The Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Friday night fireworks display has been a popular event among visitors and Oahu residents alike since its introduction in the late 1980s, but the show’s appeal has been so great of late, officials at the 22-acre oceanfront property in Waikiki have decided once a week just isn’t enough. Last Tuesday marked the debut of a second weekly fireworks display at Waikiki’s largest resort property.
Waikiki visitors can simply behave like many locals... show up with somebody special a half an hour or so beforehand and try to get a seat and put in a drink order at the Hilton’s popular Tropics Bar & Grill. If you’re a little late for a seat at Tropics, plopping right down on the beach is always a terrific option and a great place to enjoy all the color bursting over the Pacific.

Or, prior to its Friday night display, the Hilton currently offers its Rockin’ Hawaiian Rainbow Review beginning at 7 p.m., featuring Tihati Productions’ take on the golden age of Hawaiian music and a tribute to legendary Hawaiian swimmer Duke Kahanamoku. The entrance fee for the 45-minute performance is $20 and includes seating around the property’s Super Pool along with a mai tai punch cocktail. The Friday fireworks begin around 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday’s fireworks show starts at 8 p.m. with a free-of-charge, 15-minute Tihati Productions Fireworks Spectacular performance prior.

I can help you get there! Give me a call at 512-981-8001
JoAnne :-)

July 18, 2013 - January 12, 2014
Honolulu Museum of Art Exhibition
The Honolulu Museum of Art presents Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: The Hawai‘i Pictures, the first exhibition to feature work created in and about Hawai‘i by these two American masters. 

Both artists are famously associated with specific places—O’Keeffe is inextricably tied to the American Southwest and Adams is known for his photography of Yosemite National Park. Both artists also visited Hawai‘i at the height of their powers, and captured the islands’ extraordinary sense of place. The Hawai‘i Pictures reexamines each artist’s Hawaiian interlude to reveal that the islands profoundly moved them and had an enduring influence on their subsequent work.

https://www.honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/13245-georgia_okeeffe_and_ansel_adams_hawaii_pictures

Experience Cultural Storytelling with HULA!
Lecture and 8th annual Hula Competition
September 12 - 14, 2013 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

I am passionate about experiencing local culture when travelling and this would be a great event to experience while in Maui. I have been to 4 Hawaiian islands and yes... Luau's are fun and you get to see a great hula performance, but this is the real deal!

Give me a call and I can help you get there!
JoAnne :-)

http://www.mauiarts.org/?p=4

For all you Run "Warriors" out there... why not have fun at the same time!
September 21 & 22, 2013

The 4th Annual Maui Marathon Warrior Challenge, an event like no other on the islands. Athletes daring to take the challenge will be tested by their physical and mental aptitude, and you can dress like ELVIS!

To become a Kukini Full Marathon Warrior, you must complete the Hard Rock Cafe 10k and Bubba Gumps Run Forest Run Front Street Mile on Saturday the 21st, and run the Maui Marathon on Sunday the 22nd.

Give me a call and I can help you get there!
(512) 981-8001
JoAnne :-)

http://www.mauimarathonhawaii.com/home/course/hard-rock-cafe-10k/

ALOHA FESTIVALS - September 2013
Aloha Festivals is a statewide, multi-cultural festival formed in 1946 and now held each September on the six major Hawaiian Islands. This non-profit organization features over 100 events, including parades, street parties, cultural displays and demonstrations and more.

This year's theme celebrates traditional Hawaiian ocean voyaging in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Polynesian Voyaging.

For a schedule of events:
http://www.alohafestivals.com/pages/events/oahu.html

Give me a call and I can help you get there!
(512) 981-8001
JoAnne :-)

Australia is one of my favorite places... my 2 week trip with my family and great friend Janie Robles was an amazing 30th birthday adventure! The people have a casual friendly vibe unlike anywhere else in the world, and of course the scenery is fabulous!

Thought I would forward this good list from Lonely Planet of things you can do in Sydney for FREE!
Give me a ring if you dream of going... I can help you make it happen!
JoAnne :-)

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/sydney/travel-tips-and-articles/77780?intaffil=lpemail

So you had a fantastic time on that really affordable cruise your Travel Agent found to the perfect destination, only to get a hefty bill on the last day for all your liquid libations enjoyed on board the
ship?
 
Well, Holland America is offering a great deal for select 2014 sailings (and December 2013 Holiday
cruises) where you will receive all four of the offers listed below. So why not take that holiday cruise to the Caribbean with the family... and make that your gift? Time shared together having fun is a far better gift than anything wrapped in fancy paper!

I have cruised on Holland several times so I can provide you great insight as to if their cruise product fits your lifestyle. Give me a ring at 512-981-8001 to learn more!
 
1.  FREE Signature Beverage Package or a Beverage Card (depending on cruise selected)**
  
Signature Beverage Package:
A value of $100 per day, per stateroom ($50 per person)
Includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas and coffee (a daily limit applies)
Applies to beverages priced up to $7 (menu price)
  
Beverage Card:
Guests sailing on select Caribbean and Mexico sailings will receive a Beverage Card, a value of $100 per stateroom ($50 Beverage Card per person). The Beverage Card applies to alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages          
                
 2. FREE specialty restaurant dinner**
Pinnacle Grill
Guests booking an Ocean-view Stateroom or above will receive one free dinner (per person**) in the elegant and sophisticated Pinnacle Grill.
Canaletto
Guests booking an Interior Stateroom will receive one free dinner (per person**) at Canaletto restaurant, home to classic Italian fare.

3. FREE or reduced cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests**
Special FREE or reduced pricing for 3rd and 4th guests make it easier to share your cruise with the entire family.

4. 50% reduced deposit**
Your cruise deposit (the first payment due) will be reduced by 50%, giving you more flexibility and more time before paying the full amount for your cruise.

Chicago, the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s have sold over 38 million units in the United States alone and have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.

If you want to spend Saturday on the beach listening to "Saturday In The Park", give me a call and I can help you get there!

JoAnne Carroll
One Earth Travel
512-981-8001

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun announces the band will perform on Feb 14-15, 2014. Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort continues to elevate the all-inclusive concept and offer guests an unforgettable vacation experience by combining world-class hospitality and top-rated live entertainment with exceptional amenities and attractions.

Located on Cancun's tranquil south shore and nestled between 123 acres of tropical foliage and secluded white sand beach, Moon Palace Golf Spa & Resort offers guests more than 2,400 waterside and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites. Multiple pools are complemented by two children's pools, one Golf Club pool, six Jacuzzis and four swim-up bars. Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina for sporting activities to a world-class spa, and fully equipped fitness center.

Additionally, guests who book a stay of five-nights or more are privy to the most valuable vacation promotion on record - $1,500 Resort Credit, which can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, wedding packages, and off-site excursions and tours.

OCTOBERFEST
September 26 - October 6, 2013 
Munich, Germany

A few years back I visited Germany in October and even though I did not attend the festival, it was a trip of a lifetime. What an amazing city and such wonderful people!

The beers at the Hofbräuhaus Restaurant in Munich really are this big! How much beer is consumed? Officials estimate more than 7 million liters over the 16­-day festival. Ok, I helped a little! :-)

Want to learn more about the festival? Visit this great web site and then call me... I can help you get there! http://www.fest300.com/festivals/oktoberfest

JoAnne Carroll
One Earth Travel
512-981-8001

Fringe Festival
Edinburg, Ireland
August 2 - 26, 2013

"Whether you're into concerts, plays, and ballet; or opera, synchronized pyrotechnics, and improv comedy, there's something on the schedule for you. Although, you’ll be rubbing elbows with a cultured crowd inside venues, you’ll be sweating it out with the huddled masses in between, as Edinburgh turns into a massive outdoor party for most of the month".
 
Want to learn more? Check out this great festival website and then call me! I can help you get there!
http://www.fest300.com/festivals/edinburgh-festival-fringe

JoAnne Carroll
One Earth Travel
512-981-8001