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Today in the Sky: Alaska Air adds new routes in Portland
The carrier has added new routes to Bozeman, Mont.; Santa Barbara; Pasco, Wash.; Kauai, Hawaii; and Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport. Alaska … Alaska Air is offering double frequent-flier miles on Portland-Atlanta flights for travel between …
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Local fans react after Te'o picked up by Chargers
… Chargers, we thought he would go earlier with Bears or Vikings, but go get 'um Manti make us proud,” said football fan Larry Kekaulike. Posts on Facebook and Twitter are already mentioning how Hawaii fans plan to travel to San Diego to watch Te'o play.
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Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) April 25, 2013
Maui’d Forever is now offering beach area weddings with the ability to offer a last minute permit. The advantage to this new offering is that one can pick their wedding or vow renewal location after their arrival on the Island.
The State of Hawaiis, Department of Land and Natural Resources started requiring permits for beach weddings starting in 2008. At first this outraged many in the Hawaii wedding industry especially the wedding planners and coordinators who were used to just going to the beach and doing a ceremony.
The regulations also restrict the activities of what can transpire at one of these beach weddings. Prior to 2008 beach weddings were unrestricted and often had flower arches and chairs set up on the sand. This is no longer allowed. Many florists and equipment rental companies were left with inventory that cannot be used.
These regulations are only for beaches and up to the mean high tide line. So to bypass the regulations and accompanying fees many Hawaii wedding planners have chosen to do their beach weddings at beach parks or just on the other side of the mean high tide line.
Most destination wedding couples traveling to Hawaii dream of having their wedding on a beach so a permit is a must. Since the public became aware of this issue it put a little bit more stress on them since it is very difficult for individuals to obtain permits. it is not only difficult but costly and time consuming because one must obtain liability insurance to be able to purchase a permit. Wedding planners such as Maui’d Forever offer permits with all of their wedding packages to help alleviate that stress.
Those same couples often fret that the beach selection they make for their wedding is just not the correct choice for them. Maui’d Forever is offering the ability for the couple to get a last minute permit enabling them to arrive on the Island and search for themselves what beach they prefer.
The only caveat to getting the last minute permit is that it must be within a certain geographical range. The wedding vendors such as minister and photographer are scheduled at the time of booking and are told time and location. Since many of them do multiple weddings in a day they need to know where and when the ceremony will take place.
The policy Maui’d Forever has adopted is to allow the couple a 30 minute driving window between a chosen location. That way the vendors know at most they can plan for half hour drive in any one direction. The couple is advised on a suggested location and once on Island given directions to the alternatives. They are then instructed to call Maui’d Forever to get the permit for their choice and the vendors are then emailed a copy of the permit. This will help alleviate some of the stress of a destination wedding.
Kailua-Kona, HI (PRWEB) March 03, 2013
Hawaiian Style Weddings is a full service, all-Hawaiian Islands wedding planner and coordination company founded in 2008. The company operates on the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. They use over hundreds of different wedding vendors and still find the need for additional quality photographers.
Jana Rothenberg, Hawaiian Style Weddings Director announced that “We are delighted to offer photographer Bob Brown’s excellent photography on the Big Island of Hawaii. Bob has agreed to work with Hawaiian Style Weddings for our Kona Kohala Coast Weddings.”
Bobs company is Eye Expression Photography, based in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island has been in business since 2003. Bob has traveled throughout the Hawaiian Islands and around the world photographing everything from weddings to torch runs; his photography has taken him to 5 out of the world’s 7 continents.
On the Big Island, Bob is a preferred vendor at a half dozen resorts including the Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai. Coming up on 10 years in business he has shot a variety of weddings, from celebrity weddings to weddings featured in Modern Bride and on the Lifetime Network. His experience, friendliness, photo journalistic style, and ability to capture and create images that stand the test of time earned him a “Best Of Weddings” from The Knot and consistent five-star ratings from brides.
Eye Expression Photography has had a lot of experience in high pressure situations, offering professionalism and fun with his wedding, portrait and commercial clients. Bob says I will always remember hanging out the side of a helicopter taking photos of sharks, flying down into a remote valley to capture a proposal, and the time the 4 year old ring bearer dug a hole and buried the couples rings.
You can preview Bobs work on the Hawaiian Style Weddings website. He is available with any of their wedding and vow renewal packages.
10 Best Snorkeling Spots In Hawaii: Best Places Hawaii Names the 10 Best Places to Snorkel in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii (PRWEB) September 7, 2006
Best Places Hawaii, a Hawaii-specific travel website (http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com) founded in 1995, ranks the “10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii.” With the visitor in mind, the research staff at Best Places Hawaii identified the 10 best places to snorkel in Hawaii.
1. Hanauma Bay, Oahu
2. Makaha Beach Park, Oahu
3. Molokini Crater, Maui
4. Kealakekua Bay, Big Island
5. Kee Beach Park, Kauai
6. Kapalua Bay, Maui
7. Anini Beach, Kauai
8. Kapiolani Park Beach, Oahu
9. Poipu Beach, Kauai
10. Kahaluu Beach Park, Big Island
The complete list with text and photos appears on the Best Places Hawaii website here: http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/snorkeling.html.
Famous worldwide, these 10 gorgeous locations are prime examples of why Hawaii is one of the best places on earth. The “10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii” were selected with the Hawaii visitor in mind — scenic beauty, teeming with underwater life, good for beginners, and accessible location.
