Hawaiian Barbecue ($) Hawaiian,

-- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - NYC Restaurant & Menu Guide. Menus, Ratings, Reviews. New York City, NY HOME MY MENUPAGES RESTAURATEURS SUBMIT A MENU BROWSE CHANGE CITY LOGIN -- -- Restaurant Name Search Find-a-Food Search Advanced Search How to Use This Site Now Serving: 4540 New York City (NYC) Restaurant Menus Not logged in Go To >> My MenuPages Cuisine Afghan (6) African (11) American (New) (285) American (Traditional) (343) Argentinean (13) Asian (31) Australian (5) Austrian (5) Bagels (75) Bar Food (166) Barbecue (53) Belgian (8) Bistro (88) Brazilian (18) Burgers (103) Burmese (2) Cajun & Creole (22) Californian (2) Caribbean (73) Chicken (50) Chinese (418) Coffeehouses (32) Cuban (37) Delis (419) Desserts & Bakeries (76) Dim Sum (32) Diners & Coffee Shops (246) Eastern European (17) Eclectic & International (56) English (8) Ethiopian (7) Filipino (5) French (200) German (10) Greek (29) Haitian (1) Hawaiian (4) Health Food (75) Hot Dogs (20) Indian (150) Indonesian (4) Irish (64) Italian (702) Jamaican (10) Japanese (359) Korean (39) Kosher (76) Latin American (93) Malaysian (20) Mediterranean (116) Mexican (220) Middle Eastern (96) Moroccan (16) Noodle Shops (59) Other (23) Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim (71) Persian (2) Peruvian (10) Pizza (527) Polish (5) Portuguese (5) Russian (7) Sandwiches (767) Scandinavian (7) Seafood (134) Soups (48) South American (39) Southern & Soul (28) Southwestern (21) Spanish (56) Steakhouses (88) Sushi (413) Swiss (2) Tapas (80) Thai (112) Tibetan (3) Turkish (24) Vegetarian (76) Venezuelan (4) Vietnamese (59) Wild Game (80) Wings (53) L&L Hawaiian Barbecue ($) Hawaiian, Barbecue 535 8th Ave, New York 10018 Btwn 36th & 37th St Phone: 212-629-9708 Fax: Menus On Screen Menu Printable Menu(pdf) Add to My MenuPages Email this page Report menu problems -- Report menu problems Menus Not Displaying? More Restaurant Info... User Ratings and Reviews Food Click here to Rate and Review Service Value Atmosphere Posted by Anonymous on 12/21/2005 Perfect Plate Lunch Hawaiian Plate Lunch at its finest. If you have ever been then you would know EXACTLY what to expect - inexpensive, tasty and plentiful portions of Asian inspired dishes. YUM! Posted by Anonymous on 08/17/2005 Ordered Delivery The food was good and the price was great... Posted by ed on 07/06/2005 Just fair Ate at this location july 3. Mediocre at best. This is just a fast food restaurant. Posted by Boy Bunny on 07/05/2005 Paradise Pig Out Don't let the fast food decor fool you--the food is delicious AND cheap! I had the kahlua and lau lau combo--any restaurant that allows you to double up on pork is all right in my book. It was served with rice AND macaroni salad--two carbs instead of just one! Along with the usual ketchup, mustard, and relish, there was a very good Vietnamese hot sauce on the condiment stand. Lest you think I'm totally unhealth conscious, the taro leafs and cabbage that came with the kahlua and lau lau were tender and flavorful. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely concerned about my dining experience. Posted by islander on 06/18/2005 Gotta love it Finally, authentic tasting island style bbq...cheap and does the trick. Having been away from the islands for a while, it's nice to know that I can still get a taste of home here in NYC. BBQ chicken, kalbi and mac salad just as I remember it. I was surprised they even had spam musubi! Read More ... Other Restaurant Info -- www.hawaiianbarbecue.com Map Cross Street Btwn 36th & 37th St General Comments DeliveryTake OutCatering About Us | Contact Us | Advertise with us | Restaurateurs | FAQ's | -- Privacy Policy | Legal Notices 2002-2005 Slick City Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MenuPages is a trademark of Slick City Media, Inc. Disclaimer

Hawaiian Foods & Recipes

