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July 2004 - New Stuff: Hawaiian Gift Baskets & Bath Crystals News & Events News and More - July 2004 Conferences and Gatherings Central New York Soapmakers Gathering - Will be held on July 10, 2004 in Stuyvesant, New York. Contact lvjensen@alumni.indiana.edu for more information. Texas Soapmakers Association - Will hold their annual convention on July 16-18, 2004, at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas. Visit them on the the web at http://www.txsoapmakers.org for more information about this event. 6th Annual Chicago-Area Soap and Candle Makers' Conference - Will be held on August 7, 2004 at The Holiday Inn Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, Il. Sponsored in part by Columbus Foods. Handmade Soap Contest Congratulations to E.G. from University City, Missouri, our July winner! E.G. will receive a gift pack of Kauai Rose, Lavender and Lemongrass handmade soap. We hope you enjoy your prize! New Items In addition to our Hawaiian Gift Baskets and Tropical Hawaiian Bath Crystals , we now offer Tropical Scented Floral Candles available in eight different island essences including Coconut, Mango-Grapefruit, Pikake, Pineapple, Plumeria, White Ginger, Tuberose-Melon and Vanilla Orchid. We also offer Scented Floating Candles in a Plumeria design and mini floating Plumeria candles in Pink , Purple , Yellow and Assorted . Have a look back at June 2004 . Be sure to stop in again to see "What's New?" Mahalo and A Hui Ho! [Home] [Handmade Soap] [Bath Salts] [Bath Crystals] [Gift Baskets] [Gift Certificates] [Glossary] [Kids Soap] [Hawaiian Bath Gels] [Hawaiian Body Lotion] [Hawaiian Candles] [Hawaiian Calendars] [Soap Making Books] [Soap Making Resources] [Soap Making Supplies] [Contact Us] [FAQ] [News] [Ordering] [Ohana/Links]

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Starwood Hawaii Hotels & Resorts - Sheraton Kauai Resort - Poipu Beach, Kauai Vacation | "Sunrise to Sunset" Offer Enjoy more of the Garden Isle with our best value offer.... Relaxing Spa Services Rejuvenate your body and mind with a massage, facial and more... View all news The Sheraton Kauai Resort is the perfect "Garden Isle" hotel for any type of Hawaii vacation. Ideally located on Kauai's famous Poipu Beach, you can enjoy a host of activities from ocean sports to nearby championship golf, children's programs, and shopping. Here you immerse yourself in the heart of the island's beauty while experiencing a luxurious vacation on the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, serene Kauai. Although many Hawaii hotels share in being surrounded by incredible natural wonders, only at the beachfront Sheraton Kauai Resort do you experience a beauty of rare splendor with personal service and Aloha. --- Check in Check out Room(s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adult(s) 1 2 3 4 Book a Room + Air + Car package Select a Property ------------------------------ Starwood Worldwide Starwood Preferred Guest ------------------------------ Starwood Hawaii ------------------------------ Sheraton Hawaii ------------------------------ Sheratons in Waikiki Sheraton Waikiki Sheraton Moana Surfrider Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Sheraton Kauai Resort Sheraton Maui Resort The Royal Hawaiian Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa ------------------------------ The Luxury Collection Hawaii ------------------------------ Princeville Resort ------------------------------ The W Hotel Honolulu ------------------------------ The Westin Maui Resort & Spa The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas

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Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, Hawaii Hotel-Rates.com >> United States >> Hawaii >> Honolulu >> Sheraton Moana Surfrider Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, Hawaii 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Hotel Rates & Availability Search Check-in: January February March April May June July August September October November December 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 Number of Rooms: 1 2 3 4 Check-out: January February March April May June July August September October November December 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 Adults per Room: 1 2 3 4 LOWEST HOTEL RATES...GUARANTEED! More Hotel Photos Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave HONOLULU, HI, US 96815 The oceanfront Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel opened in 1901, and it was the first true resort to rise on what quickly became the world's most famous beach. Today, after an award-winning restoration, this "Grande Dame" of Waikiki hotels appears in her original turn-of-the- century splendor, along with ample modern enhancements. Guests also have access to the facilities at any Waikiki's four Sheraton hotels. Guests at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider are invited to enjoy dining, entertainment, and all facilities - except swimming pools - at the other hotels while simply charging services to their rooms. The oceanfront Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel offers 793 spacious rooms and suites spread over three buildings - the historic Banyan Wing, the Diamond Wing, and the Tower wing. All rooms are air-conditioned and include high-speed Internet access via cable TV and video game consoles. Other features include refrigerator, makeup mirror, and bathrobes. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider features three onsite restaurants, including the Banyan Veranda, which is famed for its high tea, as well a sunset buffet and a Sunday brunch. The other options are a Caf and a Grill, both located on the beachfront. Room service is offered 24 hours. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider's open-air Banyan Court, in an agreement with Salem Media, will be presenting monthly concerts that will be simulcast on www.breezeofhawaii.com with a link to the hotel's live webcam. The 24-hour webcam will be focused on the courtyard stage for the duration of the concerts. The concerts will continue into 2005 every second Thursday of the month. Romantic Honeymoon Escape 2005 Honeymooning couples booking a stay for travel January 8, 2005-January 7, 2006 will receive a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of champagne upon arrival. Must note "Romantic" in the Special Requests box at the time of booking to qualify. Offer combinable with any other special packages and promotions. Offer is subject to room availability. Surrounding Area OCEANFRONT/WAIKIKI BEACH Room Information - Sheraton Moana Surfrider Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean Tower Long Description: Two double beds. Furnished lanai with ocean views. Largest of the contemporary rooms, these are located in the contemporary 21-floor Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Tower Partial Ocean Long Description: One queen bed. Furnished lanai with partial ocean view. Located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Large City Long Description: Two double beds. Lanai with city views. Large room located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Large City Escape Long Description: null Bed Type: Short Description: City View Escape Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. City-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Diamond) Long Description: Two double beds. Large room with ocean view. Narrow walk-out balcony. Located in seven-floor Diamond Head Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Historic Banyan Ocean Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. Ocean-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Tower Partial Ocean Escape Long Description: One queen bed. Furnished lanai with partial ocean view. Located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Historic Banyan Ocean Escape Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. Ocean-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. No lanai. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: City View Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. City-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Tower) Escape Long Description: Two double beds. Furnished lanai with ocean views. Largest of the contemporary rooms, these are located in the contemporary 21-floor Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Diamond) Escape Long Description: Two double beds. Large room with ocean view. Narrow walk-out balcony. Located in seven-floor Diamond Head Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Property Information Check-in time - 3:00 PM Check-out time - 11:00 AM Hotel Built - 1927 Last Renovated - 1997 Minimum check-in age - 18 Years or Older Tour assistance Star rating: 4 Area Activities -Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Outside lobby -DFS Galleria 1 Block -International Market Place 2 Blocks -Fort DeRussy 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers -Honolulu Zoo 1.25 Miles -Waikiki Aquarium 1.25 Miles / 2 Kilometers -Ala Moana Center 1.25 Miles / 2 Kilometers -Diamond Head 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Driving Directions - Sheraton Moana Surfrider From Honolulu International Airport: Take the H-1 Fwy heading east. Exit at Nimitz Hwy and follow the signs toward Waikiki. Nimitz Hwy becomes Ala Moana Blvd. Continue on Ala Moana Blvd until it merges with Kalakaua Ave. Turn right onto Kalakaua Ave Continue to Royal Hawaiian Ave, and turn right again to reach the hotel. Policies & Disclaimers You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. These excellent rates are only available through us. Please do not call the property, as they will not have our discounted rates in their system. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy, hotels.com. Bookings are subject to a 25 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. If cancellation occurs within the Cancellation Policy period, a charge of one- night's room rate, tax recovery charges and service fees will be assessed. No refunds will be made for no-shows or early checkouts. SHERATON MOANA SURFRIDER Cancellation Policy Non Changeable, Advance Purchase Rate, Fully prepaid. If cancelled outside of 72 hours of arrival before 4PM, forfeit 1 night. If cancelled inside 72 hours of arrival after 4PM, forfeit entire stay. 