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Oah'u
Disney in Hawaii?
Yes, a Disney resort is under construction just across from
the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort on Oahu's west side. The 21-acre
oceanfront property is scheduled to open in the fall of
2011. Plans will include 350 hotel rooms, 480 Disney Vacation Club
villas, 18,000 square foot spa, 8,000 square foot convention
center and a water park. This is the first Disney resort not
affiliated with a theme park. After all, Hawaii is the best
natural theme park.
Hawai'i
Four Seasons Hualalai is celebrating the results
of the $40 million enhancement made to this AAA Five Diamond resort. If
you have ever been there, you wonder what could they possibly do to
make it better.
The renovations include 20 new one and two-bedroom suites,
all newly-furnished, with larger lanais and 180-degree views of the
ocean. The Hualalai Spa has been doubled in size to
28,000 square feet with an open-air tropical garden setting. Now
there are more ocean views at the redesigned Beach Tree
restaurant, bar and lounge with new menus featuring locally grown
ingredients.
Hulihe'e Palace is open to the public once
again. One of the three palaces in the Hawaiian Islands, Hulihe'e
closed after devastating earthquake damage and has undergone major
renovations. It is located in the heart of downtown Kailua-Kona,
across from the state's oldest church. From the time of its
construction in 1838 up until 1925, the structure was passed down among
members of the Hawaiian royal family. It was primarily used as a
vacation home, but was converted to a museum after the Territory of
Hawaii purchased it in 1925. The palace is currently maintained by the
Sisters of Hawaii and has been the venue of choice for that very
special evening of Hawaiian culture and catered ocean-side dining.
Kaua'i
St. Regis Princeville Resort is a beauty! Doors
officially opened on October 1. The transformation from the Princeville
Resort to The St. Regis Princeville Resort is amazing. The resort's
main lobby and common areas feature native dark wood floors, ceilings
of woven matting and large glass panels overlooking the ocean.
The 252 guest rooms ( including 51 ocean view suites),
have been appointed in luxurious contemporary Hawaiian décor, custom
furnishings and large, electronically controlled glass reveals. Among
other additions to the resort are the 10,000-square foot elegant
Halele'a Spa offering a 24-hour fitness center, Prince and Makai
Champion golf courses by Robert Trent Jones II and Kaua'i Grill by
world renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Mau'i
Alii Nui has a new 65' Catamaran pictured here entering Ma'alaea Harbor on Maui.
Rated for 99 passengers, the 35-foot-wide yacht has more than
double the capacity of the old Alii Nui. The crew of the Alii Nui has
been offering one of the best morning snorkel sails on Maui frequenting
a secluded reef abundant with sea life including the green sea
turtle and lots of colorful reef fish. All snorkeling equipment is
provided complimentary including optical masks and wet suits. There are
also "boogie boards" with viewers used as a floatation device.
Instruction is given to individual needs and level of experience. After
snorkeling you can "rinse-off" with a heated fresh water shower and
enjoy a bountiful lunch.
Grand Wailea in Maui is offering 5 percent credit
to master accounts for new bookings of 10 or more room nights that are
booked in 2009 for meetings held now through December 2011. Nestled on
40 acres of tropical gardens fronting Wailea Beach, Grand Wailea offers
780 recently renovated guest rooms. It is perfect for meetings both
large and small, with a total of 110,000 square feet of function space,
including the Haleakala Ballroom, Maui's largest ballroom.
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Kahua Ranch, a spectacular place to be on the Big Island of Hawai'i
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In
Hawaiian, Kahua means " the beginning, the source or the foundation".
At an altitude of 3,000 feet this private working cattle and sheep
ranch offers some of the most amazing vistas of the Big Island and the
Pacific Ocean. Located on the western slope of the Kohala Mountain
range, Kahua Ranch is about 45 minutes drive from the Kohala Coast
resorts. The ranch's diversified agriculture includes introducing sheep
ranching, hydroponic greenhouses and
solar energy.
Spend
a full day at the ranch where you can horseback ride, hop on an
ATV, go hiking, learn roping techniques, play horseshoes, watch the
sunset eating barbecue beef dinner, and listen to cowboy
stories around a campfire. The perfect place for an all day group
event.
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39th Annual Kona Coffee Festival November 5-15, 2009 |
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This year's
theme is "Kona Coffee - Aroma of Aloha." This festival is
recognized as the oldest and most successful food festival in Hawai'i.
There will be nearly fifty events many of which are free to attend. The
main event is the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition where a panel
of international judges conduct a blind tasting. Judges look
for high marks in fragrance, aroma, taste, nose, aftertaste
and body.
Of course in Hawaiian tradition, no festival is complete without a parade and this year is no exception. The
Grand Parade includes colorful floats, costumed ethnic groups,
marching bands and equestrian units following a route
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Christmas
in Hawaii is filled with white puffy clouds, soft trade winds,
sunny skies and lots of cheer. You might see a dusting of snow on
the top of Mauna Kea on the Big Island. The humpback whales arrive
from the north to play in the warm, calm waters of the Pacific. Palm
trees and private lanais are decorated with multi-colored lights. Parks
and playgrounds post signs of Christmas
fairs. Festivities and concerts appear everywhere and the weekly
caroling at Honolulu Hale (city hall on Oahu) is a tradition.
Children expect Santa to arrive via canoe so they leave the lanai
door open for him on Christmas Eve.
Because of
Hawai'i's wonderful multi-ethnic population, a holiday dinner in the
islands is always a blend of Hawaiian, Asian and European cuisine. Many
Hawaiians enjoy the traditional roast turkey with stuffing, gravy and
mashed potatoes but other dishes turn up for a gathering as well.
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sashimi ( raw fish- a must at any New Year's feast)
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lumpia (deep fried spring roll filled with bananas, veggies or beef)
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tonkatsu (breaded, deep-fried and sliced pork cutlets)
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laulau (baked pork and fish bundled in taro leaves)
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Opulehu' short ribs ( Hawaiian style barbeque)
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meat jun (minced beef in egg batter, pan fried)
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somen noodle salad (boiled somen noodles garnished and chilled)
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vinha doahlos (pork butt roasted with garlic, vinegar and chili peppers)
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light dishes such as sushi rice, kim chee, fish cake, lomi salmon, and crisp wontons
Cultures may be
diverse and traditions may vary but the wishes of the season are always
the same.....good health, much happiness and lots of Aloha!
From all of us at TMG Hawaii, we wish you
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