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In Hawai‘i, we greet guests by saying E Komo Mai, Welcome. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning guest, we are pleased that you selected Outrigger® Resorts. A family-owned company with more than 67 years of hospitality experience

At Outrigger® Resorts, our commitment to our sense of place is universal and our outreach is global. Join us on our lifelong journey.

and our roots firmly planted in Hawai‘i, Outrigger embraces an authentic style of ho‘okipa (hospitality) — what we call Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a, The Outrigger Way. We believe that a resort should offer more than just a room with a view. It should be a window to a new world of beauty, serenity and discovery. We understand that our very existence begins with caring for our place — our world. Our core values are celebrated globally, and expressed in the traditions and cultures of our host nations. In the same spirit as Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a, in Guam we say Inafa ‘maolek (Making It Good for Others); in Fiji, we practice the Bula Spirit; in Australia, our motto is Mateship; in Thailand, it’s Mittrapab (Friendship); and we practice Ensame (Together) in Mauritius. At Outrigger®, our commitment to our sense of place is universal and our outreach is global. Here in Hawai‘i, our cultural commitment includes a partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and support of the current voyage of the Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia. These two magnificent canoes have embarked on a multiyear, worldwide journey throughout Hawai‘i and across the Pacific with stops at 28 nations and 85 international ports of call, sailing more than 47,000 nautical miles. We will be there for them as we chart our own global expansion. Wherever you choose an Outrigger® property, we want you to feel like an honored guest from the moment you arrive to the time you depart. From bell captains and servers, to front desk hosts, housekeepers, pool attendants and entertainers, each of us strives for lōkahi, a unity, in service and spirit. We hope your stay is pleasant, everything you expect and more, and that you will return soon to an Outrigger® Resorts property.

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Hawaiian music remains relevant to each

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of five-star resorts in these Asian countries.

TOP 5 A handful of attractions that you won’t want to miss while visiting the Hawaiian Islands.

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ASIA PACIFIC Beyond Hawai‘i, Outrigger® Resorts maintains properties in some of the most exotic spots, including Thailand, Fiji, Australia and Guam.

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JOURNEY ON Ernest Hemingway once said, “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

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Contributors 1. brown W. cannon III For the past 15 years, Brown Cannon has had a career that has taken him across the globe shooting commercial, travel and lifestyle photography for editorial magazines and companies. His work can be found regularly in many of the world’s top publications, including Conde Nast and National Geographic. His photography has earned him the Lowell Thomas 1

awards for best editorial travel features in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012.

4. leigh marcello

2. carin krasner

Leigh Marcello was born in Honolulu

Carin Krasner is a highly respected Los

and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts

Angeles still-life commercial photogra-

in Hawaiian Studies from the University

pher. A graduate of Art Center College

of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She has worked as

of Design, she has helped create stun-

a cultural programs specialist at Waimea

ning work for multiple magazines,

Valley. Leigh enjoys sharing her mana‘o

books, commercials, brochures and

(knowledge) of the valley, which she con-

advertisements. Carin’s ability to

siders one of the many landmarks that

explore new areas of artistic growth has

makes her home a special place.

earned her recognition in many prestigious industry publications.

5. allan seiden Writer, photographer, historian and

3. kim steutermann

designer Allan Seiden has lived in

rogers

Hawai‘i since arriving from New York

Kaua‘i resident Kim Steutermann Rogers

City with a backpack and hiking boots

has worked as a journalist for many

in 1974. He is the recipient of two

years. As a writer, her focus has been

Hawai‘i State Kahili awards for works

on travel, outdoor adventure, nature,

of cultural value. He is currently

endangered species and Hawai‘i. Her

working on a book about World War II

destination pieces and first-person

in the Pacific, a companion to

narratives have been featured in such

Fishponds to Warships: An Illustrated

publications as Islands, Hana Hou and

History of Pearl Harbor. Other titles

Hawai‘i, as well as online at Outrigger-

include The Art of the Hula, The

Hawaii.com.

American Woman and WW II and The Hawaiian Monarchy and Diamond Head: Hawai‘i’s Icon.

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Nothing adventured, nothing gained. At Outrigger® Resorts, we believe that true hospitality is a language all its own. Join us on our journey to global discovery. FIND MORE The pages of this book can only contain so much. Look for additional stories and property updates at Outrigger.com.

FIND JOY Is there a more perfect world beyond the horizon? We think so. Our blog roll, “View From Here,” covers a range of topics about living in, traveling about and experiencing Hawai‘i. Here, you’ll find first-person blog accounts of everything from hiking through Haleakalā on Maui and diving with manta rays off Hawai‘i, The Big Island, to snorkeling Shark’s Cove on O‘ahu and paddling Kaua‘i’s Nāpali Coast. This material serves as both inspiration for those who haven’t yet had the experience and a virtual trip down memory lane for those who have. Outrigger.com/ViewFromHere

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BY WATER, all things find life. Water gives us a sense of place and it is the common thread that bonds all nature and humans together. Our ecosystem requires it; our bodies demand it. Over the next several pages, photographers focus their lens on a singular theme: the transparent fluid known as water. We start in Hawai‘i where forests are considered so crucial to the Islands’ water supply that they are recognized in an ancient Hawaiian proverb: “Hahai no ka ua i ka ululā‘au,” which means “the rain follows the forest.” While wellknown for our beaches, our Islands are also home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls, most of which can be safely accessed by foot via trails. Photographs: (Opposite) ©Brown W. Cannon III/ Intersection Photos. (This page) ©SIME/eStock Photo

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Ho‘omoe wai kāhi ke kāo‘o Let’s all travel together like water flowing in one direction

THE REFLECTION of palm trees can be seen in this paddy field, a flooded parcel of arable land that is the typical feature of rice farming in East, South and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, rain-making rituals are common among rice farmers, who mark the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.

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Water not only provides sustenance but it also rejuvenates us, whether surfing above it or diving into it on a warm summer day. Buddhists consider the water lily as a symbol of enlightenment because of the beautiful bloom that emerges from the mud. They also see the water lily as representative of purity and divine birth. Beads of water collect on the surface of a tea leaf.

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KOI FISH are a common symbol in both Chinese culture and feng shui. It’s believed that this ornamental fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition and perseverance. The fish’s coloring also has meaning. Certain hues represent certain aspects or outcomes in life. The kohaku has a white body with red spots, and symbolizes success in one’s career. Symbolic of life changes and transformations, the kumonryu includes two main variations: one has a white body with black spots and the other has an all-black body. Ogon is a solid, silvercolored koi, which represents success in business and wealth. And yamabuki koi is gold in color and symbolizes riches and wealth. Photographs: (Opposite, far right) ©Cedric Angeles/Intersection Photos. (Others) ©Brown W. Cannon III/Intersection Photos

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Approximately 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water. And 96.5 percent of our water — about 326 million cubic miles — is found in seas and oceans. We wait for swells to form in the open

water and enjoy the touch of it through our toes. Water is the only natural substance that is found in all three physical states — liquid, solid and gas — at temperatures normally found on earth.

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During the ’70s, a Hawaiian cultural renaissance

the equivalent of six-and-a-half times around the earth.

began to flourish, thanks partly to the building of Hōkūle‘a,

“Malama Honua” (“Care for the Earth”) defines this ambi-

a replica of the Polynesian voyaging canoe built to test

tious worldwide voyage’s mission, with a goal of charting a

ancient methods of navigation. Since its inaugural voy-

new course toward sustainable practices for food, energy

age to Tahiti in 1976, Hōkūle‘a has sailed 140,000 miles,

and global environment.

(Above left) Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia crew members David Komine, left, and Herve Maraetaata secure one of the sails. (Far left) Apprentice navigator Kalā Baybayan studies the distant horizon. After completing the first leg of the tour to Tahiti, the three have now been replaced by a new team of sailors who will continue with the three-year global journey. (Above right) A ti leaf lei and hau (hibiscus) rope are tied around a rock as a form of ritual offering.

(Below) A ti-leaf bundle contains an offering to the seas for a safe journey. (Bottom photo) Bound tight to Hōkūle‘a’s manu hope (curved endpieces) are wooden figures or ki‘i . (Right) Crewmembers get a reprieve from the swells.

In an unprecedented voyage, Hōkūle‘a, along with sis-

tial navigation — versus GPS, compass, or, even, sextant — to

a three-year journey that will include stops at 28 nations

find their way around the globe. “Sunset time is one of the

and 85 international ports of call, sailing more than 47,000

most important times of the day,” Murphy says. “It’s impor-

nautical miles. “Hōkūle‘a is not a canoe, it’s a living life

tant to read the ocean and pay attention to your last direc-

force,” says Nainoa Thompson, Hōkūle‘a master navigator

tional clue — the sun.”

and president of the nonprofit organization Polynesian

Murphy has apprenticed under Thompson since 1998.

