Travel 'N Tourism NewsHawaii ® - October, 2002
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Discover exciting upcoming events on Kauai, Maui, the Big Island, and Oahu.
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Find your way to the special places in Hawaii that other visitors will miss.
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Try a mouthwatering Hawaiian recipe from one of the most-renowned chefs in the islands.
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Find answers to questions from travelers. Submit a question for the Big Kahuna to answer in a future issue.
Kauai
November 25 - 27, 2002
PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF
The Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course plays host to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Tiger Woods, back for a record sixth straight year, Rich Beem, Justin Leonard and Davis Love III will compete this year for a $1 million purse.
Maui
November 30 - December 1, 2002
ICE CARVING EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION
Hotel chefs, sous chefs and other ice carving enthusiasts from Maui and Japan compete in a contest to create sculptures from 300-pound blocks of ice in 1 1/2 hours.
Big Island of Hawaii
November 14 - 20, 2002
VOLCANIC TANGO VACATION
Learn to tango in this week of classes and milongas with fabulous Argentine teachers. This event is for both singles and couples.
Oahu/Waikiki
October 19 - November 9, 2002
AMAZING ADVENTURE OF THE MARVELOUS MONKEY KING
The Monkey King is China's mythical, mischievous protagonist super-hero. His story has been presented in Beijing opera and other Chinese theatre forms for centuries. The tale is reinvigorated in this modern accessible script. Contemporary in feel and language, the production uses elements of Beijing opera music, design and acting styles, as well as stunning martial arts and dance movements.
For contact details and a complete annual calendar of events by month for each of the Hawaiian Islands, visit our online Events Calendar.
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Phone: (808) 943-2711
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Click It or Ticket
Have a happy vacation: obey the traffic laws. Nothing spoils a day, vacation or otherwise, like getting a traffic citation, and tourists in Hawaii seem to do things on the road they would never do at home.
Buckle up: "Click It or Ticket" is a program recently instituted to enforce the mandatory seat belt usage law. The police will pull you over for this alone, and the first-time fine is $67.00.
Watch your speedometer: Wide open roads and frequently changing speed limits make it easy to accidentally speed here.
A beautiful vista is not a reason to suddenly come to a near-complete stop in the middle of the road. Wait until you come to a scenic turnout or driveway. It's better to drive a little farther and come back than be the cause of a rear-end collision.
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Hawaii's 10 Best Vacation Rental Homes
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A selection of the best vacation homes in Kailua, Hawaii. Profesionally managed, upgraded and very clean properties that are either on or just steps from beautiful Kailua and Lanikai Beach.
Contact: Peter Osborne
Phone: 808-262-1329
Hawaii's 10 Best Vacation Rental Homes Website: http://www.bnb-hawaii.com
Dear Big Kahuna,
Dear Big Kahuna -
While in Hawaii my wife and I enjoyed this drink called Mai Tai. Back here on the mainland we have Mai Tai but they don't taste like what we had there. Could I possibly get the recipe from you?
Thanks in advance.
TH
Dear T -
There does seem to be something about a Mai Tai that goes perfectly with a tropical sunset. Recipes seem to be as numerous as hibiscus, though. Here are a few. For those who don't drink alcoholic beverages, try them without the rum.
Mai Tai #1
1 oz. Royal Hawaiian Light Rum, or any light rum.
1 oz. Demerara Rum (Lemon Hart 86)
1 oz. Orange Curacao (Bols)
Dash French Orgeat Syrup
Dash Rock Candy Syrup
Juice of half a Lime
1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
Orange Juice
Fill large (14 ounce) glass with ingredients, then add crushed ice and orange juice. Garnish with mint leaves and perhaps fruit on a skewer.
Mai Tai #2
2 ounces dark rum
1/2 ounce curaçao
1/2 ounce apricot brandy
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
3 or 4 ice cubes
Pineapple spear
Combine all ingredients, except the pineapple, in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the pineapple. Serves 1.
Mai Tai #3
2 jiggers (3 ounces) light rum
1 jigger (1 1/2 ounces) dark rum
1 pony (1 ounce) Grand Marnier
1 pony (1 ounce) amaretto
2 ponies (2 ounces) pineapple juice
1 pony (1 ounce) fresh lemon juice
Garnish: pineapple spears and lemon slices
In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine rums, Grand Marnier, amaretto, pineapple juice and the lemon juice. Shake the drink for 30 seconds, and strain it into 2 long-stemmed glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish the drinks with pineapple spears and lemon slices. Serves 2
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