http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/beaches/
Check out Maui's nicest
beaches
www.magicsunrisehawaii.com
Hale Pua Melia is situated
high over the Wailua River Valley hidden away amidst a colorful tropical garden
in the heart of Kauai. It is a quiet vacation paradise built in typical
charming Hawaiian style.
www.hawaiireisen.com
Wir machen Ihren Aufenthalt
in Hawaii vom Anfang bis zum Ende zu einem Vergnügen. ... ob es sich um
Autovermietung, oder den Besuch einer Nachbarinsel handelt, es darum geht eine
Unterkunft zu finden, im Paradies zu heiraten, oder um Möglichkeiten
für Aktivitäten und Unternehmungen, Wir können Sie dabei mit
günstigen Preisen und ohne Mühe für Sie unterstützen ...
schließlich handelt es sich ja um Ihren Urlaub ... und falls Sie ein
Seminar oder einen Workshop planen oder besuchen, so können wir Ihnen mit
den notwendigen Informationen, Verbindungen und Seminarkalender dienen.
& Hawaii Lei
Hochzeit
We are here for you to share
our Hawaiian traditions and customs with you. We promise to make your Maui
wedding day one of your most personal & memorable experiences. We have been
Wedding coordinators on Maui since 1994 in all tropical wedding locations
imaginable, including boat, volcano, waterfall and beach weddings. We are proud
to offer our Hawaiian destination wedding web site in both a German and English
version.
Wir sind fuer Sie da, um unsere Hawaiianischen Traditionen und
Braeuche mit Ihnen zu teilen. Wir versprechen, Ihren Hochzeitstag zu einem der
schoensten Erlebnisse werden zu lassen. Seit 1994 arrangieren wir Hochzeiten
auf Maui, Hawaii ueberall dort, wo Sie es sich vorstellen und wuenschen. Wir
freuen uns, Ihnen unsere Webseite sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch
anbieten zu koennen.
www.internationalnewsindex.net
The largest newspaper index
on the web - easy to use and absolutely free!
www.akinatours.com
Maui’s newest
comprehensive Public Transit System has arrived! Maui residents and visitors
are welcomed! Use the Public Transit to do your shopping, go to work, to the
bank, to the post office, to the beach or just HOLOHOLO! No Car??? No Worry!!!
Use the Holo Ka’a Public Transit System! Convenient, economical, clean,
dependable and AIR-CONDITIONED! On West Maui, convenient stops are made along
the way from Kapalua - Napili - Kahana - Honokowai Kaanapali - Lahaina Center -
Lahaina Town to Maalaea Harbor! Over on South Maui the transit system makes
stops along the way from Wailea - Kihei - Maalaea Harbor! Connecting transit
service is now available between South, West and Central Maui. This is made
possible through a partnership with Maui Economical Opportunity, the County of
Maui and private businesses that believe Maui needs a Public Transit System.
Below is the rate sheet for our transit system and links to the full shuttle
schedule are available at the bottom of the page. If you require further
information or would like to purchase a system pass, please contact us at
purchase@akinatours.com or call 808 879-2828.
haleakala
national park
The Park preserves the
outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala on the island
of Maui and protects the unique and fragile ecosystems of Kipahulu Valley, the
scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Haleakala,
originally part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was redesignated as a
separate entity in July 1961. Haleakala National Park was designated an
International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Of its 28,655 acres, 19,270 are
wilderness
DIRECTIONS: Haleakala
National Park extends from the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala down the
southeast flank of the mountain to the Kipahulu coast near Hana. These two
sections of the Park are not directly connected by road, but both can be
reached from Kahului. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip
drive from Kahului via roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along
the Highway. The Kipahulu area of the Park is at the east end of Maui between
Hana and Kaupa. It can be reached via Highway 36, a curvy, often wet road.
Kipahulu is about 90 miles from the resort areas of Wailea or Kaanapali, and 60
miles from central Maui. Driving time is about 3-4 hours each way. An extension
of this road, Highway 31, goes around the dry side of the island, past Kaupa
and on to Ulapalakua. It is only partially paved and can be hazardous or closed
during periods of stormy weather.
www.mauioceancenter.com
We invite you to take a
journey like no other, a virtual tour of the largest tropical reef aquarium in
the Western Hemisphere… Maui Ocean Center – The Hawaiian Aquarium.
Here you’re sure to unlock the magical underwater nature of Hawai'i. We
know that you’ll be fascinated by the information and photos found on our
website however, there's really only one way to see all the splendor of
Hawai’i’s underwater nature in one location. Visit us soon on Maui
and engage your senses in touch, exploration and understanding of
Hawai’i’s unique marine environment.
The Spirit of
Australia
Many people might have heard
about Australia, many might have been there. What I present on this page is not
a guidebook. I'd like to introduce people to the Spirit of Australia. I'd like
people to experience Australia in a different and very special way....like I
did. Australia shows the greatest variety of landscape and, wherever you go,
you'll feel it is
hawaiiweathertoday.com
The weather here in the
islands will remain favorably inclined through this Aloha Friday, and the
weekend. The trade winds will continue to fan our beautiful state of
Hawaii
ulalena.com
At the end of the day,
theater in Hawaii doesn’t get any better than Maui Myth & Magic
Theatre’s production of `Ulalena. The show, which draws its authenticity
and bewitching spirit from the chants and hula that recount the tales of
Hawaii’s mythical gods and goddesses, reaches well beyond folklore for its
artistic integrity. What sets ‘Ulalena apart from other big stage
productions that tell Hawaii’s story in song and dance, is its subtle
international influence, its technical wizardry and its superb music that seems
to move effortlessly from the haunting entreaties of ancient chants to the
complex orchestral treatments of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian sounds
and rhythms.
