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• The South Kona Green Market

  Captain Cook, Big Island

  Each region of the island has a market during the week to allow the farmers of Big Island to share their labors directly with the residents and visitors alike. South Kona's Green Market is a great west Hawaii source for a great variety of locally grown fresh-harvested produce, flowers, and even local breads and crafts. Stock up your rentals' kitchen abundantly with the best fresh local produce available, try some fresh Kona coffee, and enjoy free local music performances.

• Japanese Cultural Center

  Honolulu, Oahu

  The Japanese Cultural Center offers a unique look at the journey of Japanese in Hawaii over the decades, beginning with the arrival of the first immigrants in 1868. Located "off the beaten path" in Honolulu, their historical exhibits and displays are definitely worth seeing and offer a glimpse into a culture that is deeply intertwined with the past and current landscape of Hawaii. AT A GLANCE:H

• Wailuku's 1st Friday Town Party

  Wailuku, Maui

  On every first Friday of the month historic Wailuku town host a celebration and block party on its aptly named Market Street. For several blocks the road closes and pedestrians rule, as an outdoor street fair sets up at 5:30 pm with free music and entertainment running from 6 to 9 pm, plus an assortment of dozens of craft and food vendors. The vintage Iao Theater and the many 1950's and 1960's era storefronts make Wailuku's Friday celebration come a glow by night, with many stores openi

• Volcanic Bike Tours - Haleakala Bike Company

  Haiku, Maui

  Haleakala Bike Company helps visitors take their Maui vacation to the next level with thrilling bike rides down the Haleakala Volcano and through the breathtakingly beautiful Upcountry landscape. The tours are unique in that they are self-guided, allowing each rider the independence and freedom to explore at their own pace, without having to worry about staying in line or "sticking with the group." HIGHLIGHTS: With three bike to

• Maui Dharma Center

  Paia, Maui

  Located in the picturesque historic plantation town of Paia, the Maui Dharma Center is a Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhist Study Center with an active community schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly prayer and meditation times, retreats, lectures, classes, and more. Dedicated to being a sanctuary for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism in the Shangpa Kagyu Vajrayana and Karma Kagyu traditions, the center also offers classes in the Tibetan language, and regularly hosts presentations on

• Makena Kai Day Spa

  Makena, Maui

  The ideal Hawaiian vacation combines a blend of adrenaline-packed adventure with indulgent relaxation in a luxurious tropical setting. For the latter, Makena Kai Day Spa in sunny south Maui provides the perfect solution. With a full menu of beachside massages that take place in private oceanfront cabanas, guests will leave feeling pampered, refreshed, and beautifully relaxed. AT A GLANCE:Vacationers who have spent a bit too much time in t

• Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park

  Hana, Maui

  Maui's narrow, winding road to Hana is embraced every step of the way by the sweet scent of ginger, lush jungle flowers, and an overwhelming number of waterfalls. While some of the waterfalls have small pull-off areas that allow a couple cars at a time to pull over so visitors can get out to soak up the view, others are difficult to access or have no room for pulling over so drivers must keep right on going. Much more than just a rest stop, the 5-acre Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park, loca

• Haleakala National Park Kipahulu Section

  Hana, Maui

  Located twelve miles beyond the tiny, historic town of Hana, the Kipahulu District of the Haleakala National Park is a lush tropical oasis that is home to the 'Ohe'o gulch (also known as the Seven Sacred Pools,) Maui's iconic bamboo forest, three hiking trails, sweeping coastal views, and unique displays of Hawaiian history and culture. While the volcano section (wilderness and summit) of Haleakala National Park features a stunning collection of ruggedly sculpted landscape, cold temps,

• Gourmet Farmer's Market at the Shops at Kukui'ula

  Poipu, Kauai

  The setting at the Shops at Kukui'ula becomes extra charming during this weekly Wednesday evening event, with live music and entertainment, such as chef demonstrations. A surprising find amongst the resort district of Poipu, this market combines farm fresh produce with gourmet food vendors selling prepared foods from breads and pies to Kobe beef burgers and Habiscus lemonade.At a Glance:Highlights: Local farmers, bakers, and che

• Watch the sunrise from the Haleakala summit

  Kula, Maui

  Maui is a land of great contrasts of weather, landscape, and topography. On any given day you can have multiple options for exploring our island paradise, but in terms of peak experiences, nothing compares to reaching the summit of 10,023 foot tall Mount Haleakala. It is rare that you can drive from sea level to the summit of such a mountain, but the development of scientific observatories and the National Park stewardship of the area have made for paved and passible roadways the entire