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• Zip Line at Keana Farms

  Kahuku, Oahu

  One of the newest attractions on the island, the Keana Farms Zip line is the first zip line tour on Oahu and offers panoramic North Shore views and an epic adventure.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: The three hour experience features six dual-line zip lines, a 4-wheel drive adventure, repelling, navigating across a sky bridge, rope-climbing, historical and cultural lessons,

• Makawao Town 3rd Friday Celebration

  Makawao, Maui

  On every 3rd Friday of the month Maui's charming "upcountry" town of Makawao hosts a block party with loads of food and crafts vendors, as well as free live entertainment and music. This family friendly event takes place on the historic Baldwin Avenue, which closes to vehicle traffic and becomes a pedestrian market place where you can stroll and experience a great mixture of local culture. Often the event will take on a fun theme according to the time of the year and closest h

• Maui Swap Meet

  Kahului, Maui

  This weekly Saturday morning market pops up next to the campus of our centrally located college in the town of Kahului. Dozens of vendors set up their art and craft work in outdoor stalls side by side with produce, flower, and import vendors. It is the best concentration of easy shopping that you will find on island, plus the variety of merchandise and pricing cannot be beat. Highlights: This beautiful outdoor market hosts a huge variety

• Kualoa Ranch

  Kaneohe, Oahu

  Kualoa Ranch is a breathtakingly gorgeous oasis located on the Windward side of Oahu, famous for its role as location sites in popular and well-known films and TV shows such as Lost, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Pearl Harbor, 50 First Dates, and many more. With stellar views, lush valleys, a tranquil 'old Hawaii' setting, and a wide range of tour options sure to suit any visitor's interests, the ranch is a must-see for tourists and locals alike. AT A GLANCE:

• Kailua Farmer's Market

  Kailua, Oahu

  This vibrant, bustling farmer's market is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Although packed with vendors selling local produce and foods, it's much more than just a spot to pick up your fruits & veggies for the week. Visitors can get dinner from one of the many local restaurant booths and relax at one of the provided tables or on a picnic blanket while they enjoy the weekly live music and make some new friends. The market features a wide and eclectic range of food and o

• Sunset Yoga at Magic Island

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Yoga is a universal language that unites people of all cultures, countries, and athletic backgrounds, and there is no better place to practice it than the beach against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of a Hawaiian sunset. AT A GLANCE:Sunset to Candlelight Yoga takes place twice weekly at Ala Moana Beach Park in Waikiki. Instructor Liel Cheri guides yogis through a power flow designed to push limits and beliefs, energize, relieve st

• Olivine Pools

  Kapalua, Maui

  The Olivine Pools, located along northwestern Maui's rugged coastline, offer large tidepools of clear water perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing on a calm day. Named after a gem found embedded in the area's lava and sandstone, the pools are created by a naturally-formed lava shelf and the clear water looks green because of the color of the rock below it. Brightly-colored tropical fish can often be seen in the pools. AT A GLANCE:

• Halfway to Hana Snack Shop

  Hana, Maui

  Maui's Road to Hana is a narrow, curvy rainforest road that is a test to any driver's skill and concentration level and made even more difficult by the abundance of beautiful distractions lying around every corner. The Halfway to Hana Snack Shop offers weary travelers a scenic resting spot along the journey, with freshly-baked banana bread, a variety of tropical fruit and other snacks, and maps and local information. The friendly shop has become a well-known North Shore staple on Maui

• Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

  Waimanalo, Oahu

  This historic, red-roofed windward landmark was built in 1909 and is a must-see, both for the beauty of the beacon itself as well as the incredible views offered to visitors who hike up to the point. From this vantage point, you are gifted with epic views of the coast in both directions, along with Koko Head, Koko Crater, and, if you're lucky and visibility is good, the islands of Lanai and Molokai.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Just a

• Kihei's 4th Friday Town Party

  Kihei, Maui

  The Kihei area of Maui is usually most notable for its collection of fantastic beaches and great weather. It is usually the classic quiet beach community, except for every 4th Friday of the month when amidst the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center the town of Kihei comes alive with vibrant color and live entertainment in an open air "town celebration". Food trucks stretch for two blocks creating a massive food court, and a parking lot of crafts, clothing, and art vendors show their ta