Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 - (Page 27)

LANA‘I o enjoy nature’s stunning beauty eaut along with a relaxing local lifestyle is to est get to know Lana‘i. pineapple plantation, the town of Lana‘i City t shot of small towns from the amily owned and operated afes and “plate-lunch” diners encircle the town square, offering a real aloha of st style experience. The island is also a study in natural wonders, many of which are steeped in ancient Hawaiian history. A short road trip in a rental jeep or via a luxury 4x4 tour will lead to Keahiakawelo, the unearthly “Garden of the Gods,” a vista of windswept red soil punctuated by unusual rock formations. A short walking trail maintained by The Nature Conser Conservancy meanders through Kanepu‘u Preserve, where native coastal dry land plants still thrive. Down toward Kaiolohia Bay, a field of Hawaiian petroglyphs is etched into boulders overlooking the beach with its famous shipwreck. For an adventure on the water, try a private rafting charter with Trilogy Lana‘i Ocean Sports, which follows the footsteps of Hawaiian royalty to King t Kamehameha’s summer K Keahiakawelo’s lunar landscape is also retreat at Kaunolu and called the Garden of the Gods Kaumalapau along the southern coastline. T south shore, offering a fair picture of former lava rock pens that of once teemed with wild fish. Ancient temples known as “heiau” can also be found on Moloka‘i. One that’s as large as a football field, ‘Ili‘ili‘lopae Heiau, and made from round stones is only a ten-minute walk from the main highway. The entire area provides a look at how daily village life in old Moloka‘i might have been. In the lush, tropical East End of the island, a new crop of eco-tours is being cultivated. The Halawa Valley Taro Moloka‘i’s North Coast has the tallest sea cliffs in the world and Restoration Tours is a small, family business, which will immerse you in the traditional aqua farming methods of terraced taro patches. The tours include the mystical Halawa Valley, which is filled with rugged cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Guided hikes to the falls and to numerous archaeological sites are available on a regular basis. Coffees of Hawaii now offers an educational and entertaining mule-drawn tour of its coffee plantation. With these options, you can offer clients an authentic vacation experience in the living, breathing culture of Maui, Lana‘i and Moloka‘i. MOLOKA‘I Lauded as “Hawaiian by Nature,” Moloka‘i is the island where you can discover the archaeologist within. A necklace of ancient fishponds is strung for miles along the pristine waters of the Sunrise at Pu‘upehe it’s also known as Sweetheart Rock ‘u ow 1-800-525-MAUI www.visitmaui.com Interested? Request #007. http://www.visitmaui.com http://www.visitmaui.com

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Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: History and a Scenic Landscape Define Normandy Pacific/Asia: Kuala Lumpur Offers Luxury Shopping and Hotels Hawaii: Honolulu’s Nightlife is as Dazzling as its Sunshine Canada: VIA Rail Offers a New Way to Enjoy the Great North Las Vegas: Hotels and Casinos Away From the Strip Florida: Hilton Daytona Beach Offers Budget-Friendly Packages Central & South America: Panama is Poised to Become a Hot Destination Mexico: The ME Cancún Targets an Upscale Clientele Caribbean: Maxim Opens a New Resort in Puerto Plata The Latest News and Notes from Dominica Cruises: A CLIA Study Offers Good News About Cruising Cartagena and Santa Marta Offer Two Different Sides of Columbia Cover Story: Wendy Goodenow Industry In Crisis: A New Report Offers a Gloomy Forecast for the Airline Industry Hotels: Prince Edward Island Celebrates Anne of Green Gables EZGuider: Vacation.com Launches a New Platform Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Opinion Consortia Can Be An Agent’s Best Friend MLT Expands Roles and Offerings Malaysia Continues Agent Push In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - July 7, 2008

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