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Hanalei residents rally to save watershed Tucked along the majestic Hanalei Bay, Waipā offers a portal to the past.

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HAWAI‘I FOOD & WINE RETURNS STREET ART

Kaka‘ako buildings receive new coat of artistic paint

SUMMER FUN

Ideas on how to keep keiki entertained and busy

MOVING ON UP

Former ”Top Chef” finalist, Sheldon Simeon, elevates the Maui dining scene at MiGRANT in Wailea

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A veritable portal to Hawai‘i’s ancient past Waipā is a place where the land is so sacred that its very name means “a prayer to the gods.”

By Kristen Nemoto

“It felt like a place that people could feel good about and be a part of.”

—David Sproat

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Pack your slippahs and explore our Outer Islands Maui, Kaua‘i and the Big Island await.

Discover the different landscapes and scenery that each island has to offer.

By Simplicio Paragas

“This is the most balmy atmosphere in the world.”

—Mark Twain

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Test your Formula 1 skills in an indoor go-kart track Podium Raceway allows racers to zip around a quarter-mile track in Kapolei.

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“We just didn’t open a warehouse and started racing.”

—Warren Cole

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SUMMER FESTIVALS ABOUND, celebrating the

‘ukulele and hula.

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Sheldon Simeon shows his culinary genius at MiGRANT.

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VISITING CHEFS, VINTNERS return for the

annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival.

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TREAT YOUR KEIKI to a summer they’ll never forget.

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Hanalei residents rally to save watershed Tucked along the majestic Hanalei Bay, Waipā offers a portal to the past.

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HAWAI‘I FOOD & WINE RETURNS STREET ART

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SUMMER FUN

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MOVING ON UP

Former ”Top Chef” finalist, Sheldon Simeon, elevates the Maui dining scene at MiGRANT in Wailea

Competitive Spirit LUCKY WE LIVE HAWAII. It’s a phrase that we’ve all come to appreciate, especially during summer months when days are longer and commute times are shorter.

While some of us will leave for a mainland or European vacation, others will be content to explore our Outer Islands. I know I am. Having recently returned from a weekend getaway to Maui, I had forgotten how vast and varying the landscape is, from the scenic winding drive to Hana to the crescent-shaped Molokini. Kauai and the Big Island have their own natural beauty, including the sacred grounds of Waipā — which Kristen Nemoto visited — and Volcanoes National Park, respectively. On Oahu, a horseback ride at The Turtle Bay resort feels like an outer island, giving reason to keep the country, country. For a different pace, I checked out Podium Raceway where I zoomed around a quarter-mile track, trying not to “drift” or lose control of a European-style go-kart that can reach a top speed of 45 mph in three seconds.

Meanwhile, our associate editor and new mother of twins, Rizza Ballesteros, shares her picks on where to take our keiki this summer, Recognizing keeping them entertained and hopefully creating the citizens lasting memories along the way. Speaking of memory, author Anna Resich has released her who make our first novel, “Sixty, Still Ticking and Fabulous.” community a Stitched together from her blogposts after she special place to turned the big 6-0, the book covers a range of live and play. subjects, including her amicable divorce, her pet peeves and the joys of aging. She says she hopes the book will inspire women — and men, too — how to approach life’s annoyances. Similarly, Kakaako business owners have their own way of dealing with pesky taggers, allowing them to cover their buildings with vivid colors and art. Founder and icon of 808Urban, John “Prime” Hina has created a renaissance of sorts, introducing street art to a new generation of teenagers looking to express themselves. The result is street art and you can see it for free all summer long.

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‘Prime’ Time Artist Street art transforms Kakaako into a colorful neighborhood that’s tagged with murals.

By Powell Berger

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in Kakaako, and true to its street art roots, the works pop up quietly, seemingly over night, transforming the once sketchy streets to galleries evoking Hawaii culture and story.

Founder and icon of 808Urban, John “Prime” Hina is the man behind much of the art, creating a renaissance of sorts, introducing street art to a new generation of teenagers looking to express themselves. But this time, they’re doing it in collaboration with businesses and residents and law enforcement that share a vision of connectivity and community in Honolulu.

