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e all know there’s no place like home for the holidays, but there are some people who still experience an extreme case of wanderlust this time of year, putting up with airport crowds and traffic jams just for a few short days of vacation.

And that can lead to a major case of the bahhumbugs.

ACTIVITIES A-1 Watersports 808-779-0452 a-1tourshawaii.com Soar up to 1,100 feet in the air with Hawaii’s most established parasail company, A-1 Watersports. With more than 28 years of experience, the company has worked with Hollywood productions such as Jurassic Park 3 and offers the biggest parasailing boats in the state (12 passengers can comfortably occupy each boat).

Choose from six different flights from 300 to 1,100 feet and from three different locations around the island to parasail on your own or with a friend. Keiki as young as 5 are welcome to take flight, as are those who would rather just watch from the boat.

Save yourself the hassle and headache of holiday travel this year and opt for a staycation instead. From seeing the lights at Honolulu Hale from a seat in a trolley to watching whales off the North Shore in a catamaran, there are countless activities to do around Oahu, especially during the last two months of the year.

But if the travel bug still has you itching for an exotic getaway, a short drive to Laie is all it takes to travel to the islands of Polynesia.

• 700 feet ($54-$99) • 900 feet ($65-$130) • 1,100 feet ($89-$170) • Observer/Boat Ride ($35$60) Atlantis Adventures Waikiki 1-800-548-6262 atlantisadventures.com Gain a deeper appreciation for our island home with Atlantis Adventures. Watch sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, eels and other ocean creatures from the safety of an air-conditioned, Coast Guard-approved submarine. Or take an unforgettable dinner cruise — complete with live entertainment, tasty food and sunset views — aboard the sleek, state-of-the-art Navatek I. • Atlantis Premium Subma-

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At the Polynesian Cultural Center, the diversity and spirit of nations such as Aotearoa, Fiji, Samoa and Tahiti come to life in song, dance and interactive activities.

“We try to be as authentic as possible in everything we do,” says Raymond Magalei, director of marketing.

According to Magalei, a large part of what makes the PCC such a unique island treasure is its employees, many of whom are from the

rine Tour — $115 adults, $53 keiki age 12 and under (must be 36-inches tall) • Atlantis Submarine Tour — $99 adults, $45 keiki age 12 and under (must be 36-inches tall) • Atlantis Combo — $178 adults, $88 keiki age 5-12 (must be 36 inches tall), free for keiki under 5 • Atlantis Premium Combo — $194 adults, $96 keiki age 5-12 (must be 36 inches tall), free for keiki under 5 • Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise — $121 adults, $69 keiki age 512, free for keiki under 5 • Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise — $89 adults, $53 keiki age 512, free for keiki under 5 • Waikiki Whale Watch Cruises — $49 adults, $25 keiki age 12 and under (must be 36 inches tall)

Pacific islands they represent.

“Our employees are really what make the PCC a special place for both visitors and kamaaina,” Magalei says. “They all love what they do, and it comes through in their work.

Whether it is during the performance of our evening show, ‘Ha: Breath of Life,’ or demonstrations and activities in the villages, there is an overwhelming sense of aloha and genuine joy that reverberates throughout the center.”

Diamond Head State Monument & Summit Trail hawaiistateparks.org No image conjures images of Oahu and Waikiki more than Diamond Head. Known in Hawaiian as Le’ahi (brow of the yellowfin tuna), the extinct volcano has become a major island landmark, and for outdoor enthusiasts, the 560-foot, 0.8-mile climb to its summit is a challenge well worth taking. The steep and strenuous trail to the top is mostly paved and defined by two sets of stairs — one 99 steps, the other 76 steps. They both lead to a 225-foot tunnel, which opens up to stunning views of the entire Leeward coast, from Koko Head to Waianae.

• Open daily, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• General Admission is $1 per person for pedestrians, $5 per car The Clean Air Team leads a three-hour hike at 9 a.m. each Saturday starting at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo. Call 808-9483299.

Happy Trails Hawaii 59-231 Pupukea Road 808-638-RIDE (7433) happytrailshawaii.com Saddle up and spend the day navigating North Shore rain forests and tropical fruit orchards on a guided horseback tour with Happy Trails Hawaii.

