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Go Gay Hawaii

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ALOHA! It is with great pihoihoi and ha’aheo (excitement and
pride) that I welcome you to the introductory 2012 Hawai’i Pride
Guide Edition. The Pride Guide family started seven years ago
with its first publication in Arizona. The Pride Guides are the only
guides of this type in the country. The Pride Guide concept has
been so welcomed that I am especially proud to provide this total
LGBT resource… the most comprehensive travel, relocation and
wedding listings to the Aloha State, also known as the Rainbow
and Pineapple State.
We are very proud to be the first LGBT publication to promote
Hawaii as a travel & wedding desitation on the mainland and endorsed by Hawai’i Governor Neil Abercrombie. As of January 1st,
2012 Civil Unions became legal for Gay & Lesbian couples which
is estimated to bring in over 54 million dollars in to the state’s
economy in the next four years.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender visitors will find a
safe and welcoming environment. While experiencing a warm
sunny climate year-round, you will enjoy world-class cultural
attractions and festivals, recreational adventure, breathtaking
scenery, incredible dining, and unique shopping opportunities.
This guide will help plan your vacation, honeymoon or wedding.
We are a publication that values being part of the community
and are proud to show off Hawaii and its LGBT community as
never before. Just as important, we are an asset to local businesses and municipalities as they attract LGBT visitors and new
residents to this beautiful area of our country.
Advertisers in the Hawaii Pride Guide and our sister websites www.GoGayHawaii.com , are from many segments
of Hawai’i’s diverse community and welcome LGBT people into their businesses and organizations. Hawaii Pride
Guide and www.GoGayHawaii.com are not responsible for claims made by advertisers or for typographical errors
and reserve the right to reject any advertisement submitted. The Hawaii Pride Guide is distributed statewide
and some strategically selected national and international distribution. Copies of the Hawaii Pride Guide may be
ordered by mail. Send a $6.95 US check or money order to cover postage and handling to: Hawaii Pride Guide, PO
Box 45243, Phoenix, AZ 85064, USA
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Mahalo nui ia ‘oukou!
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ALOHA A ND W EL COME to the readers of the Hawai‘i Pride Guide
A L OH A ! Mahalo for your interest in Hawai’i, the Aloha State!
visiting our beautiful islands.
The Hawai’i Pride Guide is a great resource for information on the spectacular sights, sounds and experiences Hawai’i has to offer, especially
for the LGBT community. I am sure that you will learn a lot from this
unique publication.
The Hawai‘i Pride Guide provides the LGBT community with important
information about the Aloha State. In the pages ahead, you will find out
about the many products and services offered specifically for the
LGBT community.
Mahalo for choosing to visit the 50th State, and while you are here,
I invite you to come to Kaua’i, the Garden Isle. The island’s relaxed
atmosphere and gentle, fragrant tradewinds will surely carry you away
to the paradise you’ve often dreamed of.
You will also discover that the people of Hawai‘i truly believe in cultural
diversity and that we recognize Gay and Lesbian tourism as an important
industry that will support the revitalization of our economy.
On February 23, 2011, I signed Act 1, which makes civil unions legal in
Hawai‘i. Couples will be allowed to start entering into a civil union on
January 1, 2012. The Hawai‘i Pride Guide serves as a valuable resource
for LGBT business owners and visitor industry service providers to
promote this milestone legislation and move towards equality, as well as
support LGBT couples and their families to create personal memories that
last a lifetime.
On behalf of the people of the County of Kaua‘i, I extend my best
wishes to you for an enjoyable stay and hope you will take home fond
memories that will last a lifetime!
Aloha pumehana,
Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor, County of Kaua‘i
I hope Hawai‘i Pride Guide readers enjoy your stay in our islands.
Mahalo (thank you) for choosing Hawai‘i as your vacation, wedding and/or
honeymoon destination. Best wishes with future endeavors and a lifetime
of happiness.
With warmest regards,
Neil Abercrombie, Governor, State of Hawaii
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WELCOME FROM MAYOR OF HONOLULU
WELCOME FROM MAYOR OF MAUI
I T GI V E S ME GRE AT PL E A SURE to offer my warmest Aloha to the
ALOHA! Congratulations to the staff and management of The Hawai’i Pride
readers of The Hawaii Pride Guide.
Guide for all your hard work in establishing this publication for visitors.
Congratulations to the staff and management of The Hawaii Pride Guide for
launching this publication. Your mission to provide resource guides to LGBT
residents and visitors is commendable.
Maui County consists of the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai and Kahoolawe.
Each island is an extraordinary place with its own type of beauty.
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I invite you to explore and experience our various activities, from snorkeling off the coast of Molokini to hiking into the dormant crater of Haleakala.
Enjoy fine dining, or familiarize yourself with one of our local eateries. Take
advantage of our cultural events, shopping and other recreational opportunities that cause people to say Maui No Ka Oi (Maui is the best). After all the
excitement, relax and enjoy the warm waters, the amazing beaches and the
miraculous sunsets.
To our first-time visitors, I hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy
the many activities, entertainment, shopping, and recreational opportunities that make our city a popular destination choice. Honolulu offers fine
dining, world class accommodations, shopping, cultural events, and so
much more — all in and around a dynamic and growing city famous for its
warm weather, pristine beaches, and beautiful sunsets. Whether you are
on vacation, looking towards an upcoming civil union, or here on business, I
hope your visit is pleasant and that you will return soon.
On behalf of the people of Maui County, e komo mai (welcome), best wishes
and we hope you make our islands an unforgettable experience.
On behalf of the people of the City and County of Honolulu, I extend best
wishes for a memorable stay, and a happy and prosperous new year.
Alan M. Arakawa, Mayor, County of Maui
Peter B. Carlisle, Mayor, City of Honolulu
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Let us be your guide!
No matter where your travels lead you in the Southwest or
Pacific,the Pride Guide Famiy is there for you.
ON BEH A L F OF T HE PEOPL E of the County of Hawai’i, I am pleased
to welcome you to our beautiful island. GLBT visitors to the Island of
Hawai’i will find a thriving gay community, a warm, friendly and diverse
local population and an interesting and eclectic offering of recreational
activities for day and night.
When you’re here, you’ll soon discover that the Island of Hawai’i (the
Big Island) is like no other in regards to the expansiveness and sheer
natural beauty. Our visitor accommodations range from quaint Bed and
Breakfast type lodgings to award winning, world-class, 5-Star luxury
resort properties and everything in between.
Hawai’i’s host culture has a long tradition of acceptance, aloha and pride
for the GLBT community, as we recognize the invaluable contributions that
GLBT residents and visitors bring to our diverse, multi-ethnic community.
We welcome you to come and experience for yourself the beauty,
warmth and authenticity of the Island of Hawai’i and our people.
Aloha,
Billy Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawai’i
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WELCOME TO HAWAI’I. WELCOME TO PARADISE.
Welcome to the Hawaiian Islands!
The Aloha State, and also known at the Rainbow State. This state welcomes
you with open arms to the LGBT traveler with allowing Legal Civil Unions
for same-sex couples and LGBT non-discrimination policy in accommodations, at the workplace and in housing. When you arrive in Hawaii the
fresh, fl oral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you.
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he breathtaking, natural beauty
renews you. Look around. There’s
no place on earth like Hawai’i.
Whether you’re a new visitor or
returning, the six unique islands off er
distinct experiences that will entice
any traveler. We warmly invite you to
explore the Hawaiian Islands and discover your ideal travel experience.
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No matter which island you visit, each
has its own character, flavor and personality of its own. While the rich history,
culture and hospitality irrevocably connect the Islands, the geography itself
defi nes the unique feeling of each one.
Let the Aloha spirit and friendliness
capture your imagination and your heart
as you enjoy the Hawaiian Islands.
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T H E
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FLYING INTO THE HAWAI’I ISLANDS
WEAR SUNSCREEN
Honolulu International Airport is Hawai’i’s
major airport, serving as the entry point
for most of the Islands’ visitors. There are
some direct flights to Kaua’i, Maui and
the Hawai’i’s Big Island, however, all major domestic carriers and 16 international
carriers serve O’hau. The Honolulu International Airport is also Hawai’i’s hub for
interisland fights.
With the cool breeze coming off the
ocean you are not feeling the heat as
much, but you are in the tropics and
closer to the eqator. So the sun is stronger here and sunburn will develop faster than you thought possible, so be sure
to use sunscreen.
HAWAI’I TIME ZONE
Hawai’i Standard Time is 2 to 3 hours
behind Pacific Standard Time, 5 to 6
hours behind Eastern Standard Time
depending on the time of year since Hawai’i
does not observe daylight savings time.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The USDA enforces strict rules regarding
the importation and exportation of uninspected plants and animals. Before
landing in Hawai’i you will be asked to
declare any such items. When departing,
luggage must pass a pre-flight check at the
airport to ensure that no plant insects
There are two seasons, Winter (November
through April), when temperatures
range in the low-70’s to mid-80’s, and
summer when the high can run into the
low-90’s. Th is can change from 10 to
20 degrees when traveling in the high
elevation of the mountains.
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THE LANGUAGE OF HAWAI’I
Hawai’i’s two official languages are Hawaiian and English. The melodious Hawaiian language is a Polynesian dialect.
There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian
alphabet A,E,H,I,K,L,M,N,O,P,U,W
and the ‘okina(‘). The ‘okina is a global
stop like the sound between the ohs
in oh-oh and is considered a consonant. The glottal stop (‘) or ‘okina, and
macron (-), or kahak-o, are often used
to help clarify pronunciation.
A few common words to know:
Aloha: a greeting with love, hello,
good-bye
Mahalo: thank you
Lei: a flower garland given for
an occasion
‘Ohana: family
Ha’aheo: pride
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF HAWAII’S MONARCHY
Among the states of the American
Union, Hawai’i is truly unique - not only for her isolated location, wondrous
climate, and idyllic scenery, but for her culture and history. Two of the fifty states
of the Unites States were formerly sovereign nations: Texas and Hawai’i.
Of these, Hawai’i had by far the longest tradition of independent existence.
t is also the only one of the fifty states
to have existed formerly as an independent monarchy. Hawaiian history prior
to the twentieth century was defined in
large part by the actions of her ali’i (chiefs
and kings), and the legacy of the Hawaiian
monarchy remains very much alive today.
For the many centuries following the
establishment of major Polynesian settlements in about 1200 CE, the Hawaiian
Islands were a shifting patchwork of minor
states, ruled by local chiefs and minor kings.
Unification would not come about until
the reign of Kamehameha I, who came to
power on the Big Island of Hawai’i in the
1780s. After a series of battles, in which
Kamehameha made use of Western advisers
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and weapons, by 1795 he succeeded in unifying all of the islands from O’ahu to the
Big Island. The western most major islands,
Kaua’i and Ni’ihau, were eventually added
as vassal states in 1810, through diplomacy
rather than war, completing the establishment of the united Kingdom of Hawai’i.
Brilliant, cunning, ruthless, but also a
visionary, Kamehameha came to be known
as “the Great,” not only for his superb military skill but for his cleverness in business,
diplomacy, and governance. His policies
not only unified the islands but, by securing trade and recognition from multiple
nations, helped to ensure their independence from the Great Powers. His legacy
also remained in his establishment, early
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in his reign, of the Mamalahoe Kanawai
or “Law of the Splintered Paddle.” The
law is named after an incident early in his
reign, in 1782. While leading a raid, the
young warrior chief caught his foot on a
rock, and two frightened fishermen hit him
over the head with a canoe paddle, splintering the paddle and leaving the future
king unconscious. Twelve years later, with
Kamehameha enthroned as supreme ruler,
the fishermen were captured and brought
before him for punishment. Rather than
have them executed, as was expected, the
king expressed remorse for having attacked
innocent people, and established this new
law - “Let every elderly person, woman and
child lie by the roadside in safety.” This became the first written law of the Kingdom,
maintained in the Hawaiian constitution
even after statehood, establishing the rights
of noncombatants, and has been cited as
an influence on humanitarian laws of war
ever since.
It was also Kamehameha I who in 1816
commissioned the official flag of Hawai’i,
which remains in use to this day. The flag
was designed by, or with the advice of,
British naval officers, and resembles the
contemporary flag of the British navy and of
the British East India Company. This is why
the Hawaiian flag incorporates the Union
Jack in the canton (upper corner, where the
stars are in the American “Stars & Stripes”) a source of confusion for some. Hawai’i was
never part of the British Empire.
Kamehameha the Great continues to
be revered to this day. His most famous
statue - one of four - stands in front of
the Ali’iolani Hale, seat of the Hawai’i
Supreme Court, and facing ‘Iolani Palace.
Every June 11 in Hawai’i is Kamehameha
Day, when his statues are draped with huge
wreaths of flower lei.
KAMEHAMEHA II–KAMEHAMEHA III
Following his death in 1819, Kamehameha’s
son Liholiho would assume the throne as
Kamehameha II, while his favorite wife,
Ka’ahumanu, would serve as de facto regent with the office of kuhina nui (a title
roughly equivalent to Prime Minister, in
fact co-regent) for both Kamehameha II
and the next king, Kauikeaouli, known
as Kamehameha III, until her death in
1832. It was under Queen Ka’ahumanu’s
guidance, after the death of Kamehameha
I, that the ancient kapu (taboo) religious
and legal system was abolished and
Protestant Christianity established in
the Kingdom.
KALAKAUA
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The rule of Kamehameha’s dynasty ended
with the death of Kamehameha V in 1872.
The next King of Hawai’i was elected.
David C. Lunalilo, a grandnephew of
Kamehameha I, received the unanimous
support of the legislature but ruled for
only a year before dying without issue. A
new election was then called, which proved
far more contentious, pitting the widow
of King Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma,
against David Kalakaua, a descendant of
chiefs allied to Kamehameha I, and who
had lost to Lunalilo in the previous election. Kalakaua eventually won the contest,
becoming King Kalakaua, and often reha wa i i pridegu ide
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ferred to as Hawai’i’s “Merrie Monarch.”
An avid traveler, inventor, and musician, Kalakaua was also a firm believer in
the sovereign powers of the monarchy, and
made full use of his authority to appoint and
dismiss his Cabinet until his powers were
curtailed by the “Bayonet Constitution” of
1887, so called because he was forced to sign
it at gunpoint. This constitution, imposed
largely by Western business interests, both
stripped the king of much of his authority
and effectively stripped voting rights from
a large part of the population, particularly native Hawaiians as well as Asians. It
was Kalakaua who revived the traditional
Hawaiian dance, the hula, which had
previously been banned under Protestant
influence. He popularized the ukele and
wrote “Hawai’i Ponoi,” which is the state
song today. He also built ‘Iolani Palace, the
only extant royal residence on what is now
American soil, and which was at the time
a showcase of the most modern household
inventions, including the electric light bulb,
an innovation which had yet to be installed
at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Following his death in 1891, Kalakaua
was succeeded by his sister, Lili’u
Kamaka’eha, who assumed the throne as
Queen Lili’uokalani. Like her brother,
Lili’uokalani was an accomplished musician. She composed hundreds of songs,
most famously Aloha Oe, “Farewell to
Thee,” as well as translating the Hawaiian
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creation chant, Kumulipo, and writing a
history and memoir, Hawai’i’s Story by
Hawai’i’s Queen. Her short reign was to
be marked by tragedy, for she was the last
of the sovereign rulers of Hawai’i. She
was deposed by Western business interests in 1893, after attempting to replace
the “Bayonet Constitution” with one that
would have restored some of the monarch’s
powers - and voting rights to a majority of
the population. After a failed restoration attempt, Lili’uokalani was imprisoned within
her own palace before finally being forced
to accept her removal from power. The era
of Hawaiian monarchy, and of Hawai’i’s
status as an independent nation, had come
to an end.
‘Iolani Palace continued to be used as
the seat of government for the new U.S.
Territory, and later State, of Hawai’i until
1968. The Palace had suffered badly, both
from remodeling undertaken after the fall
of the monarchy and from neglect. Following extensive renovations, the Palace was
opened to the public in 1978. Renovation
work continues to this day, spearheaded by
the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace, an organization dedicated to restore and preserve this
unique piece of history as it was in the glory
days under Kalakaua and Lili’uokalani.
Th anks to their ongoing efforts, both
natives and visitors to Hawai’i have the
opportunity to appreciate the unique royal
history of the islands.
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S T A T E
The Hawaiian Islands have long been
a popular wedding destination, a peaceful, beautiful locale for a couple’s
special day. But, as with elsewhere, the struggle for equality for LGBT
(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) couples has been an arduous one.
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ndeed, Hawaiian courts had initially
ruled in favor of same-sex marriage as
early as 1996, before their decision was
overturned by constitutional amendment - and helping to set the stage for
the struggle for marriage equality which
has been waged nationwide ever since.
But, as of January 1, 2012, civil unions
granting couples legal rights similar
to marriage are the law in Hawai’i,
affording LGBT couples a degree of legal
recognition they had not enjoyed previously and making Hawai’i once again
one of the more progressive states in the
Union. Furthermore, because there is no
residency requirement to obtain a civil
union in the state of Hawai’i, couples
from across the United States and around
the world can now come to the Rainbow
State to receive a civil union.
But what is it about Hawai’i that
makes it such a popular wedding destination? Why should LGBT couples come
here for their wedding or commitment
ceremony? And what do they need to
know? The Hawai’ i Pride Guide asked
questions like these of various people in
the Hawaiian wedding and hospitality
industry, both gay and straight, and this
is what we found:
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sees the sun setting all year long,
whereas from other parts of the island the sun may set behind one of
our neighboring islands. This beach
is also located on the dry part of the
island so less chance of rain on your
wedding day.”
time to get the venue/location that
you really want. There are many
great sites on Maui. Having the
opportunity to choose from as
many as possible is best.”
But, as Darren Keala, of Civil Unions Maui
and Ku ‘O Lani Floral+Design, says:
“Luckily we live in Paradise and
every location on this Island creates
spectacular memories and beautiful
moments. From sunset backdrops to
stunning waterfalls, it’s practically
impossible to pick a favorite.”
K E V IN R E BELO HAWAIIWEDDING.COM
1. CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
There’s a ton of potential wedding
locations to choose from. Hawai’i consists of six inhabited islands, each one
practically overflowing with beautiful
spots to hold a ceremony or a reception. You’ll want to think about such
factors as cost, travel time, and what
sort of activities you and your wedding party (if any) prefer. When asked
what she thought was most important
for an LGBT couple to consider when
planning their wedding on O’ahu,
Dianna K. Shitanishi, Director of
Special Events for Hawai’i Weddings
and Events, had this to say:
“When determining their location,
they may want to consider what
activities their guests may be interested in while visiting the islands.
For example, those that like to be in
the heart of the city, want shopping,
etc., may want a venue within 45
minutes of Waikiki. For those guests
who want a quiet environment and
enjoy outdoor activities, they may
consider the North Shore.”
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When asked for her personal favorite
spots on Oahu, she states:
“There are several with their own
unique charm. Lanikuhonua ‘Where
Heaven Meets the Earth,’ Kathy
Ireland Oasis Oceanfront and Beachfront Estate, and Kuoloa Ranch.”
Kevin Rebelo, of Hawaiiwedding.com,
Inc., had this to say about the best place
for a wedding on Maui:
“We consider Poolenalena Beach
on the South Shore of Maui to be
the most beautiful and romantic
spot for holding a ceremony. It is a
secluded beach that is convenient to
get to yet is tucked away from the
hotels and resorts. It consists of a
long stretch of golden/white beach
at the end of which are 2 beautiful
coves formed by black lava rocks.
There are palm trees at each end of
the beach. This is also a location
that offers the best vantage points
for sunset. From this location one
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As a general rule, if you are looking to have
a more urban experience for your wedding
or reception, particularly some nightlife,
Honolulu, on the island of O’ahu, may
be your best choice. If you’re looking for
a more quiet, romantic experience, pretty
much anywhere on the islands, including
O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, Moloka’i, Lana’i, or
the Big Island - is perfect. There’s a bit more
in terms of shopping, restaurants, and bars
on the Big Island, on Maui, and on Kaua’i.
Moloka’i and Lana’i are sparsely populated
and definitely more quiet and secluded.
Hawaii’s biggest draw is romance and
outdoor adventure, so check out what the
different islands have to offer and choose
the one that best suits your needs.
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2. PLAN AHEAD
Plan - and make reservations - as early as
possible. This is generally good advice for
wedding planning anywhere, but with
Hawai’i being the popular marriage destination that it is, that particular resort,
beach, or event you were hoping to book
may be taken if you don’t plan far enough
ahead. According to Darren Keala:
“I personally suggest 18 months
if that is possible. More and more
people are booking venues earlier
and sometimes a year is not enough
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Kevin Rebelo states:
“Typically couples plan 4 to 6
months in advance. Though we
are always available for last-minute
weddings.”
Speaking for O’ahu, Dianna Shitanishi
says:
“(It) depends on the venue they
are considering and how flexible
they are with their wedding date.
Weekends and “prime” dates such
as February 14th, 12/12/12, etc. go
very fast. For destination weddings
we suggest weekdays as there is more
flexibility with venue availability as
well as vendors. On average, our
couples book about 1 year out, but
we have some that have booked less
than a month out.”
3. LET THE PROFESSIONALS HELP
Don’t feel that you have to handle all the
details yourselves - unless you really want
to. There are wedding planners, some of
them specializing in LGBT ceremonies,
who can handle most of the work for you
- just pick a package and work with them
to get things the way you want. Similarly,
a number of the resorts on the islands,
will handle the wedding day planning
for you, and are happy to help book and
plan same-sex ceremonies. According to
Darren Keala, when it comes to working with a couple to plan their wedding,
“For me personally, to know the couple
makes a big difference in what is created
and suggested. If I know more details
about the couple like what they are
going to wear, what they are going to
say at the ceremony or where they met...
makes a big difference and the coordinator can suggest locations, details to the
day that are heartfelt for the couple.”
Of course, doing your research and
choosing the right wedding planner and
vendors is crucial. Kevin Rebelo warns:
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“Select a wedding coordination
company that is dependable, been
in business for a long time and has
a good reputation. Many new startup companies pop up, take clients
deposits and then are not available months down the road when
the wedding is to take place. Find
out if that company uses LGBT/
or LGBT friendly vendors even for
their straight clients. Most wedding companies on Maui continue
to use vendors who are extremely
homophobic for their weddings.
There is a large faction of the Maui
Wedding Association who are not
happy about Civil Unions being
legal in Hawaii.”
go smoothly. All the details of your
cake should be clearly listed in your
final order confirmation. Please
review them to make sure you get
exactly what you want.”
4. MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUE
Even if you are using a wedding planner, this is you and your partner’s big day.
Details matter, and if you’re going to go
through the trouble to plan your ceremony
in Hawai’i, you may as well make it special.
Include elements to make the Hawaiian experience distinctive - which can be anything
from the obvious - holding your ceremony
on the beach - to other special touches, such
as having traditional Hawaiian elements in
your ceremony, or choosing native flowers
for lei and bouquets and native foods and
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Of course, whether you’re using a wedding
planner to handle all the details or not,
it’s good to know what vendors will be
providing the various items needed for
your ceremony, such as floral arrangements and food and wedding cake for
the reception. Cheryl Logsdon of Maui
Wedding Cakes had this to say on choosing
a wedding cake vendor:
“First you should check with your
venue to see who you can work
with. Many hotels and resorts have
restrictions about bringing in outside food items. Many restaurants
also have rules in place, and relationships with certain preferred
vendors. Maui Wedding Cakes is
the exclusive vendor for many of
Maui’s top wedding restaurants.
You should check the website to see
the quality of the work displayed
(and make sure all the pictures
shown are their own work), and also
to make sure they are licensed.
Once you have chosen your vendor, keep asking for clarification on
what will be provided and be sure
to provide as much info as possible
for delivery and storage of cake to
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locally. Lei’s are mostly traditional in
style and offered as female lei being
the Fragrant White Tuberose lei and
for the male lei being the Maile Lei
with either a tuberose lei wrapped or
a white orchid lei wrapped. The white
orchid is non fragrant as an alternative to the fragrant tuberose.”
Cheryl Logsdon had this to say about the
selection Maui Wedding Cakes has to offer:
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flavors for your wedding cake and reception
meal. Darren Keala had this suggestion for
flowers:
“I am pretty sure that the Cymbidium
Orchid or Phaleanopsis Orchid is the
most sought after as both are grown
“We feature an entire page of MauiThemed wedding cakes on our site
that feature Tikis, Palm Trees and
Dolphins among other items. Many
of our other categories also have a
very Hawaiian feel to them. Most of
our cakes feature stunning local flowers such as Cymbidium Orchids and
Plumerias. We also offer some more
elaborate cakes like our Aloha Shirt
Cakes, the 3D Honu Turtle cake, and
one of my favorite original designs featuring Vintage Hawaiian Prints on it.
Our seashell wedding cakes are very
popular, and everyone has fun eating
the hand made edible white or dark
chocolate shells we place on them. For
sand we always use Maui Raw Sugar.
For flavors we always recommend
our Signature Logsdon Lilikoi. It
is light, refreshing, and very tropical tasting. It is a perfect balance to
our white cake with vanilla whipped
cream custard, which is a light and
fluffy vanilla mousse. Another popular choice is the Fresh Strawberry
filling. We always use local Kula
grown berries when possible, for that
perfect Strawberry Shortcake feel.
With our chocolate cake I love our
Tahitian Vanilla filling, made from
real Tahitian Vanilla Beans. The Vanilla
Macadamia Nut mouse is also excellent with chocolate cake, and the
Chocolate Mac Nut Mousse is great
with marble cake body. The more
traditional chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and a layer of raspberry is
also very popular. Of course we also
offer coconut and pineapple fillings
either separately or together for a Pina
Colada flavor.”
Also there’s the catering for your wedding
feast. Some wedding planners and resorts
have an exclusive caterer, or, you may get to
choose your own. Chef Raja, proprietor of
Tikitorch Productions, who has appeared
on the hit TV show “Extreme Chef,” works
his culinary magic for both small, intimate
dinners and big events - a wonderful
option, whether for your wedding or for an
intimate dinner on your honeymoon:
“‘Tikitorch Productions’ now offers
intimate sunset dinners at condos,
houses and other private locations
which borders beaches, or not. A
fantastic 3-5 course feast under the
blue sky amidst waving palm trees
and bordered by one of Maui’s
world famous sunsets!!! I also offer
personal chef services and catering
for all occasions at your vacation
residence, estate, or condo.”
5. HIRE A PHOTOGRAPHER
Finally, don’t forget about your wedding
photos - and don’t expect your father-inlaw’s camera or your best friend’s smart
phone to take the sort of pictures you’d
want to frame. There are several quality
photographers in Hawai’i who are very
happy to work with LGBT couples, and
can preserve your big day the way it should
be remembered - such as Kelli Bullock
Photography and Jeannemarie Photography.
Of course, whether it’s photographers,
caterers, florists, or general wedding planners, check which vendors operate on
which islands - some will travel to any
island, some only work on one or two.
Hawaiians are very excited about the
new civil union law and what it means for
their state. Darren Keala says, “I don’t believe we can begin to describe the impact
this will have on Hawai’i. We are one of
the most romantic places in the world with
the greatest weather, sandy beaches, waterfalls, rainbows and sunsets. Who would
want to get united anywhere else?”
Civil unions are available to anyone in
Hawai’i - again, there is no need to establish
residency. That said, remember that, as of this
writing, the Federal government does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions nor
does it require other states to do so - though
we are hopeful that may be changing soon.
Check the laws in your home state to see
what rights and responsibilities a civil union
contracted in another state might give you.
Categories to look for in the
Pride Guide Business Directory
for planning your special event:
Accommodations
Bartender Services
Catering
Ceremony Performers
DJ/Entertainment
Florist
Legal Services
Attire
Jewelers
Invitations
Photographers
Ceremony & Celebration Sites
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ISLAND ROMANCE - HONEYMOON IN HAWAII
Whether or not you tie the knot
with that special someone in Hawai’i or elsewhere, there can be no
doubt; the Aloha State is the place to go for your honeymoon - whether
the two of you made your vows that morning or thirty years ago,
nowhere on Earth breathes romance quite like these beautiful islands.
ISLAND
ROMANCE
TOP: BOB AND BEN KINCAID
A
complete - indeed, even a cursory listing of everything a couple
can do together in the Hawaiian
Islands would require a book unto
itself. Instead, we’d like to highlight a
few of the things we at the Pride Guide
found particularly appealing, especially
to LGBT couples.
One important factor to consider,
when planning your honeymoon, is just
how alone the two of you want to be
together. Your choices range from the
bustling urban atmosphere of downtown Honolulu to the very, very quiet
beaches of northern Lana’i. If you want
to include some nightlife and good oldfashioned bar time in your Hawai’i
honeymoon, then Honolulu is a good
choice. There are still plenty of calm,
beautiful places within a short drive
from the city on the island of O’ahu,
when you’re not enjoying a beer or mai
tai with the LGBT “family” at a spot
like Tapas Restaurant & Lanei Bar or
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. On the other
hand, if you’re looking for a more quiet experience together, perhaps in the
company of other LGBT couples, then
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Maui , Kaua’i, or the Big Island may
be right for you. Moloka’i and Lana’i,
on the other hand, are defi nitely more
“off the beaten path,” depending on
exactly where you go - and your willingness to hike or 4-wheel your way
over some rough terrain - the two of
you could fi nd yourselves enjoying a
beautiful secluded beach, with no one
else in sight.
One thing to look at is accommodations. There are a huge number of
hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts
to choose from in Hawai’i. Are you
looking for a large, luxury resort, or the
more intimate atmosphere of a bed and
breakfast? Something mainstream, or a
resort catering to the LGBT community?
Also, think about how you want to
spend your time. If you plan on being
out and about for most of your honeymoon or vacation, then a small, simple
room may be adequate. If you plan on
spending some quiet time with each
other, or perhaps having friends over
for dinner or drinks, then a suite
at a resort or bed & breakfast may be
more appropriate.
Several of the major hotel/resort
chains not only off er luxurious and
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varied accommodations, but are gayfriendly and are listed and supporters
of this Hawai’ i Pride Guide. At many of
these establishments you can easily end
up spending most of your time never
leaving the resort itself, as they come
with their own beaches, pools, spas,
salons, restaurants, and bars. Alternatively,
some of the smaller resorts and bed
& breakfasts have fewer amenities but
offer a more friendly, quiet atmosphere.
On Maui, you can check in to the
Pineapple Inn, a charming bed & breakfast with both gay and straight guests.
The world-famous Maui Sunseeker
LGBT Resort, also on Maui, caters primarily to the LGBT community and
off ers a variety of suites, where you can
either relax in peace in your room or go
down to the pool, or to the deck overlooking the beach, mingle and make
new friends with the staff and fellow
guests, mostly other gay and lesbian
couples. Both of these are in Kihei, on
the southern and western side of the
island. On the island of Kaua’i, there is
the luxurious Mahina Kai Ocean Villa
Bed & Breakfast, another establishment catering to the LGBT community.
On the Big Island, there’s Hilo Bay
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Hale Bed & Breakfast, and Absolute
Paradise B&B, both on the east side of
the island. Hilo Bay Hale draws both
gay and straight guests, while Absolute
Paradise is clothing optional and caters
to a primarily gay clientele.
While you can easily keep yourselves
occupied just enjoying the beautiful
weather, the gorgeous beaches, the
ocean water, and the shopping and dining, it might be fun to spend some of
your honeymoon having an adventure
or two together. There are a number of
options available for hiking, canoeing,
snorkeling, surfi ng, helicopter tours,
and other ways get your adrenaline
pumping in the great outdoors. On
Maui, you should check out Hawaiian
Paddle Sports, who will take the two of
you out on a private canoe, kayak, and/
or snorkeling tour where you may get
to see tropical fi sh, adorable green sea
turtles (“honu” in Hawaiian), dolphins,
and majestic humpback whales. Seeing
these amazing creatures up close, in the
clear Hawaiian waters, as the sun rises
over the great mountain Haleakala, is
an experience neither of you will forget.
For your landward exploration,
check out No Ka Oi Adventures. Wade,
your guide, knows the secrets of Maui
like no one else, and can take you to
charming taro farming villages, bamboo forests, lava tunnels, and splendid
pools of mountain water hidden in the
forests of the island and fed by picturesque waterfalls. What could be more
romantic than a dip in the cool, fresh
waters, surrounded by green tropical
forest, as a waterfall cascades beside you?
To round out your day of adventure,
why not take a sunset cruise? Several
companies on the various islands off er
boat tours and excursions, such as the
Ali’i Nui in Maui. The Ali’i Nui’s sunset cruise is just one of the trips they
offer on their magnificent catamaran; others include snorkeling and whale watching
excursions, as well as private weddings.
We could go on and on - there are so
many romantic options for couples on
Hawai’i, gay or straight, to choose from.
Take a look through this Hawai’ i Pride
Guide, get some ideas, and start making
plans. Paradise awaits.
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I made my first trip out to Hawai’i
in November 2011. The islands had always been a sort of faraway fantasy-land
to me since childhood; a tropical paradise in the midst of the ocean, featuring
hula dancers and other festive natives, where the wealthy went often to vacation and the average person might get to go once. Being decidedly non-wealthy
from birth, then, I looked forward to my excursion with considerable excitement.
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y partner and I set out for Phoenix
Sky Harbor International Airport
on what was an unusually chilly - actually, downright cold - November
morning for Phoenix. This meant dressing
warm, with jeans and jackets, knowing, or
rather hoping, we’d be wanting to change
into something lighter once we arrived at
our destination. The flight itself - on the
largest airplane I personally have yet been
on - took nearly six hours, enough time to
read all the remotely interesting articles in
the travel magazine before me and the first
several chapters of the book I brought. We
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were flying into Honolulu, on the island
of Oahu, from there to take a connecting
flight to the island of Maui. We would be
splitting our time between those two islands, and had originally intended to be
in Oahu first, before we discovered that
the massive APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation) conference in Honolulu
would be disrupting our plans and lead us
to spend the majority of our time on Maui.
Had we known, we could have taken a direct flight to Maui instead.
We landed at Honolulu airport and
headed for our connecting flight. The air-
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port, like many buildings in Hawai’i, had
many areas open to the air, which I realized early on when a dove came trotting by
my seat at the terminal. The weather did
not disappoint. It was a sunny, balmy day,
warm but not hot. I was starting to like the
islands already.
The flight to Maui, after the long trek
across half the Pacific Ocean, was mercifully brief. We took the ground transport
out to our rental car lot, where I had a bit
of a scare - when we got there, they had
nothing but SUVs available. I’m a compact car driver, myself, partly for the gas
mileage and partly because I’m not much
good at parking. I was about to settle for
the smallest SUV model they had when a
Hyundai Sonata pulled up - the very same
car I drive back home. Relieved, I took
the familiar, and pleasantly modest-sized,
vehicle. You will need to rent a car if you
plan on going very far on Maui, and most
of the parking spaces are definitely compact; mopeds are popular, as well, but not
suitable for the freeways between population centers. Of course, if you really have
plenty of time and energy, you could bike
around the island as well.
We got directions to our resort, and
headed out. Our route took us south,
through the great valley (really an isthmus)
between the West Maui Mountains, on
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the one side, and massive Haleakala on
the other, down Highway 311, known as
Mokulele Highway. We drove through
what looked like endless fields of gigantic
crabgrass, with old warehouses and massive
towers visible in the distance. These were
Maui’s great sugarcane fields, a source
both of sugar and of a significant part of
the island’s electricity supply, generated by
the burning of the harvested cane.
From the highway and the sugarcane
fields we made our way to Kihei, along the
southwesterly coast of Maui. Our destination was Maui Sunseeker, the only resort
in Maui catering specifically to the LGBT
community. With a rainbow flag waving above it - still recognizable despite the
plethora of quite non-LGBT rainbow signs
and images all over Hawai’i, the ‘Rainbow
State,’ Sunseeker wasn’t hard to find.
The staff greeted us warmly and showed
us to our room; in our case, the rear penthouse, a fabulous 1800 square foot, three
bedroom, two bath suite taking up most
of the second floor of the two-story building at the far side of the establishment. The
view from our windows, and the balcony
which spanned the back of the building
and was entirely ours for our stay, was of
the pool deck, with green grass, flowering
shrubs, and coconut palms, with the beach
and the ocean beyond. The manager,
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Michael Wadell, apologized that he was
unable to get us into the front penthouse,
which looks out directly over the beach
across South Kihei road; but with a pool
and palms before us and a suite almost
twice as large as our apartments, my partner and I weren’t complaining.
The rest of that evening we spent quietly,
recovering from an early morning, a long
flight, and jet lag. We relaxed the next
morning, enjoying the beautiful weather
and a breakfast of the most fresh and delicious pineapple and papaya we’d ever eaten.
Later that morning we picked up some
lunch, and I had my first ‘Maui Reuben,’
which is a reuben sandwich with spicy
Korean kim chee as one of the toppings.
It’s actually the Hawaiian version of kim
chee, created by Korean immigrants on the
island, which is not quite as spicy-hot as
the traditional version. It was delicious!
After lunch we drove up along the
western coast, skirting the West Maui
Mountains, to the resort area of Lahaina.
Lahaina had been Hawaii’s capital for a
time under the native monarchy, and is
now a major shopping and dining destination. The primary shopping area is along
Front Street, which, true to it’s name,
is right in front of the ocean along the
island’s far western shore. We spent a few
hours strolling about, purchased some
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very nice Hawaiian shirts and a necklace
for my partner, and headed up the road to
the main resort area.
Our destination was the Maui Sheraton,
where we were meeting with Bianca Rodas,
the resort’s Public Relations Manager. The
Maui Sheraton is a beautiful, and enormous, structure, featuring labrynthine
halls, gorgeously lush lawns and flowers, white walls, and stunning views of
the Pacific, the beach, and of the nearby
island of Moloka’i to the west. There’s also
a huge pool, designed as a lagoon encircling
the Cliff Dive Bar’s outdoor dining area,
which I badly wanted to go swimming in.
Bianca gave us a tour of the facility and
then treated us to a fabulous pupu platter
and drinks, while we watched the evening
torch-lighting and cliff-diving (hence the
name of the bar) ceremony at Black Rock.
We ended our second evening in Maui
with a late dinner and a moonlit drive
back down the cliffside highway to Kihei
and our room at Sunseeker. We had an
early morning ahead of us.
We got up, and got packed and ready;
we were taking a trip with Wade Holmes
of No Ka Oi Adventures, a trip back up
through the sugarcane fields and then up
along the lush northeastern coast of the
island. Wade is very friendly, a true outdoorsman and a great source of knowledge
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about the islands. He picked us up at our
resort and, along with another gay couple visiting from Connecticut, we made
our way.
As we travelled through the fields on
our way to the forests, we were treated
to an amazing sight. Hawai’i prides itself
as the ‘Rainbow State,’ but I had always
assumed this was just a name. There,
stretching across the sky and seeming to
settle right into the endless green waves
of the sugarcane, was the most brilliant,
gigantic, glorious rainbow I had ever seen
in my life. It looked as if we could have
driven right into it.
Moving on, we headed up to the northern coast, where thick trees and verdant
slopes soon replaced the drier, more windswept vistas of southern and western Maui.
We were on the famed Road to Hana,
Hana being an old town on the far eastern coast of the island. We weren’t going
to travel quite that far. Instead, we made
many stops, visiting a tiny taro farming
village by the sea, hiking the bamboo forest, clambering through the dark recesses
of an underground lava tube, and wading
in pools of cool mountain water. It rained,
which did nothing to dampen our spirits (or the pleasant temperature), but did
make for especially vigorous waterfalls and strong currents in the pools they fed.