For Prime — his name, his tag and his brand — some of his earliest inspiration came from the Sweathogs of Welcome Back Kotter, a sitcom that ran only four years in the late 1970s, but helped define a generation. A partSamoan-part-Hawaiian kid growing up in Honolulu, Prime remembers his era as the “gap generation,” during which culture and roots were removed from school teachings and kids were left frustrated, wanting to find ways to connect with their heritage. Graffiti — or writing as it’s called underground — provided that outlet to speak out, share frustrations, find their voice. “I wanted to be a Sweathog, just like John Travolta,” he says, “where we could say whatever we wanted.”

Prime’s teen years followed a somewhat predictable path, flunking art classes at Kaimuki High School — where his teacher told him he had promise but no focus — and investing more time in the hustling streets than study hall. “The

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scene was so alive back then,” Hina says, “hundreds and hundreds of writers expressing themselves.” But when his girlfriend (now wife of 30 years) got pregnant, Prime got serious and left the streets to build a family. And it was ohana who eventually pulled him back to the streets. In his cousins, his young brother-in-law, and even his own son and friends, he saw the same frustrated teenagers he remembers.

“It was the same stuff, just a different generation.”

When this new generation’s work emulated what they’d seen from places like New York and LA, Prime couldn’t stand it any longer. He’d watched the culture identity struggles in Hawaii his entire life, and he believed street art could bridge the gap and create an identity that is unique to Hawaii’s heritage. “I came out of retirement to show these kids what passion is all about.”

I don’t teach art.

I teach life. I came out of retirement to show these kids what passion is all about.

It’s through 808Urban’s Junior Boards that Prime shapes his vision of art and community. Comprised of high schoolers from islandwide public and private schools, these kids make a one-year commitment to the project, working with Prime and other artists to bring Hawaii heritage to the community’s blank spaces. Theirs is a full-service project, first cleaning the area of the detritus remaining from abandoned spaces, then meeting with cultural advisors and kapuna to find the story to be told. Only then do they paint. Prime’s goal isn’t to create artists, but rather, to instill creativity.

“I don’t teach art. I teach life,” he asserts. Maybe they’ll go on to be doctors and lawyers one day, and I want them to be the most creative doctor or lawyer they can be.”

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packed with events, and two of our favorites are the Ukulele Festival and the Prince Lot Hula Festival. Now in its 44th year, the “granddaddy of all ukulele festivals” has aged into a gathering that attracts people from all over the world to see, hear and appreciate the diminutive instrument. This year’s lineup features Willie K, Raiatea Helm, Ohta San, and other national and international performers. Also among the acts is an ukulele orchestra of 800 members, comprised mostly of children. For a complete listing of events and participants, visit ukulelefestivalhawaii.org. July 18-20 Themed “Kila Kila O Moanalua…

Majestic is Moanalua,” the 37th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival will take place at Moanalua Gardens on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With crowds swelling to as many as 10,000 each year, this festival has become the signature hula event in Oahu. Noted kumu hula Robert Cazimero will open the festival, followed by a premier hālau hula that will dance both kāhiko (ancient) and ‘auana (contemporary) hula. Dancers will perform on one of the few remaining pā hula (hula mounds) in Hawai‘i.

Visit www.moanaluagardensfoundation. org or call 839.5334.

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By Simplicio Paragas SIMEON SAYS “COME MY HOUSE. EAT.”

Well, we came. And we ate … and ate.

After a successful run on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef,” Sheldon Simeon has returned to Maui with more culinary chutzpah and a menu that packs plenty of surprises.

To be sure, an amuse bouche of chicharrons — yup, deep-fried pork rinds — is delivered to each table accompanied by a cruet of Hawaiian chili pepper water. And so began my birthday dinner.

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al fresco dining on the lanai. While guests can order dishes from the lounge menu, they won’t appreciate the true MiGRANT concept, which takes ethnic cuisines and turns them on their heads.

Hawaiian ahi poke, for example, gets reinvented with lemon pressed olive oil mixed with a dash of shoyu and a splash of sambal for added heat. A kale salad is bedewed with a shiro-miso dressing and garnished with pickled vegetables, toasted pumpkin seeds and nori. All of it works.

