Surfing in Hawaii. 1 of 6 9/11/ :45 AM

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1 1 of 6 9/11/ :45 AM Having trouble viewing this ? View it in your browser. Surfing in Hawaii Surfing is believed to have originated long ago in ancient Polynesia, later thriving in Hawaii. It was once a sport only reserved for alii (Hawaiian royalty), which is why surfing is often called the sport of kings. King Kamehameha I himself was known for his surfing ability. With the end of the Hawaiian kapu (taboo) system in 1819, commoners were allowed to participate freely in the sport. In the early 1900s, surfing was revitalised on Waikiki Beach. Duke Kahanamoku was a Waikiki Beach Boy who taught visitors how to surf and canoe and later became a multiple gold-medal winner at the Olympics as a swimmer. He was known as the father of modern surfing, spreading the popularity of the sport to the mainland US and Australia. Today, a bronze statue of Duke welcomes visitors to Waikiki where first-time surfers are still learning to catch their first waves today. In Australia there is an event held to honour Duke Kahanamoku, and that event is called Duke s Day. Founded by Naomi Wilson and Naomi Donohue, from Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, Duke s Day celebrates this international icon, a legendary man who shared one of the world s favourite sports on Freshwater Beach during the summer of In 2013, Duke s Day Celebrate Surfing, Honour the Environment will be held on 12th January. For more information visit dukesday.com LANAI CABERNET CLASSIC WINE FESTIVAL Lanai December 13-16, 2012 Join Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay for the first annual Lanai Cab Classic Wine Festival. Wine enthusiasts and food conneiussurs can embark on a culinary journey throughout the festival and will be treated to a variety of offerings, including wine seminars, winemakers luau, champagne brunch, and a golf tournament. 11TH ANNUAL SHERATON HAWAII BOWL Oahu December 24, 2012 Learn about rejuvenating Kauai for your free box of Kauai Kookies The game, which begins its second decade as Hawaii s holiday tradition, will be played at Hawaiian Airlines Field at

2 2 of 6 9/11/ :45 AM We invite you to learn about Kauai through our Hawaii Destination Specialist Program, an online training program built to help you become a Hawaii expert! For your free box of delicious Kauai Kookies: 1. Join / Login to hawaiitourism.com.au/traveltrade 2. Click on HDS Program (right hand panel & choose Papa Islands Training Courses from the drop menu 3. Select Module 5: Papa Kauai Training Course 4. Read through the course materials 5. Complete the Papa Kauai Certification Test 6. Send a copy of your Graduate Certificate, along with your postal address details to info@hawaiitourism.com.au Wailea Wine and Food Festival Hosted by world-renowned Master Sommelier Fred Dame, this four-day culinary extravaganza will showcase exceptional wines from around the world paired with the award-winning cuisine of Wailea Resort chefs. With the culinary focus on Maui s rich bounty of ranch, ocean and farm products and the cuisine of Hawaii Regional Cuisine Founding Chefs Alan Wong, Peter Merriman, Bev Gannon and Marc Ellman, this long awaited celebration will mark the first year for Wailea Resort s new signature event. waileawineandfoodfestival.com Aloha Stadium on Monday, December 24 at 3:00pm. HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Maui January 3-7, 2013 The Hyundai Tournament of Champions offers an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest golfers in the world. The tournament will be held on The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort and only champions from the previous PGA TOUR season are eligible to compete. Group ESTA Applications U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the Electronic System for Travel Authorization web application has been updated to allow for multiple applications to be submitted and paid for in one transaction. Applicants must enter biographic data and an address to create a Group ID that will allow a family or group the ability to input up to 50 ESTA applications and complete the transaction in a single credit card payment. This change will allow efficiencies for both families and group travel by reducing the redundancy of having to submit each application in a separate transaction with the previous system. esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta CLASSICS...THE KAUAI UNITED WAY Kauai January 20, 2013 The Kauai United Way is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to serving the social needs of Kauai since Performances by Ani Kafavian, Yura Lee and Lawrence Lesser will be held in the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Poipu. Shore Excursions with Roberts Hawaii Sign up to the Travel Agents Partner Program with Roberts Hawaii to pre-book your client's shore excursions. Agents can earn Legends in Concert Waikiki It s Las Vegas, Hawaiian Style at Legends in Concert Waikiki! Waikiki s newest and largest show is exciting and interactive, featuring Elvis and an all-star 2013 PRO BOWL Oahu January 27, 2013