Leilani's Hawaiian Food and Restaurant Links Hawaiian Foods and Restaurants Nâ Mea `Ai Hawai`i a me Nâ Hale `Aina "Sharing information is an expression of the Aloha Spirit." ~ Hal Kop Hawaiian Foods & Recipes Hawai' i Restaurants Click here to return to: Favorite Hawaiian Links - Index Hawaiian Foods and Recipes Nâ Mea `Ai Hawai`i A Me Nâ Lula No Ke Kuke `Ana Aunty Leilani's Hawai`i's Favorite Recipes I love this page. Aunty has great recipes of classic Hawaiian dishes, including Seared Poke [poh' keh], Huli Huli Style Chicken, Portuguese Bean Salad, Somen Salad. Mm-mmm! Fruit What's Ripe in Hilo? Recipes: Mangoes ~ Mango Mania ~ Pickled Mango ~ Papayas ~ More ~ Pineapple ~ Bananas Coffees of Hawai`i : 100% Moloka`i Malulani is currently our kope punahele (favorite coffee). Coffee Islands of Hawai`i Kona Coffee Kaua`i Coffee Company Lion Coffee Old Hawai`i Coffee of Hawai`i Hawaiian Coffee Cake Hawaiian Food Sources: The Hawai`i Store, SF Hawai`i Food Mfgs' Assn. This is a GREAT site to browse. Hawaiian Food Products Hawaiian Kines Mail Order Hawaiian Food Market Made in Hawai`i Chefs in Paradise TV personality Linda Coble's site, featuring Chefs Trask, Wade, Lee and Beverly Gannon, who presides over the kitchen of one of our favorite up-country restaurants, Hâli`imaile [HAH' lee' ee mai' leh, meaning "maile vines strewn"] General Store. Hawaiian Electric Company: The Electric Kitchen "The Electric Kitchen" is Hawaiian Electric Company's cable TV cooking program, featuring tasty recipes, energy efficiency, and other helpful tips. A mouth-watering collection of Island favorites, including Pineapple-Macadamia Nut Bread, Haupia, Hawaiian Savory Stew, Kâlua Pig, Lau lau, Poke, Hawaiian Style Salsa and `Ono Ribs. Also check out the Gopher Menu of HEI recipes , dating back to 1994. Cook Aloha "A monthly journal for Foodies with many culinary features: cook book reviews, recipes, Hawaii restaurants, kitchenware product reviews." Hawaiian Food, General Fundamentals ~ More Hawaiian Food Lesson Plan Hawaiian Plant Food ~ Canoe Plants Crackseed Li'dat: Crackseed on the Web Crackseeds Plus Hawai`i Food & Snacks Li Hing Mui Munchies-Hawai`i Sun Jose Pantry Keiki (Kid) Recipes : Hawaiian-Style Birthday A bit mainland-y, but imaginative, nonetheless. The keiki (kids) will be sure to enjoy the Volcano Cake. Dole's 5 a Day Culinary Adventure in the Pacific ~ Quick Load Site From the Food Service Program of the Maui Community College: A Culinary Adventure in the Pacific. Click to get to their recipe file , what's new , and Hawaiian food , including how to cook a pig in an imu [ee' moo]. Local Grindszzzz ~ LG II ~ LG III "mm mmm Yummy!" a collection of local foods. Also, Art Pollards' collection (LG II) from the alt.culture.hawaii newgroup. Local Kine Recipes v2.0 Art Pollard's spiffed up and well-organized listing of local kine recipes. Dessert Recipes: `Ono Sweets & Treats by Dorie Recipes to satisfy the sweet tooth: pickled mango, malasadas, li hing mango, shredded mango, guava jelly, papaya jam, mango chutney, almond cookies, and guava chiffon pie. Wipe that drool off the keyboard. Loco Moco Born and raised in Hilo, this dish is as local as it gets. For the real thing, stop at Café 100 in Hilo and say "Aloha!" to my childhood classmate, Trudy Ka`apana, drive-in manager for me. She's a sweetheart. Dorie's Kau Kau Page Dorie's favorite recipes, "all tested repeatedly." J Kau kau is a pidgin word for food. `Ai [ai] is food in Hawaiian . Check out Dorie's Local Grinds . Macadamia Nuts: Kona Coast Macadamia Nut & Candy Factory Mail order for your macadamia nut fix. These are as good as it gets. Macadamia Nut Recipes Scrumptious recipes by Hawai`i chefs, Glenn Chu of Indigo Restaurant, Sam Choy of Sam Choy's and Breakfast, Lunch and Crab Restaurants, and Patrick Edie of from Mauna Loa. Presented by Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts" "All the goodness of Hawai`i". Food Features: Star-Bulletin Morsels--featuring food for you and your family! Culinary happenings in Hawai`i and recipes. Pûpû [POO' POO'] (Appetizers/ Hors d'oeuvres) Pûpû, Pronto Beyond the Pûpû Platter Food: Yesterday and Today BestHawai`i discusses cultural aspects of Hawaiian food, the traditional diet, island cuisines, and island comfort foods--Spam, loco moco, saimin, plate lunchahhhhh. The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua's Paniolo Rack of Lamb ~ BTL Dad, rack of lamb is your favorite. We're cooking this for you next time you come. So, hurry up and come, `kay! Food Festivals : We've been to the "Taste of Honolulu" in June and loved every morsel sampled. My wine-food connoisseur brother-in-law, Mitch, swears by the Annual Kapalua Wine and Food Symposium. Sam Choy's Poke at the Hâpuna Prince is a biggie in September. Sam Choy Recipes from Sam's TV program on