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Aloha-Hawaii.com: Lanai January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : lanai : natural hawaii :lanai Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii GARDEN OF GODS About seven miles north of Lanai City is perhaps Hawaiis ultimate...>> MANELE BAY The Manele Bay Hotel on Lanai already sits high above the white sand beach of...>> SPORTING CLAYS When I was a young boy, my parents gave me a cap gun for my birthday....>> LANAI GOLF First, the bad news: When it comes to golf courses on the island of Lanai,...>> LANAI HORSEBACK Ever since horses were introduced to Hawaii in 1803, horseback riding has been...>> January 2006 | http://lanai.aloha-hawaii.com / hawaii /lanai/ Kaunolu Bay on the southwest tip of Lanai. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 LANAI Lanai is the smallest of Hawaiis inhabited islands, covering 140 square miles. Once the home of a thriving pineapple plantation, Lanai has reinvented itself as an alluring resort destination offering world-class golf courses and award-winning accommodations . In ancient times, Lanai was thought to be overrun with evil spirits. A young man named Kaululaau, the son of a Maui chief, was exiled to Lanai to explore the island and deem it free of such spirits to make Lanai suitable for settling. A major chapter in Lanais history was penned in 1922, when an enterprising businessman named James Dole purchased the island for $1.1 million. Dole started growing pineapple on his island, and soon canned pineapplea new concept at the timebecame a smash hit on the mainland. In time, tiny Lanai developed into the worlds largest exporter of this succulent fruit. At one point, the island was producing 75 percent of the worlds pineapple. For decades, Lanai was celebrated as Hawaiis flourishing "Pineapple Island." Thousands of acres were dedicated to pineapple, and people came from far and wide to work the fields. In the late 1980s, as the pineapple industry began to wane, Lanai turned to tourism. Two luxury resorts were built: the Lodge at Koele and the Manele Bay Hotel . Also added were a pair of championship golf courses: the Experience at Koele and the Challenge at Manele (designed by Ted Robinson and Jack Nicklaus, respectively). Besides golf, Lanai offers many things to do and see. Go for a swim at picturesque Hulopoe Beach. Snorkel the islands cliff-lined west coast. Explore the Garden of the Gods , an intriguing rock formation reminiscent of a lunar landscape. Hunt for treasures or examine historic petroglyphs at Shipwreck Beach . Admire local artwork at the Lanai Arts & Culture Center, a prominent showcase for community arts. You can even "lock and load" at Lanai Pine Sporting Clays , the only resort sporting clays course in the state. Photo Credits:Photo1: Peter French; Courtesy HVCB, Photo2: Kirk Aeder; Courtesy HVCB, Photo3: Castle & Cooke, Photo4: Peter French; courtesy HVCB, Photo5: William Waterfall; Courtesy HVCB ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. HELPFUL RESOURCES Lanai Weather Lanai Map | Email Friend | MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > Diving Hawaii > Sounds of Hula > Molokai Mule > Birth of Hula > Lanai Pineapple > Shipwreck Beach > Lanai Golf > Sporting Clays > Garden of Gods > Stargazing ATTRACTIONS and activites throughout Hawaii. Click here for FREE GUIDE. POIPU, KAUAI!! Great Deals & Fabulous Places On Kauai's Sunny Side!! POIPU, KAUAI!!! ISLAND SWEETS Big Island Candies is the place for chocolate covered Macadamia nut needs. Site Map | Contact Us | Submit a URL | Advertising Info | Privacy | Terms & Conditions ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed & produced by: Tsunami Marketing . -- --

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Hawaiian Quilts Collection, Quilting, Wall Hangings, Patterns Hawaiian quilts are unique to the world, a birth of beauty from the blending of Hawaiian and American tradition and culture. Tapa cloth, made from bark of the Wauke tree, was the only cloth available to the early Hawaiians. Making this cloth was an intricate part of Hawaiian culture. It took many days of hard work for the Hawaiian women to make and design tapa, which was stacked to make bedding. The first recorded introduction of quilting to Hawaii was in 1820 when the first missionaries arrived in Hawaii. A group of royal Hawaiian ladies sat on the deck of the sailing ship Thadeus, dressed only in wrapped tapa, where missionary ladies gently showed the art of quilting. The very creative and innovative Hawaiians soon developed a unique quilting style which closely reflected their own culture and traditions, giving birth to the beautiful, more intricate Hawaiian quilt. Hawaiian quilting patterns traditionally reflect objects of nature or everyday household items that evoke the memory of loved ones. Things such as Plumeria blossoms, hair combs worn by Princess Kaiulani, or a Ginger lei. In general, Hawaiian quilt patterns do not use humans or animals in their designs. Hawaiian families treasure their quilts as possessions of great significance. It was traditional for a new quilt to be made for a bride or as a present for a new grandchild. The Hawaiian quilt symbolizes an attachment and a love for Hawaii shared by people throughout the world. [Hit Counter] " i-resetvalue="88888" startspan -- June 1998 1999-2001 Hawaiian Quilt Collection Comments?

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Article Insider - Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturers HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US NEWSLETTER ADVERTISE Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 Articles Aloha Shirts Aloha Shirt Companies Authentic Hawaiian Shirts Beach Shirts Classic Hawaiian Shirts Cocktail Shirts Corvette Hawaiian Shirts Fish Print Shirts Flame Shirts Gambling Shirts Hawaiian Airplane Shirts Hawaiian Apparel Hawaiian Beer Shirts Hawaiian Casino Shirts Hawaiian Clothes Hawaiian Fish Shirts Hawaiian Flower Shirts Hawaiian Prints Hawaiian Shirt Designs Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturers Hawaiian Shirt Stores Hot Rod Shirts Island Shirts Men's Beach Wear Men's Hawaiian Shirts Men's Resort Wear Motorcycle Shirts Muscle Car Shirts Novelty Shirts More Resources About Aloha Shirts Home > Beauty & Fashion > Menswear Aloha Shirts Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturers by Seth Cotterell What is now commonly known as the Hawaiian shirt was first introduced about 60 to 70 years ago. In the 1930s and early '40s, the Hawaiian shirt was introduced by the early shirt manufacturers. These companies made the bright, colorful, bold shirts with flashy designs that have come to symbolize the spirit and personality of Hawaii and its people. Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturers Today Today, Hawaiian shirt manufacturers produce more shirts than ever before. The original flower print shirts are of course still highly popular, but new designs are created all the time. Hawaiian prints are no longer limited to flower, bird, and animal images, but can include any number of different themes and designs. Hawaiian shirt manufacturers sell shirts with sporting themes, outdoor themes, gambling themes, and other novelty prints. In today's high tech and competitive world of cutthroat competition, Hawaiian shirt manufacturers have had to change business practices and adapt their strategies in order to survive. Shirt makers have introduced more designs to appeal to a wider market and have implemented cost-saving measures in order to reduce expenses and increase profitability. The Hawaiian shirt manufacturers that have not only survived but thrived in today's market have done so by streamlining operations and utilizing the power of the Internet. Moving marketing and sales functions online have enabled shirt makers to reduce cost while offering better selections and lower prices. A good website with pictures, descriptions, and availability are all a company needs to sell its shirts. Get all Menswear articles via v. 5.0154 © 2002 - 2006 InfoSearch Media, Inc . All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

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