HOLOHOLO
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel hosts 3 popular Aloha Festivals events
By Chris Oliver
The 60th annual Aloha Festivals continues through Sept. 30 with the theme "Na Paniolo Nui O Hawai'i, Ka Mana Ha," a tribute to the Hawaiian cowboy's life, music, spirit and family. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel will host three festival favorites: the Poke Contest and 60th Anniversary Concert on Sept. 9, and the Falsetto & Storytelling Concert on Sept. 16. Enjoy a Fall Oceanview Getaway at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for $310 per room per night through Oct. 31. Guests also receive a $100 resort credit and daily breakfast buffet for two. A three-night minimum stay is required. Reservations: (866) 774-6236 or www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com /FallGetaway.
Fall trip on a tall ship: Take a fall trip on a tall ship and visit British Columbia's Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Canada's newest national park. Maple Leaf Adventures offers four expedition cruises aboard the B.C. schooner Maple Leaf, Oct. 12-17, Oct. 19-24, Oct. 26-31 and Nov. 2-7. Play with porpoises, visit ancient village sites and walk the forests and meadows on some of the area's dozens of islands with an expert naturalist. Trips are with an experienced crew and gourmet chef, in a small group and include some sailing. No boating experience is required. The five-night expedition costs $1,700 and includes accommodations, meals and shore trips. Information: www.MapleLeafAdventures .com or (888) 599-5323.
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Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.
