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Here one will find palm-fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And those beaches -- gold, red, black, and even green sands caressed by endless surf - a perfect place for spending holidays. History After a series of battles that ended in 1795 and peaceful cession of the island of Kauai in 1810, the Hawaiian Islands were united for the first time under a single ruler who would become known as King Kamehameha the Great. He established the House of Kamehameha, a dynasty that ruled over the kingdom until 1872. One of the most important events during those years was the suppression of the Hawaii Catholic Church. The Newlands Resolution was passed on July 7, 1898, formally annexing Hawaii as a United States territory. In 1900, it was granted self-governance and retained Iolani Palace as the territorial capitol building. In March 1959, both houses of Congress passed the Admission Act and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. On June 27 of that year, a plebiscite was held asking residents of Hawaii to vote on accepting the statehood bill. After statehood, Hawaii quickly became a modern state with a construction boom and rapidly growing economy. Place of interest It will not be a small list if anyone tries to make a list of all tourist attractions. The partial list should be look like this: "Akaka Falls, "Captain Dan McSweeney's Year-Round Whale-Watching Adventures "Captain Zodiac, "Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, "Fair Wind Snorkeling and Diving Adventures, "Hapuna Golf Course, "Mauna Lani Frances I'i Brown Championship Courses, "Pololu Valley Lookout, "Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, "World Botanical Garden. Museums & Art Galleries Some of the major museums are "East Hawaii Cultural Center "Hulihee Palace Museum "Jaggar Museum "Kamuela Museum "Kona Historical Society "Lyman House Memorial Museum "Mokupapapa: Discovery Center For Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs "Pacific Tsunami Museum "Parker Ranch Museum are some of the museums in Big Island. Hawaii's Big Island has a number of art gallery and cultural centers. Among them: "Hawaiian Art Network "Dreams Of Paradise "Gallery Of Great Things "Holualoa Gallery "Spirit Art Studio "Volcano Garden Arts are some to mention about. Shopping Hawaii Big Island hosts open market places with hundreds of merchants selling their hand crafted items under the open sky. These market places are one of the main tourist attractions here. Alii Gardens Marketplace, Long Ears Coffee Company, Kuaiwi Farm, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Anthuriums Of Hawaii, Hawaii Greenhouse Inc., Panaewa Hawaiian Homelands Farmers Market, Volcano Farmers Market are some of the famous marketplaces. Besides these market places shopping malls and individual shops are there in Hawaii Big Island. Hilo Hattie - The Store of Hawaii, Hilo Shopping Center, Keauhou Shopping Center, King's Shops, Kona Coast Shopping Center, Lanihau Center are some shopping centers in Hawaii Big Island. Food & Drink So many restaurants, so little time for a traveler when it comes the time to wine and dine in Big Island. The Big Island's delicious dilemma is its daunting size and abundant offerings of its own cuisine. Shaka Restaurant, Anthony's Bistro & Bar, Charley's Bar & Grill, Grand Palace, Ting Hao, Bamboo Restaurant, Hualalai Grille By Alan Wong, Merriman's, Aloha Angel Café, Big Island Grill are some of the great places for wine and dine. Except these restaurants and bars, Hawaii Big Island has a lot to offer to satisfy everyone's taste bud. Education Big Island hosts "More than 37 Public schools, "More than 15 Private schools, "University of Hawaii at Hilo "Hawaii Community College - part of the University of Hawaii System. Students choosing private education attend Brigham Young University Hawai?i, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University and University of the Nations. Sports Hawaii Big Island has lots to offer for the tourists to attend and participate in different sports like Scuba diving, Horse back riding, fishing, Golf, Cycling and hiking. Hotels & Accommodation Some budget hotels in Hawai are mentioned bellow. "Aaah the Views Bed & Breakfast "Affordable Hawaii at Pomaikai (Lucky) Farm Bed & Breakfast "Cook's Discoveries Waimea Suite "Kona Tiki Hotel "Volcano Bed & Breakfast "The Bay House "Manago Hotel Beside these budget hotels some mid range to hi-end hotels are there: "Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu "Kona Village Resort "The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii "Hilton Waikoloa Village "Horizon Guest House "Kanaloa at Kona Tours and Sightseeing Organized tours are available in