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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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Hawaii Volcano Tour Web EzineArticles.com Submit Articles Watch the Video -- Members Login Benefits Recent Articles Expert Authors Experts By Location Read Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Author TOS Terms of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS Blog Forums About Us What's New Contact Us Affiliates Link To Us Privacy Policy Site Map Search All Options Search Article IDs Search Article Titles Search Articles Search Expert Authors Search Article Keywords Search Article Summary Advanced Search Email Address: Your Name: Got an Ezine Marketing or Email Newsletter Question? AskChrisKnight.com HOME :: Travel-and-Leisure / Outdoors Hawaii Volcano Tour By Keith Thompson Article Word Count: 316 [ View Summary ] Comments (0) A Hawaii volcano tour can be a most memorable experience,and is readily available (short of eruptions!) year round.While each island boasts some volcanic heritage, The BigIsland is where all the action is. A Hawaii volcano tour of necessity begins in HawaiiVolcanoes National Park, established in 1916. This park,containing more than 218,000 acres, is open daily and offersguided tours and more. It encompasses both the world's mostmassive volcano, Mauna Kea, at 13,796 feet, and Kilauea, theworld's most active volcano. Mauna Kea, which in Hawaiianmeans literally "white mountain", gets this name from thefact that it is quite often snow-capped. It is also thoughtto be the world's tallest mountain when measured from it'sundersea base to the summit. Currently dormant, Mauna Keahas also become the home of an important astronomicalcenter, where astronomers from all over the world vie forspots atop the summit to view the heavens. Kilauea, which has been in continual eruption since 1983,gives visitors on a Hawaii volcano tour stunning views ofmolten lava flows, steam vents, and vast lava fields. It issaid that this eruption has added more than 500 acres to theBig Island since it's eruption! One more fascinating tidbitabout Kilauea, is that perched atop the crater rimoverlooking the caldera is the Volcano House, Hawaii'soldest continually-operated hotel, dating from 1846.Probably not hard to keep warm at night! On Maui, one volcano not to overlook is Haleakala, a dormantvolcano in the middle of the island, long renowned for it'sfantastic sunsets. It's also a great place to hike or camp,and especially ride a bike down! (Very Cool!) Good reason togo to Maui. (As if you needed one!) When you plan your Hawaii volcano tour, be sure to plan sometime to take in some or all of these sights. You'll beforever changed! Keith Thompson is the webmaster at http://www.Hawaii-Vacation-Directory.com , where you can find all sorts oflinks and resources to make your Hawaii volcano tour one you'llremember! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Keith_Thompson Other Recent EzineArticles from the Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors Category: Snowboarding Tips - For Beginners And Advanced Alike An African Adventure on Horseback How to Enjoy the Best Places Under the Sun Tropical North Rainforests Cheap Backpacks Live Underground Like A Bandicoot? You Have To Be Joking! The Great Barrier Reef Van Camping Outdoor Playground Equipment Vacation in Chester Wintertime Fun in Alaska - Alyeska Ski Resort Biodiversity in Ecuador Snowboarding Gear - What Do I Need? Making Clothes For Backpacking Mount St. Helens is a National Monument Most Viewed EzineArticles in the Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors Category Shark Attacks! How Common are They? Where do They Occur? Discount Lift Tickets - Learn What Colorado Ski Resorts Do Not Want You To Know! Maples for Autumn Colour Shark Pictures 'Not The Real Thing' Wal-Mart Camping And Other Free Places Traveling To and Around Hawaii, A First-Time Visitor's Primer Edible Wild Plants For Backpackers Three Places to Interact with Dolphins in Hawaii The Best Backpacking Food Ultralight Backpacking Versus Traditional Backpacking How to Grab a Bite to Eat and Help the Planet Too much to do in London! Taking an Alaskan Cruise What to Pack Carved Hiking Sticks - Making Your Own Fall Foliage Scenic Drives in New England - Introduction This article has been viewed 532 time(s). Article Submitted On: March 04, 2005 Please Rate This Article: Select Rating Excellent Very Good Interesting Fair Could Use Improvement Number of ratings: 0 Rating: 0 © EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved Worldwide. EzineArticles.com is a Member of the EmailUniverse.com Network