Unlike Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese cuisines, Filipino food hasn’t been widely accepted but Simeon could change this. His rendition of “tocino,” which is marinated pork, is unlike any other that I’ve ever tried even, I must admit, besting my mom’s. Soaked in a simple marinade of Sprite and ketchup, slices of pork are topped with guava jelly and strips of pickled Kula onions. Give

me a bowl of rice and I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The same could be said for the hibachi hanger steak, which is prepared to a mediumrare temperature and seasoned with nuoc cham (Vietnamese fish sauce), pickled shallots and watercress.

Two different Asian flavors meld into one when Korean-style fried chicken drumsticks are covered in a Thai peanut sauce and Thai basil. Of all the items on the menu, this has to be the most common, but even common in this case is good.

Two of the most original dishes on the menu are found under the Noodles heading. The fat chow fun is table-slapping good. Homemade noodles possess a gnocchi-like consistency and are tossed with bits of roast pork, pipinola shoots, achuete (a common spice used in Filipino recipes) and — get this — Par-

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migiano-Reggiano. In the next dish, French onion soup meets Japanese ramen à la tsukemen, complete with a fork-tender serving of braised shortribs and finished with creamy Gruyère. The flavor profiles for both dishes suggest familiarity but my taste receptors were telling me otherwise. Yes, they cover all the four basics: sweet, salty, sour and bitter. But I detected the fifth — the often elusive umami.

So we came. We ate. And we will return.

MiGRANT, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, 808.875.9394, migrantmaui. com. The restaurant is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. in the lounge.

“This is not a normal restaurant.

We’re having fun with all the ingredients and celebrating local farmers.”

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Food and Wine Festival Top chefs return to participate in this annual epicurean event.

By Simplicio Paragas Season two “Top Chef” Marcel

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Vigneron says he likes to participate in the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) because “the panel of chefs that come here is amazing and it gets better every year.” Indeed it does.

Now in its fourth year, HFWF attracts some of the biggest names in the culinary and wine worlds, a testament that Hawaii has become a legitimate destination for gourmands and vintners.

Cooking alongside an A-list of visiting chefs, local talents will hold their own culinary ground when they participate in a series of events that now stretches across seven days. The festival kicks off at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the Big Island on Aug. 29 and concludes at Ko Olina Resort with “It’s a Food World After All” on Sept. 7.

“Hawaii is an extremely inspirational place to cook,” says Vigneron in an interview with HFWF. “Participating in the festival is such an incredible culinary muse for me.”

For a complete list of participating chefs and for more information, visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

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chefs will compete in a friendly throwdown, which is all part of the daylong “Mangoes at the Moana” on Saturday, July 19. For the sixth consecutive year, the Grand Dame of Waikiki will be the site for everything that’s mango, from spa and tastings, to seminars and special menus, to a recipe contest that draws a large flock of amateur chefs. Participants include chefs Wade and Michelle Ueoka (MW Restaurant), Conrad Aquino (Turtle Bay Resort), Colin Hazama (Sheraton Waikiki), Dave Caldiero (Town Restaurant), Hardy Kintscher (Michel’s at the Colony Surf ), Lee Anne Wong (Koko Head Café), Shaymus Alwin (Azure Restaurant), Ronnie Nasuti (Tiki’s Grill & Bar), David Lukela (Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa) and Rodney Weddle (La Tour Café). Tickets are $75 for all you can eat or $6 per scrip for one plate at each booth.

“It’s a fun event and the chefs come up with some really great mango dishes,” says Moana outlet manager Audrey Kamiya. “And we’re also bringing back the ‘Mango Cocktail Mix Down.’”

For information, visit www.moana surfrider.com/dining/mangoesatthemoana or call 922.3111 and ask for the concierge desk.

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AFTER MORE THAN 35 YEARS of being asked the niggling question of “What do you do?” Anna Resich can finally answer the question. She’s a published author. Finding herself single and 60 years old, the Honolulu resident decided she would pursue a new career. Hesitant at first, but with the encouragement of family, Resich penned her first book, “Sixty, Still Ticking and Fabulous.”

“I started writing my blog when I turned 60,” Resich says. “I committed to writing 60 blogs, one blog per week.

In my early postings, friends and family would say to me ‘You should make this into a book.’”

