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Hawaiian Food and Entertainment - Best Of Hawaii - Hawaiian Islands Vacation Travel Food & Entertainment Oahu Maui Hawaii Kauai Molokai Libations & Recipes Let's Eat The Hawaiian Islands offer the full range fromAmerican fast food, to Asian, Hawaiian and Europeancuisines. Plus, in the last few years a wonderful"fusion" cooking has taken over the islands with theintroduction of Euro-Asian dishes served in our moreup-market restaurants. Dining options are quitevaried so we have tried to list just the "best' plusisland restaurant directories that help you find what you crave!Hey, playing at the beach all day makes us all hungry! Party on... Whether it's a hukilau or hip hop, once the sun goes down, it'stime to party. By your choice of island, you have set the tone of your trip.Waikiki is, of course, the busiest, but Lahaina, on Maui, is also famous for it'snightlife. The Big Island and Kauai are a bit quieter...(take a book).The following web sites take you to low-key local hangouts as well as some of the"hot" nightclubs of Honolulu. Please forgive us if the establishment is not "cooking"the night you go there. Always call first or ask a local where to go on a certain nightand remember: Monday nights are "dead" all over the world except sports bars duringfootball season! Start by selecting an island: Oahu | Maui | Hawaii | Kauai | Molokai top of page Home/General Info Packages Lodging Transportation Airfare Food & Entertainment Activities Shopping Culture Travel Store Travel Maps BOH Home Page Site Search Site Map Contact Us © 2001 Best of Hawaii

Maui Windsurfing

Vela Windsurf Resorts wind reports accommodations equipment lessons kitesurfing staff tips and facts other activities got kids? feedback photos map WHAT TO BRING: There are a few things we don't want you to forget. Here are two lists: Airline tickets The enclosed Vela vouchers for car, condo, and/or equipment (you need to exchange these for services) Current driver's license and major credit card in name of rental car driver (you will need these to rent your car) Extra spending money (see "CASH/CREDIT CARDS" below) Paperback books for flights and evenings (The following items are all available in wonderful variety on Maui; you may want to pack light and roomy and bring home some island-grown gear.) We do recommend you bring: shorty wetsuit and/or thermal rashguard, booties, harness Gloves to prevent blisters while sailing 100% UV sunglasses w/ eyeglass retainer (floating) Waterproof sunscreen lotion (oil makes board slippery) Beach towel (condo towels just don't do the job) Helmet and/or PFD, if desired. Light jacket/windbreaker To avoid the inconvenience of lost luggage, we recommend that you pack light enough to carry on your luggage. Check with your airline for carry on restrictions. At the least, carry on all those items that you would need to fully enjoy your first few days. If you are on a "Complete Rig" package, your package includes use of a complete board and rig, including two sails (w/ correct masts). This easily handles the needs of most people. Many people who have brought some of their own sails have reported that they stayed in their bags the whole trip. Also, the airlines can charge you up to $150 each way if they know you are checking "windsurfing equipment". However, you may feel you want to bring one or two small sails with you and choose the larger ones from Vela Maui so that you will have other sails at your disposal while at the beach. Have any questions about odd sails, etc? Feel free to call Vela Maui before you go. PACKING FOR THE WEATHER : Maui is a lush tropical destination. The rain that produces the lush vegetation is more frequent in the winter months, so expect it to be a little wetter and somewhat cooler in winter, drier and a bit warmer in summer. Generally it will be in the mid-80's during the day and slightly cooler at night. In the "Upcountry" area or up on the rim of Haleakala crater, it can be much cooler. Bring a light jacket for evenings and a very warm one if you plan on catching the spectacular sunrise on top of Haleakala. People dress casually on the island. Only in some of the most expensive restaurants would a coat or dress be expected. You might want to leave a little space in your luggage for clothing acquired in Maui; some people consider Maui a paradise for shopping as well. CASH/CREDIT CARDS: We recommend that you bring some cash, travelers checks and a major credit card. The Maui Windsurf Company will accept credit cards for any additional services or goods you may want to purchase on-site. Most establishments on the island accept major credit cards. We suggest you bring extra cash or traveler's checks of at least $50 per person per day of stay. You may go home with most of it, but if you want it, you'll have it. Documents CHECK YOUR DOCUMENTS NOW for accuracy and then RECONFIRM ALL FLIGHT TIMES with your airline before you go to the airport. If your flight arrival time is different than the "time" printed on your green Dollar Rent-a-Car voucher, please call Dollar at 800-367-7006 and update your reservation, noting date, time and the name of the Dollar agent on your corrected voucher. (Dollar will automatically cancel your reservation if your car is not picked up within two hours of this time.) UPON ARRIVAL AT MAUI'S KAHULUI AIRPORT : Unless you've carried on all your luggage, the driver indicated on your Dollar Rent-a-Car voucher should catch the Dollar shuttle vehicle to Dollar's base yard. Any others in your party can collect checked luggage and be ready to be picked up by the driver in your party. The Dollar desk will be open until 10:00 PM. If you are renting a vehicle through Vela Maui, see notes below. DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR: Dollar will offer collision damage and personal injury insurance at a significant additional daily rate. We recommend you check with your own car insurer before leaving for Maui; your policy may already include such coverage. Regardless, as is standard with all rental car companies, Dollar will require a signed, blank imprint of your credit card or a cash deposit. Depending on your situation, there may be some other charges not payable in advance of the return of your car. Dollar has a minimum driver age of 25 (or additional $15 plus tax per day for ages 21-24) and additional drivers are $6 per day. Dollar rents on a 24-hour basis and if you are keeping your car an hour or so later than the time on the clock that you picked it up, you will owe them an additional $10-$12 an hour, which is cheaper than us charging you a full additional day's rental. If your departure time is several hours later than your arrival time, check your car voucher to make sure the "DROP-OFF" date is one day later than you are actually leaving. We should have included an additional day's rental in your package, but only if we know what your flight times are. You should find your car full of gas and relatively clean. If you return it otherwise there may be additional gas or cleaning fees (see: RETURNING YOUR DOLLAR RENTAL CAR). DOLLAR WILL CHARGE YOU A $3/DAY STATE IMPOSED SURCHARGE and a 7.5% AIRPORT RECOVERY Tax. . Dollar will be glad to provide directions to your accommodations and Vela Maui (located within Neil Pryde Maui - hours 8:30 am to 5:00 PM), where you will pick up your racks and equipment. Vela Maui / Neil Pryde Van Rental: You can rent a van from Neil Pryde as part of you package. Call your Vela Agent for Vela Van pickup instructions at least 1week prior to arrival. GETTING TO VELA MAUI : From the airport, stay straight on Keolani Pl (it will become Dairy Rd.) Follow the signs to Lahaina and Kihei, Cross the Haleakela Hwy and the Hana Hwy (2 lights). Make the first right on Alamaha St. The next street is Papa Pl, turn right. Vela Maui is located inside the Neil Pryde Maui retail shop, located at the corner of Papa and the Hana Hwy. the address is 400 Hana Hwy. If you arrive after 5:00 pm you can pick up your equipment the following morning. Prepaid lessons and equipment are not refundable after your scheduled arrival date. Vela's Wind Warranty works differently on Maui; check with Vela Maui about "Lay Day" and "Return-trip Credit" details before checking out equipment. CHECKING INTO YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS: See the instructions on your document cover letter (the one with your address on it). This will help you in getting to your accommodations and checking in. In this letter you will also find a number to call if you need to talk to someone about your condo while on the island. Your condo management company is always available to help make your vacation an enjoyable one. If the plumbing plugs up, the toaster doesn't work, etc., call them immediately. It's their job to see that it gets fixed now. Then go enjoy Maui. Chances are good it will be fixed by the time you get back from sailing. If not, stay in communication with them. We have chosen the best, most responsive condo management companies on the island. You are in good hands. Click here for North Shore Directions. LESSONS : Alan Cadiz and his staff of HST instructors have been setting the standards in windsurfing instruction since 1985. Their instructors' high level of skill allows them to sail right next to you on the water, giving you the confidence and the coaching you need to excel quickly. Lessons are taught at Kanaha, Kihei, and from private beachfront locations along Maui's North shore. HST offers beginner through advanced, group and private lessons including jibing and wave sailing. As all lessons are by appointment only, reservations are recommended as far in advance as possible. If you have prepaid for lessons or would now like to plan lessons, please call the HST staff at 800-YOU-JIBE (968-5423) to arrange your schedule directly. OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE : Maui has one of the widest selection of activities of any vacation destination in the world. Good snorkeling and diving trips leave daily from nearby Maalaea Harbor. Hiking, horseback riding and exciting downhill bicycle excursions are available on the slopes of the mighty volcano Haleakala. Shopping is legendary. Your new friends at The Maui Windsurf Company know the best deals and operators and can send you in the right direction. RESTAURANTS: The staff at Vela Maui also are your best source of information about restaurants and nightlife. They have hosted many, many sailors on Maui and are getting constant feedback about what's happening where. SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LEAVING MAUI LEAVING YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS: Please respect the checkout time posted in your unit. If you have a late flight out of Maui, you might be able to check out of your unit later in the day. When you arrive, or at least several days before you leave, check with the property management company directly (NOT THE FRONT DESK) about this. Get the name of the person who says OK and how late is OK. If someone happens to be checking in the same day you are leaving, it will not be possible to stay late because your unit must be made ready for them; however, with advance notice, arrangements can often be made. If not, Kanaha Beach Park has freshwater showers so you can still play all day and not have to fly home sandy or salty. [Should an emergency necessitate a return home earlier than your scheduled date, we will do all we can to get refunds for you. Standard condo and car cancellation fees usually exceed any balance left, but property management companies are often quite understanding of emergencies. To assist us in this, you must make sure you get written verification of check-out date from the front desk and also from The Maui Windsurf Company and Dollar Rent-a-Car.] RETURNING YOUR EQUIPMENT : Be aware of The Vela Maui opening and closing times - 9:00 - 6:00. If you are not planning on sailing the day you leave, you may find it easier to return equipment the afternoon before, rather than in the morning. RETURNING YOUR DOLLAR RENTAL CAR: Dollar has to get your car ready for someone else to use. If you return it low on gas or really dirty and full of sand, they will charge you. There are gas stations on your way back into Kahalui. If you are the rare type to really trash a car, Dolphin Car Wash at 156 Wakea has vacuums. If you're concerned about this, clarify with Dollar their policies before taking the vehicle. Leave plenty of time to drop off your equipment, gas your car, check it in, and catch the shuttle to the airport. AT THE KAHALUI AIRPORT: You will have to pass agricultural inspection. Prepackaged fruit sold specifically to be taken back to the mainland is usually OK. Fruit bought in the supermarkets to be consumed on Maui is generally not allowed off the island. SAILING BEACHES (please note: By county ordinance there is no sailing in Maui before 11:00am. This is out of respect for other water users, surfers and fishermen.) NORTHSHORE BEACHES - The northshore beaches stretch from kite beach (lower Kanaha) all the way to Hookipa at the eastern end. Conditions range from fun flat water and chop to the ultimate wave sailing at Hookipa. Depending on surf conditions and wind you will be able to find a spot that is suitable for your taste. Kanaha Beach Park - Located very near Kahalui Airport , Kanaha consists of several shallow sandy coves along the eastern end of Kahalui Bay on the North Shore. Recommended Abilities: Beginner in the most eastern cove through advanced in the most western cove and beyond the reef. Water and Wind: A reef 400 yards offshore means flat water in summer and larger chop in winter. On the reef there are large waves in winter, early spring and fall. Smaller waves prevail in summer with rolling swell outside. Wind picks up from light in the morning, to strong in the afternoon. Spreckelsville Beach - Located 4 miles east of Kanaha, Sprecklesville's quality surf conditions draw some of the best sailors on the island. Obtain directions from the rental shop. Recommended ability: Intermediate to advanced surfsailor. Wind and Water: Same sideshore, consistent trade winds as Kanaha, only a little stronger. Sprecklesville reef produces some excellent conditions to hone your skills for the next step up.... Hookipa Beach Park - Hookipa is located 2 miles east of Paia on the Hana Highway just past Mama's Fish House Restaurant. The tiny beach, tucked in a cove below, serves as a launch for the premier wave venue in the world. Sail only if you are an expert wavesailor, or watch the best from the bluff. KIHEI BEACHES - These narrow, palm fringed beaches stretch from Maalaea Bay through the beach town of Kihei, always accessible off N. Kihei Road. Sailing areas range from beginner, with sheltered side-offshore wind conditions directly in front of the Sugar Beach Condominium Property, to advanced north of the Sugar Beach area. Pavilions (Maipoina Oe Lau Beach Park ) - Just north of Kihei off N. Kihei Road, this site really cooks when the winds shift to the north (a more frequent condition in winter) and accelerate through the valley at speeds up to 30 mph. Less than a mile south of Pavilions is Ka Ono Ulu Beach Park below. Ka Ono Ulu Beach Park - the same conditions but a rocky launch and less sailors. For both... Recommended Ability : Intermediate to advanced sailors Water and Wind : Flat with some chop. 15 to 30 mph blowing side-onshore in a northerly and side-offshore during normal tradewind conditions. Sugar Beach - Directly in front of Sugar Beach Condominiums in the lee of the buildings you'll find lower velocity side-offshore wind. It is possible for beginners to sail here, although Kanaha is more ideal. A ten minute walk up the beach is "Speed Beach" where offshore winds up to 30 mph, particularly in a northerly, create a speed slalom heaven with flat water conditions. Recommended Ability : Beginner in front of resort, intermediate to advanced at Speed Beach. Water and Wind : Flat close-in. Swell and chop in bay. Up to 30 mph blowing offshore at Speed Beach. NORTH SHORE MAUI DIRECTIONS- Stable Road (Kanaha/Spreckelsville) Properties: From the Kahului Airport turn left onto Hana Highway (Route 36) east towards Paia Town. From the Haleakala Hwy Intersection (traffic light) drive exactly 1.4 miles and turn left onto Stable Road (sorry no street sign) follow the road for about 1 mile. Aina Lani - 584 "D" and "E" Stable Rd. (808-877-5816) North Shore Beach House - 584 "B" Stable Rd. (808-572-9269) property management Tradewind Beach House - 582 Stable Rd (808-572-9269) property management Ray's Friendly Beach - 581 Stable Rd. (808-877-2104) Secret Beach - 584 "A" Stable Rd. (808-572-9269) property management Spreckelsville Properties: From the Kahului Airport, turn left onto Hana Highway (Route 36) East towards the town of Paia. About two miles before Paia, you will pass Kaunoa Senior Center. The next left is Nonohe. Turn left and continue until it intersects with Paani Place. Turn left onto Paani and continue until it dead-ends at the Sugar Cove Condominiums. Windsurf Bungalow is the last house on the right just before the gate entrance into Sugar Cove. Nellie's Windsurf Bungalow - 316 Paani Place (808-572-9269) property management Paia Properties: From the Kahului Airport, turn left onto Hana Highway (Route 36) East towards the town of Paia. There is only one signal in the town of Paia at Baldwin Ave. Cross the intersection and make a left into the driveway between the Minute Stop and Simmer Sports. Nellie's Surf Bungalows - 127 Hana Highway (808-572-9269) property management Haiku Properties: From the Kahului Airport, turn left onto Hana Highway (Route 36) East towards the town of Paia. Continue straight on Hana Highway through Paia. Turn right on Haiku Rd. Make the next right onto Apuwai. Hale Maliko - 166 Apuwai St. (808-575-5172) Vela Maui - (800) 321-7443, is located in the Neil Pryde Maui shop at 400 Hana Hwy. Any questions? Feel free to call us toll free at 800-223-5443. To get fast answers while on Maui, contact the Vela Maui staff - (800) 321-7443. Updated 07/2004 Vela Windsurf Resorts . 1-800-223-5443 . info@velawindsurf.com 108 Whispering Pines Drive . Suite 245 . Scotts Valley, CA 95066 . All rights reserved Vela Resorts, Inc. 2004 web site design by McLeod Creative