After several hours of adventure we headed
back west, stopping in the charming town
of Paia, once a center of the sugar industry
and now a center of fine shops and restaurants, for lunch, courtesy of Wade and
No Ka Oi Adventures.
The next day we drove up Highway 30
to the town of Wailuku for lunch, then
headed back down to Sunseeker and prepared for our evening adventure. Michael
at Maui Sunseeker had arranged a sunset
cruise for us and several other guests at the
resort on the Ali’i Nui, a luxurious catamaran. ‘Ali’i Nui’ means ‘Highest Royalty,’
and you do receive the royal treatment
on the cruise, with delectable fresh food,
wine, and Mai Tais all part of the package.
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But the most amazing thing was sailing on
the waters, as we watched the setting sun
set the cliffs of Maui and the ocean waves
afire in brilliant hues of yellow, orange,
red, and violet. It was a trip well worth
taking. Bring a jacket, though - the ocean
wind gets chilly in the evening.
We got up for another early start the
next morning as we headed out again for
another adventure, this time south, down
to Makena, where we were meeting Tim
Lara from Hawaiian Paddle Sports, for
a morning of canoeing and snorkeling.
When driving to different places on Maui,
don’t forget the distances, and add time for
travel through more densely populated
(and tourist-filled) areas - we underestimated our travel time and arrived late.
Once we met up with Tim at the beach,
we got started with a quick canoeing lesson
and got going. Hawaiian Paddle Sports
specializes in small group tours, allowing
a more personalized and intimate experience than the large group dives. Tim,
owner and head guide, emphasizes that
customer experience as well as the ecofriendly responsibility both island dwellers
and visitors share. He’s a great source of
information on the Hawaiian islands
and their language and natural wonders.
The three of us were riding in a four-man
outrigger canoe, or ‘Wa’a.’ We got the
paddling routine down and headed out
under a warm morning sun, over waters so
clear you could see the colors of the fish
near the bottom, even in the deeper areas.
But while the fish were beautiful, the big
excitement was the turtles - enormous
green sea turtles, or ‘Honu,’ dwell in large
numbers in these waters, feasting on
seagrasses. They are completely inoffensive,
unafraid, and absolutely amazing creatures. There’s no touching allowed, but
when one of these animals swims so close
you can see their eyes looking at you and
hear them breathe as they surface for air,
you won’t forget the experience.
We stopped at a secluded beach, where
Tim pulled out a fresh coconut, chopped
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it open with a machete, and provided me
with my first taste of raw coconut juice and
pulp - juice, delicious; the pulp has a surprisingly nutty flavor. Well, surprising for
someone who’d never had coconut in any
other form but cooked, sugary slivers. Then
we went out for snorkeling. My partner
managed well and got to swim with some
turtles, whereas I managed to see some
turtles but spent most of my time trying
to breathe. A good snorkeler I’m not, apparently. Nonetheless, it was a blast.
That evening, we headed back up to
north Maui for a house party, not on the
beach but in the beautiful green woodlands
inland. The event, a potluck dinner, was
hosted at the gorgeous home of musician
and realtor Deborah Vial and her partner
Caron. Without much of an LGBT club
scene, house parties are popular on Maui,
and this one was a delight.
The next day was our last full day in
Maui. We decided to take it easy, driving
south back to Makena, where we had our
canoe and snorkel adventure, and paid a
visit to Little Beach, which is the island’s
famous gay and nude beach. Neither exclusively gay nor exclusively nude, the beach
is beautiful and attracts a fascinating array
of people (and body types). Both the sand
and the water were wonderful, the people
friendly. Later we headed back up to Kihei
for lunch, and a little shopping, and then
went out to the quiet beach across from
Sunseeker to watch another glorious sunset
- just the two of us this time.
The next morning we rose bright and
early to drive back to the airport and catch
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the plane back to Honolulu. I was very sad
to say goodbye to Maui, but also excited
to see Oahu (the island where Honolulu
is located). We would only have a day and
a half, so our sightseeing would be much
more limited than with Maui.
After the quick flight - on inter-island
flights in Hawai’i they barely manage to
get in one beverage service - we landed,
found a cab, and made our way to the
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Sheraton Waikiki where we were staying.
Our room was very different from the
suite we had at Maui Sunseeker. On the
23rd floor, it was a single bedroom with
one bath and a small balcony. Cute and
cozy, we had a wonderful view of Waikiki
Beach, the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel
below us, and the skyline of Honolulu.
Directly below us was one of the Sheraton’s
two beautiful swimming pools. We had a
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lot to cover in a short time, so we got our
things together and headed out.
The grounds of the Sheraton themselves were beautiful. An entire shopping
center is located on the first floor of the
resort, along with the two pools - one a
lagoon-style pool with water slide, meant
(mostly) for children, the other a much
more calm wading pool which seemed to
merge into the Pacific Ocean beyond, and
was reserved for adults. There was the coffee shop, restaurants, a koi pool, a group
of friendly macaws (you could have your
picture taken with them, for a fee of course
- one of the birds would let you hold him
like a baby). And, of course, the beach.
Outside the resort, we explored downtown Honolulu. A bustling city, very
different from the quiet of Maui, there
was no shortage of high-end shopping
and restaurants interspersed among green
parks and innumerable hotels and resorts.
We enjoyed Mai Tais at Tapas, a gay bar
with a wonderful balcony view (open air,
of course).
The next day, our last in the islands,
after a photo shoot on the beach, we
spent some quiet time at the pool, then
took a cab to visit ‘Iolani Palace, former
seat of power of the Hawaiian monarchy.
A beautiful place, wonderfully restored
by the ‘Friends of ‘Iolani Palace’ to nearly
the same appearance it had during the
days of King Kalakaua and of Queen
Lili’uokalani, and open to the public
since 1978.
After the palace, we headed back to
the resort to pick up our luggage and
head to the airport. After eight days,
our Hawai’i adventure was coming to an
end. The fantasy islands I had known of
since I was a child were now a reality. But
with their beautiful scenery, fascinating
culture, and wonderful climate, the
Hawai’i had lived up to the hype. As
our plane took off, and I could watch the
islands disappear like jewels in the great
sea, it was like having to wake from a
peaceful dream.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY – APRIL 2012
WORLD WHALE DAY (MAUI)
F E B R U A RY
Free, all-day celebration that honors
the humpback whales that come
to Maui each winter.
10TH ANNUAL HILO CHINESE
NEW YEAR FESTIVAL (BIG ISLAND)
Celebrate the year of the Dragon.
Performances, displays, cooking &
cultural demonstrations show the
Chinese influence in Hawaii
QUISINE OF HEARTS
(BIG ISLAND)
Enjoy sumptuous food by Big Island
chefs along with deserts, wine,
handcrafted ales and Kona coffee.
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CALENDAR OF
HONOLULU FESTIVAL (O’AHU)
MA R C H
EVENTS
Hawaii’s premier cultural event,
promoting understanding, economic
cooperation and ethnic harmony
between the people of Hawaii and
the Pacific Rim Region.
GREAT MAUI WHALE COUNT (MAUI)
A citizen’s count of humpback whales
that can be seen from Maui’s shores.
Led by the Pacific Whale foundation
H AWA I I TOU R I SM AUT HO R ITY ( HTA ) / TO R JO HNS O N
10TH ANNUAL KAUAI WORLD
CHALLENGE (KAUA’I)
A PR IL
Hundreds of paddlers perform a 34
mile canoe relay race along the East and
Southern coast of Kaua’i
TASTE OF WAIALUA (O’AHU)
A gathering of local art, food,
agricultural products, music
and community groups.
MAUI STAGE RACE (MAUI)
This is a 2 day 3 event cycling
stage race.
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HONOLULU RAINBOW
FILM FESTIVAL (O’AHU)
23rd Annual Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
HAWAII PRIDE FEST
(O’AHU)
Annual Statewide
Pride Celebration
Polynesian arts & crafts, solo and group
dance competitions, food booths,
workshops, and much more
MAUI PRIDE
(MAUI)
85TH ANNUAL LEI DAY CELEBRATION
(O’AHU)
OC T OB E R
MAY
11TH ANNUAL KAUAI POLYNESIAN
FESTIVAL (KAUA’I)
Investiture Ceremony for the 2012 Lei
Queen Court, Lei Contest and exhibits
open to the public
KAU COFFEE FESTIVAL (BIG ISLAND)
Extend your summer
in Hawaii
IRONMAN WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
(THE BIG ISLAND)
The world’s most challenging
triathlon.
Celebrating the bean in the beautiful
Kau district
NOV.
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HONOLULU PRIDE
PARADE & CELEBRATION (O’AHU )
Annual Celebration
WHALE WATCHING
SEASON BEGINS
D ECE MB E R
H AWA I I TOU R I SM AUT HO R ITY ( HTA ) / TO R JO HNS O N
4TH OF JULY
JU LY
Celebrating Independence Day
throughout the islands.
RELAY FOR LIFE OF KONA
(BIG ISLAND)
Watch 28 of the big-wave
riders from around the world
H AWA I I TOU R I SM AUT HO R IT Y ( HTA ) / K I R K LE E A E DE R
Communities across the globe fight
against cancer at the 2012 Relay for
Life of Kona
JAN UA RY 2013
NFL PROBOWL 2013
(O’AHU)
WAIKIKI ARTFEST (O’AHU)
Featuring 80 of Hawaii’s finest artists.
AUGUS T
QUIKSILVER
IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AIKAU
(O’AHU)
41ST ANNUAL QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI
OUTRIGGER CANOE RACES
(BIG ISLAND)
NFL’s Finest
will gather in
Hawaii to show
their talents.
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The world’s largest outrigger canoe race in
the beautiful waters of Kailua-Kona.
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D I R E C T O R Y
Kaua’i
O’ahu
Moloka’i
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Lana’i
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DIRECTORY
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Kaua’i
Lihue, East Side, North Shore,
South Shore, West Side
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O’ahu
Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki
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Moloka’i
Central Molokai, East End, West End
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Lana’i
South Lana’i, Central Lana’i, North Lana’i
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Maui
West Maui, Central Maui, South Maui,
Upcountry, East Maui
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Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Waimea
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The Big Island,
Hawai’i
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LIHUE, E AST SIDE, NORTH SHORE, SOUTH SHORE, WEST SIDE
Kaua’i is the fourth largest of the
inhabited Hawaiian islands, as well as being the oldest and the northern-most. A lush island of jagged cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and
emerald tropical forests, some parts of the island’s interior can only be
reached by air. It is also the only Hawaiian island with navigable rivers.
KAUA’I
THE GARDEN ISLE
Kaua’i is divided into fi ve regions Lihue, East Side, North Shore, South
Shore, and West Side.
LIHUE
Lihue, in the southeast of the island, is
center of government and commerce,
site of both Lihue Airport and Nawiliwili
Harbor, the major air and sea hubs of
Kaua’i. Lihue also boasts excellent beaches,
scenic waterfalls, and a great deal of local
history. Among the sites to see are Wailua
Falls, north of Lihue proper, which some
may recognize from the opening credits
of “Fantasy Island;” Kilohana Estate, a
huge Tudor-style mansion that was once
the heart of a vast sugar plantation and
is now the site of one-of-a-kind shops;
the Grove Farm Homestead Museum,
where one may learn about the history
of the Hawaiian sugar industry while
touring the gardens; the Kauai Museum,
featuring both local artwork and history;
and the Huleia Nation Wildlife Refuge,
where sits Alekoko Menehune Fishpond,
an artificial pond built by native Hawaiians to trap fish nearly 1,000 years ago though local legend claims it was built by
the mysterious Menehune, a mischievous
little people of the forest.
THE EAST SIDE
The East Side of Kaua’i (north of Lihue)
is sometimes known as the Coconut
Coast, because of the groves of coconut
palms which grace her beachside resorts.
It is the most populous region of Kaua’i.
The town of Kapa’a, north of the Wailua
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Beach, the third of Kauai’s gay beaches
and a spectacularly beautiful spot in itself.
Further along you’ll come to the high-end
resort town of Princeville, and then
Hanalei Town, where you’ll find art galleries,
shopping and dining, as well as the historic Waioli Mission House. This is also the
place to come for ukulele concerts, held at
the Hanalei Community Center. Beyond
Hanalei are the breathtaking, 3,000-foot
cliffs of the aforementioned Napali Coast.
There is no automobile access to these
cliffs; you’ll either have to rough it with
a long and arduous hike, or take an air or
boat tour.
SOUTH SHORE
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River, offers shopping and dining, as well
as water skiing and kayaking. Between
Kapa’a and Lihue, just south of Wailua,
is Lydgate State Park, where you’ll fi nd
one of Kauai’s gay-friendly beaches.
Another is Donkey Beach, north of
Kapa’a, known as both a gay and a nudist
beach. And not far from Donkey Beach
is Anahola Beach, where you can fi nd
Mahina Kai Ocean Villa, a gorgeous,
Japanese-style establishment catering
to the LGBT community. You can also
take a boat ride up Wailua River, where
you might visit such magical places as
Opaeka’a Falls, the famed Nounou
Mountain (the Sleeping Giant), or the
amazing Fern Grotto, a popular (if out
of the way) wedding destination once
reserved for Hawaiian royalty.
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NORTH SHORE
The North Shore area is a region of extraordinary beauty, perhaps best known
for the towering cliffs of Napali Coast.
Heading west from along the north coast
of the island, you’ll reach Kilauea, where
the famous Kilauea Lighthouse stands
aloft overlooking the sea. Not far from
here is also where you’ll find Kauapea
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South Shore, to the south and west of Lihue,
is known for beautiful Poipu Beach Park.
In addition to natural beauty and relatively
calm waters, Poipu is frequented by a wide
variety of marine life, including humpback
whales, green sea turtles, and endangered
Hawaiian monk seals. Nearby are shops,
restaurants, resorts, and golf courses. Old
Koloa town, nearby, features picturesque
buildings from the sugar plantation days.
Learn about the role of the sugar industry
in Hawaii’s development on the ‘Ka Ala
Hele Waiwai Ho’olina o Koloa’, or Koloa
Heritage Trail, a self-guided tour featuring
14 historic sites.
Art Night. Farther west along the coast
is Waimea Town, which is near where
the famed explorer, Captain James Cook,
first landed on the Hawaiian islands. A
statue of Cook, modeled on an original
from Whitby, England, stands in the center of town. Also of interest is the West
Kaua’i Technology & Visitor Center,
where you can learn much about the
island’s history. Inland, north of Waimea,
is the gorgeous Waimea Canyon, known
as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific.’
Though not as large or as ancient as
Arizona’s Grand Canyon, Waimea Canyon
presents 14 miles of extraordinary vistas
unlike anything else in Hawai’i. Beyond
the canyon lies beautiful Kokee State
Park, a realm of lofty cliffs adorned with
the emerald splendors of native forests.
Visitors, especially those who plan on going on a long hike through this verdant
area, should check out the Kokee Natural History Museum. Kokee Park opens
out into the majestic sea cliffs of Napali
Coast, in Kauai’s North Shore.
With so much to see and do, Kaua’i,
Hawaii’s “Garden Isle,” is truly a treat for
the sophisticated traveler.
WEST SIDE
The West Side of Kaua’i includes attractions of both historical interest and
immense natural beauty. Hanapepe Town,
west of Koloa, is known as a center of
the art scene in Kaua’i and has more art
galleries than any other community on
the island. The plantation-era architecture has been little changed over the last
century, giving this small town a quiet
charm - Hanapepe was the inspiration
for the hometown of the main characters
in the Disney animated film, Lilo & Stitch.
Check out the ‘Hanapepe Swinging Bridge’
as well as the galleries, shops, and restaurants, especially during Friday evening’s
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very definition of a tropical paradise.
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Chef Raja from the Food Network’s “Extreme
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Kauai (PFLAG)
P.O. Box 1832
Lihue, HI 96766
808-634-0127
www.PFLAG.org
The Trevor Project
Teen Suicide Hotline
866-4-U-Trevor
866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is a national
organization focused on crisis and
suicide prevention efforts among
the LGBTQ youth.
K AUA’I
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Jeannemarie Photography
Jeannemarie
808-228-6973
www.jeannemariephoto.com
RESTAURANTS
Duane’s Ono Char-Burger
4-4350 Kuhio Highway
Anahola, HI 96754
808-822-9181
Capturing all the moments of your day
Jeff King Photography
Serving all Islands
808-333-3739
www.jeffkingphoto.com
Photography services by award
winning photographer, Jeff King,
specializing in vacation photography,
weddings, excursions and more
…Kelli with an Eye
Kelli Bullock
Serving all Islands
808-387-5224
Enjoy two skilled photographers,
artistic enhancements, or request our
ordained minister.
Kilauea Bakery
2484 Keneke St.
Kilauea, HI 96754
808-828-2020
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catering. We do it all with perfection and aloha!
Monico’s Taqueria
4-356 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
808-822-4300
www.mexicanrestaurantkapaa.com
Polynesia Café
Hanalei, HI 96714
808-826-1999
Support, Education, Advocacy,
and Local community information
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Gay Kauai Weddings
Kate Sample
808-635-1584
www.gaykauaiweddings.com
Koloa Fish Market
5482 Koloa Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-742-6199
Penny Palmer Photography
Penny Palmer
Serving all Islands
808-205-1409
www.pennypalmerphotography.com
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Hong Kong Café
4-36 Kuhio Highway #1
Kapaa, HI 96746
808-822-3288
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea Rd. #F
Kilauea, HI 96754
808-828-6244
www.kellibullockphotography.com
Kelli Bullock Photography specializes in
destination weddings and unique,
personal portraiture in the beautiful
islands of Hawaii.
Red Hot Mama’s
Hanalei, HI 96714
808-826-7266
Kau a’i
In Heaven Commitments
Stacy Mallory
808-639-3202
www.inheavencommitments.com
We lovingly offer weddings,
civil unions, and commitment ceremony
services in beautiful natural settings
on Kauai and Oahu.
White Orchid Wedding
Serving all Islands
800-240-9336
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W A I K I K I
Also known as “the gathering place,”
O’ahu is the third largest in size among its fellow islands in the Hawaiian chain,
but it is first in population. Over 950,000 people share O’ahu’s 600 square miles of
mountains and beaches — and most populous of the islands in the State of Hawai’i.
Almost half inhabit the bustling city of Honolulu and nearby resort town of Waikiki.
O’AHU
THE GATHERING PLACE
O’ahu is also the most visited of all the
Hawaiian islands, at approximately 4.5 to
4.7 million visitors annually.
O’ahu is primarily defined by the state
capital of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and
the famous beach known as Waikiki.
These areas absorb tourists by thousands
daily. Oahu boasts a fantastic climate,
inexpensive accommodations, a large
variety of shopping options, and world
renown beaches - it’s fair to say the island
lures in visitors from around the world.
Though this may be the one fault of the
island, as many are discouraged by the
large crowds of Oahu and thus dismiss
the island, instead visiting one of the other, less visited, islands in the chain. After
all, chances are if you are staying on Oahu
you too will book a room in Waikiki or
Honolulu yourself. Nearly all of the island’s resorts are crammed into this small
area. Honolulu is the state’s capital and
major financial center. It is also home to the
main campus of the University of Hawaii.
Honolulu wasn’t always the main seat.
Until 1845 the capital of the Hawaiian
Kingdom was located on the island of
Maui. King Kamehameha III ordered the
move and the Iolani Palace was built later.
But Oahu is much more than Honolulu or Waikiki - it may well be the most
beautiful of all the major islands. The
Hawaii Pride Guide will help guide you
to experience the beauty that is Oahu.
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O’ahu, is made up of two separate
but overlapping volcanoes, known as a
volcanic doublet. Its asymmetrical butterfly shape is formed by two mountain ranges: the Waianae Range in the
west and the Ko’olau Range in the east.
Slicing through the center is the flat
Leilehua Plateau. Recent, geologically
speaking, volcanic eruptions in the
southeastern portion of the island which
formed the Diamond Head, Koko Head
and Punchbowl craters can be blamed for
Oahu’s uneven shape.
The eastern coast of O’ahu is hemmed
in by a gorgeous mountain range and
boasts three of the islands best beaches.
Surprisingly, you’ll find no major
accommodations here, jut a few vacation homes along the quaint towns that
dot the coast. The eastern region offers
many visitors an escape from the busting
Waikiki scene while still offering the
proximity to the shopping and activities
of the nearby city just a half hour drive
away. The jaw-dropping Ka’a’awa Valley
is also located on this side of the island. It
is easily recognizable as the backdrop for
the hit television series “Lost.” The island
has played host to a slew of films and television shows as the current CBS hit show
“Hawaii 50”.
The famous north shore of O’ahu is a
surfer’s paradise, especially in the winter
months when the surf is up. The monster
waves and laid-back atmosphere have
professional surfers flocking to Banzai
Pipeline and Waimea Bay to ride some
of the most killer waves in the Pacific.
About an hours drive from Honolulu,
this region has a surprisingly unpopulated feel to it. Many miles of beaches
stretch along this portion of O’ahu, making it a popular haven for those looking
to relax in the sun.
The western, northwestern, and central
regions are where most of the island’s
residents live. For the most part, there
isn’t much here for the typical island
visitors— just a few scattered beaches.
Central O’ahu does however have one
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of the island’s largest attractions Pearl
Harbor and the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. More than one million people a year
pay their respects to the many military
personnel who lost their lives during the
Japanese attack. Many of these men and
women and veterans of many wars are
laid to rest in Punchbowl National Cemetery at Pu’owaina Crater (Punchbowl).
Beyond the sky scrapers and decidedly urban nature of the southern tip of
the island is an O’ahu of great natural
beauty and old-time charm. For the
traveler looking to experience a modern
paradise, O’ahu has it all - the excitement and culture of a large metropolitan city, the unspoiled beauty of tropical
coastlines and verdant mountains plus
everything in between.
There are many gay beaches in Hawaii,
and one of the most scenic and wellknown in the world, Queen’s Surf Beach
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O’ahu
in the heart of Waikiki. The beach here
draws a mostly gay & lesbian crowd,
although certainly not exclusively gay.
Queen’s Beach is across Kalakaua Avenue
from the Honolulu Zoo and a few block
from Hula’s Bar.
There are over seven gay & lesbian bars in
Honolulu where you can enjoy a drink,
with the open windows to enjoy the fresh
ocean air. Make sure you check out the
“Out in Waikiki Map” in this Pride
Guide to map out evening. And make
sure you ask your bartender about the
catamaran trips as some bars offer over
the weekend gay catamaran tours.
Join other world travelers on the bustling streets of cosmopolitan Honolulu.
Where every you go, allow time to savor
the unique character of each part of the
Island, to visit the shops, dine in the local
hotspots, enjoy the gay nightlife and take
in the stunning vistas.
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808-206-2060
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129 Paoakalani Avenue
Waikiki Beach, HI 96815
Affordable bookkeeping and
tax services
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dining and shopping, Hotel Renew is an oasis of tranquility
in the heart of vibrant Waikiki. Rates start at just $159.
For more info, please visit www.hotelrenew.com.
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Serving all Islands
808-870-3451
Chef Raja from the Food Network’s “
Extreme Chef” services all your Catering,
Personal & Private Chef needs on
all islands.
CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES
Church of the Crossroads
Pastor Kyle Lovett
1212 University Ave
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-949-2220
www.churchofthecrossroadshawaii.org
Licensed Marriage & Civil union performer
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong
2500 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-595-4047
www.unitariansofhi.org
We are an Open and
Welcoming Congregation
Temple Emanu-El
Rabbi Petter Schaktman
2550 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-595-7521
www.TempleEmanuelHawaii.com
Licensed Civil Union performer
BAKERY
Cake Works
2820 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-946-4333
808-946-4335
www.cakeworkshi.com
If you can dream it we can create it!
See our ad on p. 64
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
BARTENDING AND BEVERAGE PLANNING
The Wine Stop
1809 S. King
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-946-3707
www.thewinestophawaii.com
Equality Hawaii
P.O. Box 11144
Honolulu, HI 96828
808-497-0650
www.equalityhawaii.org
Wine, specialty beers and spirits,
gift baskets, sommelier, bartender
services, delivery available.
See our ad on p. 73
Dedicated to securing equality for
all lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people.
See our ad on p. 66
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Gregory House Programs
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ste. A310
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-592-9022
www.gregoryhouse.org
Development of programs to meet
the housing needs of persons living with
HIV/AIDS throughout Hawaii.
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., Ste.C-302
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-538-0704
www.dashhawaii.org
O’AHU
CATERING
Committed to enhancing the quality
of life in Hawaii through excellence
in service and responsive action
toward the individual and community’s
needs surrounding chemical dependency.
Kulia Na Mamo
1149 Bethel St. Ste. 300
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-791-2020
www.kulianamamo.org
Strives to improve the quality of life
of transgender people living in the
Hawaiian Islands.
Life Foundation
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 226
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-521-2437
www.lifefoundation.org
Fighting AIDS in Hawaii & the Pacific
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Oahu (PFLAG)
92-954 Makakilo Dr., #71
Makakilo, HI 96707
808-672-9050
www.pflagoahu.org
Support, Education, Advocacy, and Local
community information
The Imperial Court of Hawaii
1320 Middle St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
744-264-8185
www.theimperialcourtofhawaii.org
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The Lesbian & Gay Business of Hawaii
P.O. Box 8733
Honolulu, HI 96830
808-216-6965
We are a proud and effective business
organization.
See our ad on p. 67
The Trevor Project
866-4-U-Trevor
866-488-7386
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian
Cultural Foundation
1670 Makaloa St. #204, PMB #370
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-675-8428
www.hglcf.org
Proud producers of the Honolulu
Rainbow Film Festival.
West O’ahu Hope for A Cure Foundation
P.O. Box 2117
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
808-685-6702
www.westoahuhopeforacure.org
To help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS,
STD’s through Education in the communities
of Hawaii
Honolulu Men’s Chorus
P.O. Box 235793
Honolulu, HI, 96823
808-351-3169
[email protected]
O’AHU
organization focused on crisis and suicide
prevention efforts among the LGBTQ youth.
Honolulu Pride
P.O. Box 8882
Honolulu, HI 96830
808-840-7637
www.honolulupff.org
The Honolulu Pride
Festival Foundation
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Aloha Bears
[email protected]
www.thealohabears.com
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean,
on a beautiful chain of Islands that we
call the State of Hawaii, there is a
family of bears, The Aloha Bears.
See our ad on p. 69
ManOH Males Au Natural of Hawaii
www.manoh.com
Males Au Natural of Hawaii is a diverse
group of men on Oahy and the neighboring
islands. We’re from all sorts of backgrounds,
professions, ages and ethnic groups, with
one thing in common…we like to play naked!
See our ad on p. 68
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Jeannemarie
808-228-6973
Serving all Islands
808-333-3739
See our ad on p. 98
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Kelli Bullock
Serving all Islands
808-387-5224
Kelli Bullock Photography specializes
in destination weddings and unique,
islands of Hawaii.
See our ad on p. 71
Come,
wrap your hand around
a cold mojito and feast on our spicy
braised oxtail stew or our succulent
cuban roast pork.
Penny Palmer
Serving all Islands
808-205-1409
ordained minister.
RESTAURANTS
Auntie Pasto’s
1099 S. Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-523-8855
www.auntipastos.com
Chai’s Island Bistro
1 Aloha Tower Dr.
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-585-0011
www.chaisislandbistro.com
Cinnamons Restaurant
315 Uluniu St.
Kailua, HI 96734
808-261-8724
www.cinnamonsrestaurant.com
Hula’s Café
2nd Floor of the Waikiki Grand
134 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-291-1010
www.hulas.com
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Mac 24-7
2500 Kuhio Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-921-5564
www.hiltonwaikikibeach.com
Contemporary and upscale with
a comfortably, casual atmosphere
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sam Choy’s Breakfast,
Lunch and Crab
580 N. Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-545-7979
www.samchoy.com
Home to Hawaiian Heritage Cuisine
Soul De Cuba Café
1121 Bethel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-545-2822
www.souldecuba.com
Cuban cuisine and more.
See our ad on p. 70
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Fun entertainment, great food and drinks, warm
friendly service filled with Aloha. Call for hours!
Uncle Bo’s
559 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-735-8310
WEDDING CEREMONY SITES
The Rainbow Civil Union Church
P.O. Box 75432
Honolulu, HI 96836
808-722-0484
www.therainbowcivilunionchurch.org
We specialize in private ocean wedding
ceremonies on your choice of distinctive
catamarans off Waikiki Beach. (Mamala Bay)
WEDDING PLANNERS
Hawaii Weddings & Events
587 Pakala St.
Honolulu, HI 96825
808-782-4514
www.hawaiiweddingsandevents.com
Amazing, Fun and stress-free Celebrations
Stacy Mallory
Serving Oahu & Kauai
808-639-3202
www.inheavencommitments.com
WEDDING-CIVIL UNION PERFORMERS
Alan R. Spector, LCSW
Serving the Oahu Island
808-729-7737
www.equalityhawaii.org/spector.html
Temple Emanu-El
2550 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-595-7521
www.shaloha.com
Temple Emanu-El is a synagogue community
and a center of Jewish life in Hawaii
First Unitarian Universalist
Church of Honolulu
2500 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-728-7717
www.unitariansofhi.org
P.O. Box 75432
Honolulu, HI 96836
808-722-0484
www.therainbowcivilunionchuch.org
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therapy session you can’t miss.
We specialize in private ocean wedding
ceremonies on your choice of distinctive
catamarans off Waikiki Beach.
(Mamala Bay)
When breast cancer strikes a gifted
psychologist, she never imagines it
will become her strongest teacher.
Through it, she meets her Tiger, learns
the power of visualization, confronts
the medical world, and discovers a
greater love for her life-partner.
WINE AND SPIRITS
We lovingly offer weddings, civil unions, and
commitment ceremony services in beautiful
natural settings on Kauai and Oahu.
See our ad on p. 57
The Wine Stop
1809 S. King
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-946-3707
www.thewinestophawaii.com
Serving all Islands
800-240-9336
Wine, specialty beers and spirits, gift
baskets, sommelier, bartender services,
delivery available.
See our ad on p. 73
Contact Dr.Dilley for your
next speaking engagement at
www.PsychotherapyUnlimited.com
Let us “WOW” you beyond your wildestexpectations! Pick any Hawaiian Island and we
will be there!
See our ad on p. 101
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O’AHU
Tapa’s Restaurant and Lanai Bar
1402 Seaside Ave. 2nd floor
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-921-2288
www.tapaswaikiki.com
Order your copy today at www.PsychotherapyUnlimited.com
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1 Bacchus Waikiki
408 Lewers Street
808-926-4167
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2260 Kuhio Avenue #3
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2256 Kuhio Avenue
808-922-1422
9 Auntie Pasto’s
1099 S. Beretania Street
808-523-8855
6 Rum Fire
2255 Kalakaua Avenue (Inside
Sheraton Waikiki)
808-922-4422
3 Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand
134 Kapahula Avenue. #2
808-923-0669
7 Tapas Restaurant
& Lanai Bar
402 Seaside Avenue. 2nd Flr.,
808-921-2288
4 In Between
2155 Lau’ula Street
808-926-7060
8 Wang Chung’s
2410 Koa Avenue
808-921-9176
10 KEO’s Thai Cuisine
2028 Kuhio Avenue
808-951-9355
11 La Cucaracha
2446 Koa Avenue
808-924-3366
12 Mac 24/7
Bar + Restaurant
(Inside Hilton
Waikiki Beach Hotel)
2500 Kuhio Aveenue
808-921-5564
13 Tapas Restaurant
& Lanai Bar
402 Seaside Ave. 2nd Flr.,
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-921-2288
14 Uncle Bo’s
559 Kapahulu Avenue
808-735-8310
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CENTRAL MOLOK A’I, EAST END, WEST END
Moloka’i is Hawaii’s 2nd smallest
inhabited island. Quiet and rural, with a high percentage of the population
of native Hawaiian ancestry, parts of Moloka’i offers an opportunity to
see Hawai’i much as it was in the days before Western contact. Moloka’i
is said to be the birthplace of hula, the distinctive Hawaiian dance.
The island is divided into three sectors Central, East End, and West End.
MOLOKA’I
THE OLD STYLE ISLE
CENTRAL MOLOKAI
Central Moloka’i is the most heavily populated area. Moloka’i Airport is located in
the town of Ho’olehua, which also features
a macadamia nut farm. South of Ho’olehua
is Kaunakakai, the island’s largest town,
where you can enjoy the local shops and
historic attractions or go boating or fishing from Kaunakakai Harbor. The town
is also home to Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove,
planted under King Kamehameha Vin the
1860s and one of the last royal coconut
groves still standing in Hawai’i. Along the
south short, near Kaunakakai, are Molokai’s
ancient fi sh ponds, engineered by the
Hawaiians to provide fish for the ali’l
(chiefs or nobles), many of them built 700800 years ago. To the north is Kalaupapa
Peninsula, site of Kalaupapa National
Historical Park. The park is inaccessible
by car, being reached only on foot or by
mule-ride along 1,700-foot cliffs. In the
1800s the revered Catholic priest, Father Damien, tended to victims of Hansen’s Disease in this isolated but beautiful
community, before succumbing to the
affliction himself.
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EAST END
The East End of Moloka’i is dominated by
tropical forests and by Kamakou, the island’s largest mountain at 4,970 feet. Off
shore is the longest continuous fringing
reef in the Hawaiian islands, at 28 miles.
Along Kamehameha V Highway you’ll
find Kumimi Beach, also known as 20
Mile Beach or Murphy’s Beach, Halaway
Bay, and Halawa Beach Park. Inland is
the beautiful Halawa Valley. You’ll need
to arrange a guided tour to hike Halawa
Valley, as much of the trail crosses private
property. Near the summit of Kamakou
is the Kamakou Preserve, with over 2,700
acres and hosting over 250 rare Hawaiian
plants as well as endangered birds.
HAWA I I TOUR I S M JA PA N ( HTJ)
WEST END
Molokai’s West End is the site of
Papohaku Beach, one of the largest white
sand beaches in the islands, and one of
the quietest in terms of foot traffic. Every
third week in May the beach hosts the
the Molaka’i Ka Hula Piko Festival, the
largest cultural celebration in Moloka’i,
dedicated to the hula. The only town
in West End is the plantation village of
Maunaloa, featuring rental condos and
unique shopping. Another famous nearby
beach, Kapukahehu Beach, also known
as Dixie Maru Beach, is also a great spot
to relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset.
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Hotels on 5 islands, each with their
own personality.
See our ad on p. 3
BAKERY
Kanemitsu Bakery
79 Ala Malama St.
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
808-553-5855
CATERING
Serving all Islands
808-870-3451
Chef Raja from the Food Network’s
“Extreme Chef” services all your
Catering, Personal & Private Chef
needs STATE wide.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Serving all Islands
808-333-3739
Photography services by award winning photographer, Jeff King, specializing in vacation
photography, weddings, excursions and more
See our ad on p. 98
Kelli Bullock Photography…Kelli with an eye
Kelli Bullock
Serving all Islands
808-387-5224
destination weddings and unique, personal
portraiture in the beautiful islands of Hawaii.
See our ad on p. 71
MOLOK A’I
ACCOMMODATION
Penny Palmer
Serving all Islands
808-205-1409
artistic enhancements, or request
our ordained minister.
COFFEE HOUSE
RESTAURANT
Coffees of Hawaii
1630 Farrington Ave.
Kualapuu, HI 96757
877-322-3276
www.coffeesofhawaii.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
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The Trevor Project
866-4-U-Trevor
866-488-7386
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suicide prevention efforts among
the LGBTQ youth.
Moloka’i
Hula Shores
1300 Kamehameha V Hwy.
808-553-5347
Paddler’s Inn
10 Mohala Street
808-553-5256
WEDDING PLANNERS
Serving all Islands
800-240-9336
Let us “WOW” you beyond your wildest
expectations! Pick any Hawaiian Island and
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SOUTH L ANA’I, CENTRAL L ANA’I, NORTH L ANA’I
Lana’i, Hawaii’s “most enticing isle,”
is a wonderful place to get away from it all. The smallest of the inhabited Hawaiian islands, Lana’i lies close to Maui. It has a drier climate
than most of the islands, receiving about 37 inches of rainfall per year.
LANA’I
ISLAND OF RARE DELIGHTS
It was only settled in the 1500s, and still
has only a small regular population, and
just 30 miles of paved road. There are
three regions in Lana’i - South, Central,
and North.
SOUTH LANA’I
South Lana’i is the site of famous Hulapoe
Bay and Manele Bay - there is ferry service
to and from Maui at Manele Bay. One
of the island’s two major resorts is here,
together with the world class Challenge
at Manele golf course. Between Hulapoe
Bay and Manele Bay is the iconic Pu’u
Pehe or ‘Sweetheart Rock,’ so named
because of the legend of tragic love between the warrior Makakehua and the
maiden Pehe. It’s a great place for beautiful
and romantic views, and a chance to see
the spinner dolphins which frequent this
area. At the southern tip of Lana’i is Kaunolu Village, the largest surviving ruin of a
prehistoric Hawaiian village, where King
Kamehameha I, unifier of the Hawaiian
islands, maintained his fishing retreat.
The village features the remains of
Halulu Heiau (a temple), petroglyphs,
and Kehekili’s Leap, a 60-foot jump into
the waters where warriors would demonstrate their bravery.
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NORTH LANA’I
North Lana’i is served by dirt roads, but
the bumpy ride will be worth it to see
some of the sights. Be certain to get clear
directions before heading out - the roads
are unmarked. About 30 miles north
of Lana’i City is Kaiolohia, ‘Shipwreck
Beach.’ The rocky, shallow channel here
has wrecked a number of ships over
the years, including an oil tanker from
the 1940’s whose hull still sits atop the
coral reef, in plain view from the beach.
Northwest of Lana’i City are the 590
acres of Kanepu’u Preserve, home to 48
species of native plants, such as the lama
and alea trees, which once covered much
of the Hawaiian islands. Farther to the
northwest is Keahiakawelo, known as
the ‘Garden of the Gods,’ a rocky, barren landscape. Still farther west is the
remote Polihua Beach, the most isolated
beach on the island.
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Central Lana’i is an area of highland
plains dotted by Cook pines and by
Lanaihale, the island’s highest peak.
10-12 degrees cooler than the coastal
areas, it is often advisable to bring a
sweater or jacket when travelling here.
Lana’i City sits at the very heart of the
island and is the site of unique local
shopping, dining, and art galleries centered around Dole Park, as well as the
historic Hotel Lana’i, and the island’s
other major resort featuring the Experience
at Koele golf course. Lana’i Airport is
also located near the city, with service
to the other Hawaiian islands. North of
Lana’i City is the start of Munro Trail,
named after George Munro, the New
Zealand naturalist who introduced
the Cook pine to the island. The trail
stretches 12.8 miles and off ers stunning views of Maunalei gulch as well
as (on a clear day) the islands of Maui,
Moloka’i, Kaho’olawe, and even the Big
Island and Oahu.
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Serving all Islands
808-870-3451
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Chef” services all your Catering, Personal &
Private Chef needs STATE wide.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
The Trevor Project
866-4-U-Trevor/866-488-7386
The Trevor Project is a national organization
focused on crisis and suicide prevention
efforts among the LGBTQ youth.
GALLERY
Mike Carroll Gallery
443 7th Street
Lanai City, HI 96763
808-565-7122
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1 Keomoku Hwy
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See our ad on p. 98
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808-387-5224
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See our ad on p. 71
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808-205-1409
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Café 565
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808-565-6587
Lanai City Grille at Hotel Lanai
828 Lanai Ave.
808-565-7211
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Serving all Islands
800-240-9336
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WEST MAUI, CENTRAL MAUI, SOUTH MAUI, UPCOUNTRY, EAST MAUI
The second largest of the Hawaiian
islands, Maui, the ‘Magic Isle,’ has a relatively small population, making it
a quiet and peaceful place to live or to visit. Maui consists of two mountain
ranges, massive Haleakala, a dormant shield volcano, in the east, and the
West Maui Mountains - actually the remains of an older, extinct volcano - to
the west, connected by an isthmus which forms the low-lying central plain.
MAUI
THE MAGIC ISLE
The island is divided into five major regions - West, Central, South, Upcountry,
and East Maui.
WEST MAUI
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West Maui comprises Maui’s northwest
corner, and features the major resort towns
of Lahaina and Kapalua and the famed
Ka’anapali Beach and Honalua Bay. Drier
than other parts of Maui to the east, West
Maui was once a gathering place for Hawaiian
royalty, and Lahaina for a time served as the
capital of the Kingdom of Hawai’i. It was
also a major center of the whaling industry
during the 19th century. Now, Lahaina is
known most as a tourist destination, her
famed Front Street a busy thoroughfare
of shops and restaurants, terminating in
the Banyan Tree Square at the south end,
site of an enormous banyan tree as well as
the reconstructed ruins of Lahaina Fort.
Ka’anapali Beach, north of Lahaina and
Front Street, features Pu’u Keka’a, ‘Black
Rock,’ where a torch lighting and cliff diving ceremony is held nightly at the Sheraton
Maui to commemorate a feat by the great
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Maui King Kahekili. Ka’anapali is also the
site of ocean side golf courses and Whalers
Village, a major open air shopping destination. Nearby Kapalua is also noted for
beautiful beaches, resorts, and golf courses;
Honalua Bay is a popular surfing and
snorkeling location, and during the winter
months features enormous waves that test
the mettle of the hardiest pro surfers.
CENTRAL MAUI
Central Maui is the major population
center of the island. The county seat,
Wailuku, is here, as is the largest popula-
tion center, Kahului, immediately east of
Wailuku. Kahului is the site of Kahului
Airport, where the great majority of travelers
will arrive on the island. To the west of
Wailuku is scenic Iao Valley, once a retreat
for the chiefs of Maui, where is located
the iconic Iao Needle. Iao Valley was the
scene of the great Battle of Kepaniwai between the forces of the Maui kingdom at
Hawaiian King Kamehameha I, the ruler
who united the Hawaiian islands into the
Kingdom of Hawai’i. Wailuku features
many historic buildings as well as locally
owned shops and restaurants, while Kahului
features retails stores and the Maui Arts &
Cultural Center.
SOUTH MAUI
South Maui is the region along the island’s
southwestern coast, including the towns
of Kihei, Wailea, and Makena. Like West
Maui, it is more dry than other parts of the
island, featuring sandy, pleasant beaches,
and is also a major resort area, with shopping, restaurants, and golf courses. Beaches
here tend to be less crowded than those in
Lahaina and Kaànapali. Particularly well
known is Makena Beach State Park, better known as ‘Big Beach,’ 2/3 of a mile of
warm golden sand. Just north of Big Beach,
across an outcrop of black volcanic rock, is
‘Little Beach,’ famous as both a nude beach
and a gay beach. Little Beach features a
wide assortment of people (young and old,
gay and straight, nude and not quite) and
on Sundays often hosts drum circles and
fire dancing. Both beaches features warm
sand and water, beautiful views of nearby
Kaho’olawe Island and Molikini Crater,
and are great for surfing, swimming, and
snorkeling. Besides Little Beach, Kihei to
the north hosts Maui Sunseeker Resort,
the only resort on Maui catering specifically to the LGBT community, and much
of the island’s bar scene in the area known
locally as the ‘Triangle.’ Th is includes
Ambrosia Martini Lounge, which hosts a
gay night every Sunday evening, in case
you feel like adding some nightlife to your
Maui adventure.
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UPCOUNTRY MAUI
Upcountry Maui, located along the
western slopes of Haleakala Volcano, is
a lush, green land of rolling hills and
valleys. Farms, ranches, and wineries
are to be found here, as is the summit
of Haleakala itself, rising 10,023 feet
above sea level. In the northern area,
near the shore, is the town of Paia and
the famed Ho’okipa Beach, windsurfing capital of the world. Paia itself is
well known for her shops and eateries,
particularly the fresh seafood. Farther
up the slopes of Haleakala is the Kula
region, a rich farming area where much
of Maui’s delicious fresh produce comes
from. Check out O’o Farm, the Ali’i
Kula Lavender Farm, the Shim Coff ee
and Protea Farm, and the Kula Botanical Gardens in this area. The town of
Makawao, is known for her vibrant
art scene as well as for the paniolo Hawaiian cowboys - who have been a
part of Maui’s social fabric since the
1800’s. Take in the Hui No’eau Visual
Arts Center while you’re here.
EAST MAUI
East Maui is a lush region, site of the
famed, winding ‘Road to Hana’ along
the northeastern coast, as well as the
small town of Hana itself. Hana is the
site of Pi’ilanihale Heiau, believed to be
the largest heiau (ancient Hawaiian temple) in the Hawaiian islands, situated
within Kanahu Gardens. There are also
a number of gorgeous beaches. South of
Hana are the beautiful Pools of Oheo,
in Oheo Gulch in the Kiaphulu area
of Haleakala National Park. Waterfalls
and tropical forests cover East Maui,
making the area an amazing getaway
for hikers and sightseers. Waterfall-fed
pools, at Oheo and throughout the area,
offer the adventurous a chance to take
a brisk swim in the flowing waters. The
waterfalls themselves, such as the 400foot Waimoku Falls.
There are two seasons in Maui; winter, from November through April,
when temperatures typically range from
the low-70s to the low-80s, and summer, when highs can reach the low-90s.
Those are temperatures near the coasts
and lowlands; higher up the mountains,
temperatures drop, and near the summit
of massive Haleakala are generally in the
40s or lower - so it may suit you to bring
a sweater or jacket, depending on where
you go and the time of year.
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866-406-2782
Hotels as diverse as our guests. Hotels on 5
islands, each with their own personality.
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866-774-2924
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Choose from perfectly situated hotel rooms,
spacious family-friendly accommodations and
luxurious condominium suites. TAG Approved
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Dolphin's Point Maui
Jackie & Larry
2274 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei/Wailea, HI 96753
808-283-2614
www.dreambeachmaui.com
Private gated estate on white sand beach.
See our ad on p. 92
Michael Waddell
551 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-879-1261/800-532-6284
www.mauisunseeker.com
Located on Maui's sunny South shore along
Kihei's white sand beach, caters to the
discerning gay and lesbian clientele, but
welcomes all.E komo mai (Welcome)
See our ad on p. 93
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2600 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
866-716-8109
www.sheraton-maui.com
The premier location for a dream
Hawaiian Wedding, Honeymoon
or vacation.
See our ad on p. 94
ACTIVITIES
Alii Nui Sailing Charters
1455 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753
808-875-0333/800-542-3483
www.mauidiveshop.com
Snorkeling excursions, sunset sails,
weddings and whale watching.
808-660-4228
www.hawaiianpaddlesports.com
”Your Private Alternative for Ocean
Activities on Maui"
See our ad on p. 94
No Ka Oi Adventures
Wade Holmes
26 Luanaiki Place
Kihei, HI 96753
808-256-2803
www.nokaoiadventures.com
Nature-based Excursions for the Alternative Traveler
See our ad on p. 95
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people in love gather. Share memorable
experiences with your partner in a
place filled with pampering comforts,
world-class dining and endless activities.
Join us on beautiful Kā‘anapali Beach
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Book at sheraton-maui.com
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BARS & NIGHTCLUBS
Sunseeker Activities
551 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-879-1261
www.sunseekeractivities.com
Ambrosia Martini Lounge
1913-H S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-891-1011
www.ambrosiamaui.com
If there is one reason for Maui’s
enduring popularity it is it’s diversity —
the island’s uncanny ability to dazzle
and soothe almost at the same time.
Check out our website for a diversity of
activities to enjoy this amazing island!
See our ad on p. 95
CAKES
Maui Wedding Cakes
100 Luluka Place
Kihei, HI 96753
808-874-5932
www.mauiweddingcakes.com
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MAUI
Proud to support the Maui
LGBT Community.
From simple wedding cakes for two,
to elaborate towering confections,
this award winning team can fulfill
your wedding cake Fantasy.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
Both Sides Now Inc.
P.O. Box 2007
Kihei, HI 96753
www.mauigayinfo.com
We are an organization, dedicated to
the education and celebration of gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex
and queer people of Maui.
MASSAGE
Maui Massage for Men
808-280-7175
www.mauimassageformen.com
Start your Maui adventure with a Relaxing,
Healing, Restorative massage. Maui Massage
for Men strictly non-sexual.
See our ad on p. 96
PHOTOGRAPHY
Working to stop AIDS in Maui County
by offering prevention, care and
housing services.
See our ad on p. 96
Maui Business Association
971-221-5292
www.facebook.com/mauibizassoc
LGBT & Straight Allies
networking organization.
Maui Pride
www.mauipride.org
Extend your summer in Hawaii!
Maui Pride Oct 5-7th, 2012
See our ad on p. 96
The Trevor Project
866-4-U-Trevor/866-488-7386
The Trevor Project is a national organization
focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among the LGBTQ youth.
CATERING
Chef Raja from the Food Network's "Extreme
Chef". Serving all your Catering, Personal &
Private Chef needs on all islands.
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Enjoy a Relaxing, Restorative,
Healing, Massage for Men.
Strictly non-sexual.
FLORIST
Ku 'O Lani Floral + Design
Darren Keala
808-269-9900
www.kuolanifloral.com
Call 808.280.7175 or visit
www.MauiMassageForMen.com
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441 Pualani St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-870-3451
Jeannemarie
808-228-6973
Serving all Islands
808-333-3739
Photography services by award winning
photographer, Jeff King, specializing
in vacation photography, weddings,
excursions and more
See our ad on p. 98
Kelli Bullock
Serving all Islands
808-387-5224
islands of Hawaii.
See our ad on p. 71
MAUI
Maui AIDS Foundation
1935 Main St., Ste 101
P.O. Box 858
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-242-4900
www.mauiaids.org
Penny Palmer
Serving all Islands
808-205-1409
artistic enhancements, or request
our ordained minister.
Welcome to my passion in life, From your
dreams to your special Maui Wedding Day.
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REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Caron Barrett & Deborah Vial
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
3750 Wailea Alanui, Ste. B-35
Wailea, HI 96753
808-575-2824
www.mauidreammachine.com
Let us help you find your dream home in Maui!
See our ad on p. 99
Denis Fuster
Aloha Coast Realty
160 Keonekai Rd. #24-101
Kihei, HI 96753
808-640-5381
www.alohacoastmaui.com
Condos, homes, oceanfront properties in Kihei.
Sylvia Burton, Realtor-Broker
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
3750 Wailea Alanui, Ste. B-35
Wailea, HI 96753
808-446-0256
www.alohasylvia.com
Call on me to help you find your
property in paradise!!
Betty's Beach Café
505 Front St., Ste. 120
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-662-0300
www.bettysbeachcafe.com
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $2 Happy Hour
Margaritas every day. $13.95 live
Maine Lobster every Wednesday.
See our ad on p. 99
Café O’Lei Kihei
2439 S. Kihei Road #201A
Kihei, HI 96753
808-891-1368
Café at La Plage
2395 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-875-7668
A European-inspired café
Bistro Casanova
33 Lono Ave.
Kahului, HI 96732
808-873-3650
www.casanovamaui.com
Casanova Italian
Restaurant & Deli
1188 Makawao Avenue
Makawao, HI 96768
808-572-0220
www.casanovamaui.com
Buzz's Wharf
960 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-244-5426
www.buzzswharf.com
Lulu's Lahina Surf Club & Grill
1221 Honoapiilani Hwy.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-0808
www.luluslahaina.com
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RESTAURANTS
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Pupu Lounge Seafood & Grill
1945 S. Kihei Rd Ste c-d
Kihei, HI 96753
808-875-4111
Stella's Blues Café
1279 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753
808-874-3779
www.stellablues.com
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753
808-879-3133
www.threesbarandgrill.com
VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY
Sterling Silver Productions
Eileen McKee
279 Alaume St.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-298-1886
www.sterlingsilverproductions.com
A Lesbian owned & operated Production
Company powered by the Sun.
WEDDING PLANNERS
Maui's Premiere & Exclusive Gay
Civil Union Consultants
Gay Hawaii Wedding
2703 Puuhoolai St.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-891-1208
www.gayhawaiiwedding.com
Gay Maui weddings...a blissful
beginning…a lifetime of memories…
Hawaii Civil Unions
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Coordinating same sex ceremonies
since 1989 - simply the best and
most experienced.
MAUI
Civil Unions Maui
Darren Keala
808-269-9900
www.civilunionsmaui.com
Royal Hawaiian Wedding, Inc.
P.O. Box 424
Puunene, HI 96784
800-659-1866
www.hawaiigayweddings.com
www.royalhawaiianweddings.com
P.O. Box 2696
Wailuku, HI 96793
800-240-9336
Let us "WOW" you beyond your wildest
we will be there!
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W A I M E A
Hawai’i – The Big Island abounds
with natural wonder. From active volcanoes spewing molten magma, snowkissed mountain peaks, to lush tropical rainforest and its white, green and black
sand beaches. You can find every major ecosystem on the planet all in one place.
HAWAI’I
THE BIG ISLAND
The big Island of Hawai’i is an adventure
of nature’s finest work. Hawai’i Island is
actually formed from five individual shield
volcanoes that erupted in succession. Of
the five volcanoes, one is extinct, one is
dormant and three are active to varying
degrees. Kilauea for example has been
erupting continuously since 1983 and is
part of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Mauna Kea could be considered the tallest
mountain on the planet if you go from the
ocean floor. It towers almost 14,000 feet
above sea level and is snow capped most
of the year. Mauna Loa is considered the
widest volcano on the planet.
Whether you’re planning a destination
gay wedding, a relaxing intimate couple’s
retreat, an anniversary celebration, single or
group getaway – The Big Island of Hawaii
has so much to offer in terms of pristine
natural beauty.
As the entire state is called Hawaii,
many refer to the Island of Hawaii as
“The Big Island” to avoid confusing it
with the state in general. You’ll find that
many of the island’s accommodations,
restaurants, bars, social groups, services
and venues are gay owned and operated,
agreeable and very accommodating to the
LGBT community.
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HILO
KAILUA-KONA
Hilo is the county seat of The Big Island
and the town overlooks the gorgeous and
pristine Hilo Bay. Hilo in the native language means “to twist” and is home to
several LGBT and gay friendly businesses
as well as Pride Hilo, and a registered
independent student organization at the
University of Hawai’i, Hilo. Having one
of the oldest established tourism areas in
the Hawaiian Islands, Hilo boasts a bustling business area with plenty for LGBT
travelers and tourists to see and do,
including several shopping centers, bars,
restaurants and cafes, a number of movie
theaters and of course hotels. Be sure to
check out the Hilo Farmers Market for
fresh, seasonal fruits, flowers, coffee and
local arts and crafts. There’s also a tsunami museum, a rainforest zoo and Hilo
is home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia
Nut Corporation.
Hilo Farmers Market is open yearround every Wednesday and Saturday,
“from dawn ‘til it’s gone,” this is one of
the better open markets in Hawai’i. And
food is only part of the fun. Arrive early
for the best selection of made-in-Hawai’i
crafts, fresh tropical flowers, aloha wear
and handmade jewelry.
Kailua-Kona established by King Kamehameha I to be his seat of government,
the region has undergone a real estate and
construction boom fueled by tourism and
investment. Gay Kona is a Mecca of sorts,
as Kailua-Kona is served by nearby Kona
International Airport. Kailua is the start
and finish of the annual Ironman World
Championship triathlon, the Hawaiian
International Billfish Tournament and
the annual Kona Coffee Festival. Kona
coffee is world renowned for its unique
and distinctive rich flavors and the coffee
plants thrive in the lush, local climate.
Historic Kailua Village is no longer the
sleepy fishing village it was for Hawaiian
royalty. Leave from here on sport fishing
charters or stroll down the main road of
Ali’i Drive to find a variety of attractions
beyond the shops and restaurants. Kailua
Pier, the starting and finishing point
of the world-famous Ironman World
Championship, is a great place to watch
the sunset.
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WAIMEA
The upland town of Waimea in paniolo
(Hawaiian cowboy) country. Saddle up
and ride through the wide-open spaces.
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Several area ranches offer the opportunity
to ride the range in a guided tour of the
pastures with spectacular views of the
coastline and peaks. For the less adventurous, there are storytelling tours by
horse-drawn wagons. The ranchers and
horses of the Big Island look forward to
sharing their unique country with you.
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic
Park, also known as Hawai’i’s last “place
of refuge,” provides a look into early
Hawaiian culture. Restored to its early
1700’s appearance, step back into time
and explore the many archeological sites
including Keone’ele Cove, the royal canoe
landing, as well as heiau (sacred place of
worship), halau (long house of canoes)
and fishponds. Beautiful at sunset, this
sacred place gives visitors an important
glimpse into Hawaiian culture.
Because of its combination of high altitude, clear air and absence of light, Mauna Kea is home to many international
observatories. Take a guided tour or learn
about Mauna Kea and its observatories
at the Onizuka Center for International
Astronomy Visitor Information Center.
Bring the family and see why stargazing
atop Mauna Kea is such an unforgettable experience.
A trip to Hawai’i Island would not
be complete without a visit to Hawai’i
Volcanoes National Park. Dramatic,
diverse, vast (more than 333,000 acres) and
still growing, the park has been designated a International Biosphere Reserve
and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beyond those very significant international honors, the Island’s volcanoes
are revered and deeply respected as the
home of the goddess Pele and of rare and
threatened plant and animal species. The
Kilauea Visitor Center is a good place to
start any adventure in the park. A film
introduces the park and rangers offer
updates on volcano activity as well as
maps. Driving the loop of Crater Rim
Drive will take you 11 miles around the
lip of the Kilauea Caldera.
In addition to being a top gay destibig island hawaii
nation, The Big Island is also known for
its strides with “sustainable tourism”.
Home to so many natural splendors and
enthralling ecosystems, Hawai’i is focused
on sustainable tourism growth. Dedicated to maintaining a vibrant island
experience for years to come, as an LGBT
tourist you’ll see evidence of this in
everything from nature preserves, conservation districts and advanced support for
the local economies, ecologies and precious
natural resources as you partake of the
island experience. There is no place on
earth like Hawai’i Island.
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Aloha Ocean Guesthouse
Mark Johnson
14-4791 Kumuloulu Rd.
Pahoa, HI 96778
808-965-1208
808-936-8822
www.alohagaytraveler.com
Come to Hawaii: Celebrate your
Partnership and stay in our deluxe
oceanview private guesthouse!
866-774-2924
www.AstonHotels.com
hotel rooms, spacious family-friendly
accommodations and luxurious
condominium suites. TAG Approved
See our ad on p. 63
Hale Lalala and Hale
Tapa Vacation Rentals
Dwight
12-114 Ala Iki, RR2 #4857
Pahoa, HI 96778
808-965-8500
www.haletapa.com
or www.hawaiilalala.com
Perfect Homes for Personal or
Group Vacation; Commitment
Ceremony - Wedding;
Artist/Spiritual Retreat;
Ashes Ceremony
BARS & NIGHTCLUBS
COFFEE HOUSES
The Mask-querade Bar
75-5660 Kopiko St., Ste. C5
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-8558
www.themask-queradebar.com
Bay Front Coffee,
Kava & Tea Co.
116 Kamahameha Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-935-1155
Bear Café
106 Keawe St.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-935-0708
www.bigislandgrinds.com
CATERING
Chef RAJA:
Tiki Torch Productions
Serving all Islands
808-870-3451
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
Chef Raja from the Food Network’s
“Extreme Chef” services all your
Catering, Personal & Private Chef
needs STATE wide.
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
900 leilani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-6822
www.dashhawaii.org
Paradise Gourmet Catering
808-326-1244
www.paradisegourmet.com
needs surrounding chemical
dependency.
The island’s premier catering and
event company providing uniquely
designed events with superlative
service and innovative cuisine.
CEREMONY PERFORMERS
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
15-1926 Puakala St.
P.O. Box 2300
Pahoa, HI 96778
808-982-9555
www.dashhawaii.org
Rev. Mark Johnson
808-965-1208
808-936-8822
www.alohagaytraveler.com
Hilo Bay Hale
Bed & Breakfast
301 Ponahawi St.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-640-1113
www.hilobayhale.com
Come to paradise and make your
partnership official and stay in
our deluxe private guesthouse!!!
Stay in the heart of historic
Hilo town and just minutes
from the current lava flow
in Puna.
Open Arms Metropolitan
Community Church
16-303 Ainaloa Blvd.
P.O. Box 1292
Pahoa, HI 96778
808-339-0835
www.openarmspuna.com
needs surrounding chemical
dependency.
CHURCHES/SYNOGOGUES
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Hilo
(PFLAG)
157 Keawe Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-238-2880
www.pflagbigisland.org
The Trevor Project
866-4-U-Trevor
866-488-7386
organization focused on crisis
and suicide prevention efforts
among the LGBTQ youth.
EVENT PLANNING
808-326-1244
www.paradisegourmet.com
The island’s premier catering and
event company providing uniquely
designed events with superlative
service and innovative cuisine.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Serving all Islands
808-333-3739
See our ad on p. 98
Kelli Bullock
Serving all Islands
808-387-5224
islands of Hawaii.
See our ad on p. 71
BIG ISL AND
ACCOMMODATIONS
Support, Education, Advocacy,
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RESTAURANT
Café Pesto
308 Kamahameha Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-969-6640
www.cafepesto.com
The latest and best of local
Hawaiian Regional foods.
Café Pesto
61-3665 Hwy #270
Kawaihae, HI 96743
808-882-1071
www.cafepesto.com
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Yen’s Café
235 Waianuenue Ave. Ste. 101
Hilo, HI 96720
808-933-2808
Great Selection of Vietnamese
& Chinese Food
WEDDING PLANNERS
Huggo’s Restaurant
75-5828 Kahakai Road
808-329-1493
www.huggos.com
Weddings, Memorials
& Celebrations of Hawaii
Dwight Hawai, Pastor, Celebrant
RR2 #4857
Pahoa, HI 96778
808-965-8500
www.gayinfohawaii.com
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75-5693 Alii Drive
808-334-1555
www.tantesrestaurant.com
Wedding, Memorial, Retreat,
Celebration. Professional assistance
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Flowers, Catering & Performers.
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The Oasis Café
211 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-990-1961
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800-240-9336
Let us “WOW” you beyond your
wildest expectations! Pick any
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109
110
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
A
F
Alan R. Spector, LCSW
Alii Nui Sailing Charters
Aloha Bears
Aloha Ocean Guesthouse
Ambrosia Martini Lounge
Auntie Pasto’s
First Unitarian
Universalist Church
Fusions Nightclub
72
92
68
106
95
56,62,81,87,92
56,62,92,106
70,75
Gay Hawaii Wedding
Gay Kauai Weddings
Gregory House Programs
Hale Lalala and Hale Tapa
Vacation Rentals
Hawaii Weddings & Events
Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast
Hong Kong Café
The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian
Cultural Foundation
Honolulu Men’s Chorus
Honolulu Pride
Hotel Renew
Huggo’s Restaurant
Hula Shores
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand
Hula’s Café
74
107
107
98
98
62
97
98
98
98
87
109
64
98
98
70
56,65,81,87,96,106
65
70
100
81
The Imperial Court of Hawaii
In Between
110
Jeannemarie Photographer
98
92
57
65
74
57,72
56,68,97
56,68,81,87,97,107
K
Kanemitsu Bakery
Kauai Calls
KEO’s Thai Cuisine
Kilauea Bakery
Kilauea Fish Market
Koloa Fish Market
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
Ku‘O Lani Floral + Design
Kulia Na Mamo
65
67
67
67
62
109
81
74
70
J
E
Equality Hawaii
106
72
92
106
62
57
I
D
Denis Fuster
Dolphin’s Point Maui
Duane’s Ono Char-Burger
100
57
65
H
C
Café at La Plage
Café O’Lei Kihei
Café 565
Café Pesto
Cake Works
Caron Barrett & Deborah Vial
Casanova Italian Restaurant & Deli
Chai’s Island Bistro
Church of the Crossroads
Cinnamons Restaurant
Civil Unions Maui
Coffees of Hawaii
65
74
G
B
Bacchus Waikiki
Bay Front Coffee, Kava & Tea Co.
Bear Café
Betty’s Beach Café
Bistro Casanova
Bookkeepervirtual.com
Both Sides Now Inc.
Buzz’s Wharf
111
2012
index to advertis ers
81
56
56,70,81,87,97,107
75
57
57
57
65,107
97
65
111
112
L
R
La Cucaracha
Lanai City Grille at Hotel Lanai
Lesbian & Gay Business of Hawaii
Life Foundation
Lo Jax
Lulu’s Lahina Surf Club & Grill
Red Hot Mama’s
Rev. Mark Johnson
Royal Hawaiian Wedding, Inc.
Rum Fire
75
87
67
65
74
98
M
Mac 24-7
MANOH
The Mask-querade Bar
Maui AIDS Foundation
Maui Business Association
Maui Massage for Men
Maui Pride
Maui Wedding Cakes
Mike Carroll Gallery
Monico’s Taqueria
Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch and Crab
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Soul De Cuba Café
Spa at the lodge at Koele
Stella’s Blues Café
Sterling Silver Productions
Sunseeker Activities
Sylvia Burton, Realtor-Broker
Tante’s Island Cuisine
Tapa’s Restaurant and Lanai Bar
Temple Emanu-El
Three’s Bar & Grill
The Trevor Project
92
The Oasis Café
109
Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church 106
Uncle Bo’s
81
106,107
72,75
W
Wang Chung’s
Weddings, Memorials
& Celebrations of Hawaii
West O’ahu Hope for A Cure Foundation
The Wine Stop
107
56
65
56,70,81,87,97,109
57
100
109
72,74,75
65
100
56,67,81,87,97,107
U
P
112
70
92
62
70
87
100
100
94
98
T
O
Paddler’s Inn
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Hilo (PFLAG)
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Kauai (PFLAG)
Parents & Friends
of Lesbians and Gays Oahu (PFLAG)
Polynesia Café
Pupu Lounge Seafood & Grill
72
72
57
72
106
100
74
S
70,75
68
106
97
97
97
97
92
95
87
57
N
No Ka Oi Adventures
113
74
109
67
57,72,81,87,100,109
64,72
Y
Yen’s Café
2012
index to advertis ers
109
113
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