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censed horse ranch on Oahu permitting keiki as young as 6 to ride their very own horse.

• 2-hour Tour ($95) • 1.5-hour Tour ($75) • Reservations required

keiki age 4-11) • Snorkeling Tours (JuneSeptember, $95 adults, $75 keiki age 4-11) • Sun & The Moon Cruise (May-September, $60 adults, $45 keiki age 4-11)

North Shore Catamaran Charters Haleiwa Boat Harbor 808-351-9371 sailingcat.com Sail along the beautiful North Shore coast in the comforts of a 40-foot catamaran while watching humpback whales begin their winter migration to the Hawaiian Islands. An expert crew of true Hawaii watermen are more than happy to share their knowledge about other marine life, including dolphins, tropical fish and turtles, you may encounter along the way.

• Whale Watching Tours (December-May, $80 adults, $60 keiki age 4-11) • Hawaii Sunset Cruise (year round, $60 adults, $45 keiki age 4-11) • Ocean Picnic Safari & Swim Sail (October-November, $80 adults, $60

Trolley Tours 808-535-6500 hilohattie.com Hilo Hattie may be known for its quintessential island wear, but the legendary clothing and products store also operates a free trolley system that goes to major shopping hot spots, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Ward Centre, Ward Warehouse and Hilo Hattie’s flagship store on Nimitz Highway. During the holidays, the narrated trolley tour is a great way to avoid parking traffic and soak up the sights, including the decorations at Honolulu Hale and Waikiki.

• Free • Pick-ups and drop-offs every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. at 12 locations throughout Waikiki • Return drop-offs only at Aloha Tower Marketplace,

Ward Center and Ward Warehouse The Waikiki Christmas Store International Marketplace (under the Post Office) Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel Dole Pineapple Plantation 808-593-2883 waikikichristmas.com Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to The Waikiki Christmas Store, where local-style ornaments, decorations and gifts abound. Pick out a surfin’ Santa or Hawaiian snowman for the tree, then let one of the shop’s jolly artists and calligraphers personalize your item with your family name or special message.

• Prices generally range from $10 to $20 • Personalization service free of charge The Waikiki Christmas Store also has three holiday stores called Santa’s Pen open in Ward Warehouse, the Navy Exchange Rotunda and a kiosk in Pearlridge Center Downtown.

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BY SARAH PACHECO t’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s no better place to spend the holidays than on Maui. After all, who needs a winter wonderland covered in snow when you have picturesque mountains, green fields, a crystal-clear ocean and a wide assortment of activities to enjoy?

Besides the start of the holiday season, the month of November also signals that the Maui Whale Festival has arrived. This year’s festivities kick off Saturday, Nov. 26, with a whale welcome home ceremony, whale-watch cruises and Artisan Pizza and Wine Pairing at Porto in Maalaea.

As part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness about humpback whales and inspire the public to care for their unique habitat, festival sponsor Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) will host a first-ever Stand Up for the Whales paddle event Sunday, Dec. 11. Scheduled to start at 8 a.m. at Haycraft Park in Maalaea, the 3.2-mile group paddle is open to paddlers of all ages, including kayakers and stand-up paddlers. The course is not timed and ends at Kenolio Park in Kihei. Entry fee is $50 adults, $42 PWF members, $40 youth ages 12-15 and free for keiki under age 12 (must be accompanied by legal guardian).

Other highlights on the horizon include Golf Fore the Whales Dec. 17; Tribute to the Whales, Artist Exhibition and Artisan Pizza and Wine Pairing Event, Jan. 28, 2012; the annual (and ever-popular) Run and Walk For the Whales, Feb. 4; VIP Whale Watch with Greg Kaufman, Feb. 5; Keiki E.C.O. Day, Feb. 17; World Whale Day Celebration and Maui’s Parade of Whales, Feb. 18; Great Whale Count, Feb. 25; and Aloha to the Whales Whalewatch Cruise, May 13.

To learn more about the festival, call the Pacific Whale Foundation at 1-800-9425311 or 808-249-8811, ext. 1. Additional information and a full list of events also can be found online at pacificwhale.org and mauiwhalefestival.org.