The self-published paperback covers a range of salient topics, from “The Pearls and Joys of Aging” to “Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned.” In between, Resich shares her thoughts on the aging process, describes her fight against cancer and recounts past anecdotes, including reliving her childhood in Communist Poland. Not a memoir per se, the chapters have been stitched together to create a narrative thread, as opposed to a kapakahi quilted collection of blog entries.

“I already dreaded turning 60 and here I was about to get divorced,” says Resich, who already has plans to write a second novel. “I was married for 38 years and raised two sons and a daughter; now I’m single and an empty-nester.”

Rather than succumb to depression, sadness, and/or grief — symptoms related to what psychologists refer to as the Empty Nest Syndrome or divorce

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for that matter — Resich retired her role as a housewife, downsized to a condominium and embraced being the big 6-0. Her divorce, she says, was an amicable one and she still maintains social ties with her husband.

“Last Valentine’s Day, we decided to have dinner,” Resich recalls. “We both said that it took us separating to go out for a Valentine’s dinner. And ironically, it was that same day that our divorce was finalized.”

In chapter two, she writes about life’s big and little annoyances, poking fun at dieting and exercise, and disclosing her pet peeves as a single woman traveler. “When it comes to checking into hotels, (women) are

I already dreaded turning 60. I was married for 38 years and raised two sons and a daughter; now I’m single and an empty-nester. definitely a subspecies,” she writes.

“All hotels have less desirable rooms, and I suspect that the front desk staff assume (or are taught under strict confidentiality laws) that they are less likely to get a complaint from a single woman or a woman with a child than from someone checking in with a man present.”

Resich’s approachable prose makes this book a quick summer read and one that she hopes will inspire other people — men included — how to approach life’s annoyances.

“When I finished, I felt sad that it came to an end,” Resich says. “But it was gratifying and I can finally tell people what I do.”

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For an evening with the stars, plan to attend Doris Duke Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Screening, featuring “Reality Bites,” directed by Ben Stiller. Introducing the film will be Grammy-nominat-

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ed artist Lisa Loeb, whose career in music was propelled by the film’s use of her No. 1 hit song, “Stay (I Missed You).” The Brown University alumna with the cat-eye glasses will perform at 7:30 p.m. the following evening.

bluesy tunes like “Banana Pancakes” and “Better Together,” then you’ll have two full nights to get acquainted during his summer concert at the Waikīkī Shell. The North Shore-bred, pro-surfer has traveled the world inspiring and captivating millions with his “hakuna matata” vibes and feel-good tunes and is coming home to spend some quality time with his favorite set of locals. Bring blankets, folding chairs or anything to keep comfortable. But be prepared to dance, too. jackjohnsonmusic.com

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The Tony Awardwinning Broadway production comes to a theatre near you — the Diamond Head Theatre to be exact. “Spamalot,” a musical comedy “lovingly ripped off ” from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, promises renditions of King Arthur’s legendary tale of his quest for the Holy Grail, complete with beautiful showgirls, cows and killer rabbits. It also includes spoofs on such other classics as “Les Miserables” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” so be sure to bring your sense of humor. diamondheadtheatre.com

STARRY NIGHT Themed “Pila Ho‘okani” (Modern Hawaiian Instruments, Waimea Valley’s concert series features top local acts, including Eddie Kamae, Imua Garza, Kalei Gamiao and Brittni Paiva.

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Step back into time when residents of Hanalei Bay nurtured and tended to the land and sea. The history of WaipÄ speaks volumes to its ancestors and the caretakers today who strive to preserve their heritage.

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Past ritzy Princeville, beyond the trend shops of Hanalei, over one-lane river bridges sits a breathtaking site of luscious greens and deep navy blue mountains. It's a veritable portal to ancient Hawai`i: Waipä.

