cruise Line Reviews Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin Planning Your First Cruise East or West Caribbean What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Europe for Visitors Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Senior Travel Travel with Kids SS Independence - Cruise Ship Profile From Linda Garrison , Your Guide to Cruises . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Grand Cruise Liner Saved from Scrap Yard - For Now Until its bankruptcy in late 2001, American Hawaii Cruises' classic U.S.-flag ocean liner, the S.S. Independence, sailed exclusively around the Hawaiian Islands 12 months of the year on weeklong cruises. After the collapse of American Classic Voyages, the Independence sailed to the Alameda Naval Air Station. On March 5, 2002, her mast hit the Carquinez Bridge while being towed by four tugs. The Independence was on her way to Suisan Bay, but was taken back to Pier 50 in San Francisco for repairs. The Independence was subsequently moored in April 2002 with the Suisun Reserve Fleet in Suisan Bay, California near the USS Iowa. In February 2003, the Independence was sold at auction for $4 million to Norwegian Cruise Line. NCL hopes to add the Independence to its U.S.-flagged fleet. Norwegian will begin sailing its U.S.-flagged ships in Hawaii in 2004. The Independence was originally launched during the heyday of ocean travel in 1950, but was treated to more than $78 million in refurbishments from 1994 to 2001. The ship is one of the few major cruise ships built in the United States, having been constructed at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy, Massachusetts for American Export Lines of New York. It was intended for use as a trans-Atlantic passenger liner--yet, it adhered to post-World War II U.S. Navy specifications to permit rapid conversion into a troop ship, with a capacity for 5,000 men and their equipment. The vessel, as originally designed, was made entirely of non-combustible or fire-resistant materials and featured extra hull plating--and two engine rooms so that if one were damaged, the other could keep the ship moving at a relatively high speed. Everyone who loves old ocean liners can hope that NCL will be able to add the Independence to its fleet and save her from the scrap yard.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident