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		<title>Hawaii- The Island of Lanai</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lanai is the smallest and perhaps most exclusive island in the chain of Hawaiian Islands. The beaches are just as gorgeous as the other islands and the palm trees offer the perfect backdrop for a romantic island getaway. When visiting Lanai you can get to the island either by plane or by a ferry. You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lanai is the smallest and perhaps most exclusive island in the chain of Hawaiian Islands.  The beaches are just as gorgeous as the other islands and the palm trees offer the perfect backdrop for a romantic island getaway. When visiting Lanai you can get to the island either by plane or by a ferry.  You can fly into Lanai from either Maui or Honolulu.  There are no direct flights from the mainland so you should take some time to visit one of the other islands first. If you take a boat to Lanai, it will be from Maui and you may just get lucky enough to see some migrating whales along the way, particularly in the winter months. If you do not have a lot of time to visit Lanai, you could take a day trip from Maui.</p>
<p>Lanai is home to a famous dive site known as Cathedrals located near Pu&#8217;u Pele rock.  The tropical fish and coral are abundant here.  Hulop&#8217;e Beach is another popular destination on the island.  Here you can usually see spinner dolphin and a variety of reef fish making this a great place for snorkeling.  The beaches here are white sand and gorgeous.  They make for a great place to relax and unwind.  Shipwreck beach is a nice place to take a stroll. It&#8217;s relatively quiet; in fact you are likely to be alone on this stretch of beach.  You may find remnants of sunken ships in the form of driftwood washed up along the shore here.  As the name implies there are several shipwrecks located just off the shore.   </p>
<p>The best time to learn about Hawaii Vacation is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Hawaii Vacation experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>The island of Lanai is also home to two championship golf courses. Manele, located at Manele Bay Hotel was actually designed by Jack Nicklaus and is set amongst a gorgeous tropical backdrop complete with palm trees and ocean cliffs. Greg Norman designed the second course which is the Experience at Koele.  It has been rated the number one golf resort in the world by Conde Nast.   The course lies beneath the mountains and offers spectacular views of the neighboring islands. Lanai is also home to the Cavendish Golf course that is a local nine-hole course.  The course is open to the public and all are welcome. There are no greens fees here (impressive) however, donations are accepted.</p>
<p>Horseback riding is another popular activity on the island of Lanai.  The only place to ride is at Koele.  They offer a variety of different ride options including pony rides for the kids.  One favorite ride is a trail ride that will take you on trails along the coast.  This offers breathtaking views, and if you look closely, you may be able to se Moloka&#8217;i and Maui.  This ride also includes a picnic lunch, which can make for a romantic afternoon.</p>
<p>One hiking destination not to be missed while in Lanai is the Koloiki Ridge Trail.  The 5-mile hike begins at the Lodge at Koele and will take you up to the Munro Trail.  The hike will offer some breath taking views of the valleys, as well as Moloka&#8217;i and Maui. The island of Lanai will offer a great variety of activities, or none at all if you wish.  It&#8217;s the perfect island for pampering and relaxation.   </p>
<p>Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Maui Ocean Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Hawaii Vacation? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Hawaii Vacation. Located on the south side of Maui is Ma&#8217;alaea Bay, home to the Maui Ocean Center. The center is the largest tropical aquarium in not only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Hawaii Vacation? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Hawaii Vacation.</p>
<p>Located on the south side of Maui is Ma&#8217;alaea Bay, home to the Maui Ocean Center.  The center is the largest tropical aquarium in not only the state of Hawaii, but in the United States altogether.  If visiting the island of Maui, this spectator spot should not be missed.  The ocean center has a huge aquarium that has water filtered into it from the Bay.  This aquarium is as real as it gets.  This tank has a tunnel that you can actually walk through.  This makes for great pictures.  You can get a picture of yourself standing face to face with a sand shark.  While walking through the tunnel, you will see sharks and rays, and tons of different types of fish.</p>
<p>The best thing about the tunnel is that you can see the underside of the creatures as they swim above you.  The tanks also boast a coral and tropical fish display that will amaze anyone.  The coral itself is breathtaking.  In fact this coral collection is the largest of any aquarium in the world. </p>
<p>Another amazing display inside the aquarium is the giant cylinder columns of jelly fish.  They are several feet wide, and you can watch the jellyfish float above you.  The sight of these creatures is both terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time.  </p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Hawaii Vacation than you may have first thought. </p>
<p>Next you move along through the aquarium to the sea turtles tanks.  These sea turtles have been injured at some point in their lives and their stay at the aquarium is only a temporary one. They will be reintroduced back into their natural habitat once they have recovered.  This is my favorite exhibit in the aquarium. If you happen to visit during feeding time you can actually feed the turtles.  It&#8217;s great to watch these huge docile creatures chomping happily on their lunch.  </p>
<p>The ocean center also has an interactive display on whales, where visitors can learn about these giant mammals.  Whale watching is a big hobby in Hawaii.  There are several whale watching tours available.  Turtle bay resort located on the north shore of Oahu boasts that during the winter you can actually see whales from your balcony.  </p>
<p>The Maui Ocean Center is a perfect place for families to visit.  They offer a wide variety of exhibits for children that are both informative and exciting.  There is also a touch pond, where children can pick up some of the creatures and actually handle them.  They can see sea stars and sea urchins, as well as skates and rays.  Be careful when stroking rays, however, you should always stroke them from head to tail in order to avoid being stung by there tails.  </p>
<p>No kid friendly aquarium would be complete without food.  The ocean center offers a café where you can grab lunch.  They have light fare such as salads and sandwiches, and of course, ice cream.  Also don&#8217;t miss the great picture taking opportunities that the center has to offer.  Along the backside of the aquarium there are some spectacular views of Ma&#8217;alaea Bay, and there is a dolphin statue located in the very front of the center that also makes for a great souvenir photo.  </p>
<p>You can&#8217;t predict when knowing something extra about Hawaii Vacation will come in handy. If you learned anything new about Hawaii Vacation in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit this new site for my swedish customers: <a href="http://www.vadsbodata.se"><b>Billigt Webbhotell</b></a> &#8211; from SEK 10:- per month!</p>
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		<title>Snorkeling in Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed. Hawaii is a popular destination for water sports enthusiast, obviously because the entire state [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.</p>
<p>Hawaii is a popular destination for water sports enthusiast, obviously because the entire state is surrounded by water. Each island offers different water and weather conditions, making each island experience completely unique.  The water temperature in Hawaii varies only between about 72 to 80 degrees year round making water sports ideal the entire year long.  You will see an amazing array of sea life while snorkeling in Hawaii such as, sea turtles, manta rays, moray eels, and dolphins.  </p>
<p>The best thing about snorkeling is that it doesn&#8217;t require a lot of effort and it&#8217;s not particularly difficult.  Most snorkeling tours will provide all of the necessary equipment, including a mask and snorkel, fins and usually some sort of floatation device.  You simply put on your equipment and stick your face in the water, and prepare to be amazed by the sea life surrounding you in this paradise.  </p>
<p>On the island of Oahu, Hanauma Bay offers the best snorkeling.  It&#8217;s located on the southern shore of the island, and it&#8217;s a great place for beginners.  The water is very shallow and in most cases you would be able to stand, however, you shouldn&#8217;t stand because you can damage the precious coral reef on the bottom of the ocean floor.</p>
<p>The more authentic information about Hawaii Vacation you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Hawaii Vacation expert. Read on for even more Hawaii Vacation facts that you can share.</p>
<p>Maui offers several snorkeling options.  There is black rock, and Kapalua.  Another popular snorkeling site is the submerged volcanic crater called Molokini.  There are many different options for getting to this destination.  Tours leave daily from Ma&#8217;alaea and Lahaina Harbors.  These are fun tours because they usually serve lunch and have some sort of open bar.  I would recommend choosing a smaller boat because obviously it&#8217;s less crowed and a little more personal.  This will also give you the best opportunity to really see the ocean life.</p>
