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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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Hawaii Vacation Rental at Punaluu - Oahu - Vacation Rental Studio Hosted by Alternative-Hawaii: Experience the charm of Old Hawaii! A bright and breezy 2nd story vacation rental studio awaits you on the white sand beach of windward Oahu in the small community of Punaluu. The Vacation Rental features: Ocean and mountain views White ceramic tile floors Open beam cedar ceiling TV, VCR, Phone, Radio, Microwave, Coffee Maker Two full size beds (sleeps 4) Full kitchen Full bath with tub/shower Private entrance, free parking PHOTO PAGE The Location: Punaluu (Coral Diving) is a long and narrow ribbon of land between the sea and the mountains. Its built up area is about a mile or so long, but only a hundred yards wide. A simple and basic Hawaiian lifestyle still persists in this area. Things to See & Do: Feel the trade winds of Hawaii Enjoy the sunrise over the ocean Jog or take a leisurely walk on the quiet beach Swim or snorkel year round Hike at nearby Kahana Bay State Park Whale watch during the winter months Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie Experience the North Shore Rates and Policies: $90 per night; $600 per week; $1700 per month 5 night minimum stay Sorry, no credit cards Deposit required to hold a reservation For more information on this vacation rental, please contact: Herbert or Sylvia Kamakeeaina Tel. (808) 277-9313 or (808) 232-2348 Email: INQUIRY FORM Mail: P. O. Box 422, Hauula, Hawaii 96717 Visit Alternative-Hawaii's Special Places on Windward Oahu Hosted by Alternative-Hawaii

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Hawaii Rental Cars ** from $19/day (2000 weekly rate) ** Oahu - Waikiki - Honolulu ** Hawaii Rental Cars Oahu Hawaii Rental Cars --- from $19/day (2000 weekly rate) Oahu (Waikiki & Honolulu) Hawaii Cars BOOKING Form For Immediate Confirmation, please call: 800-767-9603 or 808-942-3639 Rates and terms & conditions are on the Hawaii Rental Cars Home Page. Days in excess of an 7 days on one Hawaiian island are at the daily rate. Reservations for Economy, Compact, Intermediate & Full Size Cars are GUARANTEED , if reserved more than 7 Days in Advance. We will book you a car and email you confirmation information. We will book other classes of cars and reservations within 7 days, if available, and email confirmation information or notice the Cars was not available and available options within 24 hours. Name: Subject: Oahu Hawaii Rental Cars Address: City: State: Zip: Country: Pick Up Date: Time: Location: Honolulu Airport Return Date: Time: Location: Honolulu Airport Email Address: Please double check Daytime Phone: Ext: email address & Evening Phone: phone numbers Fax Number: Cars Type: Economy 2 Door - Hawaii Rental Cars Compact 4 Door - Hawaii Rental Cars Midsize 4 Door - Hawaii Rental Cars Full Size 4 Door - Hawaii Rental Cars Luxury 4 Door - Hawaii Rental Cars Convertible - Hawaii Rental Cars Mini Van - Hawaii Rental Cars Jeep Type - Hawaii Rental Cars Other information to enable us to be responsive to your requirements. PLEASE double check your email address and phone number. Atleast one of our email responses is returned each day because of an incorrect email address. You will be contacted by telephone or email to confirm your reservation. If this form is not working correctly, please email us yourinformation. additional Hawaii sites Hawaii Car Rentals -- from $19.95/day (2004 weekly rate) Discount Mainland to Hawaii Airline Tickets Maui Vacation Rentals Great Lodging . . . Affordable Prices !!! Kapalua to Kaanapali - Maui, Hawaii The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach | Sands of Kahana | Kahana Sunset | Papakea Resort | Villas at Kapalua | Maui Sands | Mahina Surf | Royal Lahaina | Maui Islander | Hyatt Regency Maui | Maui Eldorado | Kaanapali Beach Hotel | Lahaina Shores | Kahana Reef | Westin Maui | Hyatt Maui | Sheraton Maui | Kaanapali Alii Maui | The Whaler Maui | Wai lea - Maui, Hawaii Wailea Elua | Wailea Ekolu | Wailea Grand Champions | Wailea Marriott Ourtigger Resort | Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort | Grand Wailea Resort & Spa | Maui Prince Hotel | Fairmont Kea Lani | Diamond