Hawaii I Information Feature THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Heavenly
Hawaii
Pacific Dreamland A
World Of Wonders
Hawaii isn’t so much a destination golf resorts in the world and the
as it is a dreamland, a nearly Prince course was ranked as the
mythical kingdom that rises up number one layout in Hawaii.
from the blue immensity of the
Pacific Ocean, sprinkled with an WOWIE MAUI
exhilarating collection of world Oprah Winfrey and Willie Nelson
class wonders. could own homes anywhere in the
world but both have chosen to
INCOMPARABLE KAUAI have places in Maui. Besides the
Even if you’ve never been to spectacular scenery – chocolate
Kauai, you’ve seen it. Since the coloured lava fields and scarlet
1930’s , Hollywood has been mak- wildflowers that tumble through
ing the pilgrimage to the northern the rain forest and exotic beaches
edge of the Hawaiian chain to film – the colour of the sand ranges
some of its biggest blockbusters. from white, gold, black, even
From Esther Williams to Elvis green – Maui is wrapped in a kind
Presley, Jurassic Park to Raiders of mystical Aloha spirit, a constant
of the Last Ark, Kauai has been to feel good vibe.
the backdrop to memorable The spirit is especially strong
movies. on the west coast in Lahaina, the
It is easy to see why Hollywood former royal capital of Hawaii.
has fallen so hard for Kauai. The town is now filled with art
Known as the Garden Island, it is galleries and museums, historic
impossibly lush, dotted with homes and funky restaurants. It is
forests and waterfalls, canyons also the home base for Maui’s
and cliffs. Waimea Canyon, whale watching tours. Ten thou-
which is 12 kilometres long and sand humpback whales mate and written. It is also one of the fittest Greenwell Farms where the origi- showing his wife and children Marcus, Prada and Dior and local
plunges a 1,000 metres down give birth in the warm waters off places on earth. Each year it is nal family has been growing and why he loves Honolulu and the names like Hilo Hattie and
through a series of buttes, crags the island and on still days divers home to the Ironman World exporting their beans since 1850. island of Oahu so much. They hit Kahala.
and gorges is nicknamed, the and swimmers can actually hear Championships, where some of his favourite beach, visited the
TRAVEL PLANNER
Grand Canyon of the Pacific. On the humpback’s deep throated the greatest athlete’s on earth, HONOLULU HOMECOMING USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl
WestJet offers scheduled service to
the north shore, the Na Pali coast songs. swim, bike and run along the When Barack Obama was elected Harbour, grabbed a traditional
66 cities throughout its North
is a series of jagged cliffs that rise coast. president last November, his life plate lunch (two scoops of rice,
American and Caribbean network,
above the heavy white surf that CRAZY FOR KONA However, visitors looking for immediately kicked into overdrive. salad, kalua pork or mahi mahi)
including Maui, Honolulu, Kauai and
slams against the rocks. Hikers The Kona coast on the Big something more laid back will Suddenly he was responsible for and he played golf at the public Kona. Non-stop fights are available
can trace the trail that zig-zags Island’s sunny western edge is dot- want to explore the tiny coffee solving everything from the world course where he learned the game. from Vancouver to Maui and Honolulu
above the cliffs and through five ted with treats. It features some of bean farms in the foothills over- economic crisis to helping to pick If the Obama’s had more time, 12 times weekly, as well as non-stop
valleys before coming out at the Hawaii’s finest stretches of diving looking the ocean. Kona is famous the family’s new dog for the White they might have stopped off for to Kona and Kauai twice weekly with
secluded Kalaiau Beach. and snorkeling, where swimmers for its rich coffee bean and there House. But at Christmas time, the surfing lessons at Waikiki Beach great connections available from
For serious golfers, the two can spot dolphins and giant green are more than 600 farms, many of President-elect took a break from or popped into the Ala Moana other cities. WestJet Vacations
courses at Princeville are on the sea turtles. It is one of Hawaii’s which offer personal tours fol- the planet’s problems and went Center, the largest open air shop- provides packages to over 100 of
`must play’ list. Among the most most historic destinations, where lowed by a freshly brewed cup in home to Honolulu, the city where ping mall in the world with 290 Hawaii’s top resorts, hotels and
dramatic courses in the entire the kingdom’s royal family came their roasting rooms. Some of the he was born and raised. He didn’t shops and restaurants. The Center condominiums. Book your getaway
golfing kingdom, Princeville was for its vacations and where the last best known stops are Hula Daddy, retreat behind high walled securi- boasts lots of major league retail- today at westjetvacations.com or
recently voted as one of the top chapter of Captain Cook’s life was Kona Blue Sky Coffee Co. and ty. Instead, he was out and about ers including Macy’s, Neiman simply call 1 877 737 7001.

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21, 28 & 31, 2010

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Plus $162 taxes
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& 8, 2009
$
939 Plus $183 taxes
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7 & 8, 2009
$
1359 Plus $205 taxes
Round-trip air + 7 nights • January 6, 20
& 27, 2010

From Courtyard by Marriott From Outrigger Napili Shores Kona $379 one way air only‡
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& 8, 2009
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For WestJet Vacations packages: *Book by November 25, 2009 (11:59 p.m. MST). Round trip from select cities. Other departure cities and dates available, and prices may be slightly higher. Price is per guest, based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified. Taxes, fees and transfers not included. Advance booking required. Non-refundable. Offer limited and subject to availability.
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For WestJet flights: †Book by November 24,2009 (11:59 p.m. MST) for travel until March 31, 2010. Blackout dates are between December December 15, 2009 and January 6, 2010. For Honolulu and Maui travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For Kona travel on Thursdays with seasonal service starting December 16, 2009. For Kauai travel on Wednesdays with seasonal
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