<p>The best snorkeling of the island of Lana&#8217;i can be found at Hulopo&#8217;e Beach.  This is not an offshore excursion, so the water will be fairly shallow perfect for children and novice swimmers alike.  Here you will see a lava shelf that is home to some spectacular tropical fish.  The beach access is a public park complete with a picnic area, so bring your lunch and settle in for the afternoon.</p>
<p>Moloka&#8217;i has over thirty miles of barrier reef offering some decent snorkeling, however, not the best in Hawaii. The best place to snorkel on the island of Moloka&#8217;i is on twenty mile beach. The reef is extremely shallow and can be rough at times so you should have a back up plan for snorkeling on one of the islands.</p>
<p>The big island of Hawaii offers the most variety in snorkeling options.  Kahula Beach is another great spot for beginners.  It&#8217;s an off beach reef so you can simply go ashore when you&#8217;ve had enough.  The reef however is impressive enough to please even the most seasoned of reef aficionados. Kealakekua Bay is a popular off shore excursion; this will be a half day adventure complete with lunch and of course cocktails.  So whether you are new to the snorkeling scene or you have seen it all, Hawaii will have something to offer you.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Hawaiian Vacation for Golfers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 22:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hawaii is a popular destination for many vacationers. It&#8217;s no wonder with its gorgeous palm trees, and white sandy beaches. The vast array of water sports such as surfing, kayaking and snorkeling attract many vacationers yearly. But Hawaii is also a great place for golf. The big island of Hawaii has over 20 golf courses. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hawaii is a popular destination for many vacationers.  It&#8217;s no wonder with its gorgeous palm trees, and white sandy beaches.  The vast array of water sports such as surfing, kayaking and snorkeling attract many vacationers yearly.  But Hawaii is also a great place for golf.  The big island of Hawaii has over 20 golf courses.  The Four seasons Hualalai Course was designed by world famous golf pro Jack Nichlaus.  The Mauna Kea Golf Course has been said to be the best on the island.  While taking a break from a round of golf, guests at this hotel can relax at one of the most gorgeous beaches on the island.</p>
<p>The crescent shaped bay boasts white sandy beaches and is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.   There are also a couple of noteworthy golf courses located in Hilo.  Make sure to bring an umbrella.  We play rain or shine here, as Hilo is known as the rainiest city in the world.</p>
<p>Lanai is known as the rich man&#8217;s paradise of Hawaii.  So, it&#8217;s not surprising that there are some great golfing opportunities here.  Lanai is home to not one, but two, world class championship golf courses.    The experience at Koele, which designed by Greg Norman is set amongst the backside of Hawaiian mountains, making for a challenging and unique setting.  The challenge at Manele is located at another world renowned resort and was also designed by Jack Nicklas.  It&#8217;s amazing that he has time to play golf, with all that designing he&#8217;s been doing.  Another place to play golf in Lanai is located in Lanai city, the Cavendish Golf Course. It is a local favorite and is open to the public. This course has 9-holes and does not have greens fee (bonus). </p>
<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Hawaii Vacation? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>Maui offers as many or more places to play golf as the big island of Hawaii.  The island offers beautiful vistas that make for the perfect backdrop for golfing.  Kapalua and Wailea are the most well known places to play.  There are also some championship golf courses located in the resort area of Ka&#8217;anapali.  This resort area was once a sugar plantation, converted into a resort area by its owners.  </p>
<p>Lanai as well, is not lacking in golf courses.  There are nine great golf courses here.  Half were designed by either Jack Nickluas or Robert Trent Jones.  The Princeville courses have made a name for themselves as some of the most challenging golf courses in the world.  Princeville is a resort community located on the North Shore of the island.  While taking a break here, golfers can enjoy world class beaches, as well as fine dinning and exquisite shopping.  </p>