The PWF holds other waterworld activities throughout the year, including the popular Moonlight Tidepool Exploration program ($10 adults, $5 keiki) and Stargazing Cruise ($59.95 adults, $39.95 keiki) nighttime adventures.

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But the fun isn’t limited only to the water. Both land and sky offer a never-ending supply of things to do, from spelunking through extinct lava tubes to paragliding 1,000 feet in the air. For even more ideas on how to spend this most wonderful time of year, read on.

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Captain Steve’s Rafting Mala Wharf 808-667-5565//captainsteves.com Set sail for a whole new water adventure with a ride aboard an ocean raft. Whether it’s discovering secret reefs during a thrilling snorkeling adventure or watching dolphins and humpback whales from the deck of the hard-bottom inflatable vessels Cane Fire and Manta Raiv, a trip with Captain Steve, wife Gina (aka Mrs. Captain Steve) and their crew is never the same.

• Deluxe Dolphin Lanai Adventure ($139 adults, $99 keiki ages 5-12) • Half-Day Morning Dolphin Lanai Snorkel ($84 adults, $69 keiki ages 5-12) • Half-Day Afternoon Turtle Snorkel ($69 adults, $49 keiki ages 5-12) • Whale Watching Tours (Dec. 15-April 30, $39-$49 adults, $29-$35 keiki ages 512) • Private Charters and Tours available upon request

Hana Lava Tube 205 Ulaina Road//808-2487308//mauicave.com Traverse the underground lavascape of the 18th largest lava tube in the world, the Hana Lava Tube. Part of the Kaeleku Caverns, the lava tube is a true natural wonder, with awe-inspiring stalactites, stalagmites and other rock formations found nowhere else in the world. It also is easy and safe to navigate, with handrails and signs installed for hikers’ convenience. Another familyfriendly attraction at the site is the Red Ti Botanical Garden Maze, the only one of its kind in the world.

• Free self-guided tours • Open seven days a week, 10:30 a.m.4 p.m.

Heli-Golf Hawaii 430 Kele St.//808-873-8687//heligolf.com Indulge with the ultimate golf experi-

holoholoMAUI ence with a private helicopter charter to some the islands’ top golf courses, like the Manele on Lanai and the King Kamehameha in Waikapu. Established by Bob Yeager, Heli-Golf Hawaii provides first-rate luxury services — think course tips from your own golf pro guide, gourmet lunch and drinks, and a private helicopter soaring over lush rain forests and volcanoes — to make each day of the greens all the more enjoyable.

• Experiences departing from Maui range in price from $2,250 per person (FX STAR Helicopter) to $2,500 per person (Whisper STAR Helicopter) and are based on four players • Customer group events and three-island round robins available upon request

MauiGrown Coffee 277 Lahainaluna Road//808661-2728// mauigrowncoffee.com There’s no better way to start the morning than with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Go straight to the source at the MauiGrown Coffee Company Store, which offers free samples of its famous Maui Moka and other varieties of coffee grown right on the 500acre estate. The store also stocks coffee from other parts of Maui and Kona, along with free, selfguided tour maps of the estate.

• Open Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Maui Tropical Plantation & Country Store 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy.//808-244-8983// mauitropicalplantation.com Tour a working planta-

tion and discover Maui’s rich agricultural history with a visit to Maui Tropical Plantation & Country Store. The best way to see the 60-acre plantation is with a ride aboard the Tropical Express Tram Tour, which takes visitors past fields of sugarcane, coffee, macadamia nuts, taro, papaya, mango, bananas, tropical flowers and more, including a stop at a coconut grove for a live coconut-husking demo!

No visit is complete without lunch at the Waikapu Grill or a stop at the Country Store for Maui-made goods.

• Open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• General Admission, free • Tropical Tram Express Tram Tours – $15 adults, $5 keiki (age 3-12)

Proflyght Paragliding 1065 Waipoli Road//808874-5433// paraglidemaui.com Soar to new heights for a whole new perspective of your island home with a trip on a paraglider. Proflyght Paragliding offers both tandem flights and solo instruction from is worldclass flight park atop the slops of Mount Haleakala.

