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Hawaii Resorts -- for families  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break Beach Vacations Ten Latest Family Travel Deals All-inclusive and other Family Resorts Topics Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide Activity Kits Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Hawaii Resorts Below, see many Hawaii Resorts grouped by island, plus some recommended outings. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, pools with waterpark features, etc.; not all-inclusive pricing, though. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Hawaii All-inclusive Resorts?? Vacationers won't find full-scale all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii, but here are a few hints. Hawaii Beach Vacations Ten great beaches, and eight Hawaii resorts. (With photos.) HAWAII RESORTS - OAHU: Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach is still a lovely place despite so much nearby concrete development, and it's lots of fun for families. Click here for several properties that have special features for families. Generally, kids 18 and under stay free. Ohana Hotels and Outrigger Resorts OHANA is a brand of Outrigger Resorts and Hotels that offers non-beachfront properties at a good price point. Both OHANA and Outrigger have family-friendly properties on several islands; most OHANA locations are near Waikiki, and the flagship Outrigger Reef is right on Waikiki Beach. JW Marriott Ihilani The JW Marriott Resort & Spa-- on Oahu at Ko Olina, a short drive from the Honolulu airport-- has kids program, teen program, Marine Life Program, and a bunch of Ocean Adventures. No charge for two kids 17 and under, in parents' room. Turtle Bay Resort Turtle Bay is a unique Hawaii resort: a lone property on the beautiful north coast of Oahu, with 880 acres, file miles of beach, five different bays, pool with waterfall and slide, on-site snorkeling, horseriding, surf lessons... MAUI: Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Fun at this luxury Maui property includes kids camp and the Canyon Activity Pools, nine pools connected by a river that floats swimmers along. Ka'anapali Beach Hotel Value alert: this place aims to be "a moderately-priced first-class hotel", and also "Maui's most Hawaiian hotel." The free kids' "Aloha Passport" program of activities features local arts and crafts. Kids' Programs at Maui Resorts A review of kids' programs at a number of resorts in the popular Wailea area, at the City Spin website. BIG ISLAND: Kohala Coast Hawaii Resorts If you feel like lapping up a little luxury, here's a group of eight upscale Hawaii resorts --on the west side of the Big Island-- that Conde Nast readers voted among the Top Fifty Tropical Resorts Worldwide." Kona Village A luxury getaway on the Kohala Coast, with no phones or tv in your room. Stay in individual "hale" cottages spread over 82 acres; complimentary outrigger canoe and glass-bottom boat rides, kids program and teens program; snorkeling in the bay full of colorful fish. Kona Village has a rare feature, for a Hawaii resort: nearly-all-inclusive pricing. Hawaii Resorts: Hilton Waikoloa Village Another luxury Hawaii resort on the Kohala Coast; get around the 62 acres by "monorail" or by canal-boat on waterways. One of the features is a 4-acre saltwater lagoon: great for learning snorkel, with plenty of fish, and even sea-turtles. Top Ten Big Island Family Activities About's guide for Hawaii/South Pacific selects ten family activities: Beaches, Dolphins, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and more. HAWAII RESORTS - KAUAI: Hyatt Regency Kauai With 50 acres on one of the quieter islands, this luxury Hawaii resort has pools connected by "river pools", caves, waterfalls, 150-foot water slide; saltwater lagoons; Camp Hyatt program for kids 3 to 12. Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy This condominium property-- on 13 acres on the east side of Kauai-- has one- and two-bedroom units with private lanai, full kitchen, washer-dryer, etc. Swimming pool has lagoons and kids' pool. MOLOKAI: Molokai Ranch and Lodge Guests stay in comfy "upscale tents": canvas bungalows on platforms, big bed in one section, twin beds in another; solar-powered lights; private bathroom, hot-water showers; lanai. ( A lodge is also available.) 54,000 acres of land, white-sand beach, sea kayaking, mountain biking, horseback rides; Ed-ventures for kids include tidal pools, Hawaiian arts and crafts. Hawaii with Kids and Teens- Multi- Islands About's guide for Hawaii for Visitors has many suggestions for family activities on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu. Multi-island: Hawaii Resorts & Activities for the Whole Ohana "Perfect family weeks on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island"-- at Outside Online. For each island, there's a recommended "home base" property, plus detailed itineraries for seven days of fun.   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. 