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 Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina by deecat
1. Have a sunset dinner at Kimo's.
(845 Front St., Lahaina)
2. Try the outrageous desserts at Longhi's.
(888 Front St., Lahaina)
3. Try the pizza at BJ's Chicago Pizzeria
(730 Front Street, Lahaina)
4. Try the Hyatt Regency's Swan's Court
Breakfast.
5. Kaanapali Beach Hotel for brunch.
(Belgian Waffles topped with warm
coconut syrup, whipped cream, and
macadamian nuts.)
6. Observe the turtles this side of Black Rock
on Kaanapali Beach.
7. Go to the Farmer's Market on Monday or
Thursday for great produce. (opens at
6:30 a.m.)
8. Go to the Food Pantry for great shrimp.
9. Visit The Bakery in Lahaina for fresh
baked goods, fresh bread, and coconut
macaroons "to die for". Opens at 7 a.m.
But best time is between 8-8:30 for fresh-
out-of-the-oven French breads.
10.Marco's is great place for sandwiches
11.Try Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina for quick
lunch.
12.Mama's Fish House
"Best seafood in the world!"
Of that list, we took Buzz up on most of it.
We did eat at Mamma's Fish House (see tip);
we did go to the Hyatt Regency (see tip); we did see the Turtles; we went to the Farmer's Market; we ate at the Hard Rock Cafe ; we had pizza at B.J. Chicago Pizzario;and we visited The Bakery.
All that we tried, we loved. Buzz knows what he is talking about. Leave a Comment
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 Waikiki Beach Scenes by deecat
"Waikiki" in Hawaiian means "Sprouting Water". It is a two-mile stretch of white sand coast and is fronted by numerous high-rise hotels and other tourist facilities.
The beach is an excellent place for "people watching", walking, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, using catamarans or outrigger canoes.
Thankfully, there are Lifeguards on duty to help protect the masses. There is a sand and reef area, picnic areas, concession stands, restrooms, snorkeling and body board rentals, showers, and phones.
My fondest memory is walking the beach, staring out toward Diamond Head, and enjoying the diversity of the population on the beach--it is the United Nations of beaches.
I took the two photographs; one of a typical day at the beach; the second of a scantily clad (and beautiful) female sunbather. She was the object of attraction for many male beach patrons! Leave a Comment
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 Luau Dancers at Hyatt Regency
in Maui by deecat
A succulent dinner buffet was included with the Luau Performance. That buffet featured Hawaiian and Western specialties such as tender Kalua Pork, Ulupalakua Beef, Huli Huli Chicken, fresh Mahi Mahi, Pacific Ahi Poke, plus a variety of island accompaniments and several mouth-watering desserts.
Before the buffet was served, a cultural ceremony was presented with the roasted whole pig (the ceremony was the "unearthing of the imu".). This was quite elaborate and fascinating.
The name of their show was called "Drum's of the Pacific". It was a Polynesian cast of 18 dancers and musicians performing the songs and dances of their ancestors from throughout the South Pacific.
We received a Lei Greeting from a beautiful Polynesian girl where our picture was taken. Later that evening, we received a 5x7 photograph.
The performance included a Hawaiian crafts demonstration that turned out to be quite interesting and eye-opening. There was an OPEN BAR for the three-hour Luau!
The sound of the conch, the beating of the drums, and the echoes of the Hawaiian chant signaled the start of the Luau. Exotic songs and dances of Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Rarotonga, and Hawaii were performed. They took us on a journey through the islands of Polynesia via the authentic dances and songs which tell stories of the islands.
We were able to watch the sunset over the Ka'anapali Beach. It all took place at the Hyatt Regency Maui's Sunset Terrace on Ka'anapali Beach. The shows take place from: 5:00pm to 8:00pm nightly. Leave a Comment
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 Royal Hawaiian Hotel by deecat
The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927 with its Moorish-Spanish architecture and stunning coral pink stucco. Even though it sounds "garish", it somehow fits here on Waikiki Beach!
It has been named to Conde Nast Travelers Gold list several times, and generations of travelers have been guests here, even royalty and presidents.
