ALOHA FESTIVALS CELEBRATE HAWAIIAN OCEAN VOYAGING
Posted in News on 2013-05-16
This year’s Aloha Festivals pays tribute to traditional Hawaiian ocean voyaging with its theme, “Moana Nui Ākea - Celebrate Ocean Voyaging.” Now in its 67th year as one of Hawaii’s most highly regarded and oldest cultural celebrations, the 2013 Aloha Festivals takes place from Sept. 12 to 28 at various locations on Oahu, sharing the history and traditions of Hawaii and the unique spirit of aloha with both kama āina (local residents) and malihini (visitors).
“The 2013 Aloha Festivals honors the important Hawaiian value of Moana Nui Ākea by celebrating the brave and inspiring canoe builders, voyagers ...
The Kings’ Course golf course, located within the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island, will host Waikoloa Family Golf Days during the summer months of May through August. Families can play the Kings’ course after 3:30 p.m. for $50 per adult and $25 for juniors, including complimentary junior Nike rental clubs. (
The Hoola Spa at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii has debuted Hawaii’s first Himalayan Salt Room. A widely used European technique, the therapy creates pure, bacteria-free air that can be therapeutic for respiratory and skin conditions. Panels decorating the Salt Room walls are large hand-mined crystals of pure Himalayan Pink Salt. Complementing the new Salt Room are signature treatments at Hoola Spa, including purifying body glows. (
Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides is providing premium food and top-notch equipment during its deluxe morning snorkel sails to Kealakekua Bay, on the Big Island of Hawaii. To kick the fun up a notch, guests onboard the Fair Wind II can try SNUBA, a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. Or, onboard the Hula Kai, Sea Rockets add excitement to the fun times. Through June 23, and from Aug. 26 through Dec. 20, visitors who book online with Fair Wind can receive 50% off a second cruise. (
The acclaimed Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club, on Kauai’s north shore, has introduced a new six-hole Par 3 course dubbed the “Mini Prince,” which opened on April 1. The Mini Prince is carved out of the Prince Clubhouse’s practice facility, which has always included practice greens and bunkers. The existing practice greens have been enhanced and expanded into six complete par 3 holes, serving double duty as part of the driving range earlier in the day, then morphing into a six-hole course in late afternoon. The driving range closes at 3 p.m. daily, and the Mini Prince course opens at 4 p.m. for the ...