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HE LEGEND OF HĀLOA is the story of the

very first Native Hawaiian, who was born from a kalo or taro root. Thought to have birthed a stillborn, Wākea (Sky Father) and the Daughter of Mother Earth, Ho‘ohōkūlani, buried their premature son, Hāloanakalaukapalili (quivering long stalk) in a spot that Ho‘ohōkūlani could tend to each day. She kept the area clean and free of all weeds and animals, and stirred the mud as if she were tucking Hāloanakalaukapalili in to sleep. As her tears watered the burial sight, a green leaf poked through and slowly grew into a kalo plant. Delighted by their new blessing, Ho‘ohōkūlani birthed another son and, in honor of their firstborn, named him Hāloa. Wākea and Ho‘ohōkūlani told Hāloa that, unlike the normal duties of a younger brother, he

needed to take care and watch over his older brother. Hāloa obeyed and tended to Hāloanakalaukapalili and the kalo soon began to grow in abundance. By his hands, the land became fertile and rich in medicinal leaves and nutritious kalo.

Hāloa would then go on to forever care for his older brother and the land that provided for him.

Like the story of Hāloa, Native Hawaiian history is richly embedded in its soil. Respect for the ‘āina (land) came first before any decisions were made within the ahupua‘a (land divisions). The connection to nature and the fruits of its labor were considered honors, not expectations. Today, untouched land is hard to find here. Much of it is home to residences and businesses, luxurious hotels along powdery beaches, shopping malls and energy-producing windmills. There

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are only a few places left where Hawai‘i looks like it did prior to the introduction of invasive species and the modern population. One place in particular is truly a gem; a place where the land is so sacred that the very name means “a prayer to the gods.” This place, tucked gently along the majestic Hanalei Bay, is known as Waipā.

In 1982, Hanalei residents had learned that Kamehameha Schools had plans to build a gated community on one of the last remaining ahupua‘a on the island of Kaua‘i. Native Hawaiian advocate and repatriation leader LaFrance Kapaka-Arboleda, gathered residents of the North Shore community to inform them of the potential land distribution.

“We had discussions and we asked them: Why not use this land to educate and reach out to people instead of making it into a place that will be closed off to the community?” says Sproat, a Kamehameha Schools graduate who wanted to create a place where all children could have access to learn about Native Hawaiian culture. “It was really a ‘for-profit’ organization back then so it was hard to negotiate our idea to transform it into a nonprofit — to build and create something for the kids.”

Negotiations, debates, meetings and discussions lasted four years. Kamehameha Schools eventually accepted the idea to transform the ahupua‘a into a hands-on educational facility and soon the

"It was definitely a challenge to get everyone on the same page ... Yet in the end we had tremendous support from the community who believed in what we were doing."

Resident David Sproat recalls his reaction to the news. He was surprised by the lack of knowledge that the lease owners had of the 1,600-acre watershed. From an environmental standpoint, the plan was a disaster.

“They had some lots in rivers, streams and swamps up the sides of mountains. It just didn’t make sense,” Sproat says. “They had no idea of the lay of the land.”

Motivated to protect another native land from being wrested from the people, leaders within the community began to rally together.

Residents proposed transforming the valley into a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hands-on cultural learning. As Kamehameha Schools’ sole mission is to perpetuate the land for the sake of Native Hawaiian people, Sproat stressed the importance of the residents’ opinions for the use of the ahupua‘a.

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lease was placed in the hands of the Foundation.

But the challenge to realize their vision had only just begun, according to Sproat.

“It was definitely a challenge to get everyone on the same page,” Sproat says. “Yet in the end we had tremendous support from the community who believed in what we were doing.”

What they were doing was making poi. Bags and bags of poi.

Bound to a 35-year lease (with a probation period of 10 years) stipulating they would produce weekly pounds of the Native Hawaiian staple. Waipā had soon found its mission: To help Kaua‘i’s families from all over the island by creating immediately consumable, healthy food by working the land.

The family connection is intrinsic to the success of Waipā.

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Along with poi distribution on Thursdays, WaipÄ hosts a weekly Farmers Market; outdoor annual food and music festivals; a koa tree reforestation site; and a coastal fishpond and nursery.

time WaipÄ volunteer, Stacy SproatBeck, became the executive director in 1994 when Sproat accepted the position of Kaua‘i Fire Chief. At the time, Sproat-Beck had just settled back home after graduating with a business degree from the University of Southern California. “There were not many opportunities for young people here who [leave] to get an education and want to do something other than work in the visitor industry,â€? she says. “When I moved home, I decided I needed to create something for myself, and other people who want to come back and work within the community.â€?