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4 4 of 6 9/11/ :45 AM The Kahala Hotel & Resort s 'Passionate Kahala Nights' is offering a four-night room and dinner package just in time for Valentine s Day and available throughout the entire month of February for travellers wanting to ignite their passion. Includes a gourmet three-course dinner in Hoku s, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sparkling wine, breakfast for two in Plumeria Beach House each day, a CD of romantic island love songs, and a US$100 spa credit for a romantic massage for two in a private treatment room at the award-winning Kahala Spa, or other spa treatments. Room rates for the Passionate Kahala Nights package start at US$635 per night (with a minimum four night stay) for a Mountain View and go up to US$1,385 for an Ocean Front Lanai. Book the package for three nights in a row, and the 4th night is free! kahalaresort.com/packages Order your copy of The Hawaiian Islands Posters Need some posters to decorate your agency? Choose from our Hawaiian Islands posters of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, the Big Island. The four posters showcase breathtaking views of each of the islands. Register/Login on hawaiitourism.com.au/traveltrade, under 'Sales & Marketing Tools', place an order in 'Material Order Form' for copies of The Hawaiian Islands Posters. Maui is "Best Island" for the 19th time For an unprecedented 19th time, Maui captured "Best U.S. Island" (formerly "Best Pacific Island"). With a score of 92.1, Maui bested all other island and city destinations named to the poll with the publication recognising Maui as "tops in the world" in its 25th annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. The islands of Maui Nui (Maui County) offer three very distinct Hawaiian experiences. World-class resorts, award winning cuisine, championship golf, exquisite natural beauty and the islands' host Hawaiian culture have propelled Maui Nui into the limelight. gohawaii.com/au/maui OAHU - Wild Side Specialty Tours Whale watching season begins every year from November to April where thousands of humpback whales visit Hawaiian waters to give birth. On Oahu, Wild Side Specialty Tours specialises in intimate whale watching tours led by professional marine biologists.

5 5 of 6 9/11/ :45 AM Visit sailhawaii.com OAHU - Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Travellers can head up to Oahu's famous North Shore during 12th November-20th December 20, 2012, to watch the world's best surfers compete for the sport's top prize in the 30th Anniversary Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. These elite surfers will test their skills in the massive winter waves at Haleiwa, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. Visit vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com MAUI - Skating by the Sea A first among Hawaii resorts, the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas presents a timeless holiday tradition with ice skating in the tropics. The four-diamond resort on pristine Kaanapali North Beach will transform its outdoor ocean lawn into a holiday escape complete with a 1,000 square-foot hybrid ice skating rink offering magnificent views of the warm Pacific and humpback whales. Visit westinkaanapali.com MAUI - Hawaiian Outrigger Experience Experience and learn the culture, art and sport of canoe paddling, and information pertaining to the non-instrumental navigational techniques used by Polynesian voyagers. Cultural guides will share traditional oli (chants), ancient myths, legends and historical facts. The activity is available daily, every hour from 7-11 a.m., on Wailea Beach fronting the Grand Wailea. Cost is US$39 per person, per hour. Visit mauioceanactivities.com HAWAII ISLAND - Hawaii Island Skydiving Hawaii Island Skydiving is located at Upolu Airport near the town of Hawi in North Kohala. Skydivers will cruise to altitude on a 20-minute scenic flight and then experience an adrenaline-pumping freefall for about 45 seconds. No skydiving experience is necessary to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Visit bigislandskydiving.com HAWAII ISLAND - Ports of Call at Hilton Waikoloa Village A unique on-the-water experience, Ports of Call, invites guests to relaxing happy hours every day at participating locations. Begin at the Boat Landing Cantina and then sail and stroll to take advantage of the various food and beverage adventures along the way. Visit hiltonwaikoloavillage.com KAUAI - Sheraton Social Hour Sheraton Kauai Resort, Poipu Beach s newest playground, presents Sheraton Social Hour, where guests connect with great wine and warm company. Held at RumFire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. guests can experience highly rated white and red wines specially curated by Wine Spectator. Visit sheraton-kauai.com KAUAI - Kauai Mini Golf On Kauai s North Shore, this 18 hole putting green style course is set amongst beautiful botanical gardens representing the different eras of Hawaii's culture. Meanwhile, water hazards, pipe shots, and many other obstacles make for a fun and challenging experience. Visit kauaiminigolf.com

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