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Happy Anniversary Hawaii: Here's Some New Hybrid Rental Cars

August 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Last week was the Aloha State’s birthday as the islands officially commemorated its fiftieth anniversary of statehood. State leaders usually downplay celebrations as some Hawaii residents aren’t too thrilled about how the island chain was admitting into the union. We don’t want to get into the debate, but there are still some who demand independence from the United States.

Although not an official birthday present—they couldn’t find that much wrapping paper—Enterprise Rent-A-Car is gifting the island with some new hybrid rental cars. The chain teamed up with Governor Linda Lingle to announce that four locations are becoming hybrid branches. There will be three on Oahu and one on Maui to answer your green car dreams during your vacation.

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What Recession? Travel: Family Man Chris Noth In Hawaii

September 19, 2008 at 9:15 AM | by egw | 0 Comments

A chicken in every pot and a Hawaiian shirt in every cabana: "Sex and the City" heartthrob Chris Noth imparts to his son the joys of slightly off-peak vacations.

After a summer slump, Hawaii isn't doing much better in tourism going into the fall--but the rest of the country has dropped to meet it. Why feel the thrill of clambering around a live volcano or riding your first wave when you can watch the CNBC anchors' eyes bug out after another bank collapses?

Hmm, maybe we should take our curmudgeonly selves island-ward?

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Still On Vacation Travel: Owen Wilson Moves From Beach To Beach

August 29, 2008 at 8:45 AM | by egw | 0 Comments

We're all about equal time here on Jaunted, so here's a beach shot for the ladies: Owen Wilson relaxes on a Malibu beach before he moves to the cold, uninviting state of... Hawaii? Wait, what?

It's true! Apparently deciding that 300 days of good weather aren't enough, Wilson decided to up the ante and buy a house in Maui near celeb pal Woody Harrelson whom he went to visit earlier this month. Vacation all year long!

And meanwhile back in the real world, Labor Day is the last hurrah for weekenders everywhere. Harrumph, maybe we should move to Maui: Is there solar-powered WiFi?

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· Celeb Isolation Travel: Woody To The Wilderness [Jaunted]
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· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Ashley Tisdale Fishes for Family Memories

July 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM | by egw | 0 Comments

It's good to know that despite her "High School Musical" fame, Ashley Tisdale is still happy to go on family outings. She must've been glad to be there this weekend when father Mike Tisdale caught a 480-pound marlin off the coast of Maui last week.

Tisdale wasn't on the boat with her dad when he caught the fish, but she posed for a picture for the Lahaina News with the big catch. After the jump, the incriminating family photo that shows what Papa Tisdale caught off KuiKui Point.

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Is the Hawaii Superferry Finally Catching On?

July 17, 2008 at 4:45 PM | by pbb | 1 Comment

After lots of drama, it seems that the Hawaii Superferry is finally catching on. Seats on the boat sold out on some trips over the Fourth of July weekend, and officials say ridership is on the rise. But is that because people genuinely enjoy it?

Doubtful, says Jeff from the Beat of Hawaii blog:

The best deal through September 30 for Oahu-Maui travel is the Superferry, which is $98 round trip. But you must book by August 4.

Hawaiian Airlines and go! are doing the same duopoly that Hawaiian and Aloha Airlines did for years. The average round trip is now back at about $200, which was what it was before go! entered and sometimes dropped prices to below $20 round trip.

Ah hah! So it's not really that people enjoy the Superferry any more than they like flying; it's simply the cheapest way to go island-to-island. We will give 'em some credit though: You can actually take liquids aboard the boat!

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· Superferry Ridership up [KHNL, via]
· Hawaii Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Celeb Isolation Travel: Woody to the Wilderness

May 28, 2008 at 9:05 AM | by egw | 0 Comments

That little taste of summer vacation you had this weekend just wasn't enough! You've just got to get away before that Croc tan line fades. That's what Woody Harrelson must have been thinking when he told a reporter he wants to do a 40-day fast on an uninhabited island--when he has time in his work schedule, of course.

Harrelson already lives on Maui but that isn't deserted enough for his swimming and surfing sojourn. Nor, apparently, did biking from Seattle to LA or winning this weekend's Cannes celebrity poker charity challenge do it for him: Nothing will work except a full fast:

I mean, I don't take it lightly. I know it's gonna be hard. But can you imagine? Eating nothing for 40 days? Swimming and surfing every day in a remote place? Where does the mind go?

He should know--he did a 38-day fast two years ago.

Give Woody a hand: What remote island, besides the one from "Lost," would be the perfect getaway for a fasting actor?

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· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Surfing in Hawaii :: Aloha Surfergirls

January 22, 2008 at 4:30 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Aloha Surfergirls--yep, without the space--is a company that offers girls and women surfing lessons, both private and group, in four different locations--Los Angeles, San Diego, Costa Rica and Hawaii.