Hawaii Big Island. Beside the beaches these tours cover all the Hawaii Big Island places and activities. Tours' nature is guided or self guided. The tours are rich in contents. It may be walking or hiking tours through Thurston Lava Tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or snorkeling Kahaluu Beach Park or it may be a submarine tour into the Underwater World. Different tours are there in offer. The Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, Watching the Volcano is also in the content of the tour. Transport Flying is the most common way to get to Hawaii's Big Island. Air travelers are serviced by Kona International Airport (KOA) on the west side of the island, and Hilo International Airport (ITO) on the east. National and international carriers offer both direct and non-stop flights to KOA and ITO. An alternate method of getting to Hawaii's Big Island is aboard a cruise ship. Several ships make weekly stops in Hilo Harbor on the East side, and also generally visit Kailua Bay on the West side. Different car rental is available for transportation. These car rentals can be done by the on request to the hotels. The Big Island's public transportation system, called Hele-On, consists of a main route between Hilo and Kailua-Kona that operates once a day in each direction, plus several feeder routes to Volcano, Pahoa and Waikoloa that run two or three times a day. About the Author Name: Nivedita Balamurugan Occupation: Traveler Website: www.thereservationcenter.com Biography: Nivedita is with The Reservation Center - providers of discounted tours to make your vacations and sightseeing trips in various cities across the world as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. About this author Name: Nivedita BalamuruganOccupation: TravelerWebsite: www.thereservationcenter.com Biography: Nivedita is with The Reservation Center - providers of discounted tours to make your vacations and sightseeing trips in various cities across the world as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Article provided by: ContentTycoon.com Content Distribution ©2005 Market Junction LLC All Rights Reserved. [ Marketing ] Use Market Junction for all your marketing needs. Hawaii Weddings & VowMaui Wedding Association - Maui, Hawaii - Coordinators - Planners Coordinators/Planners Photographers Videographers Site Providers Travel and Lodging Music and Entertainment Catering/ Cakes Florists Limousines/ Transportation Marriage License Agents Ministers and Officiate Publications Rental Equipment Specialty Products and Services Beauty and Spa Bridal Gowns and Formal Wear Home Request a Wedding Planner Request Information International Listings -- Selected Videos -- Photo Credits Photo courtesy of Bill Stockwell Details, details, details. It's the attention to the little things that make a perfect Maui wedding or vow renewal ceremony. And this is what Maui's Wedding Coordinators and consultants live for. They make the lists, and the calls, and the plans. They sweat the small stuff so you don't have to. Listed below are all of Maui Wedding Association's member coordinators. Browse their websites, email a question, or pick-up your phone and dial a toll free number -- you'll like the results! Planning: Coordinators/Planners A Promise Made In Paradise Contact: Marc Grodan 3355 Kehala Drive * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (877) 875-6127 Phone: (808) 875-6127 * Fax: (808) 879-0889 Email: grodan@maui.net Website: http://www.mauius.com A Simply Elegant Wedding, LLC Contact: Ellen Chatillon 1993 S. Kihei Rd. #404 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 866-344-7447 Phone: 808-874-7447 * Fax: 808-875-0061 Email: asimplyelegantwedding@verizon.net Website: http://www.asimplyelegantwedding.com A Vow Exchange Contact: Linda Pasadava P.O. Box 1255 * Kilauea, HI 96754 Toll Free: (800) 460-3434 Phone: (808) 828-0336 * Fax: (808) 828-0336 Email: vowex@gte.net Website: http://www.vowexchange.com A White Orchid Wedding, Inc. Contact: Carolee Higashino P.O. Box 2696 * Wailuku, HI 96793 Toll Free: (800) 240-9336 Phone: (808) 242-8697 * Fax: (808) 242-6853 Email: awow@maui.net Website: http://www.whiteorchidwedding.com Aekai Beach Wedding Contact: Gordon Nash 535 Lipoa Pkwy., Suite 188B * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 888-286-5979 Phone: 808-875-9503 * Fax: (415) 738-8756 Email: aloha@mauiwedding.net Website: http://www.hawaiiwedding.net Alii Aumakua Hawaiian Weddings Contact: Jill L. Carl 1551 N. Alaniu Place, Suite A * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-989-8940 Phone: 808-891-1688 * Fax: 808-879-3831 Email: jill@aliiaumakuahawaiianweddings.com Website: http://www.aliiaumakuahawaiianweddings.com Anointed Weddings On Maui Contact: Minister Dyne Neil