No experience is necessary, but participants must be physically able to run and weigh less than 230 pounds in order to fly tandem with the company’s USHPA-certified instructors.

• 3,000-foot Decent Tandem Flight ($185) • 1,000-foot Decent Tandem Flight ($95) • 10 percent discount available to groups of four or more • Solo instruction available upon request

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the Kohala Canopy Tour features suspension bridges, soaring tree platforms and thrilling ziplines,” says Chris Colvin, director of sales and marketing for Kohala Zipline.

“One of our (many) customers commented, ‘You are supplied with top-ofthe-line equipment and the safety measure ensure all of the thrills with no fear!’ (You’ll experience) a zipline canopy tour like no other!”

Visitors have a variety of choices for on-land adventures, including hiking, horseback riding, visiting coffee plantations and even biking tours to volcanoes. Through companies such as Hawaii Forest & Trail and Waipio on Horseback, one can explore the island’s nature — including summits and ranches — either on foot or on horseback. Coffee lovers can learn about the making of coffee and sample premium blends at plantations such as Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee Plantation.

For those who want to experience Kilauea Volcano up-close, companies like BikeVolcano.com offer designated tours during which participants gain views of lava.

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nown as the “Big Island,” the Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest in the Hawaiian chain.

Home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes; Mauna Loa, the world’s most massive mountain; and Mauna Kea, the world’s tallest sea mountain, this island boasts a variety of natural wonders.

With geographic features ranging from volcanic deserts and snow-capped mountaintops to tropical rain forests and black sand beaches, the Big Island offers visitors a plethora of activities to explore.

ACTIVITIES Kohala Zipline 54-3676 Akoni Pule Hwy. Kapaau, HI 96755 (800) 464-1993 or (808) 331-3620 kohalazipline.com Kohala Zipline’s Kohala Canopy Adventure features soaring tree platforms, thrilling ziplines and elevated suspension bridges.

Exclusive features — including smooth stop braking and twin WhisperLines — give you a zipline experience like no other.

• Daily; tours take approximately 3 hours from start to finish • Adults: $159 (plus tax); children (12 and under): $129 (plus tax) Zip Isle Zip Line Adventures at Botanical World Mile Marker 16 on Highway 19 31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy. Hakalau, HI 96710 (808) 963-5427 or (888) 947-4753 zipisle.com Located on the Hamakua Coast just a few minutes from Hilo, Zip Isle Zip Line Ad6 // HOLOHOLO STAYC AT I O N 2011

For adventurous visitors wanting to get a bird’s-eye view of the active Kilauea Volcano, helicopter tours are increasingly popular. Through these tours, visitors can view the majestic volcano spewing lava and choose to tour areas of the Big Island’s coast. Those wanting thrill-seeking adventures can also opt to go on zipline tours. Visitors can soar over the Big Island’s unique terrain — ranging from waterfalls to tropical rain forests — while being harnessed to a trolley that rides on a zip cable provided by companies such as Kohala Zipline and Zip Isle Zip Line.

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ventures at Botanical World offers guests the thrill of a lifetime. Zipliners are treated to views of waterfalls, volcanoes, whales (in the winter), the rainforest and other Big Island wonders, such as the Hanapueo Stream. Admission includes other features of the World Botanical Gardens — before or after ziplining, guests can view the other areas in World Botanical Gardens, including the Arboretum, the Maze, the Rainbow Walk, the Rainforest Trail and Kamaee Falls.

• Open daily, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $147 for day and night ziplines; price also includes a week’s admission to Kamaee Falls, the Rainbow Walk, the Maze, the Rainforest Trail and the Arboretum at World Botanical Gardens • Kamaaina rates, military rates and large groups discounts offered BikeVolcano.com BikeVolcano.com Inc. P.O. Box 7474 Hilo, HI 96720 (888) 934-9199 or (808) 934-9199 BikeVolcano.com Explore the Kilauea Volcano up close

through a bicycle adventure.