News 8-NBC Hawai`i and KFVE-TV. More on Sam Sam can cook! He's my second favorite chef. My favorite? My husband. Pila nô ka `oi! `Ôpakapaka (blue snapper), Shrimp Curry , Crabmeat Soup Sam's Cookbooks Fish / Seafood Hawai`i Seafood Buyer's Guide Harry Kojima's Kitchen: Seafood Recipes Poke: Tako Poke Fish FAQ 101 Things to Do: Maui Sample Some Local Flavors / Savor Hawaiian Food / Go to a Lû`au / Go on a Dinner Cruise / Dine at a Theme Restaurant Kaua`i Godzilla's Hawaiian Recipes Godzilla's hanging out at Berkeley? Check it out for Easy Laulau, Hawaiian Breakfasts on the Run, Hawaiian Chicken and Chicken Salad, Hawaiian Coconut Bread, Hawaiian Jerky, Hawaiian Papaya Chutney, Maui Pasta and Salad Shrimp `Ono Nui (Very Delicious Shrimp). Sure Save's Cyber Market "The Akamai (Smart) Place to Shop": CyberDeli, Harry and Sam, Mail Order and What's Hot. Hawai`i Cat's Drinks and Recipes Hawai`i Cat has a collection of classic tropical drinks, including Mai Tai, Blue Hawai`i, and Chi Chi. Akahele! (Careful!): The same "Drink, Don't Drive" rule applies in Hawai`i. Stay safe, `kay. Cat also an interesting collection of Hawaiian-Mexican hapa recipes, including Kâlua Pork Quesadillas, Hawaiian Salsa, and Hawaiian Burritos. Takahashi Market Fresh sashimi, poke, sushi and bento daily. Poi, dried `aku, lau lau, kâlua pig, pipi kaula, taegu, sweet bread, Portuguese sausage, chi chi mochi and limu air flown fresh on Thursdays. They will accept phone orders and ship! Hawai`i Kitchen From KHON's TV program of the same name, featuring recipes by local celebrities and chefs. Taste of Paradise: Teriyaki Sauce An island basic. Kau Kau Korner Recipes Classic Hawaiian recipes from Extreme-Hawai`i. Hawaiian Cookbook An unassuming list of Hawaiian tried-and-trues. Lû`au ~ History Aunty Leilani's Big Lû`au: History, Rules, & Recipes MCC: Imu Cooking Virtual Lû`au ~ Recipes Have a Lû`au by the Bay Haili's Hawaiian Foods Lû`au ~ Recipes alt.recipes.hawaii Suite 101: Hawai`i/Polynesia: Tony Kwak's: `Ono-licious! Manapua ~ Manapua Recipe Baked or steamed, `ono loa, either way. Waiting in a long, cold line for a Keali`i concert in San Francisco, I met the famous manapua scientist and gourmand, Toki , with `ukulele in hand and her chief sampler, Liko, with a box full of mini-manapua in his enviable hands. Toki knows her stuff, and her manapua-isms are delightfully insightful. Spam Spam Cookbook Poi, Spam, Musubi Weird & Disgusting? Not! The state bird is the nênê [NEH' NEH'] goose; the state flower, the aloalo `ula`ula [ah' loh ah' loh oo' lah oo' lah, meaning red hibiscus]; the state fish is the humuhumunukunukuâpua`a [hoo' moo hoo' moo noo' koo noo' koo AH' poo ah' ah, meaning a trigger fish with a snout like a pig]; and the state food is Spam [spam, which locals believe is the contraction of "special ham" and not "spiced ham" or worse, "spoiled ham" as mainlanders allege].* *he `ôlelo ho`omake`aka (joke) Mixed-Plate A website devoted to Hawai`i's favorite pastime and mine: eating. Links that will take you to restaurant menus, recipes, food mall, and sweet spots, a listing of "eateries" which have that special dish/item on its menu. Roach Exterminating Recipe by Heloise : Hah? What's this doing here? Well, if you're a Hawai`i resident, it may be your most useful and effective recipe. Kept in my recipe file, it was easily referenced for a friend in need. For those not inclined to make pets out of these pests: bookmark this for your easy reference. NOH of Hawai`i Powdered seasoning mixes for Filipino adobo, Korean kim chee & kal bi, Portuguese sausage, Hawaiian haupia and chicken lû`au, Chinese char siu, and Hawai`i Style curry. Click on the recipes at the website; these magical packets of powder are better than spaghetti sauce in a jar. Easy and quick to prepare. They won't transform you into a Sam Choy, but you'll cook with confidence and closer-to-pro results. More to come nâ punahele (favorites) subject to change. Back to theTop Leilani's Favorite Restaurants He Mau Hale `Aina Punahele O Leilani and Guides and Websites to Future Favorites Big Island Guides: Big Island: Food & Restaurants Can't miss with Sam Choy's. And stop for hot malasadas at Tex's Drive-In as you make your way around the island. Big Island Cuisine Mama's Fish House, Maui Our favorite restaurant on Maui. A converted beach house, now a restaurant with a