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Surf News Network Stories : Videos : Photos : Industry 2006 Globe Sebastian Inlet Pro - Damien Hobgood ends up on high-end of sea-saw battle wth bro CJ. Pics & Story. <i>Van Dieman</i> Dispatch: Drude Dream Cruise Sets Sail on Adventure of a Lifetime Ghost Bombs - Jan. 4th, 2006: Big Wednesday in Monterey Produces Some Epic Rides... and a Ghost Board KEKOA BACALSO! FIRST EVER FOR THIS JUNIOR WORLD TITLEHOLDER ...GREAT PROMISE FROM HAWAII! SURFRIDER HAS A NEW LOOK...A NEW WEBSITE! CHECK IT OUT! SUPPORT! WATERLOGGED GIVES YOU weekly VID REPORTS + HELICOPTER TOW with G.MCNAMARA...INSANE + EXCLUSIVE ! WHEN WILL EDDIE GO? THERE'S BEEN JUST 6 DAYS IN 16 YEARS... Go to Swell Tracker Page Reported by: Gary Report time: 7:02 am Surf News Network 7 day Forecast & Surf Report for Tuesday 24th of January 2006 Shore Mon '01/23' Tue '01/24' Wed '01/25' Thu '01/26' Fri '01/27' Sat '01/28' Sun '01/29' North West South East NW 3-5 NW 2-4 SSE 2-3+ ENE 2-4 NW 3-5+ NW 2-3+ SSE 1-3 ENE 2-4 NW 4-6 NW 2-4 SSE 1-2++ ENE 2-4 NNW 4-6 NNW 2-4+ SSE 1-2++ NE 2-3+ WNW+NNW 8-12 WNW 6-8++ SSE 1-2 NE 2-3+ WNW 6-10 WNW 4-6 SSE 0-2 ENE 1-3+ NW 4-8 NW 3-4+ SSE 0-2 ENE 1-3 Winds NE 5-15 NE 10-20 E-NE 10-25+ NE 10-20+ E-NE 10-20 E-NE 10-20 E-NE 10-20 Shore Mon '01/23' Tue '01/24' Wed '01/25' Thu '01/26' Fri '01/27' Sat '01/28' Sun '01/29' North West South East NW 5-9 NW 3-7 SSE 3-5+ ENE 3-7 NW 5-8+ NW 3-5+ SSE 2-5 ENE 3-7 NW 6-10 NW 3-7 SSE 1-3++ ENE 3-7 NNW 6-10 NNW 3-7+ SSE 1-3++ NE 3-5+ WNW+NNW 10-20 WNW 8-12++ SSE 1-3 NE 3-5+ WNW 8-15+ WNW 6-10 SSE 0-3 ENE 2-5+ NW 6-12+ NW 5-7+ SSE 0-3 ENE 2-5 Oahu Tides High Low High Low High Sunrise Sunset Wed '01/25' Time Height 01:23AM 2.1 ft. 09:14AM 0.3 ft. 12:33PM 0.4 ft. 06:12PM -0.2 ft. --- --- ft. 7:10:00 AM 6:17:00 PM Thu '01/26' Time Height 02:08AM 2.3 ft. 09:45AM 0.1 ft. 01:39PM 0.5 ft. 07:07PM -0.3 ft. --- --- ft. 7:10:00 AM 6:17:00 PM Fri '01/27' Time Height 02:52AM 2.5 ft. 10:17AM 0 ft. 02:33PM 0.5 ft. 07:59PM -0.4 ft. --- --- ft. 7:10:00 AM 6:18:00 PM Sat '01/28' Time Height 03:34AM 2.6 ft. 10:50AM 0 ft. 03:23PM 0.6 ft. 08:49PM -0.5 ft. --- --- ft. 7:09:00 AM 6:19:00 PM Sun '01/29' Time Height 04:15AM 2.6 ft. 11:23AM -0.1 ft. 04:13PM 0.7 ft. 09:40PM -0.4 ft. --- --- ft. 7:09:00 AM 6:19:00 PM Mon '01/30' Time Height 04:55AM 2.5 ft. 11:56AM -0.1 ft. 05:06PM 0.9 ft. 10:31PM -0.3 ft. --- --- ft. 7:09:00 AM 6:20:00 PM Tue '01/31' Time Height 05:33AM 2.3 ft. 12:29PM -0.2 ft. 06:03PM 1 ft. 11:26PM 0 ft. --- --- ft. 7:08:00 AM 6:21:00 PM Oahu Surf Spot Report - Hawaiian & Face Scale on Tuesday 24th of January 2006 at 7:02 am North Shore Direction Height - Hawaiian Scale Height - Face Scale Conditions Live Cameras Sunset NW 2- to 4-feet, occ. 5 feet Waist to Overhead occ. 3-4 ft. Overhead light TRADES, fair Rocky Point NW 3- to 4-feet, occ. larger sets Shoulder to 2 ft. Overhead occ. + light TRADES, fair to good Pipeline NW 3- to 4-feet, occ. larger sets Shoulder to 2 ft. Overhead occ. + light TRADES, fair Haleiwa NW 2- to 3-feet, occ. larger sets Waist to Head occ. + light TRADES, fair West Shore Direction Height - Hawaiian Scale Height - Face Scale Conditions Makaha WNW 2- to 3-feet Waist to Head light TRADES, smooth South Shore Direction Height - Hawaiian Scale Height - Face Scale Conditions Ala Moana SSW+SSE 1- to 2-feet Knee to Waist offshore, good Waikiki SSW+SSE 1- to 2-feet Knee to Waist offshore, good Diamond Head SSE 1- to 3-feet, occ. larger sets Knee to Head occ. + side-offshore, good Sandy Beach SSE 1- to 3-feet, occ. larger sets Knee to Head occ. + side-offshore, semi-clean East Shore Direction Height - Hawaiian Scale Height - Face Scale Conditions Makapu'u ENE 2- to 4-feet Waist to 2 ft. Overhead onshore, fairly clean Last Updated: Tue '01/24' HIGH SURF FOR THE EAST SHORELINES... Primary Northwest - 'expected' Secondary South-southeast - 'incoming' Third East-northeast - 'holding' Honolulu, Town, Oahu Current Conditions from Hawaii Baptist Academy, Honolulu, HI Cloudy Temperature: 69.8 °F Humidity: 92 % Dew Point: 67 °F Wind Speed: 13 mph ENE Gusts: 27 mph NE Pressure: 29.9 " Rain Today: 0.21 " More Observations Hawaii Kai, East Side, Oahu Current Conditions from Koko Head School, Honolulu, HI ostly Cloudy Temperature: 70.4 °F Humidity: N/A % Dew Point: N/A °F Wind Speed: 9 mph ESE Gusts: 25 mph ENE Pressure: 29.98 " Rain Today: 0.00 " More Observations Ewa Beach, Oahu Current Conditions from Kaimiloa ES, Ewa Beach, HI Mostly Clear Temperature: 73.3 °F Humidity: 78 % Dew Point: 66 °F Wind Speed: N/A mph NNW Gusts: N/A mph W Pressure: 0 " Rain Today: N/A " More Observations Waianae, West Side, Oahu Current Conditions from Nanaikapono ES, Nanakuli, HI Mostly Clear Temperature: 74.7 °F Humidity: 68 % Dew Point: 64 °F Wind Speed: 9 mph ENE Gusts: 34 mph NE Pressure: 29.88 " Rain Today: 0.00 " More Observations Haleiwa, North Shore, Oahu Current Conditions from St. Michael School, Waialua, HI ostly Cloudy Temperature: 70.1 °F Humidity: 97 % Dew Point: 69 °F Wind Speed: 6 mph NE Gusts: 13 mph NE Pressure: 29.94 " Rain Today: 0.00 " More Observations Kailua, Windward, Oahu Current Conditions from Kailua ES, Kailua, HI ostly Cloudy Temperature: 69.7 °F Humidity: 89 % Dew Point: 66 °F Wind Speed: 8 mph ENE Gusts: 19 mph ENE Pressure: 29.86 " Rain Today: 0.01 " More Observations Honolulu, Town, Oahu Forecast for Today Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Hawaii Kai, East Side, Oahu Forecast for Today Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Ewa Beach, Oahu Forecast for Today Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Waianae, West Side, Oahu Forecast for Today Partly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 65 to 71. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the morning... Then partly cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Haleiwa, North Shore, Oahu Forecast for Today Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 65 to 71. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 7 Day Forecast Kailua, Windward, Oahu Forecast for Important Message High surf advisory until 6 PM hst Friday. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 78. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Tonight Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 70. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. 7 Day Forecast Forecast for Thursday Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the morning...then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 78. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. 7 Day Forecast Cholo's Blue Planet Surf Shop THE STORE WITH SAND ON THE FLOOR... U.S. ARMY Recruiting Stations Kaneohe 235-6491 Kapiolani 589-2176 Kapolei 974-2586 Mililani 623-8549 Pearlridge (Aiea) 486-3331 Big Island 935-5794 Maui 877-0448 Kauai 246-2446 Ocean Club PADDLE INTO PARTY HEAVEN EVERY THURSDAY NITE! Tobaccos of Hawaii Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation Resurrection Surfboards Never Stop Praying Hawaii Real Estate Jennifer Perell jenn@homesearchoahu.com Ballistic Bodyboards 638 Photo Oahu Design My Evolution Clothing Kai Clothing Co. Slydahsurf Surfrider Foundation Island Wide Surf Tours Questions? ask the webmaster : Surf News Network © 2006 SURF HEIGHT #s ABOVE REFLECT 2/3 TO 1/2 THE HEIGHT OF THE MAX-WAVE-FACE CREST TO TROUGH For example, A 10-FOOT wave LOCAL SCALE HAWAIIAN Feet = *about* 15-20 on the FACE = Triple++ *over head* = BIG! Important Disclaimer: The user assumes the entire risk related to its use of this data. 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Maui Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa 555 Kaukahi Street Wailea Maui, Hawaii 96753 United States Deals on Nearby Maui Hotels Four Seasons Resort Maui The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Wailea Marriott Resort Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Wailea Grand Champions Maui Maui Makena Surf - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekahi Village - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekolu Village - Destination Resorts ResortQuest Maui Hill Maui Prince Hotel Mana Kai Maui Outrigger Palms at Wailea Best Western Maui Oceanfront Inn Maui Kamaole Kihei Surfside Kihei Kai Nani Hale Pau Hana Resort ResortQuest at the Maui Banyan Castle Kamaole Sands Kihei Akahi Hale Kamaole Maui Parkshore Kihei Alii Kai Maui Coast Hotel Maui Vista Resort Wailea Makena Condos Hale Kai O'kihei Kihei Garden Estates Maui Sunset Condos Menehune Shores Leinaala Luana Kai Resort Kihei Bay Vista Maui Schooner Resort Kauhale Makai (Village by the Sea) Kihei Bay Surf Aston Maui Lu Resort Kihei Beach Resort Kealia Resort Sugar Beach Resort Condos Island Sands Resort Castle Maui Beach Hotel Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono Maui Seaside Hotel Maui Polo Beach Club - Destinations Resorts Maui Tradewinds Hotel Hana-Maui Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Plantation Inn Read more Maui tourism Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Traveler Reviews #1 of 139 hotels in Maui Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 284 555 Kaukahi Street | Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753, United States Rooms: 72 TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-353-6145 from ClassicVacations.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: Expedia.com 72 Spacious Suites in 18 cotttages, peaceful environment - On Wailea Maui coast. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Book best available room ClassicVacations.com Call 800-921-2680 to find your luxury travel specialist Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 All results: View all 1,055 Maui travel deals Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Maui (arriving in Kahului, HI) TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 18 reviews worldwide What to expect Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Pool Recommendations couples and romantics seniors families with small children budget travelers singles Traveler Reviews (7-11 of 18) (English) Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next RATING: DATE: Show: All languages English (18) Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond Resort" May 8, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Ballwin, MO Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: June, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: family members I recommend this hotel for: business travelers, couples and romantics, honeymooners, singles, families with teenagers, seniors, budget travelers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! They were very helpful and informative. They reccommended restraunts and stuff to do in Hawaii. Helped us get a rental car. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 2 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond was not the best" Mar 30, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, CA Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: boyfriend/girlfriend I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with teenagers, seniors, tourists My visit was for: leisure The main problem with the Diamond is that it is neither a resort that you don't need to leave ever, nor it is a condo with everything you need to be self-sufficient. This is a problem in Wailea where you're more or less dependent on your hotel. When we first checked in we loved the view and the balcony, and the place was huge. However we got tired of having to pay resort prices, but still had to drive down the hill to find an open restaurant or bar, or even go to the beach. The Japanese-style baths were cold and not relaxing. I have been to hot spring baths in Japan, and that is an inviting and invigorating experience. This was not. There is also a normal pool and hot tub, but they are only open until 6 pm! There are three restaurants: two Japanese, and one Italian. The Japanese-French one is not really haute cuisine like they make it sound. That's probably why the restaurant is almost always completely empty. The Italian restaurant is a little more lively, and we enjoyed having a drink at the outdoor bar there, but it doesn't stay open late like other bars in Maui. We didn't visit the third, because it was always closed. The condo has a Japanese-style shower-room and separate toilet room. These could have been cleaner, or updated. The kitchen was very small with a mini electric stove and no oven, no microwave, no dishwasher, no dish drainer. And you had to rent a set of pots that didn't include much. The refrigerator was tiny and filled with frost, and froze all our food, so we didn't cook very much in the room. The king bed really is two twins pushed together. I couldn't believe it. The employees were very nice, though it's true that not many spoke English well enough to give you tourism advice or directions. I think that's a primary function of any hotel and shouldn't be overlooked. The grounds are well kept and the sunsets are a glorious sight from your balcony. It's very quiet with no children and I appreciated that. But as we visited other Wailea resorts throughout the week, and sat on their beaches with tropical drinks, and ate at fun restaurants, and watched people relax on loungers at the pool all day, I couldn't help but feel that was the Maui experience we had wanted to have, and the Diamond was just lacking. My advice is either to pay more for a true Wailea resort on the beach, or stay in a friendly condo in laid-back Kihei. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 12 out of 15 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Not a good value" Sep 13, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, New York, NY Compare prices with: To my wife and I, the Diamond Resort was not worth the money spent. The grounds are okay, but the grounds next to the rooms were unattended too and unpleasant to see. The bathroom shower needed to be cleaned (by myself) with a pot scruber. The need to rent kitchen materials was a major disppointment and let down. The microwave also had to be rented. Such items are standard in places where we have paid 125% less. The Japanese dinning was great on service, small on food and a bit too costly to us. The spa area was the highlight of the stay. The 'body shower' and 'waterfall' were just what the body ordered! The need to pay for gym sessions with a personal trainer were also a disappointment. On vacation, we generally want to work out at our leisure, not be subjected to unwarrented training sessions. After paying for an overprice room the additional charges for all of the other basic items made this a place that we will not return. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Perfect Change of Pace" Sep 10, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Beltsville, MD Compare prices with: I just took the family (wife (44), son (22) and daughters (19,17)) to Maui for 3 nights and Waikiki for 5, so we opened our trip at the Diamond Resort, which is really in Wialea. This was the perfect change of pace resort after a long flight from the east coast. The free spa is tremendous and relaxing (I hit it every night and my 17 year old had a facial and massage that made her trip - $100), and the rooms (really suites) were so clean and spacious. The property is large measured by land but very small measured by number of rooms, so you really get great treatment by the staff buy can hide away by yourself for peace and quiet if that's what you want. My daughters went to the Japanese restaurant at the resort and said it was the best. They also have a renowned Italian restaurant there, but I didn't try it. My one criticism is the king bed really isn't a king but two beds together, and the pillows were not great. And here is a tip...if you're older and/or don't walk very well, make sure you tell them so they can put you in a room that is close to the main level. The property is dramatically placed on a hill, so the lower you are the closer you are to the ocean but the more you have to walk up and down the hill. My kids were in building 20 and we were in building 1, and there room was much better than ours in term of walking and panoramic view. Even with these quirks, I give The Diamond Resort 4.5 stars; I knew my wife and I would love the place when I booked it, but I was shocked at how much my children loved it too. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Spectacular view in a serene setting." Sep 9, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Pelham, NY Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: August, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, honeymooners, seniors, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation We spent part of our honeymoon here and had wonderful time. The rooms are spacious and though we had a Garden View Room all rooms are ocean facing and we had a partial view of the ocean from the first floor. We enjoyed lovely sunsets from our location. The bed was MASSIVE and I loved the two white spa robes that were provided. And it was so cute that they provided a green tea set along with american coffee cups and coffeemaker. Whatever coffee or green tea we used was replenished daily by the maid service and our tea/coffee cups were cleaned by the service. It may be a minor inconvenience to rent cookware for $4 a day - but the cost is really nominal, and frankly who cooks all that much on vacation? The kitchen (more of a kitchenette) was really rather small to create a culinary masterpiece anyway - just 2 burners and a dorm size fridge. With all the spectacular restaurants in Maui we never ran out of options in 2 weeks. Also, I wanted to address some of the earlier reviewers' comments which are really misleading. First, while I will agree that this resort caters to a primarily Japanese clientele, I spoke with the front desk staff a few times, to have them change the time of our dinner reservation, ask general questions, and schedule spa appointments - there was no barrier in communication and things were handled as requested each time. In fact, the staff was mostly Hawaiian, so it is untrue that they only understand Japanese. Second, prior to our stay at Diamond it was very clear to me that the use of their fitness facilities are only for those who are using their personal trainers. I thought this limitation was unfortunate, but this is fairly clear. Their was no information in the brochure or the DR website to make you think otherwise. Aside from this, I just wanted to mention that the views were spectacular, I had a sublime facial at their spa - it lasted over an hour, we enjoyed feeding the koi that are in all the pools and waterfalls that are woven throughout the grounds (DR sells bags of food for just a $1), and their restaurant Capisché? ranks with the top restaurants in Maui for a reason - they have an extensive wine list, sophisticated menu and delicious food. The entire resort staff was very gracious and attentive to our needs during our stay. If you are looking for tranquility, privacy and amazing views, I would highly recommend this unique experience. And it is minutes from some of the best beaches and shopping in Maui. It is also one of the most economical places to stay in beautifully manicured landscape of Wailea. Thanks! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 6 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! 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