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Martin Denny “Quiet Village” from Hawaii Calls

Here’s a rare clip of Martin Denny and his group playing their most popular tune, “Quiet Village”, on Webley Edwards “Hawaii Calls”.

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Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Events 2009/2010

You’ll find lots and lots and lots of things to do to bid a fond aloha to 2009 and welcome in 2010 this New Years Eve on Oahu. So, pack your bags and start practicing how to say Happy New Year in Hawaii: Hau’oli Makahiki Hou ! New Year’s Eve Fireworks * Honolulu’s Aloha Tower Marketplace  will ring in 2010 with New Year’s Eve celebration featuring waterfront dining, live entertainment throughout the marketplace and a spectacular fireworks display over Honolulu Harbor at midnight. Several Aloha Tower restaurants will host special menus and packages for the evening. (This fireworks show is usually the biggest on the island.) If you’re looking for an extra special place to dine here, check out multi-award winning Chai Island Bistro . (See my review of Chai Island Bistro .) Visit AlohaTower.com or call (808) 566-2377 for more information. * One way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and then see the midnight fireworks from Honolulu Harbor is aboard the Star of Honolulu. They have several different cruise packages for dinner, cocktails, as well as shows. Visit StarofHonolulu.com or call (808) 983-7827 for more information. * In Kapolei, Wet n Wild water park provides an early fireworks display on New Year’s Eve beginning at 6pm to accommodate families with children who may not want to stay up late. Celebrate the end-of-the year with a spectacular fireworks display by the world renowned  Grucci Brothers .  Arrive early to enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, games and tons of prizes. Visit WetnWild or call (808) 674-9283 for more information. * JW Marriott Ihilani Resort in the Ko’Olina area of Kapolei will put on a midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks show.  A couple of the . JW Marriott Ihilani Resort restaurants, Ushio-Tei Japanese Restaurant and Naupaka Terrace will offer buffets earlier in the evening. Call (808) 679-0079 for more information. * Waikiki Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks – PENDING! * Don’t forget that every Friday night, there’s a fireworks show in Waikiki . If you happen to miss the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, then you can see a nice little show on New Year’s Day . New Year’s Eve Waikiki Dining & Concerts * The major Starwoods resorts of Waikiki have several options to celebrate New Years Eve — ranging from lavish buffets to multi-course fine dining to dancing with the Village People. The individual pages are not “linkable” so visit NewYearsEveInWaikiki.com directly and navigate from there for all their menus, costs and for information on how to see the Village People concert. * At Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Stylistics will be playing at the Coral Ballroom. See this flyer for a bit more concert information. Advanced reserved table seats for $49 and are currently on sale at Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, Macy’s and online at www.ticketmaster.com . Ticket price includes one standard drink per person, OR one bottle of champagne per couple, inclusive of tax and tip. Also at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, you’ll find some nice dinner options: Bali Steak & Seafood offers a special New Year’s Eve six-course dinner starting at $150 Rainbow Lanai Restaurant has a New Year’s Eve buffet ( menu )  for $59 for adults and $32 for children. * Just about every restaurant in Waikiki and Honolulu will be open and offering something special to celebrate the evening. Where are the best Oahu restaurants? Here’s a couple of excellent lists: Oahu’s top restaurants from a local’s perspective Go Visit Hawaii’s pick of the best Oahu restaurants plus useful links. Off-Beat New Year’s Eve Ideas * If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to do, then consider a treasure hunt in downtown Honolulu and Chinatown with the Fourth Annual Ravenchase Quest for Father Time.  The cost is $125 per person which includes game play plus an open bar from 9pm-midnight, a pupu buffet, champagne toast, and party favors.  For more information see this link. * The Hilton Hawaiian Village will hold its popular Waikiki Starlight Luau at a special venue – the Lagoon Green – next to the picturesque Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. Prices for the luau are $125 for adults, $77.50 for children ages 4 to 11; children 3 and under are free. Golden Circle tickets for seats closer the stage are $4 more for each ticket. A sumptuous dinner buffet is offered featuring a modern twist on traditional luau fare. The Waikiki Starlight Luau features the beautiful ladies and gentlemen of Tihati Productions in a Polynesian show. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the hotel at (808) 941-5828. © 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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Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Events 2009/2010

