Hawaiian Quilt," by Laurie

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features Advertisement - Click to support our sponsors. Thursday, February 17, 2000 Margaret Wood Margaret Wood found inspiration for this quilt in the jewelry of Hopi artist Charles Loloma. The quilt hangs against a black backdrop. Indians first made quilts with European patterns, but have since incorporated traditional tribal designs. Quilt show honors Native American tradition By Cynthia Oi Star-Bulletin WHY did primitive humans peck at rocks to form bowls, then take the time to decorate them with patterns and lines on the outside? Some, like Margaret Wood, believe such labor stems from the desire to create. So it is with Wood and other artists who have transformed utilitarian bedspreads into beauteous quilts that will be displayed at Bishop Museum. "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" is a traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian Institution. It showcases 45 quilts by Indian and Hawaiian textile artists and quilting groups from across the United States. "Native quilting happened as the westward movement of Anglos happened," said Wood, a Navajo-Seminole who came to the islands to present a lecture and to help with the exhibit. "The lifestyle changed for Native Americans as they were conquered and subdued," Wood said, and as the animals whose hides traditionally served as blankets and clothing were killed off. At the same time, manufactured fabrics became available and Indian women began to learn to use them instead. By Ken Sakamoto, Star-Bulletin Margaret Wood poses with a mixed media quilt she calls "Hand." The dots are mother-of-pearl disks, which also decorate her dress. "The wives of military men and missionaries started giving the women sewing lessons at the forts and missions, and provided them with manufactured cotton and wool," she said. At first, Indians made quilts with European patterns, but over time, they began incorporating tribal designs that they had been using in beadwork or other media, Wood said. "For instance, the Odawa quilt, one of the oldest in the show, has the lone-star design, but the corners and the triangular areas are filled with a floral design that's common to the Odawa people. So the missionary design is combined with traditional tribal design." While there are fine examples of antique quilts made by European Americans, few native quilts have survived. Anglo women could afford to make quilts that were purely decorative, Wood said. "They tended to make a very special quilt out of satin and expensive fabrics and they would save them for an heirloom and they would only bring them out on Sunday when the preacher came to dinner. "But the native people lived much closer to the Earth. I believe there were many heirloom quality quilts made, but the native people didn't have the economics. If there was a bad winter and you weren't able to get the buffalo hides or deer hides for bed coverings, you couldn't hold on to that heirloom quilt. Your babies were cold." As quilts became part of the Indian household, different tribal groups gave the quilt different significance, she said. Not only were they items of comfort, they became gifts of honor. At an Indian school in South Dakota, for example, each member of the graduating class is presented with a quilt. Margaret Wood "Charlie Wood's Stoma Quilt" honors Margaret Wood's father, who had radiation therapy for throat cancer. The line border represents cigarettes, the hands, people who had helped him. "The mothers take it upon themselves to make sure that every graduate has a quilt draped on their chair when they come in for the ceremony," Wood said. If the child doesn't have a mother or a person who sews in the family, other mothers will make one for the graduate. "It's honoring them. It is a significant gift," she said. Hopi culture requires a naming ceremony for a new infant. As part of that, each female member of the baby's family presents the child with a naming quilt. "If the baby has a large family, the baby may be given 20 naming quilts. So you'll see pictures of this big pile of quilts around this tiny baby. But that's part of their culture now, part of their ceremony," Wood said. She became a member of the planning committee for the exhibit in the mid-1990s, but the idea for the show began more than a decade ago. Getting grant money, deciding the focus and parameters of the exhibit and putting together a well-researched companion book took much of the time. An Arizona native, Wood, 50, mother of two boys, has degrees in teaching and library science. She had a successful business selling contemporary clothing adapted from Indian designs when she took up quilting as a sideline. "I found that the quilts were a much more creative thing. There was less marketing and more creativity." In 