<p>Let&#8217;s not forget about the island of Oahu.  Oahu is home to several 18-hole golf courses all located fairly close to Honolulu.  The Ala Wai Golf Course and the Ewa Villages Golf course are actually located in the Wakiki Beach Area.  Here golfers should take a break to catch a wave on famous Wakiki Beach.  Turtle Bay Beach Resort is located on the North Shore of Oahu.  It is home to 2 spectacular golf courses.  One of which, was designed by Arnold Palmer and the other by George Fazio.  The resort itself is located on a great beach complete with a reef for snorkeling.  </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>The Hawaiian island of Molokai</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 19:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect place for a getaway. The islands offer a wide variety of activities, such as surfing, swimming snorkeling, and land activities such as island hopping. This is a must if visiting Hawaii. Each island is unique in its own way and has something special to offer. The island of Molokai [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect place for a getaway. The islands offer a wide variety of activities, such as surfing, swimming snorkeling, and land activities such as island hopping. This is a must if visiting Hawaii.  Each island is unique in its own way and has something special to offer.  The island of Molokai is known as the mysterious island.</p>
<p>Molokai is the least developed of all of the islands.  This is the perfect place to relax and the best chance to have an authentic Hawaiian experience.  Getting around on the island of Molokai can be difficult due to lack of modernization.  If you rent a car, it should be one with four-wheel drive.  Or perhaps you could rent a mountain bike; this would allow you get to some remote locations not available to you by car.  There are two shops on the island that rent bikes, Molokai Outdoor Activities and Molokai Bicycle.   </p>
<p>There are two ways to get to the island.  You can travel to Molokai by boat or by plane. The airport is small and you must fly in from a larger island such as Oahu or Maui.  The island is most easily accessible by boat.  If you can&#8217;t stay for a long time, you could take a day trip from Maui.  You won&#8217;t be disappointed. </p>
<p>The best time to learn about Hawaii Vacation is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Hawaii Vacation experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>The most popular beach is known as twenty mile beach.  It has a barrier reef, which makes for a great snorkeling opportunity.  The beach is located near the 20-mile marker of the main highway.    </p>
<p>There are two ranches on Molokai.  They make for a great horseback riding experience.  The ranches offer guided trail tours through the valley.  Another popular activity of the island of Molokai is mule riding.  You can ride mules through the valley and trails. The tours are available through a company called Molokai Mule Rides.</p>
<p>Hiking is a popular pastime in Molokai.  The most visited trail is the mule trail to the Kalaupapa Peninsula, which is complete with breathtaking views and awe inspiring landscaping.  The Nature Conservatory at Kamakou Preserve has unique guided tours.  These tours are only available a couple of times a month, so it&#8217;s a good idea to make reservations and check with the conservatory before arriving in  Molokai  This preserve boasts almost 3000 acres of native ecosystems including a cloud forest and habitats for many endangered plants and animals.  Along the hike you will see cliffs and valleys alike.  </p>
<p>What Hawaiian island would be complete without a golf course?  Molokai has two. The Ironwood Hills Golf Club was originally built by Del Monte for its employees. The club is a very casual fun environment.  The Kaluakoi Golf Course is located in a resort condominium community.  This resort community has been limited by something called the Molokai plan.  The plan is an agreement between lawmakers and locals to keep the island from becoming over developed.  This plan has allowed the island and its inhabitants to keep their rural lifestyle.  In fact, fishing, hunting, and ranching are still among the islands top professions of choice.       </p>
<p>Is there really any information about Hawaii Vacation that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Hawaiian Souvenirs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh, Hawaii the perfect vacation spot for just about anyone, and what Hawaiian vacation would be complete without souvenirs? While vacationing you will find ample opportunity to pick up souvenirs to bring back home to your loved ones. Hilo Hattie&#8217;s is the big souvenir store. Unlike, the name suggests there are not located strictly in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh, Hawaii the perfect vacation spot for just about anyone, and what Hawaiian vacation would be complete without souvenirs?  While vacationing you will find ample opportunity to pick up souvenirs to bring back home to your loved ones.  </p>
<p>Hilo Hattie&#8217;s is the big souvenir store. Unlike, the name suggests there are not located strictly in Hilo. It&#8217;s a big chain store that has several locations on just about all of the islands.  Hilo Hattie&#8217;s is famous for all different types of souvenirs, but their crowning glory is, of course, the Hawaiian shirt.  Every tourist needs a Hawaiian shirt.  You will also find the other stapes, such as homemade chocolate covered macadamia nuts.  These are sure to please every grandma.  They also have a wide assortment of hula dancing dolls, perfect for your brother-in-law.</p>