perfect location between Pâ`ia [PAH' ee (y)ah, meaning noisy] and Ho`okipa [hoh' oh kee' pah, meaning hospitality]. "A little way out of the way, but a lot out of the ordinary," on a secluded beach, with the freshest and best prepared fish. Here's a map to Mama's. Broke the Mouth ~ More Hilo Erstwhile UH English professor (mine), now editor of Honolulu magazine had this to say: "A new type of Hawaiian Food, created from products actually grown in the Islands. Broke the Mouth is on the cutting edge..." ~ John Heckathorn, Honolulu Magazine Mainland Hawaiian Restaurants: Portland, OR California: nô ka `oi - A Touch of Aloha , N.CA - Orange County , S.CA - Da Kine's , San Diego - Maui Beach Café , UCLA area - Punahele Island Grill , SF - San Francisco Eateries - San Francisco: Hal Kop's Listings Café Sistina , Honolulu Behind island cuisine and sushi, we love Italian (!). Perhaps, not entirely unlikely that two locals should love Italian. Isolated by northern Europe by the Alps, Italy is almost an island, with island warmth and ambience. Knowing friends took us here, and we discovered that great Italian is to be found in Hawai`i. Molto bene. Maui Restaurant Guides: mauimapp.com Dining Guide and Restaurant Review Maui Restaurant Guide Cyclist's Choices A listing by cyclists in Hawai`i with this droll disclaimer: [Note: These are personal views and do not necessarily represent the views of normal people. Proceed at your own risk.] `Ono Hawaiian Food , Honolulu A humble establishment with a gigantic reputation for `ono (delicious) Hawaiian food. You get to choose whether you want fresh poi or day-old (more fermentingly flavorful). We're still raving over the moist, humongous, and delicious laulau! Listen to the host's suggestions. They're right on. And he is sweet. Dining Guides: A Taste of Hawai`i Best of Hawai`i Celebrity Scenes Dining Places on O`ahu Dining with Hawai`i Visitors Guides Display Selected List Mo`o's and Lôlô's Guide Zagat's Survey Plate Lunch : Richard's Plate Lunch Critique , Oahu "The CLASSIC pastime in Hawaii is eating the plate lunch! The purpose of this site is to critique the purveyors of plate lunches here in Hawaii." Our favorite is Rainbow's Drive-In, on Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu on O`ahu. One Scoop Mac, Two Scoops Rice The Southern California plate lunch connection. Kim's Thoughts More Thoughts on Plate Lunches Hawaiian Lû`au : Germaine's Lû`au , Honolulu Say aloha to my friend's, Paddy's, dad, Jerry Kauhane, a dear man. Since he works there, it's bound to be our favorite! Kaua`i Old Lahaina Lû`au , Maui My friend Bu says it's the best on Maui. And how that boy loves his poi! mauimapp.com: Lû`au Kaukini's Lû`au , San Francisco Sam Choy's Restaurants Our favorite O`ahu restaurants. At Sam Choy, Diamond Head (more like Kapahulu), I recommend the Osso Bucco and Mom's Bread Pudding. Hô da `ono! d At Breakfast, Lunch and Crab, crab rules. Sam's motto: "Never trust a skinny chef. " We trust him implicity. Sam schmoozes with his guests, and we have found him to be: engagingly warm and charismatic. His fame, fortune and glory have not gone to his head; he's still a local boy with lots of Aloha. "When someone asks me 'What is Hawaii Regional Cuisine?' I tell them it's where East meets West in Hawaii", says Chef/Owner Sam Choy. I tell them: It's Sam's food. Kaimana Beach Hotel's Hau Tree Lânai , Waikîkî [wai KEE' KEE', meaning spouting water] Kaimana [kai mah' nah, a transliteration of Diamond] Breakfast is my favorite meal. Located at the far end of Waikîkî at the foot of Diamond Hill, on "one of the sweetest, little beaches," this is my most favorite restaurant to breakfast in Hawai`i. A ring of fried rice, heaped with stir-fried veggies, and topped with circles of Portuguese sausage and eggs of choiceka lani (heaven)! The Weekly Eater Restaurant reviews by Star-Bulletin reporter Nadine Kam. This gal has an enviable job! Back to the Top Updated 6-05-98 Kindly e-mail me if you run across broken links. I welcome additions and corrections. Mahalo in advance! Back to: Favorite Hawaiian Links - Index You are at : http://hawaiianlanguage.com Aloha a hui hou, Leilani | home | why | what's new | lessons: table of contents | wordlists | lânai | links | language links | help | e-mail | aloha notes |

Maui Snorkeling

