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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is Souvenir City!

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Chairadise in Lanai

It’s time for a new chairadise post , but this one will be solely focused on Lana’i. So, when you feel like you need a little relaxation time in Hawaii, but you can’t get there, picture yourself in a Lanai chairadise. We’ll start with a photo from the Hale Ahe Ahe Lounge at Four Seasons Lanai Resort at Manele Bay. We enjoy this spot for pupus and a sophisticated cocktail. (Psst – they usually have excellent happy hour specials.) Pick your spot under one of these umbrellas at Hulopo’e Beach. Next up is a chaise lounge for two overlooking Hulopo’e Bay. I took this photo in the morning when the sun was just beginning to light up the day. If poolside is more of your scene, pick your spot. Koele, the cat, knows how to relax in one of the many wicker chairs and ottomans on the lanai of the Four Seasons Lanai Lodge at Koele. How about a spa treatment? Even the reception area at the spa at Manele is beautiful with wall to ceiling murals. You can linger in the spa lounge is you like, but why do that when you can get an oceanside massage ? (Ok, technically those are massage tables, not chairs. So, let’s call this one a tabledise .) I hope you’ve found this trip to Lanai chairadise relaxing. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .

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Wailua Falls off the Road to Hana

Wailua Falls is a beautiful waterfall to see from the Road to Hana . It’s easy to see from the road, plus there’s usually plenty of parking nearby so you can stop for a good look. You’ll find Wailua Falls Between mile markers 45 and 44, past the town of Hana but before you get to the Oheo Gulch on Highway 31. The waterfall will be on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. Parking will be on the makai (ocean) side of the road. I took a quick 14-second video of Wailua Falls for you to see. (Email subscribers, click here to access the Wailua Falls video .) Please note that the flow of water varies based on rainfall. Have you seen Wailua Falls from your adventures on the Road to Hana?

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Wailua Falls off the Road to Hana

Wailua Falls is a beautiful waterfall to see from the Road to Hana . It’s easy to see from the road, plus there’s usually plenty of parking nearby so you can stop for a good look. You’ll find Wailua Falls Between mile markers 45 and 44, past the town of Hana but before you get to the Oheo Gulch on Highway 31. The waterfall will be on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. Parking will be on the makai (ocean) side of the road. I took a quick 14-second video of Wailua Falls for you to see. (Email subscribers, click here to access the Wailua Falls video .) Please note that the flow of water varies based on rainfall. Have you seen Wailua Falls from your adventures on the Road to Hana?

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It’s Our Fifth Blogaversary

Can you believe Go Visit Hawaii is five years old? I can’t! Though we’re thrilled and honored to win awards and be the leading independent Hawaii travel blog, it’s the comments from readers like these that we cherish: Your website is awesome!

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 15, 2012

Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) on Lana'i * Options for getting to Lanai will get a bit better starting April 15 with direct flights from Maui (OGG)  to Lanai (LNY) on Mokulele Airlines . ( Source ) * We’re excited to announce that we’ll be covering the Second Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival April 13 – 15. Andy will have more to share about the festival in an upcoming post. * All 2012 Entertainment Books are on sale for $17 with free shipping for a limited time only. * American Airlines Vacations is offering $150 off Hawaii vacation packages with the discount code HAWAII. * Oahu’s 10th Annual SPAM JAM Festival is set for April 28th. OHANA Hotels & Resorts in Waikiki are offering a special SPAM JAM rate of $85 for standard rooms at the OHANA Waikiki East , OHANA Waikiki West , and OHANA Waikiki Malia . In addition, guests who bring in a can of SPAM upon check-in will receive a 50% discount on parking during their hotel stay. This special is only available for the weekend of April 26 through April 30, 2012. We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 7, 2012

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 7, 2012

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Treasuring Hawaii Through Art (+ Giveaway)

The above photo is of Hulopo’e Bay on the island of Lana’i. It’s definitely one of our favorite places in Hawaii. In fact, we’ve dubbed it our happy place . Another Hawaii favorite of ours is Lana’i artist Mike Carroll .

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Top Festivals on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii County Band marching in the Kona Coffee Festival Parade We continue our series of annual Hawaii festivals with a stop on the Big Island. Here are ten great festivals or events to plan into your Big Island vacation. Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Early February Waimea As the cherry blossoms bloom along Waimea’s Church Row Park, enjoy multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations and craft and food booths Website details from 2012 event Laupahoehoe Music Festival Mid-February at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park This annual scholarship fundraiser features Hawaiian music, hula performances and food. http://laupahoehoemusicfestival.com/ Annual Kona Brewers Festival March 10 in 2012 Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel The 17th annual Kona Brewers Festival indulges craft beer aficionados on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 10, 2012, tapping up 70 types of ales and lagers served alongside a cornucopia of island-style cuisine from 30 Hawaii chefs. The sell-out event features craft beer, gourmet food, live music and entertainment outdoors. http://www.konabrewersfestival.com/ Merrie Monarch Festival April 8-14 in 2012 Edith Kanakaole Stadium, Hilo An internationally acclaimed hula celebration and competition in honor of King David Kalakaua. The week-long festivities include craft fairs, art and hula shows, a grand parade through Hilo town, and conclude with the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, as well as kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) group hula competitions. http://merriemonarch.com/ Annual Big Island Film Festival May 24-28 in 2012 Mauna Lani Resort This “Talk Story” film festival is a celebration for narrative filmmakers and their short and feature films. Venues that celebrate the beauty of our island and free parking for our guests enhance the experience. http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ Independence Day Celebrations July 4th Various Hawaii Island locations Hawaii’s Big Island is definitely a great place to be for July 4th. You’ll find all sorts of unique Independence Day celebrations including rodeos, parades and, of course, fireworks. At GoVisitHawaii.com, we publish the most comprehensive list of July 4th events – for example, see Hawaii’s Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2011 40th Annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival August 11-12 in 2012 Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site The public is invited to experience Royal Court ceremonies, traditional warrior exhibitions, cultural demonstrations, traditional crafts, music, games, double-hulled canoe rides, traditional food tasting and many more activities. http://www.nps.gov/puhe/2012festival.htm Hawaii Island Festival – 30 Days of Aloha August 25-September 28 in 2012 Various locations throughout Hawaii Island For 30 days, this month-long celebration offers events celebrating the Hawaiian culture and tradition http://www.hawaiiislandfestival.org/ Annual Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range September 21 in 2012 Hilton Waikoloa Village Besides offering delicious “tastes” of dishes using locally produced, grass-fed meats and fresh fruits and veggies, the popular event also gives attendees the opportunity to meet the people who are growing our food. http://tasteofthehawaiianrange.com/ Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kailua-Kona, November 2-11 in 2012 The 42nd annual, two-week celebration of the multi-ethnic heritage of Kona coffee pioneers, featuring over thirty events, including the crowning of Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii. This is the oldest product festival in Hawaii, and is also the only coffee festival in the United States. http://konacoffeefest.com/ — If you can’t 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 of this list. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .

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