HAWAII WILL EXCITE BAY AREA RESIDENTS’ FIVE SENSES WITH ISLAND FUN THROUGHOUT MARCH

Hawaii’s Sights, Sounds, Fragrances, Flavors, and Aloha Spirit Showcased

HONOLULU – Hardly a day will go by in March without Bay Area residents experiencing a touch of Hawaii’s familiar aloha spirit, fascinating culture, charming beauty, and distinctive music right in their own backyard.

PERFECT MOMENTS IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII

San Francisco Calendar of Events – March 2009

The Islands of Hawaii are sharing the aloha spirit with San Francisco residents throughout March with consumer events showcasing the music, dance, flavors, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Experience the allure of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island in the comforts of your own backyard. For the most current information on Hawaii happenings around San Francisco, visit gohawaii.com/perfectmoments.

FARMERS’ MARKETS OFFER A FRESH TAKE ON HAWAII’S CUISINE AND CULTURE

There’s no doubt that the Islands of Hawaii have spectacular weather for sun, surf, and sand. With such ideal year-round climate conditions, it’s no surprise that Hawaii is also home to an abundance of farms. While coffee and pineapple are Hawaii’s more notable products, the growing concept of farm-to-table cuisine has opened the door to a vast realm of quality produce that the Islands have to offer. Countless chefs and restaurants statewide feature locally grown produce in their menus, offering a fresh and true Hawaii dining experience while leading the way toward statewide sustainability.

FARM TOURS PROVIDE FIRST-HAND LOOK INTO FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINE PRACTICES

With the increasing popularity of farm-to-table cuisine in Hawaii, more and more Island farms are opening their doors (and their plantations) to guests interested in learning about the produce and ingredients that make their way into their favorite meals. There are an abundance of farm tours across the state that welcome the public to walk through and in some cases, sample the fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs grown on the very land they tour. Below is a sampling of several farm tours that are sure to delight any foodie:

KAUAI FACT SHEET

Northernmost and oldest geologically, Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Nearly circular in shape, Kauai's land area encompasses roughly 552 square miles. Only 3% of the island is developed for commercial and residential use.

KAUAI: WHAT'S BLOOMING ON THE GARDEN ISLE

LIHUE – It's a new year with exciting news about a blockbuster movie production doing its filming on Kauai this summer, along with a host of special vacation offers that make a stay on the beautiful "Garden Island" an even more rejuvenating experience.

AFFORDABLE KAUAI: TOP 10 FREE (OR NEARLY FREE) WAYS TO ENJOY THE GARDEN ISLE

LIHUE – Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kauai are free – or at least pretty affordable. Called Hawaii's Island of Discovery and populary referred to as "the Garden Island" – both for good reason – Kauai's landscape is an enticing, exciting playground for lovers of the environment, outdoor adventure, and Polynesian culture.

OAHU COVER LETTER

Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island of Oahu. Below is a complete list of our current press releases in our Oahu Visitors Bureau press kit. Our goal is to make your job easier by having the information you need readily available and in an environment- and user-friendly format. The entire press kit, complete with high-resolution images, is available online at http://media.visit-oahu.com.

THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW ON OAHU

Winter 2010

OAHU – The Island of Oahu, known as the Heart of Hawaii, sets the rhythm of the islands and leads by example with new improvements, changes, and additions on an ongoing basis. Below is a glimpse of what’s new on Oahu.

CELEBRATE FARM TO TABLE CUISINE ON OAHU

Oahu's local farms, chefs, markets, restauraunts make up Hawaii's culinary epicenter

OAHU – People from all corners of the globe love visiting Oahu for its unmatched weather, sublime scenery and unique and fascinating culture, but these days Oahu’s innovative farm to table cuisine is one of the island's greatest attractions.

MAUI PRESS KIT

Explore The Magic Isle of Maui with this complete press kit including a fact sheet, the island's latest news, and other releases highlighting Maui By Region, The Great Maui Mix, and Maui Loves Kids!

MOLOKAI PRESS KIT

Get insight into Molokai, the island that is Hawaiian By Nature, with this complete press kit featuring a fact sheet and releases covering the island's various regions, outdoor activities, and accommodations.

LANAI PRESS KIT

Find out why Lanai is Hawaii's Most Enticing Island in this complete press kit, which includes a fact sheet and the island's latest news regarding transportation, accommodations, activities, and more.

HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND – FAST FACTS

HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND – Here are some useful and surprising facts about Hawaii's Big Island – Hawaii's Island of Adventure.

WHAT TO DO ON HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND – FOR FREE

Kalapana Lava Viewing Area, located at the end of Highway 130 in the Puna District, affords a dazzling vantage point to see molten lava pouring into the sea. Conditions change daily, but visitors to the safe coastal viewing area have been awed by the fury of roaring steam and exploding lava gushing from the black lava plain in the roiling ocean, adding more and more land to "the Big Island."

HAWAII'S BIG ADVENTURE ISLAND

Land, sea, and sky adventures await Big Island explorers

HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND – Outdoor adventure is practically everywhere you look on Hawaii Island. Hikers can walk in sand and snow and across a steaming volcanic crater––all in one day. Campers can pitch their tent on a beach, in a lush rainforest or on a high-desert lava plain where the rocks are actually purple.