Voyaging Society (PVS). “This voyage scares me; it wakes

She explains his method for using the voyaging canoe as a

me up. We know we’re going to get the storms; we know the

compass, in which the canoe is divided into equal quadrants,

seas will be rough.”

and each quadrant is further divided into eight equal houses.

Fellow navigator Ka‘iulani Murphy understands the inherent dangers but she’s committed to perpetuating the

traditional Polynesian voyaging methods that rely on celes-

ter ship Hikianalia, will circumnavigate the globe during

Each sunset and sunrise is noted based on where the sun’s shadow crosses the canoe’s beams.

(Above left) Kaiwi Hamakua-Makue, left, and Tamiko Fernelius steer the hoe uli (center paddle). (Above center) Kaleo Wong smiles as he enjoys the scenery. (Right) The sun, crewmembers’ last directional clue, begins to set, making sunset one of the more important times of the day.

“On a nice clear night, you don’t have to worry as much,

the word lama, which means a light or torch,” says Outrigger’s

are doing,” says Murphy. “Throughout the night, you’re try-

cultural experiences manager Kaipo Ho. “Let this voyage serve

ing to keep yourself on course relative to the swells that you

as a symbol and our commitment to do our part to Malama

observed at sunset. If there’s a big swell coming from far away,

Honua, to care for our place, our planet and to be that light for

the waves should maintain their direction throughout the

our Mother Earth.”

night. But you want to keep an eye out in case they change.” Once the sun sets, Murphy says she watches for planets,

this earth that have to be dealt with in a kind and compassionate and caring way. One of the goals of this worldwide voyage is

stars low on the horizon. “Stars also help with latitude,” she

to use the canoe as a classroom to teach the world how to live

points out. “Here in Hawai‘i, Hōkūle‘a (Arcturus) and Hikianalia

more sustainably on all our “islands,” Island Earth included.

nously as we go south, telling us our latitude.” This is the way of Polynesian wayfinding, using stars as a road map to navigate Oceania.

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Thompson acknowledges that there are serious issues on

because they show themselves first. Then, she watches for

(Spica) rise at the same time. Other star pairs rise synchro-

“Nested within the Hawaiian word malama, to care for, is

but on a cloudy night you also need to read what the swells

“As much as people call this planet green, it’s not, it’s blue — 72 percent of the earth’s surface is water,” Thompson says. “The biodiversity of the planet is really defined by how well we take care of the biodiversity of the oceans. And it’s all at risk.”

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The origins of kava are steeped in mythological tales of mourning and spiritual beings. On the Pentecost Island in Vanuatu, there’s the story of the distraught orphaned boy who buried his twin sister only to return a week later to her grave to find the growth of a mysterious plant; or the tale of the Samoan deity Tagaloa, who hailed kava as the “nectar of the gods.” Recognized by many as a medicine birthed from the heavens or a symbolic phallus that gives life to an otherwise barren and remote land, kava has impacted generations of Polynesians who deem it “the water of life.” Traced back thousands of years throughout the Pacific, kava—the common English term—has been used as a ceremonial gift for a special occasion or as a sign of respect before visiting someone’s home. Although kava is used throughout Polynesia, its name appears in at least 80 different iterations, including ‘awa in Hawai‘i, ava in Samoa and yaqona in Fiji. “A lot of our rituals and protocols involve [kava],” says Inoke Seru Suguturaga, the manager of the Fijian village at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, O‘ahu, and a native of the village of Mokani in Fiji. “Whether you’re a visitor to one of the villages within Fiji or a local heading to your cousin’s house for

(Right) Harvesting the kava plant can take place any time of the year, but once the roots have been extracted, it then takes another three years before the next roots are harvestable. (Center) During the kava ceremony, the root is ground (above left) strained then methodically added to cold water.

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dinner, the sevu sevu (presentation of the kava root) is shared

the plant then pounded it into smaller pieces on a stone.

among the visitors and their hosts. It’s to show respect,” he

Virgin girls (or boys in southern Vanuatu) were then obliged

continues. “You present your sevu sevu to the chief or host

to masticate the root then place it on a banana leaf or into a

and if they accept it, that means they are allowing you to visit.”

large bowl filled with cold water. After it was strained, kava

Derived from the pepper family Piperaceae, which

was served in halved coconut shells to the assembled drink-

includes more than 2,000 species of herbs, shrubs, small

ers. By the 19th century, although the method had been car-

trees and woody climbers, kava is made from the plant Piper

ried out for thousands of years prior, colonial administrators

methysticum, a hardy, slow-growing perennial that can reach

and missionaries claimed the practice unsanitary and it has

heights of more than 9 feet tall. In “Kava—The Pacific Elixir,”

since nearly disappeared.

Vincent Lebot, Mark Merlin and Lamont Lindstrom write about the birth of kava, explaining how local men uprooted

Today, kava is cultivated through its root, which is

Kava consumers can expect to feel a tingling sensation on their tongue and eventually numbness and relaxation throughout their entire body. Used primarily in Fiji as a social drink, kava is often abused by those looking for a “quick buzz.”

pounded into a fine powder then strained and served to

Traditionally, kava is prepared by either chewing, grinding or pounding the roots. Grinding is accomplished by hand against a cone-shaped block of dead coral; the hand forms a mortar and the coral a pestle. The ground root is

combined with only a little water, as the fresh root releases moisture during the grinding process. Pounding is normally done against a large stone with a small log. The product is then added to cold water and consumed as quickly as possible.

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supplements was its simple cultivation method.

household. In a less-than-formal setting, kava is used as an end-of-the-day drink without regard to one’s social status. “To a lot of people, it tastes like muddy water,” says Dr. H.C. “Skip” Bittenbender, an extension specialist at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for coffee, kava and cacao. “But it’s a great way to relax.” Kava consumers can expect to feel a tingling sensation

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Bittenbender says. “When you do that, the leaves and parts of the root are toxic … Polynesians have known that for thousands of years. The companies didn’t think to consider that.” “Kava, like anything else, is best done in moderation,” Suguturaga warns. “Our ancestors had not designed [kava] for the purpose of drinking in excess. I can understand some man-

on their tongue and eventually numbness and relaxation

ufacturers’ perspective, for they want to get the most mileage

throughout their entire body. Used primarily in Fiji as a social

out of the plant; but they should have done their homework.”

drink, kava is often abused by those looking for a “quick

“What had happened was they were using the entire plant,”

Previous studies of kava supplements have determined

buzz.” In the early to late 1980s, when kava became popular in

that the chemistry of kava — when processed properly — is

Western culture, demand grew for kava-manufactured prod-

far less perilous than the effects of alcohol. Kava is neither a

ucts. By the late 1990s, kava products were found in abun-

hallucinogen nor a stupefacient. Rather, it is a mild narcotic,

dance, and reports of liver failure quickly followed throughout

a soporific, a diuretic and a major muscle relaxant. Owner of

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difference that scientists found with the concentrated kava

and serves as a model of chiefly hierarchy or head of the

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parts of Europe and the United States. Bittenbender says the

meticulously carved kava bowls, the drinking order proceeds

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distinguished guests. As participants sit in a circle around

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Kava plants are harvested around four years of age. The plant’s root is classified under two categories: crown or lateral. (Above left) Crown roots are largediameter pieces while lateral roots (above right) are smaller in size and resemble more a typical root. (Above center) After harvesting, the roots are trimmed into smaller pieces then dried in sunlight.

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Fiji Kava in Honolulu, Daya Nand, lauds the use of kava for its

effect of the kava drink supersedes its reputation for having

overall medicinal healing and euphoric-mood benefits.

tranquil and anti-anxiety healing benefits.

“Kava is good for the mind and body,” says Nand, an Indo-

“In Fiji we have a saying: gunu yaqona mo manoa,”

Fijian whose popular kava shop is found on Honolulu’s busy

Suguturaga says. “It translates to ‘drink kava to become mel-

Dillingham Boulevard. “It’s nothing like alcohol; many people

low.’ In Fijian culture, kava is used to solve many problems and

often make that mistake. It makes you relaxed, happy but

issues. We use kava to gather around and discuss any con-

your mind stays sharp.”

cerns and ultimately resolve them and move on.”