Shaffron P.O. Box 11743 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 962-7622 Phone: (808) 665-0251 * Fax: (808) 665-0251 Email: anointed@maui.net Website: http://www.maui.net/~anointed Apoalewa Wedding Agency Contact: Russell Langley 551 South Kihei Rd * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (877) 628-4429 Phone: (808) 875-6559 * Fax: (808) 874-3877 Email: apoalewa@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.apoalewa.com Blue Ocean Weddings Contact: Gwendolyn Clark 3230A Kehala Drive * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 866-879-5628 Phone: 808-879-6925 * Fax: 808-879-5628 Email: gwen@blueoceanweddings.com Website: http://www.blueoceanweddings.com Dolphin Dream Weddings, LLC Contact: Rick & Vickie Jackson 180 Dickenson St., Ste.#210/P.O.Box 10546 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 793-2933 Phone: (808) 661-8535 * Fax: (808) 667-0702 Email: info@dolphindreamweddings.com Website: http://www.dolphindreamweddings.com Enchanted Weddings Of Maui, Inc. Contact: Lisa Bollhorst 15 Kulanihakoi St., #9G * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 648-8697 Phone: (808) 875-8838 * Fax: (808) 874-8301 Email: enchantedweddings@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.MauiWeddingVows.com Exquisite Events Contact: Jackie Wolf 2053 S. Kihei Road #2C * Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: 808-357-0515 Email: jackie@exquisiteeventsmaui.com Website: http://www.exquisiteeventsmaui.com Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners, LLC Contact: Tori Rogers 501-I S. Reino Road, #376 * Newbury Park, CA 91320 Toll Free: (800) 293-8067 Phone: (805) 279-8474 * Fax: (805) 480-0873 Email: tori@hawaiianweddings.net Website: http://www.hawaiianweddings.net Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Contact: Laura Amerio 200 Nohea Kai Drive * Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-4430 * Fax: (808) 667-4712 Email: cateringoggrm@hyatt.com Website: http://www.maui.hyatt.com Island Breeze Weddings Contact: Argentina (Arge) Hasler 49A Poni Place * Paia, HI 96779 Toll Free: 877-241-2616 Phone: 808-579-9102 Email: argedr21@hotmail.com Website: http://www.islandbreezeweddings.com Island Wedding Memories Contact: Leah Robb 688 Imihale St * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 811-9577 Phone: (808) 875-1031 * Fax: (808) 891-2480 Email: lrobb@islandweddingmemories.com Website: http://www.islandweddingmemories.com Kuhina Hawaiian Weddings & Blessings Contact: Kahu Alalani Hill P.O. Box 268 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (888) 565-6688 Phone: (808) 879-1499 * Fax: (808) 891-2582 Email: info@kuhina.com Website: http://www.kuhina.com Magical Maui Weddings Contact: Rev. Jean Keating P.O. Box 1450 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 472-5869 Phone: (808) 879-8800 * Fax: (808) 874-5533 Email: mmw@magicalmauiweddings.com Website: http://www.magicalmauiweddings.com Marry Me Maui Contact: Jan Lyle P.O.Box 1156 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (800) 745-0344 Phone: (808) 879-9192 * Fax: (808) 879-1882 Email: info@marrymemaui.com Website: http://www.marrymemaui.com Maui Me, Inc. Contact: Susan Souter 120 Pe'Ahi Road * Haiku, HI 96708 Toll Free: 800-865-3270 Phone: (808) 575-2002 * Fax: (808) 575-9744 Email: susan@maui-me.com Website: http://www.maui-me.com Maui Wedding Bells Contact: Dolores Bell 2463 South Kihei Rd., Suite C16-120 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-505-0415 Phone: 808-283-2344 * Fax: 808-891-9291 Email: romance@mauiweddingbells.com Website: http://www.mauiweddingbells.com Maui Wedding Planners Contact: Nadia McLennon 655 Haumana Road * Haiku, HI 96708 Toll Free: 800-299-8077 Phone: 808-299-4074 * Fax: 808-442-0943 Email: info@mauiweddingplanners.com Website: http://www.mauiweddingplanners.com Maui Weddings From The Heart Contact: Shasta Rose P.O. Box 329 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (866) 874-8755 Phone: (808) 874-8755 * Fax: Please Call for Fax Number Email: shasta@mauiwed.com Website: http://www.mauiwed.com Maui'd Forever Contact: Mark Steffan 3950 Kalai Waa #A102 * Wailea, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-395-7807 Email: info@mauidforever.com Website: http://www.mauidforever.com Pacific Island Weddings Contact: Debi Winckler P.O. Box 1657 * Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 874-9899 Email: mauiwedding@mauiisland.com Website: http://www.mauiisland.com Royal Hawaiian Weddings, Inc. Contact: Janet Renner P.O. Box 424 * Puunene, HI 96784 Toll Free: (800) 659-1866 Phone: (808) 875-8569 * Fax: (808) 875-0623 Email: janet@royalhawaiianweddings.com Website: http://www.royalhawaiianweddings.com The Perfect Wedding Contact: Cherise Vonae Shulman 500 Kapalua Dr 18-T-7 * Kapalua, Hi 96761 Phone: (808) 250-1624 * Fax: (808) 669-8922 Email: cherise@theperfectweddingmaui.com Website: http://www.theperfectweddingmaui.com Tropical Maui Weddings, LLC Contact: Lori Scott P.O. Box 127 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 877-MAUI WED (628-4933) Phone: 808-875-6700 * Fax: 808-875-8410 Email: Lori@tropicalmauiweddings.com Website: http://www.tropicalmauiweddings.com W4 Tours, Travel & Promotion Contact: Jeniffa Willis 450 Rockaway Pkwy., Ste.