Spiritual Maui and
sacred sites
Iao Valley State Park Location: End of Iao Valley Road,
Highway 32, Wailuku, Maui, Wailuku Facts: The first thing you will notice when
you arrive at Iao Valley State Park is the interesting and sharp formation of
the Iao Needle. The Iao Valley Road is one of the biggest Maui attractions and
many tours can take you there. Back in 1790 the park was witnessing a large
battle of Kamehameha I, whose mission was to unite all Hawaiian Islands.
Piilanihale Heiau Location: Near Hana Beach Park. The
Piilanihale Heiau is actually part of the Kahanu Garden. The heiau is a
National Historic Landmark and is believed to be the largest ancient temple,
not only in Hawaii but in all of Polynesia. This is Hawaii's largest, ancient
place of worship that is still intact. It dates back to the 14th century and is
associated with Maui's Pi'ilani dynasty. The area was overgrown until the
1970's which kept the site a secret and therefore in excellent condition. The
stone platform is 340 feet by 415 feet. It covers almost three acres!
Seven Sacred Pools Location: S. Hana Hwy, South Maui Facts:
The Seven Sacred Pools are also known as the Oheo Gulch. These pools are
located on the back road to the road to Hana and are a popular visitor
attractions. Located near the Oheo Gulch is a historical site with a
heiau.
Bellstone Location: Mile marker 16, Highway 340 Facts: It
is called Bellstone, because it looks like a stone, in fact it is a large round
rock and if you hit the right side of it with a small rock you will hear a
sound resembling a bell. You will see that many people did that before you
because the stone has some marks on it.
Black Rock - "Pu'u Keka'a" Ka'anapali Beach, Highway 340
West Maui Black Rock is the site where ancient Hawaiians believed that their
spirits "jumped off" or left this world. Each island has such a spot. It was
believed that a spirit left this world to join it ancestors. If there were no
ancestors to greet the spirit, it would wander the earth causing mischief.
Black Rock divides the beautiful beaches of Ka'anapali and Kahekili.
Resorts line the coast but there are several public beach accesses available.
This area is the site of one of the last volcanic eruptions on Maui. Snorkeling
and scuba diving is especially good in this area as Black Rock forms a great
reef wall. Locals are often seen diving into the deep waters around the rock.
Nakalele Point and Blowhole Highway 30, West Maui The
drive from Kapalu around Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is extraordinary.
After passing the pineapple fields of Kapalua, you will see the famous surfing
spot, Honolua Bay and then Honokolau Valley. Nakalele Point and light beacon is
immediately after the valley.
Hike down the hill to the magnificent blowhole
below the beacon. The blowhole is the result of the ocean wearing away the
shore below the lava shelf. With each wave, water is forced through a hole in
the lava shelf resulting in the "eruption" of water similar to a geyser. The
"blowing" of the water varies dramatically depending on tide levels and wave
action. High tide and strong surf result in the best effects.
Halekii-Pihana State Monuments Haleki'i and Pihanakalani
Heiau are two of Maui's most accessible archeological sites. The lava
foundation is the remains of a heiau, or Hawaiian temple. On rare occasions,
some of these temples were used to perform human sacrifices of the halihinis
(commoners). It is thought that Pihanakalani Heiau is probably the last site
where Kamehameha I performed such sacrifices on Maui.
La Perouse Bay makes up part of the Ahihi-Kina'u Natural
Area Preserve. Located at the very end of Makena Alanui Road in South Maui,
this lava strewn, alien looking landscape is the result of the last volcanic
eruption here. When the ocean is calm, snorkeling is excellent in this area due
the rocky reef. However, the trade winds frequently keep the waters choppy and
churned up, especially later in the day. In ancient times the area was known as
a site where Huaka'i po, 'Night Marchers, roamed. These are restless spirits
who are trapped on earth causing mischief at night. Every island has its tales
about sightings of Night Marchers.
Wai'anapanapa State Park Highway 360, Hana 808-244-4354
This 122-acre state park encompasses a lovely black sand beach, dramatic sea
caves, natural stone arch, campground, hiking trails, and remnants of the first
road built around the island, the old King's Highway.
The black-sand beach
is lovely but dangerous for swimming due to strong currents and a rocky reef.
Black sand is the result of lava flowing into the ocean and shattering when it
comes in contact with the cool water. The volcanic pieces are then smashed
against each other and the shoreline with each wave, thus creating the black
sand. There is a stone bridge, and, a short hike away, the huge smooth volcanic
tubes or caves.
Temple visits You
are invited to visit the traditional Hawaiian religious sites listed in this
website. However, you are asked to remember that these are religious sites
which are still sacred to the Hawaiian people. As historic sites, these places
are also fragile and subject to damage and collapse. Please visit with respect
and care for these important places.