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Hawaii Vacation Planner and South Pacific Vacation Planner - Hawaii Travel  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors 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 From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in Hawaii since it is used in most leis that are given to visitors. It is, however, not native to Hawaii. It is native to tropical and subtropical America. The flowers are found in colors of white, yellow, pink, red, and multiple pastels. In Hawaii one of the best places to view plumeria is at the Koko Crater Botanical Garden - a 60-acre basin inside Koko Crater on the eastern end of the island of Oahu. These plumeria photos are made available by Dr. Kent Bridges, Associate Professor of Botany, at the University of Hawaii. View the photos... Friday January 20, 2006 | permalink You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near your home or, in fact, anywhere else in the world. As reported in Monday's Maui News, state and federal agencies are posting new warning signs at harbors and boat ramps in Hawaii. They are doing this out of fear that more boating traffic increases the potential for collisions with humpback whales during the winter whale season. View a larger version of the sign and read the entire article in the Maui News. Read more... Wednesday January 18, 2006 | permalink Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on Oahu in May of 2005, I was excited when I received an invitation to experience their Maui Submarine Tour when we were on Maui in November 2005. Having thoroughly enjoyed the tour on Oahu, I was expecting that I would also enjoy the Maui tour, but I didn't expect that I'd really enjoy it as much, if not more than the tour on Oahu. Find out why... Monday January 16, 2006 | permalink Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the Maui Swap Meet. The Maui Swap meet is held on South Puunene Ave. next to the Kahului Post Office. If you driving north on the Kuihelani Highway/Dairy Road (380) from either West or South Maui make a left on South Puuene Avenue. After you cross Wakea Avenue, parking for the swap meet will be on your left. Admission is 50 cents. We hope you enjoy our photos of the Maui Swap Meet. View the photos... Thursday January 12, 2006 | permalink Top 10 Things to Pack for an Extended Trip to Hawaii One of the hardest parts of preparing for any trip is deciding what to pack. You want to make sure you have everything that you'll need and still leave room for all of those souvenirs that you'll bring home. We offer our thoughts on packing for Hawaii, or for any long vacation. Read more... Wednesday January 11, 2006 | permalink Ameniti Luxury Travel Club - No Thanks Once again, United Airlines is sending Mileage Plus members an invitation to join its Ameniti Travel Club. The solicitation looks attractive, even at the $295 cost, but we've dug deeper and will show you why this club may not be for you. Read more... Tuesday January 10, 2006 | permalink Sheraton Maui Resort Special Packages for 2006 The Sheraton Maui Resort has announced their special packages for 2006. The Sheraton Maui is my personal favorite of the many fine Kaanapali Beach hotels and resorts. It's a top notch resort with a great staff and is certainly not hurt by its prime location at at the north end of Kaanapali Beach near Pu'u Keka'a, the famous Black Rock where the beach is the widest and the swimming and snorkeling are superb. This location gives Sheraton guests a unique sense of privacy. You never feel that you are nestled into an area with many other condominiums, hotels and resorts. Take a look at these specials for 2006. Sunday January 08, 2006 | permalink Star of Honolulu Announces Five-Star Winter Menu Hawaii's premier cruise ship, the Star of Honolulu, offers an all-new seven-course Winter-inspired menu from January through March on its Five Star Sunset Dining Cruise. My wife and I have dined on the Star of Honolulu and enjoyed their five-star sunset dinner cruise. It's definitely something I'd recommend for anyone in Honolulu or Waikiki this winter. Read more... Friday January 06, 2006 | permalink Oahu is Home to More Than 125 Beaches Beaches on Oahu offer more than sunbathing and people watching on powder white sand in the embrace of warm Hawaiian sun rays. With more than 125 beaches on Oahu from which to choose, from the powerful, pounding winter waves of the North Shore to the gentle shore break of Waikiki, there is a beach on Oahu that fits every taste from a sunbathing visitor to the more athletic windsurfer. Read more... Tuesday January 03, 2006 | permalink Exploring Oahu's Manoa Valley Oahu's Manoa Valley, although located within minutes of Waikiki by bus or car, is often totally overlooked by visitors. While the lack of heavy visitor traffic is surely appreciated by local residents, there is much to be appreciated in this secluded corner of Hawaii which makes a visit worthwhile. Check out our feature on Exploring Oahu's Manoa Valley , and be sure to check our our extensive Manoa Valley Photo Collection . Tuesday January 03, 2006 | permalink Display Latest Headlines | | | Read Archives powered by Movable Type 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... 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