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Oahu : Walking Tours : Walking Tour 4 | Frommers.com Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Hawaii > Oahu > Walking Tours > Walking Tour 4 FREE Newsletters! Win a FREE Trip! This Island Entire Site Destinations Deals/News Bookstore M. Boards Oahu Introduction Planning a Trip For Foreign Visitors Hotels Restaurants Attractions Nightlife Shopping In Depth Walking Tours Walking Tour 1 Walking Tour 2 Walking Tour 3 Walking Tour 4 Active Pursuits Spectator Sports Oahu Maps Message Boards Index Email Print RSS Walking Tour 4 Walking Tour: Kapiolani Park Getting There: From Waikiki, walk toward Diamond Head on Kalakaua Avenue. If you are coming by car, the cheapest parking is metered street parking on Kalakaua Avenue adjacent to the park. TheBus: 19 or 20. Start: Waikiki Beach Center, Kalakaua Avenue, Diamond Head side of the Sheraton Moana Hotel, across the street from the Hyatt Regency and Uluniu Avenue. Finish: Kapiolani Beach Park. Time: 4 to 5 hours. Allow at least an hour each for walking around the park, wandering around the zoo, and exploring the aquarium, plus all the time you want for the beach. Best Time: Weekday mornings. On June 11, 1877, King Kamehameha Day, then-King David Kalakaua donated some 140 acres of land to the people of Hawaii for Hawaii's first park. He asked that the park be named after his beloved wife, Queen Kapiolani, and he celebrated the opening of this vast grassy area with a free concert and "high stakes" horse races (the king loved gambling) on the new horse-racing oval he had built below Diamond Head. The horse races, and the gambling that accompanied it, were eventually outlawed, but the park -- and the free concerts -- live on. Just a coconut's throw from the high-rise concrete jungle of Waikiki lies this 133-acre grassy park (the Paki playground and a fire station make up the remaining acreage) dotted with spreading banyans, huge monkeypod trees, blooming royal poincianas, and swaying ironwoods. Throughout the open spaces are jogging paths, tennis courts, soccer and cricket fields, and even an archery range. People come to the park to listen to music, watch ethnic dancing, exercise, enjoy team sports, take long meditative walks, picnic, buy art, smell the roses, and just relax. The park is the site of international kite-flying contests, the finishing line for the Honolulu marathon, and the home of yearly Scottish highland games, Hawaiian cultural festivals, and about a zillion barbecues and picnics every year. Start at the: 1. Waikiki Beach Center On the ocean side of Kalakaua Avenue, next to the Sheraton Moana Hotel, is a complex of restrooms, showers, surfboard lockers, rental concessions, and the Waikiki police substation. On the Diamond Head side of the police substation are the: 2. Wizard Stones or Healing Stones These four basalt boulders, which weigh several tons apiece and sit on a lava rock platform, are held sacred by the Hawaiian people. The story goes that sometime before the 15th century, four powerful healers from Moaulanuiakea, in the Society Islands, named Kapaemahu, Kahaloa, Kapuni, and Kihohi, lived in the Ulukoa area of Waikiki. After years of healing the people and the alii of Oahu, they wished to return home. They asked the people to erect four monuments made of bell stone, a basalt rock that was found in a Kaimuki quarry and that produced a bell-like ringing when struck. The healers spent a ceremonious month transferring their spiritual healing power, or mana, to the stones. The great mystery is how the boulders were transported from Kaimuki to the marshland near Kuhio Beach in Waikiki! Over time a bowling alley was built on the spot, and the stones got buried beneath the structure. After the bowling alley was torn down in the 1960s, tourists used the stones to eat lunch on or to drape their wet towels over. In 1997 the stones were once again given a place of prominence with the construction of a $75,000 shrine that includes the platform and a wrought-iron fence. Since then the stones have become something of a mecca for students and patients of traditional healing. Just west of the stones you'll find the: 3. Duke Kahanamoku Statue Here, cast in bronze, is Hawaii's most famous athlete, also known as the father of modern surfing. Duke (1890-1968) won Olympic swimming medals in 1912, 1920, 1924, and 1928. He was