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Wailea Maui Hawaii Condo Rental Grand Champion Villas - Condominium Wailea Maui Hawaii Condo Rental Grand Champion Villas Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Hawaii Maui Wailea Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #44206 Panoramic Ocean View - Grand Champion Villas*****5 Star***** Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, USA Accommodations: Condominium - 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 6) View from Lanai/Bedroom & Kitchen - Wailea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental at the Grand Champion Villas This villa has one of the most unbelievably beautiful, unobstructed, panoramic views of the ocean. You won't find another Grand Champion Villa with this view!!! Top floor unit with vaulted ceilings and ocean views from living area and master bedroom. On a clear day you can see Oahu! And during the winter months Whale Watch from the lanai! Enjoy peace and serenity looking out at the ocean as you awake from your bed in the morning, cook from the kitchen, and lounge in the living room. This villa has been newly decorated with all brand new beautiful furniture, kitchen equipment and entertainment! Grand Champion Villas are located in the heart of Wailea on Maui's Sunny South Shore. This gated community is a short walk to the Shops at Wailea and minutes from Ulua Beach (ranked eighth in the nation - world-class snorkeling and diving) and five white sand beaches. Within walking distance you will also find award-winning restaurants and hotels (Joes Bar and Grill, Tommy Bahama's and Ruth's Chris Steak House). This world-class complex features two swimming pools, two whirlpool spas, and lush tropical gardens. It is surrounded by Wailea's award-winning, Blue Golf Course and Tennis Club. Grand Champions offers discounts to their guests. This spacious, private entry, upper floor villa offers 1148 square feet of living space in addition to 224 square feet of lanai space. The lanai has a retractable awning to offer you year-round convenience of dining and lounging outside. This villa offers a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, vaulted ceilings, and ceiling fans. Villa sleeps up to six and has two bedrooms (master has king bed and 2nd bedroom has 2 twin beds) ,two full baths, and a queen sleeper sofa in living area. Villa has two separate lock-out entries. One front door opens to master suite (with microwave, mini refrigerator, and Starbuck's coffee maker) and other door opens to main living space. Open the front doors, securely lock the rod iron doors from the inside, and enjoy a lush tropical breeze all day and night! Also, bring your Laptop for High Speed Internet Access! Living Area with Queen Sleeper Sofa - Wailea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental at the Grand Champion Villas View comments from previous guests. Amenities: Phone, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Cable, TV (master bedroom, second bedroom, and living room), VCR/DVD Players, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Cooler, Beach Chairs and Towels, Blow Dryers, Washer and Dryer, Sauna and Pool (shared), Gas Grill (BBQ), No Smoking, * Master Suite offers Own Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, and Starbuck's Coffee Maker * Activities (on site or nearby): Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Surfing Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ *****5 Star Very Clean Unit!*****High Season (1/1/06-4/30/06) ... $225/night (7 night minimum)Low Season (5/1/06-12/15/06) ... $200/night (5 night minimum)High Season (12/16/06-4/30/07) ... $225/night (7 night minimum)Christmas/New Years $250/night - 2 week minimum stayHotel Tax 11.42%, Cleaning fee $100 for stays less than 10 days$250 Deposit Required Upon Booking, Balance Payable 30 Days Prior to Arrival.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Two Separate Entries with Lock Out Doors - Wailea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental at the Grand Champion Villas Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: (707) 763-2390 or (707) 364-1169 (California, USA) Please say: "I saw your listing #44206 on VRBO" Fully Equiped Kitchen Master Suite w/ ocean view and mini refrg, microwave and Starbuck's coffee maker Lanai, including retractable awning View from Lanai Livingroom with queen sleeper sofa-Brand New Furniture Throughout Livingroom, TV, DVD/VCR, Stero Beautiful Sunset from Lanai Ulua Beach...a walking path along the ocean that takes you miles..... Ulua Beach...just where the rock is; best snorkeling and scuba diving around! Home USA Hawaii Maui Wailea Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #44206 There have been 19907 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on August 04, 2004 This listing was first published here on August 04, 2004. Wailea Maui Hawaii Condo Rental Grand Champion Villas Date last modified - January 24, 2006 VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® - The largest and most popular vacation rental site. Specializing in BY OWNER vacation rentals, homes, condos, cabins, villas and apartments ALSO privately owned properties offered thru rental agencies and management companies. To report any problems with this site contact webmaster@vrbo.com URL: http://www.vrbo.com/44206 ©1995-2006 by VRBO International LLC - all rights reserved

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Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.At Faleomavaegas Request, Hawaii Air National Guard to Bring American Samoas Troops Home on Sunday April 17, 2005 April 15, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. AT FALEOMAVAEGAS REQUEST, HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO BRING AMERICAN SAMOA S TROOPS HOME ON SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2005 Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that at his insistence the Department of Defense has agreed to provide military transport to bring American Samoa s troops home. The troops will depart Hickam Air Force base on Sunday April 17, 2005 at 9:00am and arrive in American Samoa at 1pm . American Samoa s troops have been serving in Iraq for more than a year and returned to Hawaii three weeks ago. Only yesterday I learned that our troops have been stuck in Hawaii for three weeks after serving in Iraq for more than a year, the Congressman said. Like any soldier who has been away from his/her family for a year, our soldiers want to be reunited with their families. For this reason, I contact ed the military to determine why it has taken so long to get the paperwork done to release our soldiers and provide them airfare to American Samoa . Hawaiian Air flights have left every Monday and Friday for three weeks but, as a result of military delays, American Samoa s troops have not been on board. In order to make sure that our troops can be reunited with their families as soon as possible and also so that they can attend Flag Day celebrations, I asked the military to provide an aircraft to bring our soldiers home, Faleomavaega said. I am pleased to announce that the Hawaii Air National Guard answered my call and has agreed to provide a KC135 Tanker to fly our troops to American Samoa this Sunday. In a letter dated April 15, 2005 , the Honorable Henry Hyde, Chairman of the House Committee on International Relations, authorized me to escort our troops home and in separate correspondence the Department of Defense approved the request. At this time, I want to thank the crew which has been assigned to fly us including Lt Col Willie Benton, Aircraft Commander; 1Lt Ryan Iwasaki, Co-Pilot; SSgt Jamie Oliveros, Room Operator; SSgt Matt Lewis, Pax Handler; CMSgt Dennis Mishima, Crew Chief; TSgt Robert Tokuda, Crew Chief; SSgt Robert Rhoades, Avionics Specialist. I also want to thank Mr. Jim Townsend of the Hawaii Air National Guard for organizing all of this. The soldiers and their families appreciate this very much. Above all, I want to thank American Samoa s troops for their service to our country. As a Vietnam Veteran, I am proud of our soldiers for completing their mission and I am honored to escort them home, the Congressman concluded. Home || Press Releases -- Next                                                          Previous              Press Release List             

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