Today Sproat-Beck manages WaipÄ with the help of nearly 20 full-time and part-time employees and countless volunteers. Among the many contributions of WaipÄ , one of her favorites is to provide educational opportunities for children. “We love the kids who come and learn about WaipÄ ,â€? Sproat-Beck smiles. “They come with open hearts to the hands-on learning that takes place.

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Nalu Kinetic Spa, left, provides a multi-sensory experience in its oceanfront cabana. Explore the reef at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island.

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EOPLE FROM around the globe save thousands of dollars to visit our Islands. And who could blame them? After all, we do have a stunning backyard called the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Neighbor Islands that rival the landscape of any major continent. We’ve got vineyards; we’ve got active volcanoes; we’ve got a mini Grand Canyon; we’ve got dairy, cattle, fish, macadamia, coffee, fruit and vegetable farms; we’ve got great restaurants; and we’ve got top-notch resorts, which many are now offering special kamaaina deals during the summer months. So pack the bags and the slippahs and steer your car towards the Interisland Terminal.

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Beach Park last month gave me further reason to support North Shore residents’ battle in keeping the country, country.

And in May when Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s signed off on House Bill 2434 (Act 81) — a landmark proposal to establish a conservation easement preserving 665.8 acres of land owned by Turtle Bay Resort — conservationists hailed the JULY/AUGUST 2014 InsideOutHawaii.com

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Explore the islands this summer and discover (clockwise from left) ‘Iao Valley on Maui, the Mauna Kea Golf Course on the Big Island, Pa‘akai Restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort, and the historic Hanalei Pier on Kaua‘i.

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piece of legislation as a major breakthrough.

Having recently gone through another round of extensive renovations, Turtle Bay Resort’s 880 acres of prime North Shore beachfront now ranks among the best local, national and international properties. And what better way to experience the scenic grounds than on horseback? The 45minute, three-mile horseback ride wends through woods, along beaches with the sound of crashing surf, the famous banyan tree, and the site locations for such TV shows and films as “Lost” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Afterwards, kick back at Hang Ten Bar & Grill or enjoy a dinner at Pa‘akai formerly 21 Degrees North.

Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., 293-8811, www.TurtleBayResort.com

Maui The Valley Isle has a lot to offer, from cycling down Haleakalā and tasting wines at Maui Winery at ‘Ulupalakua Ranch — hopefully not on the same day — to exploring the paniolo town of Makawao and west Maui’s Lāhainā.

The drive to Hāna, though, has to be one of the most spectacular experiences. The three-hour drive — if you’re leaving from Lāhainā or Kīhei — stretches along 50 miles past taro patches, over single-lane bridges, waterfall pools and lush rainforests. You’ll find some of the island’s

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most striking beaches here: the black sand beach of Wai‘anapanapa State Park, the red sands at Kaihalulu, and Hamoa Beach, which ranked fifth in Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman’s 2014 list of Best Beaches that was released in May. You’ll also see the largest heiau in the Pacific at Kahanu Garden, the resting place of aviator Charles Lindbergh in Kīpahulu, and made-on-Maui products at the famous Hasegawa General Store, a more than century-old family business.

While attending the Maui Film Festival in June, I got the chance to stay at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which is steps away from Ulua Beach where gentle surf and soft sand attract visitors from thousands of miles away, including a young couple from Oklahoma who was celebrating their first anniversary and newlyweds from Nova Scotia who admitted that the landscape was far different from what they’re used to back in their Canadian east coast province. Their smiles, though, spoke volumes about their experience at this “jewel” of south Maui that’s deemed as the “romance capital” of the island.

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3200 Wailea Alanui, 808.879.1922, www.marriott.com

The Big Island When an earthquake rattled the Big Island in 2006, longtime employees at the

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With the Pacific Ocean as our backyard and Outer Islands that rival any destination resort, staying home this summer never looked so appealing.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel described the scene as controlled chaos, with water leaking (more like pouring) down into the lobby area; people dining outside in the driveway; and zero electricity.