enshrined in both the Swimming Hall of Fame and the Surfing Hall of Fame. He also traveled around the world promoting surfing. Interestingly, when the city of Honolulu first erected the statue of this lifelong ocean athlete, they placed it with his back to the water. There was public outcry, because no one familiar with the ocean would ever stand with his back to it. To quell the outcry, the city moved the statue closer to the sidewalk. Continuing in the Diamond Head direction, you'll come to: 4. Kuhio Beach Park The two small swimming holes here are great, but heed the warning sign: watch out for holes. There actually are deep holes in the sandy bottom, and you may suddenly find yourself in very deep water. The best pool for swimming is the one on the Diamond Head end, but the water circulation is questionable -- there sometimes appears to be a layer of suntan lotion floating on the surface. If the waves are up, watch the Boogie boarders surf by the seawall. They ride toward the wall and at the last minute veer away with a swoosh. After watching the surfers, cross Kalakaua Avenue and walk mauka down Ohua Avenue; behind St. Augustine's Church you'll find the: 5. Father Damien Museum This small museum is a tribute to the priest who worked with the sufferers of leprosy on Molokai. A video of Father Damien and the leprosy colony is available for viewing here. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm, and Saturday from 9am to noon; admission is free. Go back to Kalakaua Avenue and walk towards Diamond Head to the entrance of Kapiolani Park, where you'll see the: 6. Kapiolani Park Kiosk On the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues, this small display stand contains brochures and actual photos of the park's history. It also carries information on upcoming events at the various sites within the park (Aquarium, Zoo, Waikiki Shell, and Kapiolani Bandstand). An informative map will help to orient you to the park grounds. Continue up Kapahulu Avenue to the entrance of the: 7. Honolulu Zoo The city's 42-acre zoo is open every day from 9am to 4:30pm, but the best time to go is as soon as the gates open -- the animals seem to be more active and it is a lot cooler than walking around at midday in the hot sun. Trace your steps back to Kapahulu and Kalakaua avenues and head mauka down Monsarrat Avenue to the: 8. Kapiolani Park Bandstand Once upon a time, from 1937 to 2002, the Kodak Hula Show presented the art of hula to visitors, with some 3,000 people fit into the bleachers around a grassy stage area every day. The Kodak Hula Show is gone now, but the Bandstand is still used for concerts and special events. Back on Monsarrat Avenue, on the fence facing the zoo, you'll find the: 9. Art Mart The Artists of Oahu Exhibit is the new official name of this display. Here, local artisans hang their artwork on a fence for the public to view and buy. Not only do you get to meet the artists, but you also have an opportunity to purchase their work at a considerable discount from the prices you'll see in galleries. Exhibits are Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, 10am to 4pm. Cross Monsarrat Avenue, and you'll see the: 10. Waikiki Shell This open-air amphitheater hosts numerous musical shows, from the Honolulu Symphony to traditional Hawaiian music. Continue walking down to the end of the block to the corner of Monsarrat and Paki avenues to the: 11. Queen Kapiolani Garden You'll see a range of hibiscus plants and dozens of varieties of roses, including the somewhat rare Hawaiian rose. The tranquil gardens are always open and are a great place to wander and relax. Across the street on a Wednesday morning, you'll find the: 12. People's Open Market Open from 10 to 11am on Wednesdays, the farmer's market with its open stalls is an excellent spot to buy fresh produce and flowers. After you make your purchases, continue in the Diamond Head direction down Paki Avenue to the: 13. Diamond Head Tennis Courts Located on the mauka side of Paki Avenue, the free City and County tennis courts are open for play during daylight hours 7 days a week. Tennis etiquette suggests that if someone is waiting for a court, limit your play to 45 minutes. After watching or playing, turn onto Kalakaua Avenue, and begin walking back toward Waikiki to: 14. Sans Souci Beach Located next to the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, this