Like Suguturaga and Bittenbender, Nand believes the drink

Kava — a drink associated with creating peace and har-

in moderation is a practice he would like to see continue with

mony among chiefs, locals and outsiders — has grown into

each new generation.

a symbol of esteem and civility that Suguturaga is proud to

“I’m happy to share it with others who are interested,” Nand says smiling. “That’s what kava is all about.” Suguturaga agrees. Although he has reservations about

relate to his Fijian culture. “One of the reputations that Fijians have is that we’re very

“One of the reputations that Fijians have is that we’re very happy people. Kava is part of that in a way because we take the time to show mutual respect ... When you establish respect, it creates a type of protocol of resolution and peace.” —Inoke Seru Suguturaga

happy people,” Suguturaga says. “Kava is a part of that in a

the widespread and casual usage of kava in Fiji and through-

way because we take the time to show mutual respect among

out Polynesia — as opposed to the “sacred” validity that is

each other. When you establish respect, it creates a type of

seldom practiced today — Suguturaga believes the communal

protocol of resolution and creates peace.”

Water is slowly added to grounded kava. In Fiji, a formal yaqona (kava) ceremony often accompanies important religious, social and

political functions, which usually involve a ritual presentation of the bundled roots as a sevu sevu (gift), and then drinking of the yaqona itself.

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Priya Hein vividly remembers waking up as a

The American author’s quote may have been taken out

young girl to forage for Chinese guava to prepare homemade

of context but his words may nevertheless ring true for first-

jam. And one of her favorite memories is learning how to

time visitors to this Indian Ocean paradise. With its powdery

swim with her cousins in the aqua lagoon at Mon Choisy.

beaches protected by a coral reef barrier to the east, west

And although she left Mauritius as a teenager to study in

and north, jagged cliffs to the south and two renowned

the United Kingdom, the children’s book author is still very

heritage sites, this multiethnic nation of 1.3 million people is

attached to her motherland.

richly steeped in history, social dynamics and culinary fusion.

“I am very nostalgic about Mauritius,” says Hein, who is

Like Hawai‘i, Mauritius’ colonial history has led to its

now based a continent away in Munich, Germany. “I have

rich palette of ethnicities. Named after Prince Maurice Van

fond memories of growing up [here]. Its natural beauty, stun-

Nassau, Mauritius was first colonized by the Dutch, followed

ning clear lagoons, warm people and unique cuisine make it a

in the 17th century by the French who renamed it Île de

special place. But being Mauritian, I may be a little biased so I

France. In 1814, the Treaty of Paris ratified the cession of

will quote Mark Twain who said, ‘God created Mauritius first

Mauritius and its dependencies, Rodrigues and Seychelles,

and then heaven.’”

to the British. Fast-forward two centuries. Today’s diverse

(Opposite page) Children run across the sand dunes at Seven Coloured Earth, a prominent tourist attraction in southwestern Mauritius. (This page, clockwise from top left) A mother and her child take a break from hunting snails at low tide at Baie du Cap. Sega is the Mauritian national dance. A rainbow arcs over sugarcane fields. Artists can often create and sell their paintings by the water in Trou d’Eau Douce.

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(From left) Shoppers pick out fresh tomatoes at the outdoor Flacq Market. Kite surfing at Le Morne Peninsula. Chamarel Falls is another must-see attraction.

population includes people of Indian descent, Creole lineage,

including a stop at the Château de Bel Ombre and checking

families of Sino-Mauritians (from the Far East) and groups of

out the museum of Mahebourg. In the northern part of the

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Franco- and Anglo-Mauritians. The island offers a harmonious

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example of how Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians

19th-century Château de Labourdonnais, which only recently

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unite as — to quote the national anthem — “one people … one

opened to the public.

Resort is this Indian Ocean island’s

“There is no indigenous group of Mauritius, which was an

Beyond its beaches and points of interest, Mauritius

newest luxury destination. All 181

boasts two United Nations Educational, Scientific and

guest rooms face the turquoise sea,

uninhabited island until the first settlers arrived on the island,”

Cultural Organization world heritage sites: Le Morne, a

promising memorable views and

Hein explains. “I am a descendant of Indian indentured laborers

mountainous region on the southwest side of the island; and

sunsets. Relax at one of the three

who settled in Mauritius to work on the sugar cane plantations.”

the Aapravasi Ghat Immigration Depot that was established

swimming pools then savor the

in the second half of the 19th century to welcome indentured

international cuisine at either the

which include tracing the tea route that starts at Domaine des

laborers. Most Mauritians, including Hein, trace the arrival

Plantation Club, Mercado, Edgewater

Aubineaux. “It is a scenic route where you can visit the tea

of their ancestors from this site, which welcomed over half a

or Willie’s Rum and Crab Shack. A

plantations, tea factory and taste the different types of Bois

million immigrants between 1834 and the 1920s.

supervised kids club will allow their

As a local insider, Hein readily shares her must-sees,

Chéri tea,” she says. “You could combine it with a visit to the

“My great great grandfather arrived here on August 10,

nearby lake of Grand Bassin, where Mauritian Hindus go on a

1874,” Hein says. “I have very fond memories of growing up in

pilgrimage every year. They consider the lake to be sacred.”

Mauritius, which I would like to share with not only my own

Hein also recommends visiting the scenic southern coast,

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nation, in peace, justice and liberty.”

Cultural celebrations are commonplace in Mauritius. Divali, or the Festival of Lights (right), is celebrated in a spirit of pure joy over five days. Fireworks light up the sky and clay lamps line the walls, balconies and yards of peoples’ homes. (Below) Hindus visit the statue of Lord Shiva at the sacred Grand Bassin.

CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

other while wishing one another health

Throughout the year, the streets of

and prosperity.

Mauritius come alive with parades

National Day — March 12 Independence

celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival,

Day is celebrated with great national

the procession of the Tamil Cavadi, the

pride throughout the island.

popular pilgrimage to Sainte-Croix and

Chinese Spring Festival — Chinese New

Divali, deemed the most jovial of all

Year’s Day is celebrated each year on

Hindu festivals.

a different date because of variations

Fire Walking — December / January /

between the lunar and solar calendars.

February — This Tamil ceremony takes

Eid al-Fitr — July-August

place between December and February.

An important Muslim festival, Eid

After 10 days of purification, meditation

al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the

and praying, penitents go to the temple

Islamic holy month of fasting. The holi-

where they walk slowly across a pit of

day celebrates the conclusion of the 29

burning coal — said to represent the out-

or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting

stretched sari of Draupadi (a character in

during Ramadan.

the epic Mahābhārata) — before dipping

Père Laval Pilgrimage — September

their feet in milk to cool down.

Mauritians of all faiths walk a long dis-

Maha Shivratree — February-March

tance or drive to Sainte-Croix near Port

In honor of Lord Shiva, thousands of

Louis to visit the tomb of the Blessed

pilgrims walk long distances to the

Jacques Désiré Laval — the “Apostle of

sacred lake of Grand Bassin, carrying the

the Black People.”

‘Kanwar’— wooden arches covered with

Divali — October-November

flowers and small mirrors. This Mauritian

This is Priya Hein’s favorite festival,

celebration is one of the most sacred Hindu

which marks the victory of Rama over

festivals to be found outside of India.

Ravana. “I just love the magical atmo-

Holi — March This is an important time

sphere of joy and festivity leading up

for joy and sharing on the Indian calendar.

to Divali,” she says. “It is a celebration

During this frenzied but always good-

of the victory of good over evil. We do

natured event, men, women and children

our best to celebrate it here in Munich

throw colored water and powder at each

although it is not the same.”

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music

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Nothing quite defines Hawai‘i’s unique cultural heritage as does its music. The rhythmic beat of pahu (drums), the rattle of ‘uli‘uli (seed-filled small gourds) and kupe‘e niho ‘ilio (dog-teeth anklets), the tapping of ipu (dried gourds) and pu‘ili (bamboo sticks), or the birdlike strains of an ‘ohe hano, a bamboo nose flute, were the musical accompaniment to the sacred hula. The instruments paced the dancers and chanters who sang of gods and god-like chiefs, providing a hypnotic pulse to the dance ceremony and its spiritual message. By the mid-19th century, it seemed that Hawaiian music would be lost, condemned by missionaries who considered the ways of old as heathen links to the pre-Christian past. A modest revival of hula and its instrumental accompaniment slowly began during the reign of Kamehameha V (1863-1872),

the bachelor king who sought to preserve Hawaiian culture amid the fast-changing inroads of the outside world. King Kalākaua (1874-1891) would perpetuate this preservationist mentality, writing several books on the Hawaiian past and adding hula to such ceremonial events as the completion of ‘Iolani Palace in 1881 and the celebration of the King’s 50th birthday Jubilee in 1883.