# 2A * Brooklyn, NY 11212 Toll Free: 866-345-2939 Fax: 718-228-2891 Email: w4tourstp@yahoo.com Website: http://www.w4tours.com Weddings Hawaiian Style, LLC Contact: Cece Scoppettone 188 Kamakoi Loop * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (888) 583-9529 Phone: (808) 875-8460 * Fax: (808) 879-8059 Email: weddings@weddingshawaiianstyle.com Website: http://www.weddingshawaiianstyle.com 'A'Ala Beautiful Hawaii Weddings & Vow Renewals Contact: Melissa McCoy 355 Hukilike St. Ste 207 * Kahului, HI 96732 Toll Free: (800) 498-0016 Phone: (808) 893-0388 * Fax: (808) 893-0943 Email: melissa@beautifulhawaiiweddings.com Website: http://www.beautifulhawaiiweddings.com A Dream Wedding : Maui Style, LLC Contact: Tracy Flanagan 143 Dickenson St. Suite 201 * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: (800) 743-2777 Phone: (808) 661-1777 * Fax: (808) 661-0072 Email: dreamwed@maui.net Website: http://www.adreamwedding.net A Happy Maui Wedding, LLC Contact: Jeff Bond 5095 Napilihau St. #326 * Lahaina, HI 96761-8800 Phone: (808) 667-7007 Email: happymaui@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.ahappymauiwedding.com A Maui Style Wedding, LLC Contact: Danielle Haney 1671 Ainakea Road * Lahaina, HI 96761 Toll Free: 877-447-9696 Phone: 808-661-0005 * Fax: 808-349-1474 Email: amauistylewedding@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.amauistylewedding.com A Merry Maui Wedding Contact: Rev. Ayesha Sandra Lee Furumoto P.O. Box 880080 * Pukalani, HI 96788 Toll Free: (888) 502-5900 Phone: (808) 875-7777 * Fax: (808) 878-8580 Email: info@merrymauiweddings.com Website: http://www.merrymauiweddings.com A Paradise Dream Wedding Contact: Gordon Nash 535 Lipoa Pkwy., Suite 188B * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: (888) 286-5979 Phone: (808) 875-9503 * Fax: (415) 738-8756 Email: aloha@mauiwedding.net Website: http://www.mauiwedding.net A Perfect Paradise Wedding Contact: Kelly Miller P.O. Box 959 * Kihei, HI 96753 Toll Free: 800-969-6281 Phone: 808-879-3286 * Fax: 808-874-5752 Email: aperfectparadisewedding@verizon.net Website: http://www.APerfectParadiseWedding.com Maui Visitors Bureau | Join Maui Wedding Association | Privacy Policy © 2003-2006 Maui Wedding Association Maui, Hawaii, USA Hawaiian City GardenHawaii (The big Island) - A City Guide [ Home ] [ Create Account ] [ Login ] [ Common Questions & Answers ] [ Advertise ] [ Login Help ] HOME :: Recreation and Sports :: General USE THIS ARTICLE ON YOUR WEBSITE! To use this article on your website(s), you must be [ registered ] and then you can use it (free). If you are already a registered Content Tycoon user: Hawaii (The big Island) - A City Guide Author: Nivedita Balamurugan Introduction There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched, mid-Pacific islands. The Hawaii of South Seas literature and Hollywood films really does exist. Here one will find palm-fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And those beaches -- gold, red, black, and even green sands caressed by endless surf - a perfect place for spending holidays. History After a series of battles that ended in 1795 and peaceful cession of the island of Kauai in 1810, the Hawaiian Islands were united for the first time under a single ruler who would become known as King Kamehameha the Great. He established the House of Kamehameha, a dynasty that ruled over the kingdom until 1872. One of the most important events during those years was the suppression of the Hawaii Catholic Church. The Newlands Resolution was passed on July 7, 1898, formally annexing Hawaii as a United States territory. In 1900, it was granted self-governance and retained Iolani Palace as the territorial capitol building. In March 1959, both houses of Congress passed the Admission Act and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. On June 27 of that year, a plebiscite was held asking residents of Hawaii to vote on accepting the statehood bill. After statehood, Hawaii quickly became a modern state with a construction boom and rapidly growing economy. Place of interest It will not be a small list if anyone tries to make a list of all tourist attractions. The partial list should be look like this: "Akaka Falls, "Captain Dan McSweeney's Year-Round Whale-Watching