This is a nostalgia-filled, elegant old hotel with its Royal pool, its barber and beauty shops, a business center, its Restaurant, Fitness Center and Spa, and gracious rooms that include hairdryers, Cable TV, Room Service, and Laundry/Valet Services.
The Hotel has a Bar/Lounge, Babysitting/Child Services, 24-hour Front Desk, and a Concierge.
You need to go inside and see the elegance from a bygone era!
The Royal Luau, held each Monday, is almost as famous as the hotel itself.
Its backdrop is Diamond Head and Waikki Beach. On this special night, guests are greeted with leis and Hawaiian melodies and the famous Mai Tais drinks on the Ocean Lawn.
Next, a feast of foods from the islands are presented. Afterwards, a spectacular Royal Polynesian Extravaganza Luau begins. Leave a Comment
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 Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
Thre-Tiered Swimming Pool by deecat
The hotel is situated on an historic, 23,000-acre working pineapple plantation . It is surrounded by 54 holes of golf on three courses as well as the Kapalua Golf Academy. There are 548 rooms in the hotel which offer wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with fresh flower leis.
The resort includes recreational facilities such as 10 tennis courts, a 10,000-square-foot three-tiered swimming pool, two outdoor whirlpool spas, nine-hole putting green, bocce ball lawn, and a secluded beach!
In addition, there is a 7,000-square-foot fitness center and spa, including steam rooms, saunas, and spa treatments as well as weight training equipment.
They also have a "one of a kind" room in all of Hawaii: The Aloha Outdoor Ballroom as well as the two indoor ballrooms.
All of the 548 rooms and suites have spacious, private lanais; many of the rooms and suites have partial ocean or ocean views.
1. Twice-daily maid service and turndown service is given.
2. Plush terry bathrobes.
3. Marble bathrooms with separte showers and double vanities.
4. Plush non-allergenic featherbeds, comforters, and pillows
5. Non-smoking and barrier-free rooms available.
6. Choice of one king or two-double beds.
The main dining room is called "The Banyan Tree", and it offers contemporary Australian cuisine. There is also a beachfron restaurant called "The Beach House Bar & Grill".
In addition, there is "The Terrace" where the Plantation breakfast buffet is served. For sushi, the "Kai" is available. "The Lobby Lounge" is the place to enjoy a cocktail, and "The Pool Bar & Cafe" offers, drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, and salads to sunbathers and swimmers.
Allan and I walked the grounds, took photographs of the famed three-tiered pool (see Photo), shopped in the Gift Shoppe, had a drink at the Lobby Bar, and did a good deal of "people gazing." This is certainly where the "well-heeled" stay! Leave a Comment
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I think it would be impossible to pick one thing that we loved about Hawaii. It is just a place of breathtaking beauty....beaches, ocean, flowers, wildlife, the locals. I definitely recommend visiting as many islands as you can while you are there. It is neat to compare and discover which are your favorites.
We desperately miss waking up to the sound of the ocean. We LOVED being able to get in the water everyday.
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 Weather by KiNyA
What is surprising is the rapidity with which the landscape changes. It isn't uncommon, for instance, for travellers to drive from dry pavement into a pounding rain squall and out the other side, back onto dry roads in a matter of seconds. Or one can round a corner and suddenly enter an environment very different from the one passed through before. Leave a Comment
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 Thar She Blows... by kenmerk
Thar she blows.... Always happy to see that hull when I am surfacing...
This strategy is sometimes easier said than done on drift dives and the like... (Always best to bring your safety sausage just in case....) Leave a Comment
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 Pretty Bird. by Waalewiener
She (or he ) was a beauty.
From the car or Bus parking lot you get to see a picnick area with washrooms and their are some pretty Birds around ,i will show more in Travelogue.
The faces of this Bird , she looked right at me with her eyes bulging and she could outstare me with no problem. Leave a Comment
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 Steep hill at Hanauma Bay by Waalewiener
going down the Beach and the Bay.
Going down no problem , but going up is hard,so there is a Tram that for only $1 dollar takes you up, going down by Tram cost 50 cents.
but if you can it is fun to go down by foot , and see the Bay and all the people.
Remember again that Hanauma Bay is closed on tuesdays and it cost $3 dollar to enter. Leave a Comment
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