Resort | Grand Wailea Maui | Kihei - Maui, Hawaii Sugar Beach Resort | Mana Kai Maui Resort | Maui Sunset | Maui Banyan | Maui Kamaole | Kihei Akahi | Kamaole Sands | Shores of Maui | Kihei Alii Kai | Nani Kai Hale | Kihei Surfside | Kauhale Makai | Island Sands | Hale Kamaole | Hale Kai O Kihei | Hale Pau Hana | Maui Coast Hotel | Hawaii Car Rentals ** Maui Car Rentals ** Kauai Car Rentals ** Hawaii Car Rentals ** Discount Airline Tickets: ** Priceline ** Farebeater ** Hawaiian airline Tickets ** Hawaii Airfare ** Airlines ** Hawaiian Airlines ** Airline Tickets ** Airfare ** Cheap Airline Tickets ** Cheap Airfare ** Discount Airline Tickets ** Discount Airfare ** Aloha Airlines additional travel sites Additional Discount Hotel Rooms -- Worldwide | Anaheim (Disneyland) | Atl anta | Bos ton | Chic ago | Lon don | | Los Angeles | Mia mi | New Orleans | New Yo rk | Or la nd o | Par is | | San Diego | San Francisco | Washington D.C. | More Cities | San Francisco 49ers Football Game Tickets (including PLAYOFF reservations) and Packages

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Hawaii resorts hotels condos lodging. One Bed Hawaii resort accommodations in aresort hotel condominium. Our One Bedroom One Bath Hawaiian Resort Condos offer Quality Accommodations. We Have A Premium Oceanview Kona Resort Condominium Available For Your HawaiiVacation. You Can Enjoy Affordable Quality Accommodations at our Hawaiian Resort. The perfect economical Kona resort, thiscondominium has all the comforts and conveniences of your home. Swimming, diving,snorkeling and golf are just a few minutes away. Play tennis, visit the volcano, orexplore the unique Big Island of Hawaii. Our MountainSide resort condo has a private entrance and a lanai--great for enjoying the oceanviews, sunsets, and fragrant plumerias in the gardens below. This Oceanview unit is just 100from the water across the beach road. We are just 1.5 miles south of the main town ofKailua on the Kona Coast. For more detailed information about our area please see our LOCATION MAP page. Our Kona resort condominium was recentlyrefurbished and redecorated with your comfort in mind. You will find a well-equipped full kitchenwith a microwave, full size range, icemaker refrigerator and coffee grinder, plus more.Our Kona resort condo is comfortably furnished in light tropicalcolors. For your comfort our Kona resort has an air conditioningunit and has a ceiling fan. Sleeping accommodations include a queen size bedin the bedroom and a queen-size sofa-sleeper in the living room with all linens provided.A double bath area separates tub and shower from the vanity/dressing area. We have a colorTV with extended cable and a VCR--so you can see and enjoy your vacation videosimmediately!! Other amenities include; an iron and board, plus a privatephone line and answering machine. Our Affiliation with AVIS CAR RENTAL allows us to offer our guests car rentals at very competitive rates beginning at $22 perday. Our current rate for our MountainSide one bedroom starts at $109.50for GardenView, and our OceanView starts at $122.50. Occupancy in this condo is limited to4 persons. To check availability, please see our AVAILABLE DATESPAGE which has our openings for the next 3 months. To reserve specific dates pleasecall 800-479-2173. There is a one time $55 housekeeping feefor this condo and 11.42% Hawaii tax. Please see our RESERVATIONPOLICIES page for specific details. For those of you who would prefer a larger unit on theoceanfront, please see our ONE BEDROOM TWO BATH OCEANFRONT CONDO. Questions? Call Dan or Jeannie NOW at800-479-2173 (between 9 AM & 8 PM West Coast Time Please), or CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL US. We hope to have you as our guests. Mahalo Nui Loa. BACK || HOME || NEXT STUDIO SUITE || 1 BED 2BATH OCEANFRONT || 2 BED 2 BATH OCEANFRONT RENTAL CARS || INTERNETSPECIALS || HOME || ACTIVITIES || RENTAL POLICIES || LOCATION MAP || AVAILABILITY DAN & JEANNIE CALNAN, aloha@konacondos.com ALWAYS SUNNY KONA CONDOS, WWW.KonaCondos.Com 4887 NW BRYCE COURT, SILVERDALE, WA. 98383 FAX 360-613-2858 PHONE U.S.A. 1-360-698-7007 PLEASE "BOOKMARK" THIS PAGE FOR YOUR FUTURE CONVENIENCE. "Always stay with a member of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau Your assurance of a Quality Vacation!"