Severe structural damage required a $150 million facelift, which returned the property to its understated elegance that holds true to the vision of its founder, Laurance S. Rockefeller, who once trumpeted, “Every great beach deserves a great hotel.” The crescent strand at Kauna‘oa Bay is certainly one.

The property is also home to a championship golf course that was developed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., who told Rockefeller if he allowed him to build a golf course, he would design the most beautiful hole in the world. That hole was number three and it has been a subject of debate among professional golfers since 1964 when Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus teed off to christen the golf course in a Skins Game-like format.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Big Island, 1-866-977-4589, www.maunakeabeach.com

Kaua‘i The geographically oldest of the main Hawaiian islands, “The Garden Isle” lives up to its reputation for beauty.

From the jagged cliffs of the Nāpali Coast to the vast abyss of Waimea Canyon, no two parts of Kaua‘i are alike. Resort communities, laid-back beach towns and botanical gardens harmoniously coexist and no where is this more apparent than at the St. Regis Princeville in Hanalei, which allows its guests to sponsor a rare native canopy tree within a forest restoration project at the nearby Limahuli Garden and Preserve. The forests in the mountains above Hanalei contain some of the rarest plants and birds and, with this gift of green initiative, The St. Regis Princeville Resort also furthers its commitment to protecting the ecological biodiversity that exists on the island.

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Technically, there are three U-turns and two straightaways.

We follow Formula 1 rules and we hold a Grand Prix every last Sunday of the month.

When the checquered flag is waved, it indicates to drivers that their 14-lap session has ended.

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he results don’t lie. After 14 laps, I posted a personal best time of 28.391 seconds, earning me 1185 points and a third place finish … in a field of three racers. So I’m no Mario Andretti but the experience of zooming around a serpentine track under neon cosmic lights at Podium Raceway in Kapolei was exhilarating. Fellow racers, Lynn Ahlo Naluai and her husband Kris, who was celebrating his birthday, gave each other high-fives and beamed as they removed their helmets.

“I wanted to see how fast it could accelerate,” says Kris, who lapped me twice on the track. “We’re going again.”

Since Jan.1, 2011, Podium Raceway has provided a fun and safe environment for kids and adults alike to test their driving skills in an indoor arena that once housed the Navy Exchange in Kalaeloa. The building had sat empty for 13 years and had been badly vandalized with graffiti and copper lines ripped out.

“We did a lot of research and visited other tracks on the mainland,” says co-owner Kelly Tsutsui. “We felt that Hawaii needed a racetrack to get 17-30 year olds off the roads racing.”

A near accident at Mililani affirmed Tsutsui’s determination. Returning from the movies the day before the raceway’s grand opening, two drivers sped by, narrowly clipping the vehicle in which Tsutsui was traveling in along with her daughter and mother.

“They nearly killed us and themselves,” Tsutsui asserts.

“It was a scary moment.”

Excessive speed is a contributing factor in more than half of Oahu’s traffic fatalities, according to the Honolulu

Police Department. In its 2012 annual report, all traffic enforcement operations resulted in the department issuing a total of 294,858 citations, varying from excessive speeding to parking violations. In an effort to reduce the rate and severity of traffic collisions, officials have implemented the Safer Roads Campaign to encourage motorists to slow down.

With zero-emission, European-style go-karts that can reach a top speed of 45 mph in three seconds flat, adrenaline junkies can satisfy their need for speed without endangering their own life and others, too.

“It’s good, clean family fun,” says co-owner Warren Cole.

“We just didn’t open a warehouse and started racing; we focus more on the experience and the ambiance. We want to be an events center with high standards.”

After registering with a race name on a computer, drivers must then watch a two-minute video about track rules and safety before being handed a “sock” and helmet. Employee Layne Viernes reinforced the safety rules and the meaning of the different colored flags before leading me to go-kart #13.

Helping strap me in, I was ready to race.

“We reconfigure the track every four months to keep it interesting and challenging,” Cole says. “Technically, there are three U-turns and two straightaways. We follow Formula 1 rules and we hold a Grand Prix every last Sunday of the month.”

Needless to say, I won’t be among the top 18 racers to qualify for any Grand Prix, anytime soon.