is one of the best swimming beaches in Waikiki. The shallow reef, which is close to shore, keeps the waters calm. Farther out there is good snorkeling in the coral reef by the Kapua Channel. Facilities include outdoor showers and a lifeguard. After a brief swim, keep walking toward Waikiki until you come to the: 15. Natatorium This huge concrete structure next to the beach is both a memorial to the soldiers of World War I and a 100-meter saltwater swimming pool. Opened in 1927, when Honolulu had hopes of hosting the Olympics, the ornate swimming pool fell into disuse and disrepair after World War II, and was finally closed in 1979. The City and County of Honolulu just finished the first phase of renovation, a $4.4 million restoration of the outside arches to the building, construction of modern restrooms and showers and refurbishment of the bleacher seating. The next phase is an $11.5 million renovation of the salt-water swimming pool. After a brief stop here, continue on to the: 16. Waikiki Aquarium The Aquarium is located at 2777 Kalakaua Ave. Try not to miss this stop -- the tropical aquarium is worth a peek if only to see the only living chambered nautilus born in captivity. Your final stop is: 17. Kapiolani Beach Park Relax on the stretch of grassy lawn alongside the sandy beach, one of the best-kept secrets of Waikiki. This beach park is much less crowded than the beaches of Waikiki, plus it has adjacent grassy lawns, barbecue areas, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. The swimming is good here year-round, a surfing spot known as "Public's," is offshore, and there's always a game going at the volleyball courts. The middle section of the beach park, in front of the pavilion, is known as Queen's Beach or Queen's Surf, and is popular with the gay community. Maps Walking Tour: Kapiolani Park Email Print RSS Source Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, 8th Edition Author: Jeanette Foster Pub Date: November 07, 2005 Price: $16.99 Related Titles: Frommer's Hawaii 2006 Frommer's Hawaii from $80 a Day, 34th Edition Frommer's Hawaii from $80 a Day, 35th Edition Sponsored Links: What's This? Save on luxury travel auctions to the U.S.! Exclusive ski offers at Destination: Snow. Home | Destinations | Hotels | Trip Ideas | Deals & News | Book a Trip | Tips & Tools | Travel Talk | Bookstore About Frommer's | FAQ | Contact Us | Help | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Advertise With Us Add Frommers.com RSS Feed ( What's This? ) Add Frommers.com Deals & News to Your Web Site © 2000-2006 by Wiley Publishing , Inc. All rights reserved. Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Hawaii > Oahu > Walking Tours > Walking Tour 4

Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort

The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort Your Location: Discount Hotels > Malaysia > Langkawi > The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort is located right on one of the famous beaches in Langkawi called Pantai Tengah. Commanding a panoramic view of Straits of Malacca, the hotel is secluded by a hill with the natural setting of a white sandy beach lapping to her shore. Guests can indulge in a lot of recreational activities around the place, including cruising, water sports, snorkelling and many more. The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort also provides 104 rooms, all well furnished and air-conditioned. The hotel offers a restaurant, Lobby Bar, Beach Bar as well as meeting facilities for up to 300 persons. Leisure facilities include swimming pool and table tennis. Address The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort Jln. Telok Baru, Pantai Tengah Langkawi, Kedah Malaysia Travel Dates Check In: zz zzz zzzz Check Out: zz zzz zzzz " onClick=submitForm(this.form) Hotel Rates • The rates shown here are available only for bookings made via this web site, and are not available from the hotel directly. • Our rates are guaranteed, but the availability at these rates may be limited during special events. • All rates shown are per room per night unless stated otherwise, not per person per night. NOTE: The rates shown are inclusive of all taxes . The information and rates shown on this page are indicative . Some of the rooms/specials and prices might not be available for some dates. To see a confirmed, final rate for your booking request, please