Maui Vacation Planner 2008

www.visitmaui.com certified instructors that can train you for an introductory scuba dive, or prepare you for full certification. There’s a colorful and fascinating world waiting for you under the surface. So don your mask and start exploring. Fishing Sport fishing is very popular here, with marlin, mahimahi, ono and ‘ahi the usual catch. Most of the charter fishing fleet departs L ahain a and M a‘alaea. ¯ ¯ ¯ Charters can also be arranged from Kaunakakai on Moloka‘i, and M anele ¯ Harbor on L ana‘i. ¯ Aloha is alive at Old Lahaina Lu‘au. ¯ ¯ Old Lahaina Lu‘au ¯ ¯ Reservations (808) 661-5705 www.oldlahainaluau.com Acclaimed as Hawai‘i’s most authentic lu‘au, ¯ the Old Lahaina Lu‘au offers guests an ¯ ¯ unparalleled experience. Individual fresh ﬂower lei greetings, personalized souvenir programs, spectacular oceanfront grounds, the unearthing of the roasted pig from a traditional “imu,” and a delectable feast presented buffet-style are just the beginning. As the sun sets, the Old Lahaina ¯ Lu‘au’s award-winning entertainers tell the ¯ story of the Hawaiian people in chant, dance and song, from the Polynesian migration through the Missionary and Merrie Monarch periods to the modern day. A truly Hawaiian evening, the very best part is that every guest leaves having experienced the true meaning of “aloha.” Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures Phone: (808) 281-9301 info@mauisailingcanoe.com www.mauisailingcanoe.com Sail, snorkel, and paddle aboard a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe! This unique Maui ocean activity will have you learning Hawaiian history and culture, snorkeling with sea turtles, and sailing the beautiful Wailea coast (Seasonal whale watching). Join in and paddle as part of the crew, or just sit back and relax. Six passengers maximum for a guaranteed intimate experience. Every Year Since 1995 Don't forget a waterproof camera. TOR JOHNSON Blue Hawaiian is the only activity company in the world, of any kind, honored with the Star Diamond Award for Outstanding Quality and Service from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Snorkeling and diving Another way to truly appreciate Maui’s warm, crystal clear waters is to dive right in. There are dozens of places to rent snorkel gear and many great places to use it. During winter, November through April, it’s best to snorkel around the waters of South Maui. Top spots include M akena Landing and the bays of ¯ M a‘alaea, ‘Ahihi and La Pérouse. During ¯ summer months, when south swells come in, explore the waters of West Maui such as Black Rock at K a‘anapali ¯ Beach as well as the bays of Honolua and Kapalua. Or you can join a snorkel excursion to Molokini Crater or L ana‘i. ¯ If you’re a certified diver you can suit up for a scuba dive at some of the better sites in the world. If you’ve always wanted to try it, there are loads of dive shops and Because some things really are priceless. If you think all helicopter tour companies are the same, and you can make your choice based simply on price, please consider this. Only one company in the world has been honored and awarded above all others for commitment to excellence. Only one company in Hawaii has the highest-time expert pilots, hones their skills in its own ﬂight simulator, and puts them through annual factory and FAA training. And only one company in Hawaii has its own American Eurocopter factoryauthorized and FAA-certiﬁed Service Center and Repair Station. Yet there’s still more. When you enjoy twoway communications with your Blue Hawaiian pilot, you’re talking to a State of Hawaii Certiﬁed Tour Guide. When you purchase a custom digital DVD of you on your tour, you’re glimpsing the passionate attention to detail Blue lavishes on every aspect of your tour. When you savor First-class seating and expansive views on an amazing new ECO-Star, you’re ﬂying the ultimate touring machine. When you consider all these things, you’re thinking about what’s really important, and what truly is beyond price. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Every Year Since 1996 “Blue Hawaiian is the Cadillac of helicopter tour companies” Frommer’s Hawaii 2008 Choose Blue. Hawaii’s Best. Maui (808) 871-8844 Kauai (808) 245-5800 Big Island (808) 961-5600 Toll-Free (800) 745-2583 www.BlueHawaiian.com 39 http://www.visitmaui.com http://www.oldlahainaluau.com http://www.mauisailingcanoe.com http://www.mauisailingcanoe.com http://www.BlueHawaiian.com

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