Lei draping at Duke Kahanamoku's statue SPORTY FUN
Duke's OceanFest

This sports festival celebrates the Father of International Surfing Duke Kahanamoku with a week's worth of surfing, swimming, paddle boarding, volleyball and more.

TOP 10 SPA HOTELS
The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua

Offering a quintessential Hawaiian experience, the Ritz's 17,500-square-foot spa bases its treatments on native Hawaiian healing therapies, using locally grown plants and herbs.
Kapalua Resort on Maui, Hawaii

Float from 2008 festival SPY ON THE SEA
Blue Sea Cruises

The popular tour company introduces a new eco-friendly vessel called the Spirit of the Kona. Cruise in style while observing whales, dolphins and other marine life in the Pacific.

CULTURAL EXCHANGES
Pan-Pacific Festival Matsuri

With a parade, arts and crafts, music, performing arts and more, this three-day event celebrates the many different cultures and traditions of the Asian Pacific Rim.
Float from 2008 festival

Hibiscus Pool Grand Wailea HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa

This hotel's 40 acres include just about everything you can think of, from waterslides at the pool to sushi at Kincha restaurant to hydrotherapy at the 50,000-square-foot Spa Grande.

HAWAII TO VEGAS AND BACK
Hawaiian Airlines Adds Flights

Due to overwhelming demand, the state's major airline adds a third rountrip flight to Las Vegas. The flight leaves on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Due to overwhelming demand, Hawaiian Airlines has recently added a third roundtrip flight between Honolulu and Las Vegas

Serving Hawaiian cuisine OKOLE MALUNA!
Top 10 Luaus of Hawaii

These traditional Hawaiian feasts are a dime a dozen, but we've searched out the Island's best luaus. On top of the traditional cuisine, enjoy cultural activities like hula dancing. Aloha!

HONEYMOON HOTELS
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

There's plenty of room to lose yourself at this recently renovated 50-acre resort, with its lush grounds, private rooms and beachside dinners.
See our other honeymoon hotspots.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Yellow plumerias in Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens LUSH LANDSCAPES
Senator Fong's Plantation

Hawaii's most exotic flora is at your fingertips when you tour through these breathtaking gardens, which feature dozens of native flowers, fruits, nuts, grasses and palms.

THE PRESIDENT'S "OHANA"
Barack Obama's Hawaii

The Hawaii tourism board has put together a useful online guide that highlights spots important to the president-elect, from his school to his favorite parks and eateries.
Kapiolani Park, one of the many parks Barack Obama frequented while growing up in Hawaii

An evening view from the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay OCEAN & HIGHLAND LANDSCAPES
Four Seasons Resort Lana'i

Escape to your very own island at Lana'i, just 25 minutes by plane from Honolulu, and find opulent luxury awaiting at both Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele.

HAWAII HOTEL SPECIALS
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach
Resort and Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

2008 GAYOT.com Hawaii Issue PARADISE AWAITS
2008 Hawaii Newsletter
Whether you're in the mood for good food, relaxation or outdoor adventures, our 2008 Hawaii Issue will help you make the most of your visit to this tropical paradise.

(Updated: 06/29/09 NH)


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