Upcoming events in Hawaii for January 2010

Here is just a sample of the fun things to do while you are in Hawaii.

For details including times and costs please contact the website or phone number listed below.

Oahu:

1/1/10 & 2/5/10 First Friday. Located Downtown Honolulu Galley Walk 5-9pm. www.firstfridayhawaii.com

1/6/10 Elton John in concert at the Blaisdell Arena. 866-448-7849

1/23/10 Al Green in concert at the Neal Blaisdell Arena 866-448-7849

Ongoing through 7/17/10 The inspiration of Hula. Free at the Hawaii State Art Museum 5-9pm. 808-586-0900 www.state.hi.us/sfca

Maui:
Calendar of events on Maui http://www.calendarmaui.com/

1/1-1/31 “A Whale of Fun!” For details contact Maui Ocean Center 808-270-7000 www.mauioceancenter.com

Jan. 4th-10 SBS Championships held at the Plantation Course in Kapalua. 888-665-9160

Jan. 13-15 The Wendy’s Champions Skins Game ProAm Golf Tournament. Kaanapali Golf Courses 866-454-4653

Big Island:

Jan.2-30 Volcano Awareness Month celebrating 27th anniversary of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption. 808-967-8844 http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

1/20-1/24 PGA Championship Tour at Hualalai Golf Course 800-417-2770

1/30, 2/27 Islandwide Hawaii’s Sanctuary Ocean Count for details contact www.hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov


Kauai:
Jan. 2nd Lihue Narcissus Bulb Demonstration 11-1pm www.kauaimuseum.org

Ongoing (Friday’s and Sunday’s) Hanalei Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concerts
www.hawaiianslackkeyguitar.com

1/24 Classical pianist Alpin Hong in concert. www.kauai-concert.org


Lanai:

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai will host a spectacular Penfolds wine dinner on January 23

Paired food and wine will make for an amazing night.
For travel and accommodations please contact travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net

Written by Marie Glodt. Hawaiian Destination Specialist and Maui travel agent.

For more travel tips and frequent asked questions (FAQ) please visit our website at http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/travel-faq.php

Weather in Hawaii

Written by Marie Glodt, Travel specialist at Travel to Maui

Today I would like to blog about the weather in Hawaii.

I know you may laugh and say “but it is always nice in Hawaii!” In part that is true.

The state of Hawaii has two seasons, winter and summer. The main differences are the amount of rain and much less so the temperatures, especially from place to place.

The average temperature year-round is 75º F between the warmest weather in August and the coldest weather in January. The daytime temperature may vary 5 - 7º F.

Temperatures vary depending on elevation. In the summer if you go over 2,000 feet the weather is definitely cooler as temperatures drops three degrees for every 1000 feet of elevation.

It rains more on the windward side of all islands. Most of the resorts and hotel are located on the leeward side of the island. Or the sunny side of the island.

If you would like to view the current weather conditions on Maui please visit our website at:http://www.traveltomaui.net/hawaii_weather.html
Or visit my favorite weather man here in Hawaii at KGMB9 on Twitter: http://twitter.com/GuyHagi