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WAILEA WAIMEA KOHALA COAST WAIKOLOA Mauna Kea State Park KAILUA—KONA Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Still, there were plenty of choices for sightseeing and special events that can’t be found anywhere else on the islands. Volcanoes National Park is one of the most extraordinary landscapes anywhere— that’s where the volcano Kilauea has been erupting continuously since 1983. HILO “It’s one of the most popular attractions on the Hawaiian islands and a World Heritage site,” says Debbie Hogan, senior director of sales for the Big Island Visitors Bureau. “Groups can see the erupting volcano in many ways—a bus tour, by helicopter, or even walking into the park on a guided hike.” Another way to experience the awe-inspiring power of nature on the island is with a trip to the Mauna Kea Observatory. Groups can go to the visitors center at 9,000 feet to view the stars through portable telescopes. Two natural white-sand beaches and two championship golf courses are king at the Big Island’s two Prince hotels. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is currently closed for a KAU PUNA Experience it. Experience a meeting worlds apart from the usual. Kreuzburg says the incentive was lightly scheduled so attendees could go about the island and explore on their own. On site at the 15-acre, newly renovated Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa with 556 guest rooms, attendees had a choice of multiple freetime options, such as the infinity swimming pool, the upscale Mandara Spa, and onsite cultural activities, such as lei-making, hula dancing, and ukulele classes. One might say Hawai`i’s Big Island is “out of this world.” We think differently. In the Know: Big Island • The island’s Parker Ranch is one of the country’s largest and most historic ranches, a living testament to the paniolos—Hawaii’s cowboys; several sites on the ranch can be used for special events or group activities such as horseback riding and an upclose look at the operations • Kona coffee, with a reputation as some of the world’s best, is grown on some 600 plantations along the Kona Coast of the Big Island; many are available for tours and functions • The Big Island is home to 11 of the world’s 13 world climates, from dry coastal desert to hot, humid tropical pockets to some of the wettest spots on earth It’s out of your world. From the spectacular climate and outdoor activities to the extensive range of meeting facilities and professional event planning services, it is simply unsurpassed as a destination. Let us share with you our knowledge and passion for this extraordinary island and assist you in planning an unforgettable Big Island meeting or special event. Meet on Hawai’i’s Island of Adventure. Photo: Hilton Waikoloa Village Meet.BigIsland.org 5 http://Meet.BigIsland.org http://Meet.BigIsland.org

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Successful Meetings - December 2008

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