1990, she switched the emphasis of her business, "and I'm really glad that I did. I'm having a lot of fun with quilts." Her pieces aren't for spreading across the mattress; she designs them to be hung on walls and each has a reason for being. One is called "Charlie Wood's Stoma Quilt," and honors her father. At the center of the quilt is a plastic mask that was used in her father's radiation therapy after he was diagnosed with throat cancer. "The doctor offered it to my father, but he didn't want it, so I took it," she said. Red and white borders representing the lighted cigarettes that caused the cancer surround imprints of hands. "They are helping hands, actual tracings from some of the people who helped him get back on his feet," she said. "Quilts all have stories." On Exhibit What: "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" When : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through May 7 Where: Bishop Museum Admission: $7.95, $6.95 for children, seniors, military; includes all museum exhibits Information: 847-3511 Also: Museum staff quilt show, through May 7, Castle Memorial Building Also Lectures and workshops complement the exhibit. Lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. at Atherton Halau; cost is $5 each or $36 for the series. Information: 848-4144 or 848-4110. Here is the schedule: March 7 : "Hannah Baker and Her Legacy," by quilter and historian Elizabeth Akana March 11: Quilt pattern tracing workshop, Elizabeth Akana* March 14: "Meet Harriet Soong," who will discuss her work March 21: "Redwork Embroidery: The 'Other' Hawaiian Quilt," by Laurie Woodard March 25 : Redwork embroidery workshop, Elaine Zinn and Woodard* March 28: "History of Hawaiian Quilts," by Woodard April 4: "Inspirations for Hawaiian Quilts," by Lee Wild April 11: "Bishop Museum Quilt Treasures," by Betty Lou Kam April 18: "Native Plant & Animal Quilts," by entomologist Dean Jamieson April 25: "Quilt Care and Identification," by Woodard, Wild and Barbara Harger *Workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon at the museum's Paki Conference Room. Cost: $10 per workshop; reservations required. Click for online calendars and events. E-mail to Features Editor Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Stylebook] [Feedback] © 2000 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com

Hawaii Hotels > Honolulu

Honolulu HI Hotels - Discount Hotels in Honolulu HI Affiliate Program E-mail Us! Toll Free | 1-877-372-1115 Hotels By City.com Home Hotels Airfares Car Rentals Vacations Last Minute Deals Hot Rate Hotels Book By Phone Tell A Friend Bookmark Home > US Hotels > Hawaii Hotels > Honolulu Hotels Honolulu HI Hotels Hotels Overview Attractions Weather All hot rate hotels are outlined in yellow . Hot Rates Regular Rates Airport Pet Friendly Family Sort by: Name Star Rating Price Aqua Aloha Surf Hotel 444 Kanekapolei Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Just Steps Away - Enjoy the Sun and Fun At Waikiki Beach. Aqua Aloha Surf Newly Renovated Air-Conditioned Rooms With Private Lanai Offer Spectacular Views ...More hotel info Aqua Bamboo 2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 A deluxe boutique hotel located in the heart of Waikiki. The bamboo motif coupled with the serene, tropical ambiance pleasantly surprises and welcomes guests to an oasis. Famous Waikiki Beach, world-class dining, shopping and ...More hotel info Aqua Kuhio Village 2463 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 The Kuhio Village Resort is an Attractive Budget Hotel Where you Will Be Welcomed by a Friendly Aloha Staff. The Rooms Include a King-Sized Bed, Microwave ...More hotel info Aqua Marina Hotel 1700 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 A Short Stroll Away To the Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Shopping Center. Overlooking the Waikiki Marina and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. ...More hotel info Aqua Palms at Waikiki Hotel 1850 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 This Budget Hotel Attracts Couples/Groups of Friends/and Business Travelers Looking To Enjoy Waikikis Attractions Without the Districts Traffic. Fort ...More hotel info Best Western the Plaza Hotel 3253 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96819 The Best Western The Plaza Hotel is located on the Island of Oahu, near the entrance to Honolulu International Airport, the hub for inter-island and international ...More hotel info Castle Waikiki Shore Resort 2161 Kalia Rd A, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 The Waikiki Shore is a Deluxe Oceanfront Condominium Resort Ideally Located On World- Famous Waikiki Beach. A Wide Variety of Shops, Restaurants and Activities ...More hotel info Celebrity Resorts Waikiki 431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Continental