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Early Hawaiians composed and maintained an extensive oral tradition through chants, called mele. With the introduction of the piano and ‘ukulele, Hawaiian music evolved to reflect the changing musical trends, which included big band music of the Swing Era.

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When Hawaiian music emerged as a popular genre early in the 20th century, songs were composed in a style now known as hapa haole, half foreign.

What most people today associate with Hawaiian music

including the quintessential “Hawaiian Aloha ‘Oe.” Both com-

When Hawaiian music emerged as a popular genre early in the

posed in the style that would come to be called hapa haole, half

20th century, the music transformed from rhythmic to melodic.

foreign. There was much that was different in this new musical

The change was brought about by the popularization of the

genre. To start, the instrumental components were completely

piano, which was fed by sheet music. Exotic Hawai‘i proved

new: drums and rattles were replaced by adaptations of instru-

a perfect subject for Tin Pan Alley, the street in New York City

ments brought to the Islands in the mid-to-late 19th century.

that was the heart of the sheet music industry. With Hawai‘i

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anthem, while Lili‘uokalani would pen hundreds of melodies,

is very different from these ancient rhythms and instruments.

The ‘ukulele, for example, came to Hawai‘i as the bragu-

officially becoming a territory of the United States in 1900, the

inha, brought in by Portuguese migrants from Madeira and

timing was right as the sheet music craze took off. The royal

the Azores. Mexico is the likely origin of the Hawaiian guitar,

Kalākauas played an important role in this evolutionary time

possibly imported to Hawai‘i in the mid-19th century by

for Hawaiian music. While traditional musicians performed

cowboys hired to work Hawai‘i’s newly-created cattle ranches.

at palace events, King Kalākaua, Queen Lili‘uokalani and their

The Hawaiians, with a natural feel for the instrument, soon

siblings, Likelike and Leleiohoku, were all accomplished com-

adapted it, creating a sound that would become identifiably

posers. Kalākaua would compose Hawai‘i Ponoi, today the state

Hawaiian, adding slack-key tuning and developing the steel

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In the early 1900s, Hawaiian music had gained in popularity and mainland musicians began to produce songs with an island theme. Even Queen Lili‘uokalani composed hundreds of melodies, including the culturally symbolic “Hawaiian Aloha ‘Oe.”

guitar, with the slider (called the “steel”) pressed on the strings

of Hawaiian culture, with hula and Hawaiian music in the

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to provide an evocative, lingering vibration that said Hawai‘i.

lead. And then there was the late Don Ho. If any one singer

After all these years, the very core of

came to be identified with Hawaiian music, it was Ho and the

Hawai‘i has been safeguarded through

new instruments and vocalizations were hybrid variations of

Like many of the Hawaiians who would play them, these

Tiny Bubbles fame that came his way in the 1970s, ’80s and

its music and dance. Some of that histo-

the hapa haole style. Hawaiian-themed songs became nation-

’90s. Ho’s reign may long be over, but Hawaiian music has

ry can be discovered without ever leav-

al hits, popularized by stars like Al Jolson and Sophie Tucker.

continued to prosper, continuing a Golden Age now decades

ing Waikīkī. Located along the makai

in the making and still going strong, recognized as an indepen-

(ocean) corridor of Embassy Suites

ers and musicians were taking Hawaiian music from its

In Hawai‘i, a growing number of homegrown compos-

dent Grammy Awards category from 2005-2011, and with the

— Waikīkī Beach Walk® is the Hawaiian

backyard origins onto the stage, performing for both local

Hawaiian Grammys, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, a main-

Music Hall of Fame Exhibit, a 50-foot-

audiences and the growing number of visitors coming to

stay on the local cultural scene.

long timeline encompassing major

the Islands. Classics like My Little Grass Shack (Johnny

Some look back at the ’20s or ’30s as a Golden Age. Others

highlights of Hawai‘i’s musical evolution.

Noble), Waikīkī (Andy Cummings) Lovely Hula Hands (R.

see the present as a continuation of that epoch. Like the

Learn about the “courting” flute, the

Alex Anderson) and The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Charles

Islands, Hawaiian music evolves with diverse musical styles

‘ukulele, and King David Kalākaua and

E. King) spoke of aloha and romance, beautiful moments

linked by cultural memory and, increasingly, composed

his royal siblings known as the “Royal

and places, popularized by the ‘ukulele, steel guitar, bass and

and performed in the lyrical language of Hawai‘i’s native

Fours.” The mauka (mountain) corridor

piano of the typical Hawaiian quartet.

people. Stellar talents like Henry Kapono, Keali‘i Reichel, Amy

offers a display that honors musicians,

Hānaiali‘i, Makana, Jack Johnson and Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole

poets, instrumentalists and singers who

than 1.5-million servicemen, while the growth of tourism pro-

have broadened contemporary Hawaiian music’s appeal,

have helped perpetuate and translate

vided a catalyst to the already developing interest in a revival

extending a long creative tradition into the future.

the music into what is heard today.

The war in the Pacific introduced Hawaiian music to more

Using a slider, steel guitarists press on their strings, which are loosened, or “slackened,” to produce an open chord when strummed. In contrast, Henry “the Wild Hawaiian” Kapono plays his guitar in a more contemporary style.

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Jam Sessions Talented musicians perform nightly at Kani Ka Pila Grille at Outrigger Reef on the Beach. She’s tutu (grandmother) to some and aunty to all. Dressed in a red-and-brown print dress and wearing a haku lei, Luana Maitland looks right at home at Kani Ka Pila Grille. Every Wednesday for the past four years, the Honolulu native can be seen greeting guests as they settle in to hear the lilting sounds of Cyril Pahinui, Jeff Au Hoy and Peter Moon Jr. “Uncle Cyril has never missed a Wednesday,” smiles Maitland, events and activities manager for the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. “He even once turned down a chance to play in Paris because he wouldn’t be able to get back in time.” When the property concluded a multimillion dollar facelift six years ago, Outrigger executives wanted to perpetuate a sense of Hawaiiana at the hotel, commissioning the canoe hale

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“This is home; this is where we practice; this is where we perform. We keep it real local Hawaiian music, which people from all over the world come to hear.” — Cyril Pahinui

renowned artist Herb Kane, followed by the introduction of cultural programs and local music. Kani Ka Pila Grille satisfied the latter. The venue attracts such Na Hoku Hanohano-award-winning artists as Pahinui, Sean Na‘auao, Kuana Torres Kahele, Weldon Kekauoha, Kawika Kahiapo, Mike Kaawa, Jeff Rasmussen and Kamakakehau Fernandez. This caliber of talent is rarely seen in Waikīkī let alone on a regular basis at this casual poolside venue. “There are so many Hawaiian artists that I wish we had more days in a week,” Maitland says. “Music draws our hotel guests but it also brings locals into Waikīkī. It’s a venue where people can always come back to.” For Pahinui, Kani Ka Pila Grille gives him the security that he’ll always have a place to play his music. “This is home; this is where we practice; this is where we perform,” Pahinui says. “We keep it real local Hawaiian music, which people from all over the world come to hear.” Kani Ka Pila Grille serves casual island cuisine from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with live entertainment nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For schedule of entertainment, call 808.924.4992.

(Opposite page, clockwise, from top left) Local musician Kawika Kahiapo; Cyril Pahinui CDs for sale; tropical mai tai; bass guitarist. (This page, clockwise from top) Luana Maitland; tiki torch; Jeff Ah Hoy.

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other Nature controls the mood in Waimea Valley. When trade winds blow, they part the leaves, sometimes rattling seedpods, other times whistling through palm fronds. The sound of the river can turn from a gentle cascading hum to a raging tor-

rent of water. Carved by rain and wind from the flank of the Ko‘olau Mountain range some two million years ago, the valley provides a window into ancient history and culture. Composed of two natural borders, Keanaloa to the north and Kaluahole to the south, the area is part of the ahupua‘a (a land tenure that extends from the uplands to the sea) of Waimea, which is split in half by a third ridge, Kalāhe‘e. Its name derived from the surrounding fresh water (wai) that feeds the reddish (mea), iron-rich soils, Waimea was once inhabited by ali‘i (royalty) and kāhuna (priests), who chose to settle in the area because of its spiritual power, as well as the abundance of burial caves and heiau (temples). It was once believed that bathing in the crimson waters could cure the injured or sick. The main waterway, Kamananui, is found in the southern valley and begins in the mountains above Kahana and Punalu‘u, and empties into Waimea Bay. Within the lower elevations, two intermittent streams, Kamana‘iki (the smaller branch) and Kaiwikō‘ele (rattle bones), can only be seen flowing after heavy rainfall; they’re otherwise dry. Also spotted in the southern valley is a waterfall known to visitors as “Waimea Falls.” Because of its fertile floors, ample fresh water and nearby offshore fishing,

Known as “The Valley of the Priests,” Waimea is celebrated for its picturesque bluffs, its permanently flowing river and its deep bay. Within its 1,875 acres, visitors will find a collection of Hawaiian flora, a traditional Hawaiian living site, kū‘ula stones and the endangered ‘alae‘ula, a black water bird with a red shield that swims freely in the ponds.