Adventures "Captain Zodiac, "Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, "Fair Wind Snorkeling and Diving Adventures, "Hapuna Golf Course, "Mauna Lani Frances I'i Brown Championship Courses, "Pololu Valley Lookout, "Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, "World Botanical Garden. Museums & Art Galleries Some of the major museums are "East Hawaii Cultural Center "Hulihee Palace Museum "Jaggar Museum "Kamuela Museum "Kona Historical Society "Lyman House Memorial Museum "Mokupapapa: Discovery Center For Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs "Pacific Tsunami Museum "Parker Ranch Museum are some of the museums in Big Island. Hawaii's Big Island has a number of art gallery and cultural centers. Among them: "Hawaiian Art Network "Dreams Of Paradise "Gallery Of Great Things "Holualoa Gallery "Spirit Art Studio "Volcano Garden Arts are some to mention about. Shopping Hawaii Big Island hosts open market places with hundreds of merchants selling their hand crafted items under the open sky. These market places are one of the main tourist attractions here. Alii Gardens Marketplace, Long Ears Coffee Company, Kuaiwi Farm, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Anthuriums Of Hawaii, Hawaii Greenhouse Inc., Panaewa Hawaiian Homelands Farmers Market, Volcano Farmers Market are some of the famous marketplaces. Besides these market places shopping malls and individual shops are there in Hawaii Big Island. Hilo Hattie - The Store of Hawaii, Hilo Shopping Center, Keauhou Shopping Center, King's Shops, Kona Coast Shopping Center, Lanihau Center are some shopping centers in Hawaii Big Island. Food & Drink So many restaurants, so little time for a traveler when it comes the time to wine and dine in Big Island. The Big Island's delicious dilemma is its daunting size and abundant offerings of its own cuisine. Shaka Restaurant, Anthony's Bistro & Bar, Charley's Bar & Grill, Grand Palace, Ting Hao, Bamboo Restaurant, Hualalai Grille By Alan Wong, Merriman's, Aloha Angel Café, Big Island Grill are some of the great places for wine and dine. Except these restaurants and bars, Hawaii Big Island has a lot to offer to satisfy everyone's taste bud. Education Big Island hosts "More than 37 Public schools, "More than 15 Private schools, "University of Hawaii at Hilo "Hawaii Community College - part of the University of Hawaii System. Students choosing private education attend Brigham Young University Hawai?i, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University and University of the Nations. Sports Hawaii Big Island has lots to offer for the tourists to attend and participate in different sports like Scuba diving, Horse back riding, fishing, Golf, Cycling and hiking. Hotels & Accommodation Some budget hotels in Hawai are mentioned bellow. "Aaah the Views Bed & Breakfast "Affordable Hawaii at Pomaikai (Lucky) Farm Bed & Breakfast "Cook's Discoveries Waimea Suite "Kona Tiki Hotel "Volcano Bed & Breakfast "The Bay House "Manago Hotel Beside these budget hotels some mid range to hi-end hotels are there: "Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu "Kona Village Resort "The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii "Hilton Waikoloa Village "Horizon Guest House "Kanaloa at Kona Tours and Sightseeing Organized tours are available in Hawaii Big Island. Beside the beaches these tours cover all the Hawaii Big Island places and activities. Tours' nature is guided or self guided. The tours are rich in contents. It may be walking or hiking tours through Thurston Lava Tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or snorkeling Kahaluu Beach Park or it may be a submarine tour into the Underwater World. Different tours are there in offer. The Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, Watching the Volcano is also in the content of the tour. Transport Flying is the most common way to get to Hawaii's Big Island. Air travelers are serviced by Kona International Airport (KOA) on the west side of the island, and Hilo International Airport (ITO) on the east. National and international carriers offer both direct and non-stop flights to KOA and ITO. An alternate method of getting to Hawaii's Big Island is aboard a cruise ship. Several ships make weekly stops in Hilo Harbor on the East side, and also generally visit Kailua Bay on the West side. Different car rental is available for transportation. These car rentals can be done by the on request to the hotels. The Big Island's public transportation system, called Hele-On, consists of a main route between Hilo and Kailua-Kona that operates once a day in each direction, plus several feeder routes to Volcano, Pahoa and Waikoloa that run two or three times a day. 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