Surf Hotel 2426 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 We are a budget hotel in a 5 star location. Remodeled in 1997, our rooms offer great views of the ocean and mountains. ...More hotel info Halekulani 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815-1988 An oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki. Halekulani is a modern hotel that has retained much of its original 1930's character. The hotel consists ...More hotel info Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower 1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower, smaller Hawaiian-style boutique hotel with spaciously newly renovated rooms. Located at the gateway to Waikiki across the Ala Wai ...More hotel info Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Hawaii Prince Hotel is a bold achievement in architectural design. The hotel presents spectacular all-oceanfront accommodations and world-class service ...More hotel info Hawaiian Monarch Hotel 444 Niu Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Vip International S P O T L I G H T Marc Hawaiian Monarch mahalo Travel Agent Appreciation Rates Y/hhl/zvp/mahalo -a Superb Value In Waikiki, ...More hotel info Hawaiiana Hotel 260 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Welcome to the exciting Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hawaiis most contemporary and unique resort. The village is the perfect paradise with lush tropical plants ...More hotel info Holiday Inn Waikiki 1830 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Just minutes away from all the excitement of Waikiki, 3 blocks from Waikiki Beach, 15 minute walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center This hotel is committed ...More hotel info Honolulu Airport Hotel 3401 N.nimitz, Honolulu, HI US, 96819 Conveniently located at the entrance to the Honolulu International Airport with 308 comfortable rooms and amenities that include free airport shuttle, ...More hotel info Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa...where the idyllic splendor of Hawaii meets the electricity of Honolulu.. the ideal place to experience Oahu. ...More hotel info Island Colony 445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 2 Star: Moderate. Clean, comfortable and affordable with limited in-room amenities and basic services. ...More hotel info Marc Diamond Head Beach Hotel 2947 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 This Diamond in the rough on Waikiki's historic Gold Coast ocean front property is just steps from Diamond Head Beach and a short walk into the heart of Waikiki. This European-style boutique hotel offers hotel rooms with refrigerators and coffee makers, s ...More hotel info Marc Suites Waikiki 412 Lewers Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Relax In Spacious Studios, One And Two Bedroom Suites With Kitchenettes. These Air Conditioned Suites Feature Cable Tv With In-suite Movies, In Suite ...More hotel info Marc Suites Waikiki Royal 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Situated only 1 block from the Halekulani Hotel and famous Waikiki Beach, only steps away from Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki's Exciting Main Street. ...More hotel info Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa 2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Located on beautiful Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu, the Marriott Waikiki Beach overlooks Diamond Head - one of Hawaii's most famous landmarks. Formerly ...More hotel info Miramar at Waikiki 2345 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Located in the heart of Waikiki, the Miramar at Waikiki is perfectly situated for the convenience, pleasure and entertainment of vacationers, meeting attendees ...More hotel info New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel 2863 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is a jewel in a perfect setting, with a white sand beach and a 500-acre park at its doorstep, and Diamond Head - Hawaii's ...More hotel info Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki 175 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 vip International S P O T L I G H T Ocean Resort Hotel -the Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki Offers Attractive Accommodations At Reasonable ...More hotel info Ohana East Hotel 150 Kaiulani Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 If you must combine a little work with play, our Business Center offers computer, secretarial and mailing services to assist you. Meeting rooms and catering ...More hotel info Ohana Islander Waikiki 270 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Situated in the heart of Waikiki across from the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, this first-class hotel was completely renovated in Spring 1997 and is ...More hotel info Ohana Maile Sky Court 2058 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Outrigger Maile Sky Court is in a great location at the gateway to Waikiki. Nearby you'll find restaurants, cafes, little boutiques carrying contemporary ...More hotel info Ohana Reef Lanai 225 Saratoga Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The OHANA Reef Lanai is a comfortable 110-room European-style hotel located just steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and Fort DeRussey Park on Saratoga ...More hotel info Ohana Royal Islander 2164 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The OHANA Royal Islander is a comfortable 101-room boutique-like hotel located just steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and Fort DeRussy Park. If youre ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Malia 2211 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Outrigger Malia is a smart choice in busy Waikiki. You'll enjoy a convenient central location on Kuhio Avenue, a short stroll to fabulous Royal Hawaiian ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Surf 2200 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Outrigger Waikiki Surf is situated on one of the most convenient sections of Kuhio Avenue. Guests have an easy stroll to Waikiki Beach, the Royal Hawaiian ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Surf East 422 Royal Hawaiian Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The OHANA Waikiki Surf East is a 102-room boutique-style hotel centrally located in Waikiki, just off Kuhio Avenue. Here youll find OHANAs special brand ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki West 2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The OHANA Waikiki West is a 663-room hotel located just behind the International MarketPlace on Kuhio Avenue. Here youll find OHANAs special brand of ...More hotel info Outrigger Luana Waikiki 2045 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Located At The Entrance To Waikiki, Near Fort Derussy. Walking Distance To Shops, Restaurants And Beach. ...More hotel info Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The Outrigger Reef is located on one of the finest beaches in Waikiki, convenient to all of the area's top dining, shopping and night life. Throughout ...More hotel info Outrigger Waikiki 2335 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is Outrigger's premier flagship hotel on Oahu. This 530-room deluxe hotel is perched on the silken sands of Waikiki.. ...More hotel info Outrigger Waikiki Shore 2161 Kalia Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Pacific Beach Hotel 2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Pacific Beach Hotel is a complete vacation facility overlooking Waikiki Beach. The hotel has 837 rooms, 352 in the 17-story Beach Tower and 485 in the ...More hotel info Pacific Marina Inn 2628 Waiwai Loop, Honolulu, HI US, 96819 A Quaint, Clean And Affordable Hotel Conveniently Located Near The Airport. ...More hotel info Pagoda Hotel 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96814 The hotel tower is twelve stories with 200 rooms, the terrace is across the street and is a five-story complex with 160 rooms. There are two elevators ...More hotel info Queen Kapiolani Hotel 150 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815-4097 This warm and comfortable hotel is located 1/2 block from Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of many attrations and the heart of Waikiki. Portraits ...More hotel info Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815-3696 Newly Renovated Full Service 620 Room Deluxe HotelFeaturing Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views -the HotelFeatures -Full Meeting and Banquet Facilities -TwoRestaurants -Lobby Bar -Pool Bar -Business Center-Fitness Room and ...More hotel info Renaissance Ilikai 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 An oceanfront resort, the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel is a classic deluxe property situated on the Ala Wai Yacht Marina at the edge of Waikiki on ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Executive Centre 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96813 Designed to accommodate the discerning business traveler, this all suite hotel is ideally located in the center of Honolulu, just 10 mins from Honolulu ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Waikiki Banyan 201 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 With the reputation as a child-friendly property, arriving ASTON kids receive a personal welcome with a colorful sand pail filled with surprises. Facilities ...More hotel info Resortquest Coconut Plaza Hotel 450 Lewers Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Quaint boutique hotel situated in a neighborhood