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Waimea Valley was among the earliest inhabited places in the Islands.

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Early Hawaiians developed a sophisticated agricultural system, which included a series of terraces and irrigation ditches that were necessary for the growth of taro, sweet potato, bananas and other crops. Meanwhile, the valley’s canopy of trees and

native bird easiest to spot is the endangered ‘alae‘ula, a black water bird with a red shield that has established populations in the surrounding ponds. Historically, Waimea is perhaps best known for its priestly associations, earning

verdant flora sheltered native species and wildlife, some of which can be found only

the nickname “Valley of the Priests,” circa 1090. During the 12th century, a great spiri-

in this 1,800-acre parcel of lush land and babbling brooks. With its range of habitats

tual leader named Pa‘ao arrived in Hawai‘i and introduced the use of stone terraces

stretching from the dry, salty sea shore to the cool, misty uplands, the property has

and walls for temples, as well as installed a priesthood that endured for centuries.

become home to three species of “Exceptional Trees,” a vast array of ferns, flowering

It is believed that the Hale O Lono Heiau near the entrance to the valley, along with

plants, invertebrates, birds and Hawai‘i’s only land mammal, the hoary bat.

the two other heiau flanking the cliffs above, bear witness to the religious changes

While competition from non-native plants, animals and disease have taken their toll on the wildlife in the valley throughout the centuries, Waimea is still one of the

brought by Pa‘ao. In a study conducted by the Archaeological Consultants of the Pacific (ACP) in

best places on O‘ahu to look for indigenous species. In addition to the many native

2003, principle investigator Joseph Kennedy summarized that Waimea Valley “is

plants growing in the gardens and grounds, a number of native Hawaiian animals

a cultural resource of the highest possible order ... There is no place quite like [it]

take up residence here. Four of the five species of ‘o‘opu, our only native freshwater

on the island of O‘ahu, and very few places in the entire archipelago can equal it

fish, thrive in Kamananui stream, along with several species of mollusk. Native

in terms of its religious associations, its preservation or its potential for answering

damselflies, dragonflies, fruit flies and other invertebrates also abound. Perhaps the

many questions about traditional Hawai‘i.”

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©Cameron Brooks/Photo Resource Hawaii; (this page from left) ©Mike Krywonski/PhotoResourceHawaii; ©Jack Jeffrey/Photo Resource Hawaii/Alamy

Waimea is still respected as a sacred and powerful valley. A priest no longer presides over the area, yet the power of its past leaders remains in the spirit of the valley.

(page 60) ©franco salmoiraghi/photo resource hawaii; (page 61) ©Adam Palmer/Photo Resource Hawaii/Alamy; (page 62-63 from left) ©Karl Weatherly/Alamy; ©Greg Vaughn/Alamy;

(Left) Located in the ahupua‘a (land section) of Waimea Valley, Hale o Lono dates back to 1470 AD, and is the only fully restored Hale o Lono in the state. (Below) Hawai‘i’s only land mammal, the hoary bat hangs from nearby branches. (Opposite) Waimea’s main waterway, Kamananui, is found in the southern valley.

After defeating Kalanikūpule, the chief of O‘ahu, in the bloody Battle of Nu‘uanu

garden were created, featuring endangered and native plants of Hawai‘i, as well as

in 1795, Kamehameha I gave religious control of Waimea to Hewahewa, one of his

exotics from around the world. Over 40 separate gardens exist today, serving as a

high chiefs. Following the death of Kamehameha in 1819, his successors would insti-

type of living museum and displaying more than 5,500 types of plants from over

tute key changes, beginning with the abolition of the traditional “kapu” system (rules

200 plant families and 1,000 genera.

of conduct) by Kamehameha II and Queen Ka‘ahumanu. In 1822, Hewahewa con-

Since 2008, Hi‘ipaka, LLC has been the steward and deed-holder of all 1,875 acres

verted to Christianity and assisted in the destruction of ki‘i (carved images), heiau

of Waimea Valley. The mission of this nonprofit is to preserve and perpetuate the

and other religious symbols throughout the Islands.

human, cultural and natural resources of Waimea for generations through education

“Hewahewa eventually came to live at Waimea around 1826 and ruled as its

and stewardship. With a weekly Farmers’ Market, summer concert series and the

chief,” Kennedy wrote in the October 2005 issue of Natural History magazine. “He

renovated Proud Peacock Restaurant, the valley is blossoming into its most radiant

died in 1837 and was buried in Waimea, where his grave can still be seen near the

time in nearly half a century and living up to its marketing tagline, “Where Hawai‘i

visitor center.”

Comes Alive.”

Since the mid- to late-1800s, the lands of Waimea have traded hands many

“Waimea Valley’s past has taken many turns as its inhabitants have come and gone, and its landscape has been used, exploited and modified,” Kennedy asserts.

Ranchers introduced cattle. In World War II, the military took up residence. The

“Despite the many changes, Waimea is still respected today as a sacred and power-

1960s saw tourism enter the valley and, in 1973, a 150-acre arboretum and botanical

ful valley and recognized as a place filled with history.”

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With a native Thai chef leading the way on a culinary tour of the streets of Thailand, I learned that “spicy” is a relative term. What we deem as fiery in the Western hemisphere is actually mild to most of the residents in this “Land of Smiles.” And there’s a lot to grin about when delving into this Southeast Asian cuisine. As my guide, Joy Chaowasaree, explains, Thai food is based on a balance of spicy, sour, sweet, salty and bitter, combined with the use of fresh herbs and spices, as well as a good dose of fish sauce. And because of the influences of such neighboring countries as China, Laos, Burma and Malaysia, Thai cuisine can vary by region. For three days, Chaowasaree and I explored the different restaurants, making sure not to repeat certain dishes except for rice, which was a constant. With their ivory hue and effervescent perfume, these pearly grains are a key component to any Thai repast, including breakfast. In fact, as Chaowasaree points out, if you say you are hungry, you literally say, “I want to eat rice.” At varying restaurants, we shared orders of the khao phat or “fried rice,” which is garnished with pork or chicken, chilies and fish sauce; khao tom, a popular breakfast salty porridge-like soup that is prepared with pork and garlic; and khao niaw, “sticky rice,” which is eaten by hand when served with dishes of Northeastern influence, such (Opening spread) Red Thai curry. (Second spread) Jasmine-scented Thai desserts and spicy beef salad. (This spread) Thai iced tea is mixed with condensed milk, which gives it a pinkish hue. Typical ingredients include ginger, peppers, kaffir lime and lemongrass.

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as grilled chicken (gai yang) and spicy papaya salad (som tam). In keeping with the communal dining theme, we ordered what is perhaps the most internationally recognized Thai salad, som tam, which is technically a dish of Lao origin, and is most popular in Northeastern Thailand. Unlike Western salads, a Thai salad is often among the spiciest dishes and is traditionally garnished with chili, lime and nam pla (fish sauce). Milder options include the yam som-o, a salad based on the pommels, a fruit similar to, but less sour than, a grapefruit; yam neua, a Thai beef salad served with tomatoes and onions; and yam wonsan, a glass noodle and shrimp salad. While tap water is not generally recommended for consumption, ice is relatively safe in Thailand and bottled water is ubiquitous and inexpensive. Thai beer is another option and is fairly inexpensive. For a refreshing nonalcoholic beverage, try Thai ice tea, which is made with condensed milk, giving it a pinkish orange hue and sweet flavor. Main Attractions While noodle dishes are quite common in Thailand (an influence brought by Chinese migrants) most Thai dishes are stir-fried or grilled. Fish (blah), pork (moo), beef (neua), and chicken (gai) can all be prepared in a several ways, and each is typically cut Commonly served as a street food and at casual local eateries, pad Thai noodles are stir-fried with eggs and chopped firm tofu, and flavored with tamarind pulp, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili pepper and palm sugar, and served with lime wedges and often chopped roasted peanuts.