<p>They have the standard dash board version, as well as the world famous hula lamp.  I was surprised by the extreme variety available in the hula lamp.  You can find cheap plastic hula lamps for as little as about thirty dollars; and the hand crafted more classy (if there is such a creation) hula lamp that can be as much as two hundred dollars. </p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Hawaii Vacation, keep reading.</p>
<p>Perhaps the goofiest souvenir, in my opinion, is a real live coconut.  You can actually ship a real coconut back home to the continental United Sates.  It usually costs about thirty bucks.  I say, save your money, I&#8217;d rather have the dash board hula dancer.  Coconuts are not the only live things that are frequently shipped from Hawaii as souvenirs.  The live lei industry is very profitable in Hawaii.  You can have a fresh flower lei sent back to grandma to go with those macadamia nuts.  </p>
<p>Tiki statues are another popular Hawaiian souvenir.  Hawaiian legends say than the ancients, who carried a Tiki statue with them experienced, an immediate run of good fortune.  Today, you can find these statues just about anywhere.  My favorite is the tiki statue that doubles as a bottle opener.  You can have good luck while drinking your beer.</p>
<p>Ukuleles are another popular Hawaiian souvenir.  These are miniature guitars that have been prevalent in Hawaii since ancient times.  Again, just like the hula lamp, you can spend anywhere from about thirty bucks and up (really up).  Some of these Ukuleles actually cost thousands of dollars.  The work ukulele actually means &#8220;jumping flea&#8221; in Hawaiian. This refers to the way the player would strum around the strings.   </p>
<p>There are many different souvenir shops on all of the islands from which to choose your gifts.  In addition to Hilo Hattie&#8217;s, there is the old stand by the ABC store.  This isn&#8217;t the type of ABC store that you think of on the mainland.  It&#8217;s really just like a convenience store molded into a souvenir shop.  They are on just about every corner in Honolulu.  Another spot for cheap souvenirs is the flea market on Oahu.  It&#8217;s located in the parking lot of a stadium on the northern side of Oahu.  Here you can find everything from knock off purses to hand carved tiki statues.  Whatever you are looking for, Hawaii is sure to please.        </p>
<p>So now you know a little bit about Hawaii Vacation. Even if you don&#8217;t know everything, you&#8217;ve done something worthwhile: you&#8217;ve expanded your knowledge.</p>
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		<title>Surf lessons on Maui</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is safe to say that if anyone visiting Hawaii ever wants to learn how to surf this is the place. There are many different places to take surf lessons while on the island of Maui. My favorite is located in the town of Lahaina. Lahaina is just a short drive from the Kanapali resort [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is safe to say that if anyone visiting Hawaii ever wants to learn how to surf this is the place.  There are many different places to take surf lessons while on the island of Maui.  My favorite is located in the town of Lahaina.  Lahaina is just a short drive from the Kanapali resort area that is the temporary home of many tourists like me.  I took a four hour lesson at this cute little place called goofy foot.  They came highly recommended by the concierge at the hotel, and I was not disappointed.  The surf school required that all students wear a rash guard, which is just a long sleeve neoprene shirt.</p>
<p>The rash guard is to protect your chest from the sand and wax on the board, not to mention the fact that it will also protect you if you happened to be pummeled by a wave into coral.  Coral is prevalent in these waters; in fact, the coral actually contributes to the making of those long beautiful waves.</p>
<p>The surf school provided the rash guard, as well as these goofy aqua socks that everyone had to wear&#8230; Maybe that&#8217;s why they call the school goofy foot.  But seriously, it is important to wear the aqua socks because they protect your feet from the coal.  The instructor also explained that it is important to fall shallow rather than deep in order to avoid hitting the dreaded coral.  </p>
<p>The next required piece of paraphernalia is the board itself.  They gave me this twelve foot foam surf board that I actually had to balance on my head to carry.  That was really the hardest part of the lesson.  Once equipped with my surf gear, I was ready to hit the waves.  But my instructor stopped me in my tracks.  Did I mention that the instructor was extremely hot?  Anyway, he said that we had to practice on the beach a few times, so we did.  We lay on top of the board in the sand and pretended to paddle.  This seemed pretty stupid to me, but who was I to argue.  </p>