setting, reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation style homes. A short stroll to Waikiki Beach, shopping, dining ...More hotel info Resortquest Coral Reef Hotel 2299 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Recently renovated rooms and entire lobby redone in tropical surroundings. Centrally located to all the fun and next to the International Marketplace. ...More hotel info Resortquest Honolulu Prince 415 Nahua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Honolulu Prince offers you superb value with a choice of spacious accommodations. Comfortably furnished guest rooms all having air conditioning, refrigerators ...More hotel info Resortquest Pacific Monarch 2427 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 A rooftop jet spa and pool with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean sets this property on top of the world. Execllent location near the beach and on the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hotel 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel will set Waikiki on fire with a $30 million renovation of the Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel scheduled for completion by the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Tower 2470 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this sophisticated condominium is home to many affluent people from around the world! With just 2 enormous suites per tower; ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beachside 2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this boutique hotel is reminiscent of an early 20th century Hawaiian estate home with a privileged collection of fine antiques ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Circle Hotel 2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel is a landmark overlooking the world's most famous beach. It is also an ideal location to enjoy nearby sights and attractions. ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Joy Hotel 320 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Waikiki's premier boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach. Well appointed elegant suites and spacious hotel rooms with marble entry. Stereo system, ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Sunset 229 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Experience island apartment living in a quiet neighborhood setting at this contemporary condominium. Extraordinary views of the ocean, mountains and the ...More hotel info Royal Garden at Waikiki 440 Olohana Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Welcome to the Royal Garden at Waikiki. Gracious and intimate best describe this lovely Waikiki garden hotel. From the moment you set foot in the rich ...More hotel info Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 One of two original hotels on Waikiki Beach Opened in 1901, Hotel has been restored to original turn-of-the-century grandeur. Oceanfront resort has 791 ...More hotel info Sheraton Princess Kaiulani 120 Kaiulani Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Princess Kaiulani Hotel offers a wide range of accommodations to fit your needs and budget. Most of her 1,147 rooms feature lanais with ocean and mountain ...More hotel info Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Centrally located on world-famous Waikiki Beach offering ocean front views from 70% of rooms. Known as the "Center of Entertainment" within Waikiki offering ...More hotel info The Park Shore Hotel 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 You Really Can Vacation In One Of Waikiki Locations, With Spectacular Unobstructed Views, And The Best Of Waikiki All Around You. Rest Easy Knowing ...More hotel info The Royal Hawaiian 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Royal Hawaiian is an historic oceanfront luxury resort on Waikiki Beach offering 528 rooms, 54 which are non-smoking, and 49 suites. World famous "Pink ...More hotel info W Honolulu Diamond Head 2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Located at the foot of Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park, W Honolulu is an island retreat unlike any other. Our 48-room stylish hotel provides "W" service ...More hotel info Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel features a tradition of value and warm Hawaiian hospitality, in the heart of Waikiki. The hotel will delight you with the ...More hotel info Waikiki Grand Hotel 134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Grand is the ideal location for visitors with recreation in mind. The hotel is just a half block from Waikiki's best swimming area and ...More hotel info Waikiki Marina Resort 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Waikiki Marina Resort At the Ilikai is a 5-Star Resort Located At the Gateway of World Famous Waikiki Beach Overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor There ...More hotel info Waikiki Parc Hotel 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Sister to the Halekulani, Waikiki Parc Hotel offers both elegance and affordability. Superlative accommodations, including plush carpeting and custom rattan ...More hotel info Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 No disco. No glitter. Just quiet charm on a small friendly scale. Each of our guest rooms has been freshly decorated in the cool tones of the tropics. ...More hotel info More Honolulu Hotels City: Check In: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Check Out: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Advanced Search Submit Navigation Home Travel Forum Hotel Search How To Book U.S. Hotels Canada Hotels Europe Hotels Austrailia Hotels International Hotels Hotels By Chain Disney Hotels Travel Tools Honolulu Hotels Help Cancel Reservation Contact Us Privacy Policy City Guide Shows and Events News Letter Name: Email: Learn More Travel Tips Tip 1 - Book Early and Save. Booking early on Honolulu Hotels is no different then booking early on Airfares. Sometimes you can save a lot of money by preplanning your trip and looking for the best rate in advance. Tip 2 - After you make a Honolulu hotel reservation you will receive a confirmation email. This email has valuable information like your confirmation number, and the Hotel's phone number. Print a copy of this email and take it along to confirm your reservation with the hotel. Tip 3 - If a Honolulu hotel shows no availability it may mean that the Honolulu hotel requires you to stay more then 2 nights. Try increasing the number of nights, you may find rooms are available. Tip 4 - Most of the time your credit card will not be billed until you check out of the hotel. Exceptions to this are the best rate guaranteed hotels which are prepaid to reserve the room. More Tips Home | Airfares | Car Rentals | Hot Rates | Last Minute Travel Deals | City Guides | Cancel Reservation | Help © Hotels By City.com 2005, All Rights Reserved

Hawaii Volcano

Volcano Watch [ TEXT ONLY ] Volcano Watch Volcano Watch is a weekly newsletter written by the scientists at the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It is published in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald's Sunday newspaper and the West Hawai'i Today's Monday newspaper, and posted here the following Monday or Tuesday. While primarily addressed to the residents of the Big Island of Hawai`i, some articles may have a broader scope. Article topics may range from volcanic features on the Big Island, volcanic hazards, informational topics of Long Valley, Montserrat, or Alaska, to topics about the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Latest Issue: January 19, 2006: Revolution in thinking about Kilauea's explosions comes to HVO: Part 1 Previous Issue: January 12, 2005: 2005: Another relatively quiet year for Hawaiian earthquakes Kilauea Eruption Status From Volcano Watch, January 19, 2006: During the past week, the number of earthquakes located beneath Kilauea remains at levels typical of the current eruption. Inflation of the summit continues. Eruptive activity at Pu`u `O`o also continues. On clear nights, glow is visible from several vents within the crater and on the southwest side of the cone. Lava is still flowing through the PKK lava tube from its source on the flank of Pu`u `O`o to the ocean, with scattered surface flows breaking out of the tube. Surface flows on the pali are visible at night (weather permitting) from the end of Chain of Craters Road. As of January 19, lava is entering the ocean at East Lae`apuki, in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The active lava bench continues to regrow following the major collapse of November 28. Access to the ocean entry and the surrounding area remains closed, due to significant hazards. If you visit the eruption site, check with the rangers for current updates, and remember to carry lots of water when venturing out onto the flow field. There were two earthquakes beneath Hawai`i Island reported felt within the past week. A magnitude-3.6 earthquake occurred at 11:04 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, and was located 7 km (5 miles) southeast of Hualalai summit at a depth of 28 km (17 miles). A magnitude-4.7 earthquake occurred at 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, and was located 16 km (10 miles) offshore and east of Na`alehu at a depth of 40 km (25 miles). Mauna Loa is not erupting. During the past week, the count of earthquakes located beneath the volcano remains at low levels. Inflation continues, but at a slower rate since early October 2005. Visit our web site (hvo.wr.usgs.gov) for daily volcano updates and nearly real-time Hawai`i earthquake information. For maps, photographs, and more current information see Kilauea's eruption updatepage . Visit The Hawaii Center for Volcanology for captivating eruptive photos and a history of the eruption. The Volcano Watch Archive Search Text to Search For: Boolean: AND OR Case Insensitive Sensitive || 1994 || 1995 || 1996 || 1997 || 1998 || 1999 || 2000 || 2001 || 2002 || 2003 || 2004 || 2005 || Other articles || USGS, HVO would like to thank Gerard Fryer at SOEST for doing a great job posting, archiving, and maintaining our Volcano Watch articles on their website from December 30, 1994 through March 6, 1998. The URL of this page is http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/ Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov Updated: January 23, 2006 (pnf)