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mauka 2 makai From the mountain to the ocean and everywhere in between

A guide to summer activities with your keiki I can’t remember when I lost my first tooth or who my first crush was, but I do remember every detail of my summers as a child. Maybe because they involved rollercoasters at Disneyland, raging water fights with my cousins and other countless unforgettable activities. Thanks to my parents, the thought of summer still gets me giddy. Here are some tips for a summer your kids deserve.

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Disney gang. Aulani Resort in Kapolei offers a Disney Character Breakfast buffet daily from 7 to 11 a.m where your child has much to choose from like pancakes, waffles, French toast and other local favorites. Aulani.com Keep them active

I had dreams of being a pro-skater, but I was terrified of skateboards. Pursue your kids’ dreams early with Skate Care Hawaii, skate clinics and camps conducted at their indoor skate facility complete with half pipes, ramps and bowls. Designed for learners at any skill level. skatecare.com If they would rather be pros in the water, Soljah Surf Camp offers customized surf lessons for kids where they can learn and play with other surfers their age. There are a few feelings greater than standing up on your first wave. soljahsurfcamp.com

For a day the whole family can be involved in, the North Shore bike path is a great way to get everyone outdoors.

The 4-mile stretch from Sunset Beach to Waimea Bay will feed their sense of adventure while sparing your wallet. Encourage your kids to find hidden pathways and secluded beaches along the trail.

Keep them curious

Hopping on a submarine to explore life on the ocean floor is fun for anyone at any age. You’ll find their faces (maybe even your own) pressed against the window for the entire ride aboard the Atlantis Submarine to get a closer look at the thousands of fish, playing turtles, sunken ships and airplane relics. Book online for discounts. Atlantisadventures.com Surely they’ve seen Jurassic Park, Godzilla or 50 First Dates. Take them on a tour of the film sites aboard a vintage school bus at Kualoa Ranch and they won’t be able to stop telling their friends about it. The ranch also features a petting zoo. Kama’aina rates available.

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Only one entry per person is allowed, and must be 18 years old or order to enter. Illegible entries will be disqualified.

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One winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about September 1, 2014.

Decision of the judges is final. Odds of winning are dependent upon number of eligible entries received. The Winner will be notified by mail, and will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and prize Acceptance Form within 14 days of attempted notification. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and selection of another winner. If prize notification is returned as undeliverable or the equivalent, disqualification will reulst and an alternate winner will be selected.

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LAST CHANCE!

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Andagi, andadog, champuru, tumiakuru are only but a few Okinawan favorites that you can binge on at the Okinawan Festival. For three days, Kapiolani Park

IN JULY & AUGUST

1 I LOVE 4 LOCAL

2 I Bring On the Pie

Eager to bring back the old-time charm of the Hawaii State Farm Fair, pie masters and wannabe pie masters alike will hash it out this July for a chance to take home the “Best Local Pie” blue ribbon, a cash prize and, of course, bragging rights. First, second and third place winners will be awarded.

JULY 12  13

3 HULA HANDS TRADITIONS STAY ALIVE AT THE PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL, THE LARGEST NON-COMPETITIVE HULA EVENT AT MOANALUA GARDENS. JULY 19

will be filled with the sound of Taiko drums, performances of Okinawan traditional dance and the sweet and savory scent of fried foods. AUG 30-31

COMING SOON FALL months bring big events like the Aloha Festivals and the Hawaii International Film Festival.

FOOD & WINE

PARTY HARDY

SHOP VINTAGE

FILMS GALORE

The 4th Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival features more than 80 master chefs, cooking demonstrations and food pairings. AUG 29 - SEPT 7

Waikiki’s largest block party and floral parade will flood the streets of Waikiki for two nights in celebration of the annual Aloha Festivals.

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Plan to get an eyeful at the array of treasures and trinkets at the Wiki Wiki Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show.

OCT 5

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The only event where you can buy a bag of local made shrimp chips, then try on a pair of handmade shell earrings while listening to live music from awardwinning artists is coming to the Blaisdell Arena once again. The annual three-day Made in Hawaii Festival features over 400 vendors big and small who share the same passion for “keeping it local.” Browse through artwork, crafts, jewelry, food items, and more. Hawaii’s top culinary artists will also be in attendance to share recipes and techniques through several cooking demonstrations. AUG 15 - 17

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