Lahaina Molokini Snorkel Adventure Cruise Home Hotel Directory About Us Directory: Home > North America > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Tours & Sightseeing > Water Activity > Product Information Why book ahead? Popular tours sell out well in advance! Don't be disappointed! Reduce stress! Don't waste time haggling with the hotel concierge. Lock in your price! Currency dips & price hikes won't effect you. Save vacation time! Plan & book now, not when you're there. Balance your vacation budget! Charge tours on this month's credit card bill. Our 5 Best Sellers in Maui Lahaina Beach Luau Kayak and Snorkel -... Lahaina Molokini Snorkel... Round-trip Kahului Airport... Lahaina Kaanapali Railroad... Advanced Search Searching for something specific? Click here -- Lahaina Molokini Snorkel Adventure Cruise Starting from USD $94.00 per person -- Lahaina Molokini Snorkel Adventure Cruise Starting from USD $94.00 per person Duration: 6 hours Commences: Maui-Lahaina, Hawaii Introduction: "Turtle Town" © Hawaiian Adventures This is Maui's only Molokini Snorkel cruise with a convenient west side departure from Lahaina. On your adventure you will explore Mauis colorful undersea world at two scenic locations aboard a spacious 65-foot motor yacht. First, travel to Molokini Crater, snorkel or dive in the marine sanctuary, take a jump on our new trampoline and enjoy a buffet-style lunch at your leisure. Then visit Olowalu Turtle Reef at Kalaeloa (Turtle Town) for more great underwater adventures before heading back to Lahaina. A popular dive spot, Molokini is a partially submerged, inactive volcano and nature preserve off the Maui coast. One of Hawaiis best snorkel spots, Molokini's underwater life is home to Kikakapu (Lemon Butterfly Fish), Puhi (Eel), Honu (Sea Turtle), Hahalua (Manta Ray), Orange Cup Coral and other marine life. During winter months, you may hear the haunting songs of Humpback Whales. For your convenience, this spacious yacht is equipped with an air-conditioned main cabin, large sun deck, fresh water showers and extra-large swim step. Snorkel equipment and instructions, flotation equipment such as water noodles, boogie boards, and ski belts are all provided and you will also enjoy a continental breakfast, a delicious BBQ lunch and an open bar! Schedule Details Maui Snorkel Cruises © Hawaiian Adventures Dates: Daily except Sundays - 1 January to 31 December, 2006 Location: Cruise departs from Boat slip #3, Lahaina Harbor, Maui Time: 8:00am Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick-up is not provided Additional Inclusions: Freshly grilled BBQ lunch Trampoline Snorkel equipment and instructions Water noodles Soft drinks Hawaii state taxes Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Additional Info: This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking Sample Menu: Continental Breakfast: Muffins Fresh seasonal fruit juice and coffee BBQ Lunch: Hot dogs Hamburgers Chicken sandwiches Potato or pasta salad Open bar Pricing Policy: Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge Child prices are applicable for children aged 3-12 years Pricing Lahaina Molokini Snorkel Adventure Cruise per person Season Jan 01, 2006 to Dec 31, 2006 Days of Week Adult Child Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat $94.00 $65.00 Prices are in USD and are listed as a guide only. Travel Voucher For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher which is presented at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed. Local Operator Information Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind. Product Code: 3233MLMSORKEL Product Supplied by Viator Home Hotel Directory About Us About Viator | FAQ | Customer Service | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

Maui Snorkeling