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A BLEND OF ASIAN flavorS Thai food is based on a balance of spicy, sour, sweet, salty and bitter, combined with the use of fresh herbs and spices, as well as a good dose of fish sauce. Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with a spicy edge. And because of the influences of such neighboring countries as China, Laos, Burma and Malaysia, Thai cuisine can vary by region.

into bite-size morsels and stir-fried with

spicy red pork (moo daeng) or chicken

such spices as garlic, chili and/or basil.

on the bone. Noodles also come in a

Most restaurants will also serve whole

wide array of shapes and sizes, includ-

fish, which requires some dexterity in

ing “small” (sen lek), “large” (sen yai), an-

filleting at the table. I left this task to

gel hair (sen mee) and extra large (gway

Chaowasaree, whose knife skills are akin

tiow). Most are made of rice, though egg

to that of a Japanese sushi chef.

noodles (ba mee) and mungbean-based

Since Thai meals are traditionally

glass noodles are equally widespread.

served family style, with all diners sharing entrees, a Thai curry or soup is often

Sweet Sensation Across Thailand, the

ordered with a meal. The consistency of

street-food scene bustles with vendors

each Thai curry varies widely, with some

showcasing their delicacies via motor-

curries arguably classifiable as soups.

bike, in rattan baskets, at stainless steel

However, most Thai curries are coconut

carts and hawker stalls. In addition to sa-

milk-based and some are spicier than

vory dishes, desserts abound, including

others. Gaeng massaman is a mild,

the popular banana pancakes, which are

peanut and potato curry; gaeng kiaw

made from flour and egg then cooked

wan (Thai green curry) offers a slightly

on a hot plate and garnished with con-

viscous consistency with a little more

densed milk. Certain hawkers will hang

kick; and gaeng daeng (red curry) offers

bright orange strings, which are actually

a thinner, spicier option. Tom kha, a mild

made from egg yolks. Others will offer

coconut soup, blurs the lines between

deep-fried bananas, taro and sweet

soup and curry, while tom yam kung, is

potato. For a cool treat, try a mixture of

the quintessential Thai soup, which is

corn, red beans and yam paste noodles,

often blisteringly hot.

all topped with shaved ice.

Unlike other communal plates, Thai

sell dozens of different chilled fruits,

portions. The ubiquitous pad Thai is

offering sliced ponelamai (fruit) for

the most familiar and can be found at

as little as 10 baht per serving. Fruits

many street stalls that specialize in this

include the familiar: banana, pineapple,

dish. Other stir-fried specialties include

watermelon and papaya; as well as the

rad naa and gway tiow, each served

exotic, such as dragon fruit, pear-shaped

with slices of beef, chicken or pork then

chompu, pungent durian, mangosteen,

kicked up with dried chilies, fish sauce,

rambutan, kumquats and jackfruit.

vinegar and sugar. When not fried, strands are steeped in soup, either with

RICE: THE STAPLE OF THAI CUISINE Like other Asian nations, rice is a staple with any meal. Recipes include everything from vegetarian fried rice and savory coconut rice to sticky rice and even rice salad. Thailand has the fifth-largest amount of land under rice cultivation in the world and is the globe’s second-largest rice exporter.

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From beaches to sidewalk, vendors

noodle dishes are served as individual

In Thai, khao means “rice” and phat means “of relating to being stir-fried.” A staple of Thai cuisine, khao phat is prepared with leftover jasmine rice, which can be garnished with bits of pork or chicken, cashews, cucumbers, green onions, red hot chilies and fish sauce.

As they say in Thailand, Choen Thaan Krup. Let the feast begin!

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Taste of Waikīkī Dining options abound, from Pacific Rim cuisine to classic American steakhouse fare. Over the past decade, the Waikīkī dining scene has transformed itself with restaurants offering everything from in-house, dry-aged steaks and award-winning sushi to modern iterations of the traditional Hawaiian luau plate and Korean kal bi. Yet, while change is certainly welcomed, a few restaurants have long been the stalwarts for Pacific Rim cuisine.

Duke’s Waikīkī Whether you’re sitting at the bar or seated in the dining room, this Waikīkī institution offers panoramic ocean views, live music and a menu that pays tribute to our local bounty. Fresh Hawaiian fish is prepared according to the season: either grilled with a cilantro-and-miso glaze, and served with tropical salsa, steamed rice and cucumber namasu; or served between Hawaiian sweet bread and slathered with a lemon-caper aioli. And you can’t leave here without a slice of Kimo’s Original Hula Pie. Be sure to arrive early to catch the sunset and then stick around at the Barefoot Bar for live entertainment. 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Outrigger Waikīkī on the Beach, 808.922.2268;

(Clockwise, from left) Try Duke’s Waikīkī macadamianut- encrusted catch of the day. Many restaurants offer a version of poke. Order the Eggs Benedict at Ocean House and then return to sip on a mai tai as the sun dips into the Pacific.

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open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dukeswaikiki.com.

In 1991, when a dozen celebrated chefs established a movement known as Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine (HRC), it was seen as a shift in the local culinary paradigm. Kani Ka Pila Grille In English, Kani Ka Pila translates to “let’s make music,” which some of Hawai‘i’s top entertainers do on stage here nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. The poolside venue also offers a straightforward menu of some local favorites, including lilikoi barbecue ribs, hearty beef stew, loco moco and an English-style fish ‘n’ chips platter, which substitutes halibut or cod with pieces of mahimahi that have been dipped in a thick beer batter and deep-fried to a golden hue. The restaurant’s premise was not just to provide a venue with great music, but to give real Hawaiian music a place it could call home. Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Road, 808.924.4990; open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; outriggerreef.com.

Ocean House Listen to the waves and watch the sun set at this beachfront restaurant. The menu lists a cornucopia of seafood entrees, including lilikoi-misoyaki butterfish, grilled mahimahi, parmesan-crusted opah and Chinese-style steamed monchong. Creatively presented is the seafood lau lau, a ti leaf bundle with bits of mahimahi, shrimp and scallops. Come early for breakfast and try the Eggs Benedict. Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Road, 808.923.2277; serving breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; oceanhousewaikiki.com.

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood Combine “signature” and “prime” and guests can anticipate what to expect: well-marbled premium cuts of beef. From filets and rib eyes to Porterhouses and New York striploins, this 36th floor venue offers an upscale steakhouse experience. Of course, any veritable steakhouse has to have some form of mac-and-cheese (this one includes bits of lobster), mashed potatoes (infused with truffles), creamed something (here corn) and the mandatory sautéed mushrooms. (Clockwise from left) Start dinner with ahi sashimi at The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood. An Ocean House server offers a choice between seafood entrees. The kalua pork sandwich is popular during lunch at Duke’s Waikīkī.

Other sides include garlic fries, baked Russet potatoes and blanched asparagus. The seafood options list Maine lobster, Hawaiian snapper, miso butterfish, Alaskan king crab legs, salmon and New England sea scallops. Ala Moana Hotel, 36th Floor, 410 Atkinson Drive, 808.949.3636; open nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; signatureprimesteak.com

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Hawai‘i As the northernmost and most isolated chain of islands in the Pacific, the Hawaiian archipelago is made up of eight major islands, including O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, The Big Island of Hawai‘i, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, Ni‘ihau and Kaho‘olawe.

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O‘ahu Living up to its reputation as the “Gathering Place,” O‘ahu is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and is the most populous.

Spanning 44 miles long and 30 miles across, O‘ahu is the cosmopolitan mecca of the island chain, while also retaining its title as the sun and fun capital of the Pacific. Its contrasting geography ranges from scenic coastlines and dense forests to award-winning beaches and a natural ocean preserve. Surrounded by tropical While only 2 miles long, Waikīkī is perhaps the world’s most famous strip of sand. Translated, Waikīkī means “spouting water,” a reference to the rivers and springs that once richly flowed into the area.

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flora and warm smiles, the island lives up to its reputation as the “Gathering Place.”

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Located a short distance outside of Waikīkī, Ala Moana Beach Park is ideal for swimming, unlike the waters that rage during winter months on the fabled North Shore.

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Thanks to the geology of the Ko‘olau and Wai‘anae mountain ranges, O‘ahu is home to more than 130 beaches. Waikīkī

is ideal for sunbathing, and beginners’ surfing and paddling. Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine has attraced national attention.

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Maui Known as the Valley Isle, Maui offers stunning contrasts between waterfalls and red sand beaches.

From Upcountry to the shoreline, rainforest to resorts, Maui is the island that has it all. The drive to Hāna, though, has to be one of the most spectacular experiences. The three-hour drive — if you’re leaving from Lahaina or Kīhei — stretches rainforests. You’ll find some of the island’s most striking beaches here: the black sand beach of Wai‘ānapanapa State Park, the dramatic red granules at Kaihalulu in Hāna, and Hāmoa Beach, which often nationally ranks among the best beaches.