You’ll find lots and lots and lots of things to do to bid a fond aloha to 2009 and welcome in 2010 this New Years Eve on Oahu. So, pack your bags and start practicing how to say Happy New Year in Hawaii: Hau’oli Makahiki Hou ! New Year’s Eve Fireworks * Honolulu’s Aloha Tower Marketplace  will ring in 2010 with New Year’s Eve celebration featuring waterfront dining, live entertainment throughout the marketplace and a spectacular fireworks display over Honolulu Harbor at midnight. Several Aloha Tower restaurants will host special menus and packages for the evening. (This fireworks show is usually the biggest on the island.) If you’re looking for an extra special place to dine here, check out multi-award winning Chai Island Bistro . (See my review of Chai Island Bistro .) Visit AlohaTower.com or call (808) 566-2377 for more information. * One way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and then see the midnight fireworks from Honolulu Harbor is aboard the Star of Honolulu. They have several different cruise packages for dinner, cocktails, as well as shows. Visit StarofHonolulu.com or call (808) 983-7827 for more information. * In Kapolei, Wet n Wild water park provides an early fireworks display on New Year’s Eve beginning at 6pm to accommodate families with children who may not want to stay up late. Celebrate the end-of-the year with a spectacular fireworks display by the world renowned  Grucci Brothers .  Arrive early to enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, games and tons of prizes. Visit WetnWild or call (808) 674-9283 for more information. * JW Marriott Ihilani Resort in the Ko’Olina area of Kapolei will put on a midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks show.  A couple of the . JW Marriott Ihilani Resort restaurants, Ushio-Tei Japanese Restaurant and Naupaka Terrace will offer buffets earlier in the evening. Call (808) 679-0079 for more information. * Waikiki Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks – PENDING! * Don’t forget that every Friday night, there’s a fireworks show in Waikiki . If you happen to miss the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, then you can see a nice little show on New Year’s Day . New Year’s Eve Waikiki Dining & Concerts * The major Starwoods resorts of Waikiki have several options to celebrate New Years Eve — ranging from lavish buffets to multi-course fine dining to dancing with the Village People. The individual pages are not “linkable” so visit NewYearsEveInWaikiki.com directly and navigate from there for all their menus, costs and for information on how to see the Village People concert. * At Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Stylistics will be playing at the Coral Ballroom. See this flyer for a bit more concert information. Advanced reserved table seats for $49 and are currently on sale at Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, Macy’s and online at www.ticketmaster.com . Ticket price includes one standard drink per person, OR one bottle of champagne per couple, inclusive of tax and tip. Also at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, you’ll find some nice dinner options: Bali Steak & Seafood offers a special New Year’s Eve six-course dinner starting at $150 Rainbow Lanai Restaurant has a New Year’s Eve buffet ( menu )  for $59 for adults and $32 for children. * Just about every restaurant in Waikiki and Honolulu will be open and offering something special to celebrate the evening. Where are the best Oahu restaurants? Here’s a couple of excellent lists: Oahu’s top restaurants from a local’s perspective Go Visit Hawaii’s pick of the best Oahu restaurants plus useful links. Off-Beat New Year’s Eve Ideas * If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to do, then consider a treasure hunt in downtown Honolulu and Chinatown with the Fourth Annual Ravenchase Quest for Father Time.  The cost is $125 per person which includes game play plus an open bar from 9pm-midnight, a pupu buffet, champagne toast, and party favors.  For more information see this link. * The Hilton Hawaiian Village will hold its popular Waikiki Starlight Luau at a special venue – the Lagoon Green – next to the picturesque Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. Prices for the luau are $125 for adults, $77.50 for children ages 4 to 11; children 3 and under are free. Golden Circle tickets for seats closer the stage are $4 more for each ticket. A sumptuous dinner buffet is offered featuring a modern twist on traditional luau fare. The Waikiki Starlight Luau features the beautiful ladies and gentlemen of Tihati Productions in a Polynesian show. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the hotel at (808) 941-5828. © 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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Dining in Maui

Leave a Comment Visitors to Maui are enchanted with the diversity Maui exhibits. Natural beauty encompasses snowy mountain peaks and warm subtropical beaches. The culture of Maui is a blending of Polynesian and Hawaiian. History and modern life mix within the village of Lahaina. Maui visitors experiencing this harmonious blending of opposites will find pleasure in the abundance of dining choices that compliment the mood of Maui. The Hawaiian luau is considered an important part of every Maui vacation. A luau is the most fun way to experience the food and culture of Maui. Traditional luau food includes Kalua Pig, Chicken Luau, Hawaiian sweet potatoes, Poi and Poke. Nightly luaus are hosted throughout Maui but the most authentic is considered to be the Old Lahaina Luau on Front Street in Lahaina. The Feast at Lele offers a more gourmet luau menu. Haliimaile General Store in Upcountry Maui offers the best in local Hawaiian cuisine. A lunchtime favorite is the crab boboli and daily fish specials are always a good choice. While not necessary for lunch, dinner reservations are strongly recommended. The ocean surrounding Maui provides a bounty of fresh seafood for the restaurants located on Maui. There are very few local crabs and their meat is generally eaten raw as a kind of Poke. Diners are most likely familiar with Ahi and Mahimahi but other local fish often appear on the menu such as Moi, Monchong, Onaga, Ono, Opah, Opakapaka and Shutome. The freshness of these fish makes for outstanding dining. Seafood is on the menu of nearly every restaurant on Maui. Fusion-food thrives on Maui. The blending of Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Swiss, Korean, French, Italian and American cooking styles appear on menus through Maui. The premier fusion restaurant on Maui is Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar featuring Japanese Fusion. Sansei has two locations on Maui, one in Kapalua and another at Kihei. Sansei is popular on Maui and reservations are highly recommended. When in the village of Lahaina, diners can enjoy a great meal at Aloha Mixed Plate on Front Street. Located next to the Old Lahaina Luau gardens, this casual restaurant seats diners in beach and oceanfront shaded gardens. Many Maui luau favorites are served here and the plate lunch is always popular. The Maui food experience should always include fresh seafood and locally grown fruit. For a truly unique Maui treat, visitors can purchase potato chips made from Maui grown onions and russet potatoes and produced in local factories. These chips have been referred to as the “noblest” of all potato chips. Maui hotels and resorts generally feature several restaurants catering to the needs of their guests. Because of local regulations most Bed and Breakfast Inns do not provide more than a fresh fruit basket for breakfast. Maui visitors are welcome to visit other resort properties for dining. Visitors to Maui will have no problem finding food to satisfy any craving. Island restaurants specializing in Italian and American food as well as pizza are not difficult to locate. Maui guests longing for a taste of home will enjoy Cheeseburger in Paradise or the Hard Rock Caf

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