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<p>By the time that we finally got in the water, I was ready.  My really hot instructor stood behind me and actually pushed me into the wave.  First I climbed up onto one knee, and then the next thing I knew I was standing.  This took a couple of minutes, but that&#8217;s the good thing about these great Hawaiian waves. You have plenty of time.  The waves are long and even, giving beginners ample time to actually stand up.  Once standing, I was a force to be reckoned with.  Seriously, there was no way I could control that big board, I just held on and enjoyed the ride.</p>
<p>Now, I have to mention that this was not my first attempt at surfing.  I have actually tried many times on the east coast.  The waves are much shorter and less predictable.  The waves in Lahaina seemed to break at the same exact spot every time.  Throughout the remainder of my four hour lesson, I was surfing.  I felt like my very own modern day version of Gidget.  </p>
<p>Another great thing about the goofy foot surfing school is that they have a photographer on staff taking pictures of the lessons.  Alas, I have documented proof of my surfing skills!    It was a great experience, one that I believe to only be available on one of those long waves readily available and waiting for you in Maui.   </p>
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		<title>Hawaii- A Brief History of Culture</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The beginning of a Hawaiian kingdom started in 1809 after the fall of king Kamehameha. The new king moved to Honolulu to take control of the trade that was going on. Honolulu was the perfect place because it was centrally located. In the 1830&#8242;s sugar plantations were established and Honolulu became a booming city, bars [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The beginning of a Hawaiian kingdom started in 1809 after the fall of king Kamehameha.  The new king moved to Honolulu to take control of the trade that was going on.  Honolulu was the perfect place because it was centrally located.  In the 1830&#8242;s sugar plantations were established and Honolulu became a booming city, bars and brothels alike were opened.  In 1845 Honolulu officially replaced Maui as the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.  Because of increasing western influence, Hawaii, and most importantly Pearl Harbor, officially became a US territory in 1898.  There were several arguments, failed bills and lots of political red tape that kept Hawaii from becoming a U.S. state.    </p>
<p>The gateway to allowing Hawaii to become an official state was tourism.  Pan American Airlines flew the first passenger flights from the mainland to Hawaii in 1936.  This led to mass tourism.  After the Korean War and the attacks on Pearl Harbor, it became imminent to make Hawaii an official state.  Hawaii was declared the 50th state on August 21, 1959.  </p>
<p>The more authentic information about Hawaii Vacation you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Hawaii Vacation expert. Read on for even more Hawaii Vacation facts that you can share.</p>
<p>In the 1970&#8242;s the Hawaiian culture had a resurgence of pride and heritage awareness.  The ancient Hawaiian language had all but disappeared and a huge westernization had spread across the state.  In the seventies the original Hawaiian language was reintroduced back into preschools and became an important part of the heritage again   Thanks to the Disney movie Lilo and Stitch we all know that ohana means family. Today the language is taught at the University of Hawaii as well.</p>
<p>The luau is also another important part of Hawaiian culture.  Luaus have been with the culture for hundreds of years.  The word luau really just means a party or a celebration.  This is the way that friends and family honor each other on special occasions.  Today there are two types of Luaus.  The first is like the original way, just a gathering of family and friends, and is the only authentic type. They are private, and unless you have local connections, it is unlikely that tourists would be invited to such an event.  The second type of Luau is commercial.  It&#8217;s the type that we tourists would frequent.  They are heavily choreographed and can be quite entertaining.  The luau usually has a buffet of some sort of roasted pig as the entrée accompanied by rice and of course pineapple.  These luaus are also complete with hula dancers for the guys and Polynesian dancers for the ladies viewing pleasure.  There is plenty of entertainment to go around, especially when you add an open bar to the mix.    </p>
<p>The merry monarch festival was founded in 1971.  It is a hula festival; in fact it is the largest hula festival in the world.  It features thousands of dancers and honors the long time Hawaiian tradition of hula dancing.  The festival takes place in March or April and draws huge crowds.  It is located in Hilo on the big island of Hawaii and is a weeklong cultural event.  </p>
<p>So now you know a little bit about Hawaii Vacation. Even if you don&#8217;t know everything, you&#8217;ve done something worthwhile: you&#8217;ve expanded your knowledge.</p>
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