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along 50 miles over single-lane bridges, past taro patches, waterfall pools and lush

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The second-largest in the Hawaiian archipelago, the island’s name is derived from the legend of

legend, Hawai‘iloa named the island of Maui after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. Today, the island is also known as the Valley Isle. A world away from beach resorts, the bucolic scenery in Upcountry Maui reflects its agricultural and paniolo (cowboy) roots. On the slopes of Haleakalā, you’ll drive by ranches and farms in the communities of Makawao and Kula. The air is scented with eucalyptus and pine; the forests of Olinda resound with birdsong. In the spring, jacaranda petals paint the road purple beneath the shade of their majestic trees. With 120 miles of coastline, Maui boasts more than 30 miles of spectacular beaches.

Long known for its charm and rustic storefronts, Upcountry Maui pays tribute to its paniolo, cowboy, heritage. South Maui beaches boast fine-grain sand and gently lapping surf conditions in the winter.

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Haleakalā majestically rises 10,023 feet above sea level and offers a winding odyssey of 36 miles of hiking trails. Dramatic and always scenic, Waihee Ridge Trail is lined with a verdant forest of kukui, guava, ōhi‘a and ferns.

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Grand humpback whales can be seen breaching in the waters during winter months. Some of the island’s hiking trails wind in cycles of flat and steep plateaus that afford views of the valley and billowing clouds.

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Hawai‘i Island With desert, volcanoes, rainforests and several microclimates, Hawai‘i is several islands in one.

Hawai‘i, The Big Island, offers stunning landscapes, from its black beaches and fertile farms, to babbling waterfalls and old cowboy towns, to ancient sacred sites and, of course, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, home of the fiery goddess Pele. the world’s largest observatory for optical, infrared and submillimeter astronomy. Mauna Kea is one of the only places in the world where you can drive from sea level to 14,000 feet in about two hours, so altitude sickness is a high possibility.

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As the largest island, Hawai‘i, the Big Island has 200 miles of coastline to explore. And as the youngest island, much of this shoreline still wears the ragged scars of their recent volcanic origin. Crystal clear waters offer amazing snorkeling at Kahalu‘u Beach in Keauhou, home to pods of honu, or green sea turtles. Dazzling white sand beaches can be found on the west side at Hapuna and Mauna Kea, both chosen as some of America’s best by Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman. Other beaches display sands of black, green and every color in between. A favorite for families, Samuel Spencer Beach Park on

at Onekahakaha Beach, with shallow pools and sandy bottoms. For beaches wild or mild, the Big Island has them all.

(From left) Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park contains some of the most significant Hawaiian sites. The Big Island has a rich paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy, culture that dates back to the 1800s.

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paddling. Hilo offers another family-friendly strand

the Kohala Coast offers calm waters for stand-up

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(From left) Home of the fiery goddess Pele, Kīlauea Volcano has been creating new land while alternately devouring homes and roads since its most recent eruption in 1983. The Big Island’s beaches vary in composition and color.

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Kaua‘i Geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, Kaua‘i is also known among local residents as the Garden Isle.

Kaua‘i’s story as a place apart begins with tales of the menehune. Elfin in size, but master builders, prodigious of strength and speed, they were credited with construction on a grand scale. It is on Kaua‘i where tales of menehune are widely arrived from the Marquesas, a chain of islands about 2,000 miles southeast of Hawai‘i. Several centuries later, the Marquesans were followed by Polynesians from the islands of Ra‘iatea and Bora Bora in the Tahitian archipelago. The Marquesan

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told, perhaps a link to a time 16 or 17 centuries ago when the first settlers to Kaua‘i

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Hawaiians were subjugated by the larger, more numerous Tahitians. The Tahitian word for a slave is manehune so it’s an easy-to-make transition to menehune. Mythic history also links Kaua‘i to the volcano goddess Pele and her love for the handsome Kaua‘i ali‘i (chief) Lohiau, whom she met while visiting Kaua‘i as she searched the islands for a congenial home. It was while she was on Kaua‘i that the hula was first danced, performed at Pele’s request by her younger sister Hi‘iaka, whose dances told of Pele’s tempestuous life and her love for Lohiau. Today, these myths endure and are continuously retold by storytellers. Yet for all that has changed, Kaua‘i retains the unique sense of a

From shoreline to mountains, the Garden Isle does not disappoint. Accessible only by sea, Nāpali’s razor-sharp sea cliffs rise to heights of up to 4,000 feet. Colorful flora bloom throughout the year.

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Top 5 O‘ahu A quick glance at some of O‘ahu’s more popular sights, activities and attractions.

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Located in Honolulu’s Kalihi district, this recently renovated museum is the world’s most significant repository of Pacific and Polynesian artifacts, an imposing stone structure with more than 25 million artifacts in its collection. The museum is more than 100 years old and includes a planetarium and science center, the newly renovated Hawaiian Hall and precious artifacts from pre-contact times. 1525 Bernice St., 808.847.3511, bishopmuseum.org.

3. Pali Lookout Perched 1,000 feet over the dramatic peaks of the Ko‘olau Mountain Range, the overlook from these pali (cliffs) gives you an unparalleled view of the valleys, mountains and turquoise waters of O‘ahu’s windward side. At the Pali Lookout, you’re on top of the world. The view and the strong gusts of wind, a signature of the Nu‘uanu Pali, let you know that this is a place of power. Off of Pali Hwy. (Hwy. 61).

4. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Snorkelers of all levels of experience can explore this marine life conservation area. Stunning from the lookout and staggering once in the water, the turtles, sea urchins, eels and a living coral forest are pure underwater spectacles. Visitors can rent equipment and lockers at the beach and are required to watch an educational video before entering the park. Open daily except Tuesdays. Parking: $1 per car. General $7.50, children 12 and under and Hawai‘i residents free with proof of residency. 7455 Kalanianaole Hwy., 808.396.4229, honolulu.gov/parks.

5. Pearl Harbor The USS Arizona Memorial’s graceful structure spans the mid-section of this sunken ship, which remains the final resting place for many of her 1,177 crew who perished December 7, 1941. The Visitor Center is an all new collection of museums, interpretive centers and shops. As soon as you arrive, get the free boarding tickets for the memorial. Shuttles also leave the Visitor Center for the USS Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum. 808.422.3300, nps.gov/valr.

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1. Makapu‘u LIGHTHOUSE For a relatively easy hike that boasts spectacular views, be sure to trek the Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail. This twomile (round trip) hike is kid-friendly and paved, except at the very top. Following the trail to the whale lookout, you can read about our winter visitors, and may be able to spot them in season (October-April). Nearing the summit, stop at the overlook for views of Goat Island, Rabbit Island and Windward O‘ahu. On the clearest of days, you can see Moloka‘i and Maui.

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Top 5 Maui 1. HaleakalĀ Known as the “House of the Sun,” Haleakalā majestically rises 10,023 feet above sea level and offers a winding odyssey of 36 miles of hiking trails, which open to fascinating landscapes. As the world’s largest dormant volcano, Haleakalā’s crater measures 3,000 feet deep, 2.5 miles wide and a circumference of 21 miles. Be sure to watch the sunrise from atop Haleakalā’s summit. Call 808.572.440 for park information.

2. ‘Īao Valley

Central Maui’s iconic landmark is ‘Īao Needle, a 1,200-foot cone of hardened lava at the heart of a 6.2-acre state park just west of Wailuku. The Needle rises out of a dramatic tableau of streams and sharp cliffs in thick vegetation, often shrouded in mist. The valley and its signature peak are the remains of Pu‘u Kukui, the crater of a dormant volcano in the West Maui Mountains. ‘Īao Stream (fed by up to 400 inches of rain per year) cuts through the valley, and there are excellent hiking trails throughout the park. It is said that the bones of many chieftains are buried in the vicinity of the needle. The end of ‘Īao Valley Road. (Hwy. 32).

A volcanic crater almost carved into a crescent shape by nature, Molokini sits just more than two miles off of the southern coast of Maui. More specifically, the island is located south of Maui’s Ma‘alaea Bay and lies between the Valley Isle and nearby Kaho‘olawe. Potential snorkelers should note that the island is essentially divided into the right and left

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Tips. There are fine diving spots on both tips, known as Reef’s End, Middle Reef and Tako Flats. The center of Molokini is home to a reef that provides great views for snorkelers, since visibility can be up to 150 feet on a clear day. molokini.com.

4. Road to Hāna This three-hour drive (from Lāhainā or Kīhei) stretches along 50 curvy miles over single- lane bridges, past taro patches, waterfall pools and lush rainforests. Hāna Highway is the only road that connects the town with the rest of the island. Hāna itself is magnificent, and so is getting there.

