Inter-Island Ferry Coming to Hawaii in 2007

The new inter-island Hawaii Superferry is scheduled to begin operating in the second quarter of 2007, with two 4-deck luxury catamarans large enough to carry approximately 900 passengers and more then 200 cars, trucks, and buses. In the beginning there will be daily service between Oahu and the islands of Maui and Kauai. A second ferry is scheduled to be added in the first quarter of 2009, and at that time service to the Big Island of Hawaii will begin. The ferries will travel at a speed of approximately 45 miles per hour, making the Oahu/Maui and Oahu/Kauai trips 3 hours and the Oahu/Big Island trip 4 hours.

US Airways Adds 3 New Flights to Hawaii

On March 1, US Airways added two new flights to Hawaii: one from Phoenix Arizona to Lihue Kauai, and one from Las Vegas Nevada to Kahului Maui. On March 2 US Airways added a new flight from Phoenix to the Kona airport on the Big Island. For more information see the official America West and US Airways Press Release.

A New Book About the Molokai Leprosy Colony

John Tayman's new non-fiction book about the community of Kalaupapa on the Hawaiian island of Molokai is at times horrifying and at times a testimonial about the strength of the human spirit. In Hawaii between 1866 and 1969, the victims of Hansen's disease (aka leprosy) were isolated in a remote location on Molokai to prevent other Hawaii residents from being infected. This well-researched account tells the story of the Molokai leprosy colony from the view of the victims of Hansen's disease, the local officials, and the paid and volunteer workers of Kalaupapa.

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A Slack Key Guitar Concert Series on Maui

The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series on the island of Maui includes two performances every Wednesday, one at 6 pm and one at 8:30 pm, at either the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua or the Napili Kai Beach Resort. Tickets cost $40 per concert and there is a discount for Hawaii residents with a local driver's license. The concerts are hosted by George Kahumoku, Jr. or his son Keoki Kahumoku, and they feature the top slack key masters in the Hawaiian Islands. For more information see the official concert schedule or call 888-669-3858 . The artists scheduled to appear in March of 2006 are:

March 01: Richard Hoopii

March 08: Cyril Pahinui

March 15: Dennis Kamakahi

March 22: Ledward Kaapana

March 29: Sonny Lim

Big Island Events in March of 2006:

March 11: Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival (Kohala Coast)

March 11: Kona Brewers Festival

March 19: Big Island International Marathon (Hilo)

March 19: Hulihe'e Palace Free Concert (Kona)

March 25: Kona Chocolate Festival

New Augie-T Comedy Show in Waikiki

Augie Tulba - better known as Augie T - is one of Hawaii's most popular comedians and radio personalities and he is now performing weekly at the Sheraton Waikiki Esprit Nightclub. Performances are every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, the cover charge is $10, and validated parking is available in the Sheraton Waikiki parking garage. In addition to performing stand-up comedy, Augie T hosts one of the most popular weekday radio morning shows in Hawaii on Island 98.5.

Romantic Inns of Hawaii

A guide to romantic lodging in Hawaii, including a historic inn in the Manoa Valley, a secluded and luxurious beachfront polynesian style village, plantation cottages in a coconut grove, a beach village with wood frame tents and solar power, and many more romantic inns, hotels, cottages, and bed and breakfast accommodations in Hawaii.

Romantic Inns of Hawaii