click on the "Proceed with booking" button and make your Room and Meal selections. Room Rates Room till 31-Mar-2006 Deluxe Room incl. American Breakfast Single USD 46 Double USD 46 Twin USD 46 Extra Bed USD 13 Child aged 0-10 sharing room with 2 Adults USD 0 Specials Deluxe Room incl. American Breakfast 04-Mar-2005 - 31-Mar-2006: Stay for 7 consecutive nights and pay for 6 nights only! Bedding Configuration Room Bedding Configuration Max Capacity Deluxe Room incl. American Breakfast Single 1 Single Bed 1 Person Double 1 Double Bed 2 Persons Twin 2 Single Beds 2 Persons Extra Bed 1 Rollaway Bed 1 Person Child aged 0-10 sharing room with 2 Adults 1 Child Room Facilities • Air conditioning • Cable / Satellite TV • Hairdryer • Mini bar • Private bathroom / Ensuite • Tea and coffee making facilities Hotel Facilities • Banquet facilities • Cocktail bar • Conference facilities • Laundry facilities • Lobby • Restaurant • Swimming pool Additional Information Travel Dates Check In: zz zzz zzzz Check Out: zz zzz zzzz " onClick=submitForm(this.form) ©2000-2005 HotelClub Pty Ltd. Discount Hotels .

Hawaiian Food

Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hawaii Food Festivals January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : statewide : dining & entertainment :food festivals Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii USS BOWFIN Docked at Pearl Harbor along the famous "Battleship Row," the USS...>> LANAI Lanai is the smallest of Hawaiis inhabited islands, covering 140 square...>> SPORT FISHING For many big-game fishing enthusiasts, Hawaii is where mere...>> KAMEHAMEHA III Faced with growing foreign influence and a declining native population,...>> POIPU SPECIALS Poipu Beach, Kauai, the sunny side of paradise; a perfect string of crescent...>> January 2006 | http://www.aloha-hawaii.com / dining /food+festivals/ A fabulous spread of Island cuisine. 1 | 2 | 3 HAWAII'S FOOD FESTIVALS Author: Lance Tominaga Its true: The people of Hawaii love to throw a party. The bigger, the better. Wherever you go in the islands, theres bound to be a festival taking place, with all types of food , entertainment, games and more. Some festivals are big, some are small, but each one offers generous servings of warm aloha spirit. The largest festival happens each June on the island of Oahu . Taste of Honolulu, is a three-day event that showcases food samplings from more than 25 of the islands top restaurants. In addition to the great food, theres live musical entertainment, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a beer garden and family exhibits. Theres a nominal admission charge, and food is sold by scrip. A similar benefit takes place on Maui each September. A Taste of Lahaina , a two-day event at Lahaina Recreation Park, offers savory samplings from more than 25 Maui restaurantsfrom mahimahi over jasmine rice to spaghetti and meatballs. The event benefits several youth groups on the island, including schools and athletic organizations. The resort area of Wailea has its own food event. Part of the Maui Film Festival, the Taste of Wailea features Wailea s top chefs preparing mouthwatering portions of their signature dishes (which are, naturally, accompanied by some of the worlds finest wines). Each summer, food and wine aficionados from all over the country head to Kapalua on Maui for the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival . Regarded as Hawaiis most prestigious and longest running food and wine extravaganza, this four-day event features exclusive wine tasting seminars, cooking demonstrations by internationally acclaimed chefs and a fantastic selection of the worlds premier wines. On the Big Island , the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival takes place each November. The 10-day festival includes more than 30 community events, including coffee tastings, art exhibits, recipe contests and more. These are just a few of the festivals that highlight Hawaiis special events calendar. Be sure to check ahead and see whats coming up during your Hawaiian stay! Photo Credits:Photo2: TS Restaurants, Photo3: TS Restaurants ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. | Email Friend | MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > Surf's Up! > Arizona Memoria > Hanauma Bay > Hawaii Weather > Helicopter Tour > Kauai > Downtown Oahu > Oahu > Haleakala > Kalaupapa MAUNA LANI GOLF Award Winning Signature Holes!! Stunning Rounds!! Sweeping Views!! ISLAND SWEETS Big Island Candies is the place for chocolate covered Macadamia nut needs. FIND YOUR WAY 32 Great Maps. Overview and details for all islands. Driving directions. YOUR AD HERE aloha-hawaii.com will bring qualified customer to your website! KONAS BEST B&B Offering upscale treehouse lodging with spa pamperings!! Voted #1 in West Hawaii. Site Map | Contact Us | Submit a URL | Advertising Info | Privacy | Terms & Conditions ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed & produced by: Tsunami Marketing . -- --