Snorkel Maui: A Snorkel FAQ Some Snorkeling Frequently Asked Questions 1) What is snorkeling? 2) What is the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving? 3) Why do people snorkel? 4) Is snorkeling safe? 5) But don't I need to be a good swimmer? 6) What equipment do you need to snorkel? 7) Hey! I have my equipment. What should I do now? 8) Can you go underwater with a snorkel? What if I want to get closer to things? 9) What conditions are good for snorkeling? 10) How do I take care of my equipment? How should I store it? 1) What is snorkeling? Snorkeling is swimming with fins, a mask, and a tube called a snorkel that allows you to have your face down in the water and still breathe. 2) What is the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving? Snorkeling doesn't require tanks and other expensive equipment like regulators. Scuba diving allows you to breathe underwater, while snorkeling allows you to breathe while you are on the surface with your face down. Snorkeling doesn't require any certification, while scuba diving requires certification. 3) Why do people snorkel? Because it's loads of fun. : ) Fair enough? 4) Is snorkeling safe? One of the wonderful things about snorkeling is that people of all ages can participate. And one of the great things about Maui and the other Hawaiian Islands is that there are many great places for beginners to try out. 5) But don't I need to be a good swimmer? Well it sure can't hurt, but it's not required. It is recommended that you do have some comfort and experience when you are in water though. A few things to consider is that your fins help you a great deal in terms of movement, and they float. : ) As well, the mask that you wear will have air trapped in it will helps you float as well. If you don't feel safe enough, you can also rent floatation devices, as well as boogie boards that you can lay on top of. Many of the snorkeling spots on Maui on right off shore and are in water less than 5 feet deep. It just depends which sites that you go to, and your comfort level with water and your equipment. 6) What equipment do you need to snorkel? Well, there are 3 main things that most snorkelers use. A) Mask This is what you put on ummmm your face. This allows you to see underwater without getting your eyes and nose wet. It's important that the mask is a good fit when renting or buying a mask. If the mask doesn't fit well, you will experience some leakage of water in the mask. I would highly recommend using a mask that has a "silicon skirt". The skirt is the soft substance that is molded to fit your face, and prevents water from entering the mask. You can also rent or buy masks that use rubber ask the skirt, but the seal is not nearly as good as the silicon, and is quite simply a dated technology. Ask your local snorkel or dive shop about choosing a mask that fits well. They will know what to look for. B) Snorkel Well, this is what makes you a snorkeler. A snorkel is a hollow curved tube that is placed in the mouth that allows you to breathe while you are face down in the water. So basically, while you looking down into the water, the snorkel is sticking out of the water on one end while the other end is in your mouth. When looking for a snorkel, I would recommend asking for what is called a "purge" snorkel. C) Fins This is what makes life a lot of fun. Fins allow you to swim like a fish. Yeeeha! There are 2 kinds of fins, but for snorkeling in warm water, most people will do just fine with the close heeled kind. The open heeled kind is more for Scuba Divers which requires a special boot (bootie), or for colder waters. Any ways, make sure that the fins are a good fit, or else you will either be cutting off circulation to your feet, or they will easily come off. Make sure that they are a snug fit, but you should be able to wiggle your toes. 7) Hey! I have my equipment. What should I do now? Well, it's a good idea to get comfortable with your equipment before you go out to the reef. Try out the equipment at your Hotel pool. The first step is getting used to the mask. One thing about masks is that they have a tendency to fog up. You can either apply anti-fog goop (available at all snorkel shops) to the inside of the mask, or you can use your own spit. It sounds gross, but spit works quite well for preventing the fogging up of your mask. Make sure that the spit/anti-fog goop is spread across the full surface of the glass on the inside of the mask. Now wash it out in the water. This should prevent, or at least greatly reduce any fogging up of the mask. When putting on the mask, make sure there are no hairs stuck it between the silicon part of the mask. Hair will break the seal that keeps the water from entering the mask. Also keep the strap in the middle of the back of your head, and don't have the strap too tight. Now, put on your mask and look under water while you're standing up. You're looking underwater. No fish yet, but