5. Seven Sacred Pools A series of cascading waterfalls and tranquil pools flow through the ‘Ohe‘o Gulch, which is the official name for this attraction. The terraced cold springs in East Maui rival any natural day spa. Trickling water spills over tiers of lava beds, creating up to 24 distinct pools that flow from the mountains all the way to the ocean. The nicest pools to reach are those accessible by shoreline. This aquatic-land playground offers visitors a chance to witness cliff-diving enthusiasts, as well as explore the surrounding foliage and hiking trails.

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Maui offers stunning contrasts between moonlike craters and world-class snorkeling.

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Top 5 Kaua‘i 1. Nāpali Coast A single photo in a 1960 National Geographic article on Hawai‘i unveiled a lush valley shielded by 3,000-foot cliffs to a generation hungry for just such a place. The caption read: “Nāpali’s towering cliffs wall a Shangri-la valley accessible only by sea … Junglelike glens tucked amid the ridges offer an unspoiled world for the adventurous.” Indeed, the haunting, spiked peaks snake down Kaua‘i’s north coast for 16 colorful miles. Inaccessible by vehicle, Nāpali is seen by ocean craft, air or on foot.

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Flowing from the crater of Mount Wai‘ale‘ale, the Wailua River is sacred to Native Hawaiians and it was once kapu (taboo) for anyone except for royalty to enter. Nowadays, the river can be explored by kayak or via a cruise aboard an open-air boat. Most boat excursions end at Fern Grotto, which is known primarily as the most romantic spot on the island. This natural lavarock grotto is lush with hanging ferns and tropical foliage, cooled by the mists of a waterfall. In this serene setting, the grotto acts like a natural amphitheatre.

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The dramatic backdrop of steep cliffs plunging to the ocean is one of the best places across the Hawaiian Islands to view wildlife. Perched upon Kaua‘i’s northernmost point, the Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

once guided merchant ships crossing the ocean from Asia. Built in 1913, it was fitted with the largest lens of its time, and is now one of the island’s most scenic and popular destinations. At the end of Kīlauea Road. For more information, call 808.828.1413.

4. Waimea Canyon Hailed as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” this geological wonder spans 14 miles long, one mile wide and more than 3,600-feet deep. The main road, Waimea Canyon Drive, leads to a lower lookout point and the main Waimea Canyon Overlook, which offers unobstructed views of Kaua‘i’s dramatic interior. The road continues into the mountains and ends at Kōke‘e State Park, the launching point of numerous trails to traverse for beginners and seasoned hikers alike. Call 808.245.6001 for the latest weather information.

5. Hanalei Valley Kalo, taro, is not just a food staple, it’s also beautiful to behold, with large, heart-shaped leaves called lū‘au leaves. A postcard-perfect view on Kaua‘i’s north shore takes in a patchwork of lo‘i, taro fields, from an overlook on Highway 56. Native Hawaiians cultivated kalo for centuries, and today most of Hawai‘i’s poi comes from Hanalei Valley. Several hundred acres within this valley are a protected wildlife refuge where native bird populations thrive. Be sure to visit Waipā, a place so sacred that its very name means “a prayer to the gods.”

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The oldest among the Islands, Kaua‘i boasts a topography of sharp peaks and steep bluffs.

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Top 5 Big Island 1. Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Also known as the “Place of Refuge,” this storied piece of lava-walled shoreline served as a sanctuary of forgiveness and protection in pre-contact Hawai‘i. This foreboding-looking pu‘uhonua at Honaunau Bay — south of Captain Cook — protected lawbreakers and warriors who made it to safety within its walls. Once there, they could plead their case to a kahuna (priest or elder) in hopes of absolution. On Hwy. 160, 808.328.2288. nps.gov/puho.

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Home of the fiery goddess Pele, Kīlauea Volcano has been creating new land while alternately devouring homes and roads since its most recent eruption in 1983. As the most popular attraction among the Hawaiian Islands, thousands have seen its fiery glowing displays and walked through its otherworldly sulfuric clouds. The main lava pit, or caldera, is easily accessible by car on the Chain of Craters Road. The dynamic flow of lava constantly changes, so call or stop by the Kīlauea Visitor Center first to get the latest flow reports and lava viewing tips. Call 808.985.6000 or visit nps.gov/havo.

3. Puako Petroglyph Park

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While petroglyphs, or lava rock carvings, are found throughout the state, the largest concentrations are located north of the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast. Although the actual meanings are unknown, you can make out human forms, families, dancers,

canoes, turtles and even dogs. The Mauna Lani Resort and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott both have historians who can direct you to the petroglyph trails beginning at Holoholokai Beach.

4. Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive First of all, these huge manta rays are gentle, and do not possess stinging barbs like their stingray cousins. As evening falls, tour boats gather and submerged lights illuminate the area where the mantas come to feed on plankton. Often frequenting the waters that front the Sheraton Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay, these giant creatures perform amazing maneuvers nightly as they scoop the tiny microscopic plankton into their mouths. There are various options to watch this underwater ballet — from scuba to snorkel or just viewing from the cliffs above the hotel. Like any wild creature, do not touch or feed these creatures. Simply to be in the water with these giants is surely an experience of a lifetime.

5. Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens Located north of Hilo, this is the only zoo in the country that’s set in a tropical rainforest. Besides an abundance of animals, this zoo has swaying palms, orchids and many endangered plants. The ever-expanding collection includes giant anteaters, tropical squirrels, lemurs and colorful birds, as well as frogs that resemble Martians. Admission is free, but donations can be left at the front entrance. Two miles north of Hilo on Hwy. 11, 808.959.7244. HiloZoo.

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Seven main regions comprise the Big Island, with each possessing its own natural beauty.

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Asia Pacific The region extends from the Pacific Basin and South China Sea to the Indian Ocean. Named after the ancient voyaging canoe, OutriggerÂŽ Resorts welcomes travelers to the far reaches of the Pacific and Indian oceans. In Thailand, the resort community of Laguna Phuket is celebrated for its restaurants, the Canal Shopping Village and Laguna Phuket Golf Club. Accessible by ferry, Phi Phi Island sits between Phuket and the western Strait of Malacca. An Australian experience awaits along the Queensland Sunshine Coast, which beckons travelers with sparkling seashores and outdoor adventure. Guam visitors will want to explore the largest tunnel aquarium in the world, an attraction known as the Daring Sling Shot. The largest island in the Republic of Fiji, Viti Levu is comparable in size to The Big Island of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i.

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Thailand Formerly known as Siam, this

Southeast Asian kingdom features Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife and spectacular islands. Outrigger® Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

Outrigger® Phi phi island Resort and Spa

This luxurious property is set on

This resort’s seclusion is definitely its

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Outrigger® Laguna phuket Resort & Villas Residential-style luxury villas and suites welcome families to experience the restful parks, winding lagoons and recreational activities of this distinctive resort area. Exceptional villa homes feature a lap pool and Thai sala pavilion. Splitlevel suites provide a well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and comfortable living and dining areas.

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GUAM This gateway to Micronesia offers an inviting retreat for those looking for fun, culture and sun. Outrigger® GUAM RESORT Located in the Tumon Bay resort area, this deluxe hotel is surrounded by top entertainment venues, fine restaurants and luxury retailers. Every guest room features an ocean

(From left) Tumon Bay is a protected reserve and is Guam’s major tourist center. Perched atop a 378-foot limestone plateau, Puntan Dos Amantes — or Two Lovers Point — is one of Guam’s most sacred and popular attractions.

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China/Vietnam Organization (UNESCO) heritage sites as the Great Wall of China and Halong Bay, China and Vietnam have continued to experience a rise in visitor arrivals with no signs of slowing. The two nations have become popular destinations, each with its own allure and attractions. In 2015, Outrigger Resorts will expand its portfolio to include properties in both countries. The Outrigger Clearwater Bay Resort will be situated on a pristine beachfront in the burgeoning tourist destination of Sanya on the southern edge of China’s Hainan Island. The area is known for its crystal blue waters and spectacular dive sites. Located on a breathtaking beachfront in a secluded bay near Quy Nhon, the capital city of Binh Dinh province, Outrigger Vinh Hoi Resort and Spa will be one of the first world-class hotels in this region along the south-central coast. Enjoy the mountain views, Cham temples and nearby beaches.

(From left) The Great Wall of China stretches approximately 5,500 miles. Chinese Buddhist temples feature ornate dragon carvings. The Mekong Delta bustles with commercial activity.

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Home to such world-renowned United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Neighboring Asian countries attract visitors with iconic landmarks, exotic cuisine and rich history.

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ONCE YOU HAVE traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.

ÂŠSEAN DAVEY

Pat Conroy, New York Times bestselling author

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