Hawaiian cruise, two nights

One-of-a-kind Hawaii Cruise Deals BudgetTravelOnline.com One-of-a-kind Hawaii Cruise Deals A week-long Hawaiian cruise, two nights in Honolulu, and roundtrip airfare all together costs just $1,399 from dozens of cities Reid Bramblett Wednesday, July 30, 2003; Perhaps you'd love to take a cruise--a week at sea with nothing to do but have fun. Then again, it might be nice for a few days just to veg on the beach--not just any beach, but Waikiki, sipping a mai tai under the palm trees. OK, do you'd like to do both--but not pay too much for either...oh, and get some cheap airfare thrown in to cover it all. Would you believe it actually can be done? United Airlines has a branch of the frequent flier program called Cruise4Miles (888-666-8120, cruise4miles.com/ )--you can earn miles by buying cruises, or redeem airlines miles earned for a cruise. Anyone who signs up for the frequent flyer program (which is free) can get in on these deals. The logistical (and economic) problem with most cruises is that airfare is rarely included in the base price, and can often be pretty expensive. Same goes for the land portion of your trip, by which I mean landlubbing lodgings. Most folks arrive in the port of embarkation a day or two before the ship sets sail, and/or sometimes choose not to return home until the day after the cruise puts into port, which means you're stuck finding a night's hotel accommodations on either end of your cruise. Well, with a cruise shop run by an airline, one that is also adept at putting together air/hotel packages, that problem is niftily solved. Everything but the kitchen sink And boy, how niftily. Rather than charge everyone from each gateway a different rate, the base price--which covers roundtrip airfare, the seven-day cruise, and two nights lodging in Honolulu before or after the trip--is $1,399 from dozens of cities on the East Coast, Midwest, and Southwest. (That in of itself is a bit unusual--a cheap Hawaii deal not from the West Coast). The list of possible departure cities includes Atlanta, Albuquerque, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Grand Rapids, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Orlando, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, Newark, New York (LaGuardia), Omaha, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, DC. The ship sails pretty much weekly from Sept 14 through Jan 4, but the cheapest rate--that $1,399--is available on the following sail dates: Oct 26, Nov 16, Dec 7, Dec 14, and Jan 4. You pick which end of the cruise you want to spend your two free nights in Honolulu at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani ( princess-kaiulani.com/ ) or a similar property. (Sadly, you cannot split them up for one before and one after. Ah, well.) The cruise itself aboard the Norwegian Star ( ncl.com/ ) has restaurants, 14 bars and lounges, swimming pool and gym, etc.--lasts seven days. You leave Honolulu at 8pm to arrive at Hilo by 6am. You have seven hours to enjoy the Big Island before steaming off again at 1pm to spend a day and a half at sea en route to a 9am docking just across the International Date Line on Fanning Island in the Republic of Kiribati (one island up from Christmas Island; a silly US law forces foreign-flagged ships to hit at least one foreign port before returning to US soil). At 3pm it's time to head back Hawaii-way, arriving 46 hours later at Kahului on Maui, where you hang for the entire afternoon. At 10pm you set of again to steam overnight toward Nawiliwili, where you arrive at 8am for an eight-hour day on Kauai. Then at 4pm it's back on the boat for the final leg back to Honolulu, where you get in at 7am. Once again, go to Cruise4Miles (888-666-8120, cruise4miles.com/ ) to learn more about this offer.