Best Places Hawaii (not a booking site) is home to the Hawaii State Vacation Planner, providing the ultimate vacation match-making service; helping travelers plan and pre-experience their dream Hawaii Vacation. A visitor simply completes a vacation profile and receives free, with no obligation, information from Hawaii vacation providers (accommodations, activities, wedding services, travel and tour companies, etc.). A visitors dream Hawaii vacation is just a click away from becoming a reality. The free vacation planner match-making service is located at this address: http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/planning/vacation_planner_service.html.
Also, a visitor can explore the Hawaiian Islands on his/her own by embarking from the sites home page here: http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com . Beginning here, the visitor finds complete Hawaii travel and vacation information, including a large direct source of Hawaii vacation rental homes and condos, bed and breakfasts, resorts, hotels, spas, luaus, helicopter tours, whale-watching, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, surfing, hiking, golf, guided tours and much more. There is also extensive information on wedding and honeymoon services, major Hawaii events, dining, entertainment, shopping, real estate, airlines, rental cars, and travel booking providers.
Visitors to BestPlacesHawaii.com can also take advantage of a number of other free services including a monthly Hawaii travel discounts newsletter, entitled TNT NewsHawaii, filled with entertaining, valuable, and useful Hawaii vacation information, as well as a free real-time download of a Best Places Hawaii Discount Card. This Discount Card is free to get and pays to use, as it is the only totally free discount travel and activities card in Hawaii. The card has no sign-up or renewal fees and no obligation.
About H&S Publishing, LLC / Best Places Hawaii:
H&S Publishing, LLC, founded in 1985, is a Hawaii-based, privately-held technology and media company located on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
H&S Publishing, LLC produces Internet and print products/services primarily focused on the pre-arrival travel and tourism marketplace. The company’s high-traffic volume travel websites are Best Places on Earth and Best Places Hawaii.
The company’s Destination Marketing System, a proprietary Internet marketing program, generates leads from pre-qualified vacationers and delivers them to affiliated clients on a commission-free, high margin, direct-to-consumer, retail basis.
In addition to its websites, H&S publishes the Hawaii Data Book & Newcomers Guide Series, Kauai Magazine, Kauai Real Estate Magazine, maps, and print-on-demand books.
Access to all websites and to online versions of the magazines is available through the company’s portal site Hawaii Gateway, located at http://www.hawaiigateway.com .
The company’s clients include major travel companies, such as Hyatt, Marriott, Hawaiian Airlines, Starwood (Sheraton), Aloha Airlines, Aston Hotels and Resorts, Pleasant Holidays/Pleasant Hawaiian, United Vacations, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, RE/Max, and others.
The State of Hawaii has designated Best Places On Earth a “qualified high technology business,” making the company and its investors eligible for investment tax credits and other tax benefits.
Best Places Hawaii has placed as one of “Hawaii’s Fastest 50″ growth companies per Pacific Business News (American City Business Journals), PricewaterhouseCoopers, and First Hawaiian Bank in these sponsors’ annual ranking for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
Visit http://www.hawaiigateway.com for more information about and access to H&S Publishing, LLC and Best Places Hawaii’s products and services.
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Plattsburgh, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2013
This September, the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Plattsburgh are pleased to welcome the American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) to the shores of Lake Champlain. AWT, presented by Trade Wind Events, is going into its 4th year and has previously held events throughout California, Hawaii, Mexico and Peru.
September 29th and 30th Lake Champlain will be filled with free nonstop windsurfing action and fun for all skill levels including:
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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 30, 2013
For the sixth year running, leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com releases its list of Top 25 timeshare rental resorts. The Top 25 ranking is calculated using statistics from the site’s more than 1.5 million registered users.
Back in the number one spot after falling to number two in 2012 is Disneys Beach Club Villas in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Harborside Resort at Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, secures second place after taking the top spot last year. Another Disney resort, Boardwalk Villas, climbs this year from number 10 to number four.
The complete list of top 25 timeshare rental resorts below can also be found on RedWeek.
1. Disney’s Beach Club Villas Lake Buena Vista, Florida
2. Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
3. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Lake Buena Vista, Florida
4. Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club Lahaina, Hawaii
5. Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club Palm Beach, Aruba
6. The Manhattan Club New York City, New York
7. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club Kapolei, Hawaii
8. Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club Palm Beach, Aruba
9. Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu, Hawaii
10. The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas Lahaina, Hawaii
11. Costa Linda Beach Resort Oranjestad, Aruba
12. Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas Newport Coast, California
13. Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Lake Buena Vista, Florida
14. Disney’s Old Key West Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida
15. Marriott’s Grande Ocean Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
16. Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club – Lahaina Villas Lahaina, Hawaii
17. The Royal Sands Cancun, Mexico
18. Marriott’s Ocean Pointe Palm Beach Shores, Florida
19. Playa Linda Beach Resort Palm Beach, Aruba
20. Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club Koloa, Hawaii
21. Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
22. The Westin St. John – Virgin Grand Villas St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
23. Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort – West Village Kissimmee, Florida
24. Kaanapali Beach Club Lahaina, Hawaii
25. The Galleon Resort Key West, Florida
These rankings reflect the preferences of RedWeek.com users; individual experiences with these resorts may differ from those reflected in these results. None of the resorts listed above are affiliated with RedWeek.com. All traveler ratings and reviews are available on RedWeek.com.
To learn more about RedWeek.com or timesharing visit http://www.redweek.com.
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