BikeVolcano.com designed tours during which participants gain sunset views of lava. Professional Interpretative Guides take participants on downhill paved roads and trails, while sharing mythological and geological information. BikeVolcano.com offers three bicycle tours: the Bike Volcano Summit Tour Special, Bike Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Wine Tasting and Bike to Pele — Kilauea’s East Rift Zone and Active Lava Flow Bike Adventure.

• Bike Volcano Summit Tour Special • Offered daily, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1-4 p.m. (offered based on demand) • Duration: 2 1/2–3 hours • $105/cyclist; $95/child (12 years old and under); $95/van rider • Bike Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Wine Tasting • Offered daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Tour duration: 5 hours (15 miles) • $129/cyclist; $119/child (12 years old and under); $119/van rider • Bike to Pele — Kilauea’s East Rift Zone and Active Lava Flow Bike Adventure

“We offer guided bicycle tours of Kilauea Volcano, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world,” says Gwendolyn Hill, manager of BikeVolcano.com. “Our most popular tour is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Wine Tasting (tour). This full day tour is a 15mile bike ride of mostly downhill and level terrain. It’s our most popular tour because you get to see the main highlights of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and you cover more area. We specialize in giving quality tours, so people get a real custom experience coming out with us.”

Big Island adventures also can continue under the sea. Sailing and snorkeling tours, as well as manta ray night dives, are popular activities offered by companies like Kamanu Charters and Ocean Eco Tours.

Other well-liked water activities include parasailing — with companies like UFO Parasail — and swimming with dolphins.

Visitors also can learn more about the island’s history through Kohala Ditch Adventures, as they embark on a guided kayak tour and explore the famed Kohala Ditch System while floating in mountain kayaks.

• Afternoon/sunset tour: 1-8 p.m. (starting time varies according to sunset time) • Offered Mondays (Wednesdays based on demand) • Tour duration: 7 hours (biking distance: 10 miles) • $129/cyclist; $119/child (12 years old and under); $119/van ride

Hawaii Forest & Trail 74-5035B Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (800) 464-1993 or (808) 331-8505 http://www.hawaii-forest.com/ Hawaii Forest & Trail tours allow participants to experience the Big Island’s majestic nature in a guided tour setting. Tours feature summits, tropical forests, waterfalls and active volcanoes and are led by professional interpretive guides. The company also offers a culinary and farm tour, as well

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Tour reservations available 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (weekdays) and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (weekends) AAA, military, group and return guests discounts available 4-14 guests per tour (multiple vehicles/guides available to accommodate larger groups) Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee Plantation 73-1944 Hao St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (888) 414-5662 mountainthunder.com Have a taste of 100 percent Premium Private Reserve coffee brewed as a 6-ounce Americano-style coffee at Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee Plantation.

Tours teach guests about the making of coffee from the bean to the cup.

Tours available Monday-Saturday at Kaloko location; Monday-Sunday at Kainaliu location Japanese language tours available at Kaloko farm every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.

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Waipio on Horseback P.O. Box 183 Honokaa, HI 96727 1-877-775-7291 or (808) 7757291 waipioonhorseback.com Waipio Valley, located north of Honokaa on the Hamakua Coast, is the southernmost and largest of the seven valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. The valley, which is about a mile wide at the coast and almost 6 miles deep, is sheltered by steep cliffs reaching almost 2,000 feet. Waipio on Horseback offers 2 1/2hour guided excursions on horseback in the secluded valley, as well as ATV Ranch Rides throughout ranch lands on the Hamakua Coast.

Book a horseback and ATV tour on the same day and get $25 off per person.

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P.O. Box 475 Kapauu, HI 96755 (808) 889-6000 or (888) 2887288 kohaladitchadventures.com Kohaha Ditch Adventures, Hawaii’s most historical and cultural kayak adventure, invites guests on an inspiring guided kayak tour. Participants explore the famed Kohala Ditch System while floating in mountain kayaks. A short hike over a 150-foot flume overlooking a waterfall and an earth tunnel preludes the kayak journey. Participants then cruise for 2 1/2 miles through 10 earth tunnels, water flumes, a Hawaiian rain forest and native flora and fauna. $129 plus tax; $65 plus tax for children under age 12 Tour times: 8:30-11 a.m.; 1-3:30 p.m.

Ocean Eco Tours 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy.

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