Lahaina Luau, Front Street,

Old Lahaina Luau, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui - Hawaii Diary - May 2000  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Maui / Molokai / Lanai > Maui > Old Lahaina Luau, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui - Hawaii Diary - May 2000 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 Hawaii Diary 2000 Part 9: Old Lahaina, Luau, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui Thursday evening we attended the Old Lahaina Luau, widely recognized asHawaii's oldest and most authentic luau. The luau has moved its location since our lastvisit. It is now located on the beach on Front Street in Lahaina near the Cannery Mall. Hawaii Diary 2000 Part 1: Overview Part 2: Arrival, the Hard Way Part 3: Mighty Mo and Downtown Honolulu Part 4: Circle Island Adventure on Oahu Part 5: Oahu's Leeward Shore Part 6: Oahu in Pictures Part 7: Off to Maui Part 8: West Maui's Rugged North Shore Part 9: Old Lahaina Luau, Lahaina, Maui Part 10: In Celebration of Canoes, Lahaina, Maui Part 11: Maui's Kihei Coast Part 12: Haleakala and Upcountry Maui Part 13: A Day of Rest on Maui Part 14: Molokai for a Day Part 15: Hana, Maui and Beyond Part 16: Sunset Sail in Paradise Part 17: Hawaii Diary 2000 Retrospective The evening begins with a flower lei greeting and cocktails.There is anopen bar throughout the evening. All drinks are included in your fee. All seats arepre-assigned, so there is no need to try to beat the crowds in order to get a good seat.What you might wish to consider is making your reservation well in advance of your trip toHawaii. That, above all else, will ensure you a good seat for the after-dinner show. Craft Demonstration Photo by John Fischer During this part of the evening you can wander the grounds, watch Hawaiiancraft demonstrations and take in a beautiful sunset. At around 6:30 the imu presentation is held where the Kalua Pua`a isunearthed from its underground oven. Kalua Pua`a Photo by John Fischer The pork has been cooking since morning in this traditional Hawaiianmethod of preparation. As you return to your seat, your host escorts your table to the hale a`i(eating house) where many traditional Hawaiian and western foods are served buffet style.Traditional luau favorites include chicken long rice, mahi mahi, poke (marinated raw ahituna), lomi lomi salmon (salmon bits with tomatoes and onions), haupia (coconut pudding)and of course, the Kalua Pua`a. Next Page After Dinner Entertainment Page1, 2 From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Advertisement Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids   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 Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines 2006 Special Packages on Kauai For travelers considering a visit to the Garden Isle of... Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on...

Hawaii travel agency can

Hawaii vacations cheap airline tickets Hawaii discount travel packages Hawaii travel information on Hawaii discount travel packages for Hawaii vacations to Hawaii cheap airline tickets to Hawaii vacation deals to Hawaii vacation packages Hawaii Blog web hawaii Golden Fish Travels Travel specialists for Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia can arrangeyour Hawaii vacations. This Hawaii travel agency can arrange a customvacation travel packages for every client. Discount Travel Packages and cheap airline tickets for Hawaii vacations Bookyour Hawaii hotel room here ! Information on Hawaii always starts with getting you where you're going. Make sure you have a good map of the Hawaiian Island(s) you'll be visiting. No matter how friendly the locals are, you'll find a map helps translate the uniquely Hawaiian way of givingdirections, which almost always begins with the phrase, "Do you know wherethe ____ is?" How about a last minute, affordable, weekend getaway to Hawaii? Use a Hawaii travel Agency tobook your Hawaii vacations. Specialists in Hawaii family vacations and Hawaiivacation packages, even luxury Hawaiian travel packages, GoldenFish Travels , based on Maui, can offer you