On Hawaii, the surf lesson locations are on Oahu and Maui. A nice touch? Wherever Aloha Surfergirls are surfing and teaching, they'll pick you up and drop you off:

One of our local team members will pick you up from your hotel and will bring you to the beach best suited for your surfing lesson. You will start with a half hour land lesson and then once you have all your techniques under your "bikini," we'll take you into the water for another fun and safe hour with the instructor. After your surf lesson you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Aloha Surfergirls can also conduct corporate events and themed parties like bachelorette and birthday parties so long as there are a minimum of 10 ladies.

Our only concern is how confusing the company's website is. For example, when you click on the Maui surf lessons, it says the surf lessons will take place on North or South Shore of Waikiki. That's on Oahu. So they could mean Maui's North Shore but it's not clear. We suggest calling Surfergirls at 858/427-0644 to avoid any confusion.

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· Aloha Surfergirls [Official Site]
· Hawaii Surf School Map [Jaunted]

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It's Summer Somewhere: Maui

January 7, 2008 at 11:33 AM | by sedona | 0 Comments

As many of our readers (and, ahem, writers) battle winter temps, icy rain and dark afternoons this time of year, we thought we'd offer a little daily inspiration with our new "It's Summer Somewhere" series.

We'll kick things off with Maui, where today's high temperature is forecast to be a steamy 80 degrees. Head there this week and align your trip with the upcoming Surf & Sand 15K and 5K, next Sunday. Yep, that's right, you can go to the beach and still keep your resolution of staying fit. You'll have a week to rest up before the 9.3 mile run that's all been strategically arranged to take place downhill, ending in Lahaina with a big ol' luau.

Another awesome sight to take in right now in Maui is the annual winter migration of the humpback whales, who are making their trip from Alaska to Hawaii for their own winter getaways. Book a day trip on the ships of the Island Marine Institute, which have credentialed naturalists on board and live, underwater Whale Cams so passengers don't miss any of the action.

Aaaah, summer. It's only (officially) a mere five months away for most us--after we get back from Maui of course.

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· Visit Maui [Official Site]
· Surf & Sand 15K and 5K [Official Site]
· Island Marine Institute [Official Site]

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Owen's Birthday Beach Break

November 20, 2007 at 9:15 AM | by egw | 0 Comments


Owen Wilson frolicked on a beach in Maui for his 39th birthday... or should we say, he pulled a Matthew McConaughey? Matt replaced Owen in the movie he was supposed to shoot for Ben Stiller in Hawaii in September, as we reported, but Owen got there eventually and played catch on the beach with brother Luke.

Also present to work on her tan was Wilson the elder's girlfriend, Le Call. She's an American supermodel who once appeared in New York magazine's "Look Book" with a bike celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito gave her. Did Owen steal her away with a Vespa?

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· Owen on the Beach with Le Call [PopSugar]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Volunteer Travel: Slopping Sea Slime in Hawaii

September 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM | by jnaw | 0 Comments


We can think of a million reasons to go to Hawaii, not the least of which is to hang ten. (Campaigning for president is a close second.) But if you're heading to Maui later this month and forget your board, the Pacific Whale Foundation offers travelers a chance to get out on the water and in the process, do some good.

Volunteers gather at the Maui Coastal Land Trust every Friday morning at 7:30 to clear invasive species from inland fish ponds. It doesn't sound like much--even if it is a four-hour commitment--but their efforts protect ecosystems found only in Hawaii. Sure, there are better ways to spend an island vacation than removing slimy snails and stewing seaweed, but getting your hands dirty this time around means Hawaii's natural beauty will last through your next visit, too.

And if that's not enough? All volunteers get a swank free t-shirt, which could be good for scoring free drinks at the local Mai Thai joint. Now that's something we're willing to work for.

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· Pacific Whale Foundation [Official Site]
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Kapalua Brouhaha: Hawaiian Locals Fight McMansion Plague

July 12, 2007 at 10:46 AM | by ASalkever | 0 Comments

The Kapalua Resort complex on the northwest corner of Maui is one of the poshest vacation outposts on earth. Aside from housing the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua and a cluster of pricey condos and homes, empty lots start at seven figures and head steadily toward eight figures.

The resort's parent company, Maui Land & Pineapple (owned by AOL magnate and Hawaii local boy Steve Case), made a goal to step up profits. MLP owns thousands of acres of primo real estate on Maui and is actively pushing more development. Last year, MLP leveled the architecturally distinctive but small and not terribly profitable Kapalua Bay Hotel to make way for a Marriott mega-timeshare. Part of MLP's plans are to put homes on Lipoa Point, a field overlooking the world famous surf break at Honolulu Bay.

This makes the locals hopping mad. They're trotting out tear-streaked middle schoolers at a recent public hearing on the proposed development, according to this negative, first-person article in Hawaii Business, a local magazine.

Locals are getting more and more fed up with resort developments driving the price of paradise into the stratosphere. Unlike the people pushed out of Aspen, Hawaii locals feel the land is their birthright and that it was taken away a century ago by force. Big trouble in pretty Maui.

Alex Salkever is the editor/founder of Hawaii travel blog Hawaiirama.com.

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[Photo: Kapalua Listings]