Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Resorts
Hawaii's resorts are tropical pleasure palaces designed to anticipate your every need and
provide 'the best' of everything (to keep you on the property every minute of the day). Ex-
pect myriad dining options, bars with live entertainment, multiple swimming pools, chil-
dren's activity programs, and modern fitness and business centers. Mandatory daily resort
fees may be charged; inquire when booking.
PRACTICALITIES
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Electtrriiciity110/120V, 50/60Hz
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NNewspaperrsHonolulu Star-Advertiser(
www.staradvertiser.com
)
is Hawaii's ma-
jor daily
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Radio
dioHawaii has about 50 radio stations; National Public Radio (NPR) at lower
end of the FM dial
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TiimeHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) is GMT-10. Hawaii doesn't observe
Daylight Saving Time (DST). 'Island time' means taking things at a slower pace or
occasionally being late.
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TV & D
V & DVVDsAll major US TV networks and cable channels, plus 24-hour tourist in-
formation; DVDs coded region 1 (US and Canada only)
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Courses
Some resort hotels and shopping centers offer free or low-cost Hawaiian arts and cultural
classes, and workshops in hula dancing, lei making and the like. Schedules are sporadic,
so keep your eyes and ears open and ask your hotel concierge about what's on.
To learn how to surf, kayak, stand-up paddle or scuba dive, browse the Activities re-
views in the island destination chapters of this topic.
Road Scholar
( 800-454-5768;
www.roadscholar.org
) Formerly Elderhostel, Road
Scholar offers learning vacations for those aged 50 or older. Some educational programs
focus on Hawaii's history and culture, while others explore the natural environment. Typic-
ally lasting one to two weeks, programs cost from $1500 per person, including accom-
modations, meals, classes and activities, but not airfare to/from Hawaii.