their expertise while doingyour Hawaii vacation planning. If you are planning in advance, we suggest you try to fly for less on a major airline with Hotwire Hot-Fares(sm)! We checked around. Hotwire has lower priced flights on majorairlines than the airlines themselves. We have a lot offriends with Hawaii vacation rentals , but if you really wantto stay in a hotel or Hawaii resort, bookyour Hawaii hotel room or Hawaii resort stay here . We can also rent Hawaiicondos . Maui rental cars!Rent a Maui cruiser: clean, comfortable, dependable cars at discount prices . Check with our friend Jack for the cheapest "Maui cruiser" Maui rental cars . Ifyou're trying to save money on your cheap Hawaii vacation, we have the answerfor the Maui leg or your Hawaiian travels. Don't rent a Corvette. Check out Wordof Mouth Rental Cars , near the Maui airport in Kahului. Jack's been rentingcars on Maui for 25 years, and almost all his clients come by word ofmouth. For more information on saving money on the Maui leg of your Hawaiivacation, we recommend our old, and recently refurbished site: EconoMaui , Maui Hawaiifor the economically challenged . We also have other sunand beach getaways .Here are some good dealsto Oahu! We have other low-priced travel deals at Orbitz.com and CheapTickets . They also have cheap hotels and cheap flights at Kasbah.com . Hawaii posters | Italy posters | New York posters | Movie posters More information on Hawaii!Island Hopping Rules! Honolulu International Airport on Oahu is abbreviated HNL , Kahului airport on Maui is OGG , and Kona airport on the big island of Hawaii is KOA . Often, the cheapest flights are into Honolulu. In this case, consider staying on Oahu for a day or two. On our recent trip we stayed at the Plaza Best Western, right by the airport, and took a city bus to Pearl Harbor, so we didn't have to rent a car . Then, you can catch an island hopping flight to your final destination. On our last trip, we flew Pacific Wings from Maui to the big island. It was great! The twin engine turbo-prop planes fly lower, so the views are better! Search for Vacation Packages Departing from: Depart: Morning Noon Evening Going to: Acapulco Albuquerque Amsterdam Anaheim Aruba Atlanta Austin Bahamas-Freeport Bahamas-Nassau Baltimore Bermuda Boston Breckenridge Cancun Cayman Islands-Grand Cayman Charleston Charlotte Chicago Columbia Cozumel Dallas Daytona Beach Denver Dominican Rep.-Puerto Plata Dominican Rep.-Santo Domingo Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers Hawaii (Big Island) Houston Indianapolis Jackson Hole Jacksonville Kauai Key Largo/Key West via Miami (MIA) Key West via Key West (EYW) Lake Tahoe Las Vegas London Los Angeles Los Cabos Maui Memphis Miami Miami via Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) Minneapolis-St. Paul Montreal Myrtle Beach New Orleans New York City Oahu (Honolulu) Oklahoma City Orlando Paris Park City Philadelphia Phoenix Puerto Rico Puerto Vallarta-Nuevo Vallarta Raleigh Reno Richmond Riviera Maya/Playa del Carmen Rome Sacramento Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San Francisco via OAK Seattle-Tacoma St Louis Steamboat Springs Steamboat via Denver (DEN) Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater Toronto Tucson U.S.V.I.-St. Thomas/St. John Vail/Beaver Creek via Denver Vail/Beaver Creek via Eagle Vancouver Washington, D.C. West Palm Beach Whistler/Blackcomb More destinations & options Return: Morning Noon Evening Number of Guests: Adults: 1 2 3 4 Children: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Age of children at time of travel. Discounts may be offered to children of certain ages. Child 1: -- < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Child 2: -- < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Child 3: -- < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Child 4: -- < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Child 5: -- < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 If you're not big on little planes, there are plenty ofjets flying around the islands. It's not as much fun, butyou can book a flight on a major airline within the islands, or buy a coupon book for inter-islandflights once your there. If you're a serious traveler, you'll appreciate Magellan's Catalog which is full of all sorts of travel accessories like belt wallets, toilet kits, clothing, luggage, and more! For even more luggage choices try Luggage Online - the largest selection with the lowest prices, and FREE shipping. Of course, you'll want a book about Hawaii to read on the flight. For a lot more information on Hawaii ,visit supak.com ! [ Hawaii Stuff ] [ accommodations ] [ activities ] [ art ] [ books ] [ camping ] [ cars ] [ coffee ] [ environment ] [ food ] [ islands ] [ links ] [ music ] [ pictures ] [ posters ] [ real estate ] [ shopping ] [ tours ] [ travel ]