Hawaiian Recipes 2 recipes

Oaxacan / Hawaiian | Recipe*zaar ADVERTISEMENT - Remove ads with Recipezaar Premium You are Here: Home > Oaxacan > Hawaiian Get our free newsletter Eater's Digest : | Sign in Home Recipes My Stuff Community Tools Marketplace Help Search: All Recipes Only My Cookbook by Ingredient by Recipe ID # Kitchen Dictionary Member Names for advanced... Like to cook with your eyes? Browse recipes with photos new pictures posted daily Oaxacan Hawaiian Recipes 2 recipes sorted by most recently posted highest rated photos fastest to make alphabetical Top 40 Oaxacan Hawaiian Recipes | Recently Reviewed Oaxacan Hawaiian Recipes | ( what is this? ) Search within this set: Filter results by category: ( What is this? ) You do not have JavaScript enabled so the category list below will not function properly. Please click "what is this?" above for more information. Remove all filters Course Appetizers Condiments, etc. Sauces Chutneys Salsas Savory Sauces Sweet Sauces Garnishes Main Dish Salads Side Dishes Main Ingredient Beans Eggs/Dairy Cheese Fruit Tropical Mango Papaya Vegetables Greens Lettuces Tomatoes Meat Beef Ground Beef Cuisine North American Canadian Atlantic Ontario Prairies Quebec Northern United States Midwestern Northeastern Southern Southwestern Western Mexican Baja Central Gulf Coast Oaxacan Pacific Oceania Australian Hawaiian Asian Southeastern Malaysian Preparation Equipment Stove Top Inexpensive Number of Servings Presentation Served Cold Served Hot Simple Beginner Cook 3 or Less Steps Time to Make Technique No Cook Occasion Brunch Dinner Party Holiday/Event Wedding Non-Religious Independence Day New Years Superbowl Novelty Seasonal Fall Spring Summer Winter Taste/Mood Comfort Food To Go... Potluck Picnic Dietary Kid Pleaser Lighter Fare Healthy Low in... Low Cholesterol Low Protein Low Sat. Fat Low Sodium Reduced Carbs Taco Salad Supreme by Heather Beldin (3 reviews) My husband loves this and I make it about once a week for him. Friends and family have asked me to make this for them and for get togethers. This salad is basicly put together with anything you like in a salad. So you can add or not use what is... #78535 Save to My Cookbook Summer Salsa by wildheart Spicy and sweet, hot and cold....this is great. Serve with scrambled eggs or in egg and bacon breakfast burritos, or with pork roast. Use anywhere you would use a chutney or salsa. #59544 Save to My Cookbook Having Trouble? Try these... Search within these results for: Use the Category List on the left to narrow results. Post a Request for the Recipe and we'll help you find it. Ask a chef your question in our Cooking Q & A forum. ADVERTISEMENT Remove ads with Recipezaar Premium Your Ad Here ADVERTISEMENT - Remove ads with Recipezaar Premium Back to Top | E-mail this Page You are Here: Home > Oaxacan > Hawaiian Your Account My Stuff My Cookbook My Shopping List Edit My Profile Premium Membership Logout Recipes Browse Categories Browse Cookbooks Search Request a Recipe Post Your Recipe Recipes A-Z Explore Community Forums Marketplace Site News A Random Recipe Recent Searches Help F.A.Q. Support Forum Cooking Q & A Forum Kitchen Dictionary Measurements Convertor Contact Us Fine Print Terms of Service Privacy Policy About Us Jobs Add Recipes to Your Site Advertise Here © 1999-2006 Recipezaar 10.0.0.2 Page generated in 0.16 seconds 0.01,0.15, Page generated in 0.13 seconds 0.12,0.00,0.01,0.00, Page generated in 0.12 seconds 0.00,0.06,0.06,0.00,