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Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery | Store/Shop Review | Maui | Frommers.com Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Hawaii > Maui > Shops > Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery FREE Newsletters! Win a FREE Trip! This Island Entire Site Destinations Deals/News Bookstore M. Boards Maui Introduction Planning a Trip For Foreign Visitors Hotels Restaurants Attractions Nightlife Shopping List All Overview In Depth Walking Tours Driving Tours Active Pursuits Message Boards Index Email Print RSS Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery Address 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy Location In the Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina Phone 808/667-2558 Frommer's Review This gallery makes a good browse for its selection of Niihau shell jewelry, excellent Hawaiian CDs, Norfolk pine bowls, and Hawaiian quilt kits. Hawaiian quilt patterns sewn in Asia (at least they're honest about it) are labor-intensive, less expensive, and attractive, although not totally Hawaiian. Hawaiian-quilt-patterned gift wraps and tiles, perfumes and soaps, handcrafted dolls, and koa accessories are of good quality, and the artists, such as Kelly Dunn (Norfolk wood bowls), Jerry Kermode (wood), and Pat Coito (wood), are among the tops in their fields. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Email Print RSS Source: Frommer's Maui 2006 Sponsored Links: What's This? Save on luxury travel auctions to the U.S.! Exclusive ski offers at Destination: Snow. Home | Destinations | Hotels | Trip Ideas | Deals & News | Book a Trip | Tips & Tools | Travel Talk | Bookstore About Frommer's | FAQ | Contact Us | Help | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Advertise With Us Add Frommers.com RSS Feed ( What's This? ) Add Frommers.com Deals & News to Your Web Site © 2000-2006 by Wiley Publishing , Inc. All rights reserved. Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Hawaii > Maui > Shops > Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery

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Hawaiian Historical Society New HHS Publications Ka Mooolelo Hawaii The History of Hawaii Hawaiian Journal of History, Volume 39 Hawaiian History Calendar for 2006 About HHS HHS Library Publications Reference History Moments Historic Register Links Site Map Search The first Hawaiian Historical Society Pa‘a Mo‘olelo Award has been presented to Esther T. Mookini. Click here to read more about the award and its first recipient. Welcome Welcome to the on-line service of the Hawaiian Historical Society . Founded in 1892, the Society is dedicated to preserving historical materials relating to Hawai‘i and the Pacific region and to publishing scholarly research on Hawaiian and Pacific history. In addition, the Society presents lectures and other programs, free to the public, on various aspects of Hawaiian history. The Library of the Hawaiian Historical Society provides a research collection of printed and manuscript material for use by scholars, historians, history buffs, serious students, Society members, and others in the community interested in the history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Island area. The Hawaiian Historical Society is widely known through its publications , which include a Papers series published between 1892 and 1940, Annual Reports, The Hawaiian Journal of History, and books emphasizing original sources. Hawaii History Moments are short descriptive essays on various topics from Hawai‘i’s colorful history, originally written as texts for a series of radio broadcasts. The Hawaiian Historical Society Web Reference Collection contains a convenient assortment of bibliographies, lists, and other guides useful in researching Hawai‘i’s past. This selective list of links to other sites on the World Wide Web provides pointers to material of particular interest to historians. Use this link to search the entire Hawaiian Historical Society Web site for topics of interest. Dedicated to collecting and preserving historical materials related to Hawai‘i.

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Hawaiian Quilting - LoveToKnow Crafts Log in Hawaiian Quilting From LoveToKnow Crafts Hawaiian quilting is a distinctive art form using brightly colored fabrics and elaborate stitching. They often incorporate images of indigenous flowers and plants, and are truly stunning masterpieces of fabric and thread. "/wiki/Image:Callalilypillow200.jpg" class="image" title="Hawaiian Quilt" Table of contents 1 History of Hawaiian quilts 2 Hawaiian sensibility in quilting 3 Making your own Hawaiian quilt 4 Related articles "/w/index.php?title=Hawaiian_Quilting&action=edit&section=1" title="Hawaiian Quilting" History of Hawaiian quilts According to ( http://www.quiltshawaii.com/tradition.html ) , quilts evolved as an art form in Hawaii rather than a necessity, because the climate is mild. Hawaiian quilting really is different from other types of quilting in three basic ways: Whole pieces of cloth are used for the designs, instead of pieces like other quilts. Only two colors of fabric are used. The motif is cut using the “snowflake” method. The design motif is echoed in the quilting. Missionaries to the islands introduced quilting to the native women. Because they didn’t have scraps of fabric lying around (since indigenous clothing often consisted of wraps made of whole cloth) they developed their own methods of quilt design. Missionaries also influenced the way Hawaiian quilts are cut. The design part of the quilt is cut out in the same way that a child would make a paper snowflake. The fabric is folded several times and cut along the edge, ensuring that all sides of the design are symmetrical. "/w/index.php?title=Hawaiian_Quilting&action=edit&section=2" title="Hawaiian