Arts & Culture Events Across Hawaii For June 2009

…26 – 27) – Over 20 dance groups from the mainland U.S., Japan, and Hawai‘i compete in both traditional (hula kahiko) and contemporary (hula auana) dance styles. Call (808) 536-6540 or visit www.hulacomp.com. —— All events are subject to change, so verify the event details directly with the organizer. Information courtesy of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau….
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Stargazing Q&A With Hawaii Astronomy Expert

…planet Earth plowing into the wake of space debris left behind by orbiting comets. Comets shed material (dust, gas, ice, etc.) as they orbit the Sun and when Earth passes through the debris, many particles burn up in the atmosphere, and look like stars falling from the sky. Some meteor showers record over 100 meteors an hour! The most famous meteor shower of the year falls on August 11 -12 every year; it’s called the Perseid Meteor Shower because…
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Maui Christmas Dining & Events 2011

…i area (Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua), Kaanapali Beach Hotel will hold a non-denominational Christian candlelight service in their courtyard at 9:30pm. Lahaina News offers a few more details. Call 808-661-0011 for more information. – Contact your concierge for more information on church services near your resort.   CHRISTMAS DAY DINING CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH AT MAKENA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Sunday, December 25, 2011 Christmas morning just got merrier wi…
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July 2009 Cultural Festivals & Events for Maui, Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai

…nverge at Moanalua Gardens. The Prince Lot Hula Festival is the largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai‘i. It honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa who reprised the once banned hula in the district of Moanalua and features various h?lau from O‘ahu dancing both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula ‘auana (modern hula) on one of the few remaining pa hula (hula mounds) in Hawai‘i. Call (808) 839-5334 or visit www.mgf-hawaii.org. Hale‘iwa Arts Festival (July…
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8th Annual Kona Surf Film Festival

…and kicking your feet in the big blue sea.” Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOez2mFNk2s The Drifter In the summer of 2008 iconic surfer and former Pipe Master Rob Machado flew toIndonesia to experience a different kind of surf trip. A journey that would take him way beyond his comfort zone to the point where he could finally be alone with his thoughts, his desires and the empty perfection of an unnamedIndian Ocean reef. What…
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Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?

…shell. 5. Still can’t decide? Just pick Maui and go with it. 🙂 It’s pretty common for Maui to top lists of the best island on travel magazine surveys. If you’ve never been to Hawaii, Maui is a great place to start. In fact, Maui is where we took our first trip to Hawaii and instantly got us hooked on the Hawaiian Islands. 6. Ask an expert. I’ve vacationed on every island and I know them very well. If you have thoroughly reviewed the above links an…
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Oahu North Shore Shopping Guide

…was quite the culture shock. I came here seeking a more laid-back and down-to-earth lifestyle (which I found and cherish), but quickly found myself searching for bits of the big city on the North Shore. After living here for a couple months, I’ve sorted out my favorite places to eat and shop in Historic Haleiwa Town. I’ve edited out the typical souvenir and surf shops that line Kamehameha Highway and chosen the 5 best spots that are sure to pleas…
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Top Festivals on Hawaii’s Big Island

…include any of the festivals we’ve mentioned, don’t worry, there’s almost always a celebration of some kind happening on Hawaii’s Big Island. To find out what special events might be going on during your vacation, visit GoHawaii.com/Big-Island and use the Vacation Directory from the right column. Be sure to click on the Events tab first, then enter your desired dates. Mahalo to our friends at the Big Island Visitors Bureau with their assistance o…
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Hiking to the Lava Part Two – "Sightseers risking their lives to see the fiery flow."

…ways seems twice as long!) What you also need to know is that there are hidden dangers. First off the lava could suddenly spark a rapidly spreading fire at any moment. There could be methane gas explosions. Even though freshly hardened lava may seem sturdy, injuries from falling are common. It is easy to break through a thin, overhanging crust of lava or trip on a crack and fall on the abrasive, glassy surface. per the USGS. I’d like to point out…
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New reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana

…t what they’ve set up so far. There are various options ranging from a walk-in to commercial tour vehicles. Rather than complicating the description with the all the options, we’ll focus on the experience of the average tourist who is driving a rental car: The reservation for a parking space is $10. After the initial implementation of this reservation system, a further per person entry fee was added on top. Reservations can be made 30 days in adva…
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Coronavirus travel restrictions for visitors to Hawaii in 2020

…. If you need urgent medical care (e.g., have difficulty breathing), call 9-1-1 and let the dispatcher know your travel history). Failure to follow this order is a misdemeanor and punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. Enforcement will be handled by each of Hawai?i’s four counties. Additionally, starting August 11, 2020, a partial inter-island quarantine will be reinstated. See this link for mor…
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What’s your favorite thing about Hawaii? (Giveaway Alert!)

…Hawaii? I would imagine that Julie Andrews (Maria) would have a brand new list of Hawaii-inspired favorite things. I bet you could help her write the new Hawaii version. Wouldn’t that be fun? What about you? What is your favorite thing about Hawaii? What do you look forward to seeing or doing the most as soon as you land in Hawaii? Please share your favorite thing about Hawaii in the comments. Just two of my favorite things about Hawaii are tiki t…
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Please take a few seconds to vote for GoVisitHawaii.com

…t a few seconds to vote for www.GoVisitHawaii.com? It’s very easy to do. Here’s how you vote: 1. Click this link to Lonely Planet Blog Awards 2. Look for the poll towards the top labeled as the Best Destination Blog. 3. Click on the small round button beside of www.GoVisitHawaii.com 4. Click the rectangular Vote button 5. You’ve just made my day Here’s a sample of what the poll will look like: Many thanks to Lonely Planet for organizing these trav…
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Hawaii Weather Guide & Forecast

…high and low temperatures by month for Oahu. Data sourced by GoVisitHawaii.com from Weather.com The southern side of Oahu, including Waikiki and Honolulu along with the southwest coast at Ko Olina are your best bet for lots of Hawaiian sunshine. Though the North Shore also gets its fair share of sunshine. We wouldn’t hesitate to head to any part of Oahu any day of the year. For more Oahu weather details, read our Oahu Weather Guide. The upcoming O…
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