This Week Magazines - Big Island Activities

Featured Activities on the Big Island
	Discounts and Savings From 10% to 70% on activities on the Big Island. #1 ACTIVITY VIP SERVICES offers many different Hawaii activities from Hawaii's finest tour providers. Whether it be luaus, snorkeling, biking, whale watching, parasailing or helicopters. WE HAVE IT ALL Hawaii enjoys millions of visitors annually. The best activities tend to sell out daily or even a week in advance. Why settle for the second best that the Islands have to offer before you arrive? Allow us to secure your premium island adventures at discounted prices, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the Islands and most importantly....Relax!
	ACTION SPORTFISHING ON START ME UP. Fish with us on one of our modern, clean, fast, comfortable sportfishers. Boats are tournament equipped for 1st-time to pro-anglers (kids welcome!). Kona is one of the best fishing locations in the world & with its deep blue calm waters, it's a real treat to spend the day on the ocean. Our U.S.C.G. licensed Captains love to fish and have over 30 years experience fishing Hawaiian waters. Our #1 goal is to help you catch the fish of a lifetime! Conveniently located in Honokohau Harbor. No license required. Stop Wishin' & Go Fishin'! Kona (808) 327-1265; Maui (808) 667-2774; toll-free (800) 590-0133.
	ACTIVITY WAREHOUSE The Activity Warehouse, "Hawaii's Activity Wholesaler" is a State-licensed Travel Agency and a member of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. The Activity Warehouse provides FREE reservations service to Hawaii's visitors. Open daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Kona (808) 334-1155. Hilo (808) 935-0040 & Waikoloa (808) 883-0100. Call toll free 1-800-923-4004.
	(800)624-7771. ACTIVITY WORLD has 17 locations and 14 years of activity experience to service you on your Hawaiian Vacation. Activity World is the largest reservation service in Hawaii and our success is based on the lowest discount prices available and preferred seating. Over 50 concierges to serve you located throughout the islands. Open 365 days a year.
	ALOHA KAYAK COMPANY. Kayak and snorkel at pristine Kealakekua Bay! They offer full and half-day kayak rentals of single and tandem kayaks, and also rent snorkel gear by the day or week. Enjoy their extremely popular 2 1/2 and 4-hour guided tours where you will soak up spectacular scenery, cliffs, sea caves, snorkel with tropical fish, and view gorgeous coral shelves. All with an experienced native Hawaiian who is happy to share the history and culture of the Big Island of Hawaii. Kayak rental includes all equipment and rack --convertibles too! Your one-stop kayak & snorkel shop also carries sun protection, cameras, souvenirs, snacks & beverages, including 100% pure Kona Coffee! (808) 322-2868, toll-free (877) 322-1444.
	BIG ISLAND TELEVISION - VISITOR CHANNEL. TOUR HAWAII FREE 24 hours a day on this visitor information channel. See spectacular volcanic eruptions, waterfalls, island sites and activities. Visit the island's world class resorts and golf courses, and find the best restaurants and shopping on the Big Island. Seeing is believing and you can see it all on Big Island TELEVISION - the VISITOR CHANNEL.
	BLUE HAWAIIAN HELICOPTERS is the premiere helicopter tour company in Hawaii and the only one to fly the revolutionary new EC130B4 (ECO-STAR), which was specifically designed for the air touring. tours include Circle of Fire plus Waterfalls, Kilauea Volcano, Haleakala & Hana, West Maui & Molokai, Complete Island tours, and more. Blue Hawaiian has been awarded the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award for Outstanding Quality and Service from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and is the only activity company in Hawaii, of any kind, to be so honored.
	BODY GLOVE CRUISES. (800) 551-8911. Snorkel Dolphin Sail and Whale Watching at its best aboard the 55' trimaran, complete with waterslide, high dive platform, premium bar, freshwater showers and easy access into the water. See thousands of brilliantly colored tropical fish, endangered sea turtles and wild dolphins amongst the coral reef. Includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, snorkel gear, & instruction. click our name and check it out.
	DOLPHIN DAYS. Join us for what Gusto Magazine calls "the summer's best food and wine festival"! The 9th Annual Dolphin Days Summer Festival 2004 will be June 30-July 3, 2005 at Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island. Events include an Aloha Friday Luau, Charity Golf Tournament and The Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival. Net Proceeds benefit Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and Pacific Marine Life Foundation.
	HAWAII FISHING & MARINE DIRECTORY. (808)329-7371. Kailua-Kona's premier marine business located at Honokohau Harbor offer charter fishing, scuba diving, ocean activites, marine repairs, boat storage, fishing tournaments and much more. Explore the best that the Honokohau Marina has to offer on the Kona Coast of the Big Island!
	HAWAII FOREST & TRAIL. Guided nature adventures where you'll explore "hidden Hawaii!" Exclusive award-winning tours provide everything you need for a great day of exploration with a naturalist guide. Adventures include: Volcanoes in the Sea, Mauna Kea Summit, Birdwatching, Mule Trail, and Waterfalls Adventure. You'll discover unique, natural Big Island areas on half or full-day small group adventures. Honokohau Plaza, Hwy. 19, Kailua-Kona. (808) 331-8505.
	HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN. Don't miss this chance to see Hawaii's beauty at its finest. A visit to the Big Island must include a visit to this Garden in a Valley on the Ocean that visitors acclaim 'the most beautiful area in Hawaii'. This sheltered tropical rainforest Garden has over 2,500 species of flowering plants from all over the world that flourish beneath towering ancient trees, waterfalls, streams, and lily pond.
	KEAUHOU RESORT on the Big Island of Hawaii features a hotel, multi-family and single-family homes, a shopping center, 36-hole golf course and country club, a tennis center and other amenities. The area's rich native Hawaiian historical and cultural significance, along with Keauhou's stunning natural beauty and excellent year-round weather, help shape the resort's unique identity. Experience the high-quality, yet affordable lifestyle of Keauhou Resort.
	KOHALA SPORTS CLUB & SPA. Nominated as one of the top resort spas in the U.S., Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island is a 25,000 square foot retreat for body, mind and spirit. Kohala Spa focuses on Hawaiian philosophies, products and treatments in a tranquil setting. Trained therapists introduce self-renewal, toning, stress release and beauty with the blue Pacific as a backdrop. Signature Kohala Spa products are available online.
	KONA HONU DIVERS. Explore the wonderful underwater world off the Kona Coast from our new spacious 46-foot dive boat -- rated #1 in Kona. We offer SCUBA, snorkeling, whale watching, dolphin encounters, manta ray dives for beginners and experienced divers. The boat is Coast Guard inspected and certified, has restroom and showers and 50% shade deck for comfort. Arrange for an introductory dive, certification course or a private charter. Ask for our Dive Package Specials. Call 808-324-HONU(4668) for information; 888-333-HONU(4668) for reservations only.
	MAUNA KEA SUMMIT ADVENTURES. Paradise Safaris. Famous sunset/stargazing adventures or fascinating Daylight/Observatory ecotours. Experienced expert guides, warm parkas, meals and hot drinks included. Book early. Call 1-808-322-2366.
	PUA MAU PLACE ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS. Pua Mau is Hawaiian for "Ever Blooming" or "Continuously Flowering". Currently there are 15 acres under development with such unique features as Hibiscus maze, a peafowl and guinea bird aviary and the beautiful Doi and Magic Circles. Enjoy panoramic ocean views including offshore Maui. Self guided tours are presently available with mulch covered avenues throughout the garden for your walking enjoyment. Visitor Hours Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM. 1-808-882-0888.
	RED SAIL SPORTS - Family Vacation Outfitters! Enjoy snorkeling, Humpback whale watching (Dec – April), sunset sails, and dinner sails from our luxury catamaran, Noa Noa. We offer two tank and one tank boat dives daily from our 38’foot Delta dive boat, Lani Kai, for both certified and beginner divers. We offer introductory dive packages and certifications. One tank boat night dives available upon request. Explore the coastline with a thrilling Zodiac ride. Available from multiple locations for snorkeling and sight seeing. For the land lubber, try our Paniolo Cycle Adventure. The tour includes a 21-speed mountain bikes, helmets, bottled water, and a picnic lunch. The ride consists of rolling hills along the Hamakua Coast. For reservations call toll free 1-877-RED-SAIL.
	SEA QUEST RAFT & SNORKEL ADVENTURE. Explore by raft the remote area between Keauhou Bay and Place of Refuge. View spectacular sea caves, lava tubes, snorkel. Beverages, snacks and snorkel gear are provided. Departs from Keauhou Boat Pier. Six guests maximum. Keauhou Bay. (808) 329-RAFT, (888) SEA-CAVE (732-2283).
	A dive on SNORKEL BOB'S Cybereef gets you the straight skinny, a dazzling retail display and a chance to avoid the ultimate tropical tragedy, no more snorkel gear. Ancient Hawaiian myth describes this condition as, Da kine no mo stay. Don’t let it happen to you.