soon...... Soon. ; ) Next, attach the snorkel to your mask strap with the clip that's on the snorkel. Put the snorkel in your mouth and breathe. Don't try to breathe with your nose or else the mask will quickly fog up. Breathe through your mouth in relaxed, normal breaths. Now try breathing with your face in the water. Nothing to it, right? Take as long as you want to get used to breathing underwater. That's the biggest mental hurdle for first time snorkelers. Are you comfortable yet? If so, put on your flippers and give it a try. With your face down and body stretched out, start kicking with your fins. Remember to keep your legs straight while you lightly kick. You don't have to thrash around to swim well. Stay relaxed, and swim around the pool, getting used to breathing, kicking, and looking around. 8) Can you go underwater with a snorkel? What if I want to get closer to things? Although many snorkelers dive underwater, I have found that some people would rather not, or don't find the need to do so. If you see a fish several feet below you though, and you want to get a closer look, you'll have to dive down. By doing this, your snorkel will fill up with water, and you will not be able to breathe until you clear the passage of your snorkel of water once you have resurfaced. It sounds a bit iffy, but it's a common thing for more experienced snorkelers to dive down and fill their snorkel with water. To clear the snorkel of water, you must resurface, give a good strong blow of the snorkel as your head reaches the surface once again, and the top of the snorkel has penetrated the surface of the water. This should clear most if not all of the water that has filled the snorkel, and allow you to breathe normally through the snorkel once again. If you use what is called a "purge" snorkel, (which I would recommend), you will rarely get water back in your mouth. I would also recommend trying this technique first in a pool. Once you get comfortable doing this as well as the other techniques mentioned, you will feel more confident, and will have a more positive relaxed experience out on the reef. 9) What conditions are good for snorkeling? The best times to go are when the waves are minimal, and it's sunny outside. Not only do large waves make things more challenging to get around and potentially dangerous, but a disturbance such as big waves also make the water murky, greatly decreasing visibility. There are just some times when I've had to cancel a snorkeling trip because the waves were to high. A good rule of thumb is if there are surfers in the area, it's probably a bad day or place to go snorkeling. Bays often offer more protection from a surge (big waves). The ideal snorkeling conditions are waves at 0-1 feet. Listen to the radio for a marine forecast, which should mention these kind of conditions. It's also best to go snorkeling when the sun is out. Sunlight increases visibility, and brings out the true colors of fish and coral. It brings out the 'wow' factor for fish and overall experience. But the sun also brings out the 'sun burn' factor. If you're not wearing some sort of wet suit, shorty, or other coverings, make sure that you've got your back, neck, shoulders, butt, and thighs covered in sun block. To make things a bit easier, I would often just wear an old junky shirt. 10) How do I take care of my equipment? How should I store it? Protect your equipment from light, heat and fumes. Sunlight is known to damage the silicon parts of the mask, making the seal brittle. Heat also degrades the mask, as well as snorkel. After you finish snorkeling, make sure your equipment gets washed off with fresh water. Salt water that dries will start wearing away at your equipment. Many beaches will have a place to do this. If not on the beach, make sure you wash the equipment off back in your hotel room that day. It's also a good idea to wash your mask lens with soap or toothpaste every once in a while. This washes away any grease that causes your mask to fog up. Just make sure that you've washed it out good so there is no residue. Don't pile heavy objects on top of any of your equipment. Prolonged weight on top of a mask, snorkel, or fins can warp them. To avoid bent fins, they should lie flat, and not on their tips. Keep walking in your fins on land to a minimum.

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