Quilting" Hawaiian sensibility in quilting In addition to having a different reason to make quilts, Hawaiians also tend to have a different attitude about making quilts. Not merely a utilitarian item, Hawaiian quilts reflect the beauty of the world around the quilters. A beautiful, well-balanced design was considered a gift, and the spirit of the person who made the quilt was said to live on in her work. Thus quilts were often destroyed when the quiltmaker died so her soul could be at peace. Because of this, and the salty, humid environment of the islands, many old Hawaiian quilts are no longer in existence. Those quilts that still exist often are kept within a family and not often seen by outsiders. It is a recent occurrence that Hawaiian quilting has been openly taught and shared. "/w/index.php?title=Hawaiian_Quilting&action=edit&section=3" title="Hawaiian Quilting" Making your own Hawaiian quilt If you don’t have the luxury of going to Hawaii and taking a quilting class from a master at the craft, don’t worry. You can find a treasure trove of information about the craft on the Internet. Here are some good resources. ( http://www.quiltshawaii.com/howtosub.html ) has a good tutorial and video about Hawaiian quilting. ( http://www.nvo.com/poakalani/files/ ) has instructions for Hawaiian quilts, as well as tips, hints and instructions for cutting out your pattern. If you’re ever in Honolulu, this is the place to take quilting classes or see a demonstration, as well. ( http://members.tripod.com/~Honu_Hale/ ) has a lengthy tutorial on Hawaiian quilting, and includes patterns that you can buy. ( http://www.quilthawaiian.com/hawaiianquilting.htm ) offers all sorts of tips and instructions on Hawaiian quilting, including such good information as how to avoid fraying when working on your appliqué. Hawaiian quilts are like a living art form. Each quilt is unique and carries the spirit and emotions of the person who designed and made the quilt. The spirit of generosity and attitude toward life found in Hawaiian quilts and their quilters is something that quilters everywhere and in every style can adapt to their own quilting projects. Remember to quilt with your heart, and put something of yourself into every project you do, and you will be quilting in Hawaiian spirit, if not Hawaiian style. "/w/index.php?title=Hawaiian_Quilting&action=edit&section=4" title="Hawaiian Quilting" Related articles Beginner Quilting Machine Quilting Pattern Quilting Keepsake Quilting Crazy Quilting Categories : Quilting This page was last modified 11:28, 30 Dec 2005. This page has been accessed 107 times. "/wiki/LoveToKnow_Crafts:About" title="LoveToKnow Crafts:About"About LoveToKnow Crafts "/wiki/LoveToKnow_Crafts:General_disclaimer" title="LoveToKnow Crafts:General disclaimer"Disclaimers © 2005 LoveToKnow Corp. "http://www.mediawiki.org/" --

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Hawaii Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Waikiki and Maui - Castle Resorts and Hotels You need to enable JavaScript for this page to work Properly. If you are using a Netscape Browser: 1)Select Edit 2)Select Preferences 3)Double click on Advanced 4)Click on Enable JavaScript for Navigator 5)Click okay and refresh your browser If you are using a Internet Explorer Browser: 1)Select Tools 2)Select Internet Options 3)Click on the security tab 4)Highlight Internet 5)Change the security level to medium and press okay 6)Refresh Browser Kona Bali Kai Sizzling Hot Deal! Enjoy a winter vacation in one of Kona Bali Kai's fully equipped Kona oceanfront condos. Only $109 for Studio Partial Ocean View. Travel 1/4/06 thru 4/16/06. Book today! Partial Ocean View only $109. Book now! -- First Name: Last Name: Email: -- Email: (required) -- Oahu from $69 Kauai from $169 Big Island from $89 Maui from $119 Molokai from $99 Site Shortcuts --------------- ONLINE RESERVATIONS --------------- HOT DEALS --------------- RESORTS & HOTELS Islands of Hawaii - Oahu - Kauai - Maui - Big Island - Molokai Islands of Micronesia - Saipan New Zealand --------------- PACKAGES & PROMOTIONS --------------- PLAN YOUR STAY Golf Tennis Diving Water Sports Family Activities Shopping Events Calendar -- --------------- TRAVEL AGENTS --------------- TRAVEL PARTNERS --------------- MEETINGS & INCENTIVES Request for Information --------------- CONTACT US --------------- ABOUT US --------------- Site Map Privacy Policy Back to Home Page -- For a romantic getaway click here! Hotels & Condos Air/Hotel Inclusive Packages Select Island or Region: Select All Regions HAWAII (all islands) Big Island Oahu Maui Kauai Molokai MICRONESIA (all islands) -- Guam -- Saipan Chuuk (Truk) -- New Zealand Select Hotels, Condos or Both: Hotels AND Condominiums Hotels ONLY Condominiums ONLY Departing from: Depart: (MM/DD/YY) Morning Noon Evening 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults Going to: Hawaii (Big Island) Oahu Maui Kauai Molokai New Zealand Return: (MM/DD/YY) Morning Noon Evening Castle Resorts & Hotels presents over 20 hotels and condominiums in Hawaii, Micronesia and New Zealand. Our hotels and condos offers value and variety: Hawaii hotels, Waikiki hotels, Hawaii vacation rentals, Maui vacation rentals, condominium resorts, first class business hotels, and luxurious resorts. Come to our beautiful islands where nature, culture and adventure await! Discover Castle Resorts & Hotels! Home | Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy