You can get more effects by experimenting with different stroke size, color and layer transparency.
To use, load the PDF file in Adobe Illustrator (Use the File>Open method, not click+drag) and open the Brushes Palette (Window>Brushes). Download
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Alien Insect Brushes for Adobe Illustrator
A free brush set for Adobe Illustrator from Human Nature. This pack contains four brushes that will turn your strokes into organic shapes that look a lot like alien insect creatures...
You can get more effects by experimenting with different stroke size, color and layer transparency.
To use, load the PDF file in Adobe Illustrator (Use the File>Open method, not click+drag) and open the Brushes Palette (Window>Brushes). Download
You can get more effects by experimenting with different stroke size, color and layer transparency.
To use, load the PDF file in Adobe Illustrator (Use the File>Open method, not click+drag) and open the Brushes Palette (Window>Brushes). Download
Friday, February 27, 2009
Infographics with Adobe Illustrator
A comprehensive digital illustration tutoarial from Digital Arts Magazine. Wendy Ding takes you through the differents steps of translating abstract elements into a 3D, easy to understand illustrations that will enforce the visual communication in your composition.
"Infographics, such as the one above, are great visual tools for communicating large amounts of data. Breaking down large amounts of abstract data, they place the information in context and transform it into tangible and useful knowledge." Full tutorial
Human Nature Brushes for Adobe Illustrator
A stunning brush set for Adobe Illustrator from HumanNature84. The pack contains ten art brushes which can be used for drawing organic graphics or decorating abstract compositions.
If you experiment with different stroke sizes, colors and layer opacity value, you will get a variety of eye catchy effects...
To use, load the PDF file with Adobe Illustrator (File>Open) and bring up the brush palette (Window>Brushes). Download
If you experiment with different stroke sizes, colors and layer opacity value, you will get a variety of eye catchy effects...
To use, load the PDF file with Adobe Illustrator (File>Open) and bring up the brush palette (Window>Brushes). Download
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Working with masks in Adobe Illustrator Tutorial
A few weeks ago, Computer Arts magazine published a PDF tutorial about various clipping and opacity masking techniques in Adobe Illustrator.
"Ben the Illustrator shows you the range of brilliant features hidden within your masking tools.
A mask might appear to be just a simple tool for covering something up, but Adobe Illustrator’s masking tools offer far more than one basic use. Along with the Compound Path, Illustrator’s Clipping and Opacity Masks can take your illustration and design onto a new level of detail, precision, texture and shape. To know when to use each tool, you simply need a clear understanding of what each one does." Full tutorial & source files.
Best Maui Beaches
Aloha to all our Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
What did you think of Keoki's unique Mauna Kea Summit Adventure? Wasn't that something different to do on a Hawaii vacation?! Well, as you can you see a Big Island vacation is not 'just' a beach vacation, even though we really love our Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach - best and most popular white sand beaches of the Big island - a Big Island vacation is all about adventure, many beyond the ordinary like visiting our live Volcano Kilauea at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
If the choices are adventure or beaches, we must admit the big majority of Hawaii visitors vacation in Hawaii for its beaches. Is there anybody who can resist a pristine white sandy beach embraced by the exotic fragrances of Hawaiian flowers? Not me! So, when family plans are made for the next Hawaii vacation, it's all about booking a hotel or Hawaii vacation rental, as close as possible to the beach. Whatever Hawaiian island tourists are visiting, their most asked question is 'Where are the best beaches?'. The Hawaiian island which is most well-known of its beaches, is without any question Maui.
So when our friend Julie from Ideal Vacation rentals, one of our guest author of Best Hawaii Vacation Blog and Maui expert, started her new Maui Vacation Guide blog with her first post 'Favorite Maui Beaches', I decided to let her be the expert on Best Maui Beaches. She tells you all about Maui beaches from the perspective of a Maui visitor: best snorkel spots, closeness to Maui resorts and hotels and even shows you some Maui beach photos. Here is the beginning of her 'Maui beach' blog post:
"It is a fact that Maui beaches are rated among the best in the world, and water sports are unsurpassed. Kaanapali Beach is one of our favorite beaches, and here you can either walk for miles on the sand, or take a leisurely stroll along a pathway, which extends from the Hyatt, through Whaler's Village and ends up at the Sheraton Hotel. Black Rock, a popular snorkeling spot with a nice sandy beach is directly in front of the Sheraton.
If you cut through the Sheraton, the walkway continues and goes to Kahekili Beach Park (formerly called airport beach). There is good reef just to the right, in front of the Maui Westin Resort. Here we have seen green sea turtles, lots of colorful fish, octopus and moray eels. The nice thing about this beach, is that because it is a state park it has washrooms, showers, picnic tables, BBQ pits and a large parking lot."
Go visit 'Maui Vacation Guide' for reading Julie's entire bog post on best Maui beaches, including beaches in Kapalua, Napili, Kihei, Wailea, Kaanapali and Makena. Any thoughts on your favorite Maui Beach? We'd love to hear them. Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
p.s.
You were wondering who the sexy girl on the beach in Hawaii is. Easy to answer. It's beautiful Amber from WahineStyle.
Best Things to Do on Maui Vacation
3 Best Things to Do on Maui
p.s.
You were wondering who the sexy girl on the beach in Hawaii is. Easy to answer. It's beautiful Amber from WahineStyle.
Best Things to Do on Maui Vacation
3 Best Things to Do on Maui
Best Maui Beaches
Aloha to all our Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
What did you think of Keoki's unique Mauna Kea Summit Adventure? Wasn't that something different to do on a Hawaii vacation?! Well, as you can you see a Big Island vacation is not 'just' a beach vacation, even though we really love our Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach - best and most popular white sand beaches of the Big island - a Big Island vacation is all about adventure, many beyond the ordinary like visiting our live Volcano Kilauea at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
If the choices are adventure or beaches, we must admit the big majority of Hawaii visitors vacation in Hawaii for its beaches. Is there anybody who can resist a pristine white sandy beach embraced by the exotic fragrances of Hawaiian flowers? Not me! So, when family plans are made for the next Hawaii vacation, it's all about booking a hotel or Hawaii vacation rental, as close as possible to the beach. Whatever Hawaiian island tourists are visiting, their most asked question is 'Where are the best beaches?'. The Hawaiian island which is most well-known of its beaches, is without any question Maui.
So when our friend Julie from Ideal Vacation rentals, one of our guest author of Best Hawaii Vacation Blog and Maui expert, started her new Maui Vacation Guide blog with her first post 'Favorite Maui Beaches', I decided to let her be the expert on Best Maui Beaches. She tells you all about Maui beaches from the perspective of a Maui visitor: best snorkel spots, closeness to Maui resorts and hotels and even shows you some Maui beach photos. Here is the beginning of her 'Maui beach' blog post:
"It is a fact that Maui beaches are rated among the best in the world, and water sports are unsurpassed. Kaanapali Beach is one of our favorite beaches, and here you can either walk for miles on the sand, or take a leisurely stroll along a pathway, which extends from the Hyatt, through Whaler's Village and ends up at the Sheraton Hotel. Black Rock, a popular snorkeling spot with a nice sandy beach is directly in front of the Sheraton.
If you cut through the Sheraton, the walkway continues and goes to Kahekili Beach Park (formerly called airport beach). There is good reef just to the right, in front of the Maui Westin Resort. Here we have seen green sea turtles, lots of colorful fish, octopus and moray eels. The nice thing about this beach, is that because it is a state park it has washrooms, showers, picnic tables, BBQ pits and a large parking lot."
Go visit 'Maui Vacation Guide' for reading Julie's entire bog post on best Maui beaches, including beaches in Kapalua, Napili, Kihei, Wailea, Kaanapali and Makena. Any thoughts on your favorite Maui Beach? We'd love to hear them. Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
p.s.
You were wondering who the sexy girl on the beach in Hawaii is. Easy to answer. It's beautiful Amber from WahineStyle.
Best Things to Do on Maui Vacation
3 Best Things to Do on Maui
p.s.
You were wondering who the sexy girl on the beach in Hawaii is. Easy to answer. It's beautiful Amber from WahineStyle.
Best Things to Do on Maui Vacation
3 Best Things to Do on Maui
Switching Between CMYK and RGB Color Modes in Adobe Illustrator
In the articles section of iStockphoto.com, I found a great material about using color modes when working with vectors.
The article explains how to find out what is the color mode that you are currently using (CMYK vs RGB), how to change it and when. 
If you are not familiar with using color swatches in Adobe Illustrator, you may consider checking it out too. Full Article
If you are not familiar with using color swatches in Adobe Illustrator, you may consider checking it out too. Full Article Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Interview With Sharon Perlinger
Sharon Perlinger is a James Town Royal who has spent twenty years of her life in Austria. She comes across as a model, even a movie star. There is a poise about her that enthralls those around her. She lives in an amazing edifice located in East Legon part of Accra. OVATION spoke to her about love, religion, style and travels.Where were you born
I was born in Ghana, James Town. When was thatThat was in April, a few years ago. A lady's secret is her age
Can you tell us a little bit about your background, family and how you grew up
I grew up mostly in Kumasi. I went to school in Kumasi; I started in Primary and from there to Accra Girls Secondary School. I then left for Europe to do my secretarial course but before that I did a little of my secretarial course in YWCA where I met my first fiancé, who died in a car crash. He was half Lebanese and half Ghanaian. We had a girl together. I later got married to an Austrian. I was introduced to him sometime in April and by December we got married. We were married for about 15 years and got divorced. I had another girl with him so in all, I have two girls. I lived in Austria for about 23 years.Did you attend a modeling or fashion school as well
Yes I did fashion. When I was in Austria, I had one of the nicest modeling schools in Austria; it was called Isher Modisgesher and I ran it for about five years. I was at the time building this house and since fashion involves a lot of money, I had to put it on hold for a while to concentrate on building the house. Unfortunately, the architects misused a lot of my money so I had to leave Austria to come back to Ghana to finish my house. But I had a very successful fashion institution in Austria for about five years.What exactly were you doing there in Austria
I was doing fashion shows with Vestige, especially for evening wears. I was one of the few black ladies in Austria who was noticed. Anytime I had a fashion show, it was on the Austrian Television and they always classified me with the Princess of Monaco because I am also a princess. So anytime they talked about my fashion show, they would refer to me as a princess from Africa.
Would you attribute your success in fashion to your training in fashion/modeling or did it have anything to do with family heritage
Yes, my mother was a very elegant lady and my daddy had a lot of children. He had 10 with my mother and 10 outside the family. It was a big family and my mummy was really a mother. She taught us how to cook and take care of the home although we had all the necessary help around. She wanted us to become women when we grew up. I believe I am a woman of the house no matter how it is, I am a good housewife. I am not bragging, but this is what I do best. I am also good at business but not like a mother. Taking care of the home, family, and entertaining people; that's me and I think my family and friends would agree to that.
You were into fashion in Austria, what do you do in Ghana
At the moment I have started some projects. I am also doing the star scape project. Before coming to Ghana, I was doing some charity in Austria. I was in a society that helped the Eastern Bloc when there was war in Yugoslavia; we did some charity work to help the people there. I was the only African lady among them and I was doing so well. So when I came to Ghana, I said to myself, I did all these things there, so why don't I do something like that for my country? So I set up my philanthropist work, I started cooking and hosting soup kitchens for orphanages and hospitals.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Handmade Chocolate
Chocolate Compound with assorted fillings and shapesEntry kali ini tentang kelas handmade coklat yang saya pergi di Bangi, anjuran Puan Rahimah. Dalam kelas ni, Puan Rahimah mengajar cara "tempering" coklat couverture yang mudah untuk dilalukan di rumah TANPA mengunakan mesin atau memerlukan bilik yang berhawa dingin.
Bagi yang suka makan coklat @ nak buat bisnes coklat, bolehla join kelas Puan Rahimah ni untuk mempelajari teknik membuat coklat...
Details kelas seperti di bawah :
Apa yang akan dipelajari and diperolehi:
- Jenis-jenis and formulasi coklat: couverture, compound dan masakan
- Cara "tempering" coklat couverture yang mudah untuk dilalukan di rumah TANPA mengunakan mesin atau memerlukan bilik yang berhawa dingin
- Cara membuat inti coklat "ganache"
- Membuat sendiri (hands-on) 6 jenis coklat berasaskan coklat couverture dan compound. Couverture: Coklat badam, Nutty, Strawberry Delight dan Cocoa Delight Compound: Dark Melting Delight, Coklat berperisa
- Tips:
- Permilihan dan penjagaan acuan coklat
- Sumber mendapatkan bahan-bahan asas coklat yang halal, murah, berkualiti dan sedap
- Menyimpan dan membungkus coklat
Setiap Rabu atau Sabtu (9 am to 2 pm).
RM 250 termasuk nota, bahan-bahan yang diguna, dan jamuan ringan. (Anda akan membawa pulang min 50 biji coklat (sila bawa bekas) dan acuan coklat berharga RM 30. Acuan coklat percuma ini hanya akan diberi sehingga bulan Mei sahaja). Bayaran semasa kelas.
Sila layari http://homechoc.blogspot.com untuk keterangan lanjut
Friday, February 20, 2009
Mauna Kea Summit Adventure
Well, here we go again. We hope we got the attention of Big Island visitors, who are in search of adventure on their Big Island vacation, with yesterday's post 'Mauna Kea Volcano'. A visit to Mauna Kea Summit for Stargazing or Sunset or Sunrise is definitely a 'must' for Big Island adventure 'hunters'. If we intrigued your curiosity with Keoki's beginning of his story of 'Mauna Kea Summit Adventure', a different kind that is, please, keep reading about his exciting activity on the White Mountain:
"Of course when living in Hawai'i, who owns winter clothing?! You can't go play in the snow in flip-flops, so you make do with what you have. I had an old pair of rubber boots, a few layers of socks, a couple layers of pants, t-shirts and layered sweat shirts, and I was ready to go. Some friends had a 4-wheel drive land rover, so four of us packed up some beer and snacks and of course, boogie boards. Boogie boards aren't just for surfing the ocean waves, as you will find out soon.
The road to the top is kept clear except in heavy storms which can blow in at a moments notice. We went up during the week - not much traffic except the obversatory workers and a few other fools like us. There must have been 3-4 feet of snow at the top on the day we were there.
We decided to take turns driving, picking up the guys at the bottom and shuttling them back to the top. The sun was blazing the whole time, so we kept pretty warm. However for guys used to living in the tropic warmth after a couple hours and the cold crept into our bones and it was time to, as they say in Hawai'i, to hele on.
One thing nice about snow surfing in Hawai'i: When you are done, an hour later you can be ocean surfing on a white sand beach, which we did."
During the winter months in Hawaii, one won't only find teenagers sliding down snowy stretches of Mauna Kea summit on boogie boards or inner tubes, but skiers give it a try too. You got to be well conditioned, experienced and know the terrain though when skiing downhill on Mauna Kea. However, watching these daredevils is an experience Big Island visitors will remember for years to come when telling friends about their Big Island vacation. What's your favorite story about your visit to Mauna Kea summit and obersatories? Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Big Island Vacation Articles
5 Best Things to Do on The Big Island
"Of course when living in Hawai'i, who owns winter clothing?! You can't go play in the snow in flip-flops, so you make do with what you have. I had an old pair of rubber boots, a few layers of socks, a couple layers of pants, t-shirts and layered sweat shirts, and I was ready to go. Some friends had a 4-wheel drive land rover, so four of us packed up some beer and snacks and of course, boogie boards. Boogie boards aren't just for surfing the ocean waves, as you will find out soon.
The road to the top is kept clear except in heavy storms which can blow in at a moments notice. We went up during the week - not much traffic except the obversatory workers and a few other fools like us. There must have been 3-4 feet of snow at the top on the day we were there.
Mauna Kea at its summit is over 14,000ft. which makes breathing difficult during any exercise. Of course, you can stand around doing nothing but that's no fun. The best place to 'snow surf' Mauna Kea summit is this bowl just below the summit. There is a run of 300 yards or so and you end at the bottom near the road. You gotta watch out for boulders sticking out of the snow though. On our fist run we tried walking back up to the top and soon found ourselves light headed and in danger of altitude sickness. The boggie boards worked great and we didn't want to give it up after the long drive to the top.
We decided to take turns driving, picking up the guys at the bottom and shuttling them back to the top. The sun was blazing the whole time, so we kept pretty warm. However for guys used to living in the tropic warmth after a couple hours and the cold crept into our bones and it was time to, as they say in Hawai'i, to hele on.
One thing nice about snow surfing in Hawai'i: When you are done, an hour later you can be ocean surfing on a white sand beach, which we did."
During the winter months in Hawaii, one won't only find teenagers sliding down snowy stretches of Mauna Kea summit on boogie boards or inner tubes, but skiers give it a try too. You got to be well conditioned, experienced and know the terrain though when skiing downhill on Mauna Kea. However, watching these daredevils is an experience Big Island visitors will remember for years to come when telling friends about their Big Island vacation. What's your favorite story about your visit to Mauna Kea summit and obersatories? Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Big Island Vacation Articles
5 Best Things to Do on The Big Island
Mauna Kea Summit Adventure
Well, here we go again. We hope we got the attention of Big Island visitors, who are in search of adventure on their Big Island vacation, with yesterday's post 'Mauna Kea Volcano'. A visit to Mauna Kea Summit for Stargazing or Sunset or Sunrise is definitely a 'must' for Big Island adventure 'hunters'. If we intrigued your curiosity with Keoki's beginning of his story of 'Mauna Kea Summit Adventure', a different kind that is, please, keep reading about his exciting activity on the White Mountain:
"Of course when living in Hawai'i, who owns winter clothing?! You can't go play in the snow in flip-flops, so you make do with what you have. I had an old pair of rubber boots, a few layers of socks, a couple layers of pants, t-shirts and layered sweat shirts, and I was ready to go. Some friends had a 4-wheel drive land rover, so four of us packed up some beer and snacks and of course, boogie boards. Boogie boards aren't just for surfing the ocean waves, as you will find out soon.
The road to the top is kept clear except in heavy storms which can blow in at a moments notice. We went up during the week - not much traffic except the obversatory workers and a few other fools like us. There must have been 3-4 feet of snow at the top on the day we were there.
We decided to take turns driving, picking up the guys at the bottom and shuttling them back to the top. The sun was blazing the whole time, so we kept pretty warm. However for guys used to living in the tropic warmth after a couple hours and the cold crept into our bones and it was time to, as they say in Hawai'i, to hele on.
One thing nice about snow surfing in Hawai'i: When you are done, an hour later you can be ocean surfing on a white sand beach, which we did."
During the winter months in Hawaii, one won't only find teenagers sliding down snowy stretches of Mauna Kea summit on boogie boards or inner tubes, but skiers give it a try too. You got to be well conditioned, experienced and know the terrain though when skiing downhill on Mauna Kea. However, watching these daredevils is an experience Big Island visitors will remember for years to come when telling friends about their Big Island vacation. What's your favorite story about your visit to Mauna Kea summit and obersatories? Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Big Island Vacation Articles
5 Best Things to Do on The Big Island
"Of course when living in Hawai'i, who owns winter clothing?! You can't go play in the snow in flip-flops, so you make do with what you have. I had an old pair of rubber boots, a few layers of socks, a couple layers of pants, t-shirts and layered sweat shirts, and I was ready to go. Some friends had a 4-wheel drive land rover, so four of us packed up some beer and snacks and of course, boogie boards. Boogie boards aren't just for surfing the ocean waves, as you will find out soon.
The road to the top is kept clear except in heavy storms which can blow in at a moments notice. We went up during the week - not much traffic except the obversatory workers and a few other fools like us. There must have been 3-4 feet of snow at the top on the day we were there.
Mauna Kea at its summit is over 14,000ft. which makes breathing difficult during any exercise. Of course, you can stand around doing nothing but that's no fun. The best place to 'snow surf' Mauna Kea summit is this bowl just below the summit. There is a run of 300 yards or so and you end at the bottom near the road. You gotta watch out for boulders sticking out of the snow though. On our fist run we tried walking back up to the top and soon found ourselves light headed and in danger of altitude sickness. The boggie boards worked great and we didn't want to give it up after the long drive to the top.
We decided to take turns driving, picking up the guys at the bottom and shuttling them back to the top. The sun was blazing the whole time, so we kept pretty warm. However for guys used to living in the tropic warmth after a couple hours and the cold crept into our bones and it was time to, as they say in Hawai'i, to hele on.
One thing nice about snow surfing in Hawai'i: When you are done, an hour later you can be ocean surfing on a white sand beach, which we did."
During the winter months in Hawaii, one won't only find teenagers sliding down snowy stretches of Mauna Kea summit on boogie boards or inner tubes, but skiers give it a try too. You got to be well conditioned, experienced and know the terrain though when skiing downhill on Mauna Kea. However, watching these daredevils is an experience Big Island visitors will remember for years to come when telling friends about their Big Island vacation. What's your favorite story about your visit to Mauna Kea summit and obersatories? Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Big Island Vacation Articles
5 Best Things to Do on The Big Island
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Mauna Kea Volcano
Aloha to all our Big Island visitors,
By this time I had lived on the Big Island for 5 or 6 years, I guess. You know when you live on an island the size of Hawai'i with a mountain or volcano as huge as Mauna Kea or its sister volcano Mauna Loa you kinda go about your life, working and playing around its base not paying much attention it the mountain peak itself. But come winter, yah we have a winter season in Hawai'i, especially the Big Island with its high peaks everything changes.
In winter, usually starting in December the mountain takes on a blanket of white that absolutely glistens in the warm Hawai'ian sun. Now there is no way you can live at the base of that diamond and not notice it. Your eyes are drawn to it whenever the clouds part and it calls to you, come play in the tropical snow!"
You want to know more about Mauna Kea Volcano and how Keoki's Mauna Kea Summit adventure went, Big Island visitors want to read our post tomorrow. A hui hou. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Did you find a nice Kohala Coast or Kona Vacation Rental accommodating your family for your upcoming Spring Vacation on the Big Island? We surely hope so. The Kohala Coast is not only blessed with the Big Island's best white sand beaches, it's furthermore an ideal location for starting Big Island adventures.
Snow-covered Mauna Kea (White Mountain) Volcano cannot escape any visitor's attention during their winter or spring vacation. Learn more about visiting Mauna Kea Volcano - driving to the summit, Mauna Kea Visitors' Center, Mauna Kea Stargazing programs, weather and more - on our Kohala Coast website. How better can you get an idea how things are high up on the mountain on top of the world than with a somebody's own experience! Here is Keoki's personal encounter with his Mauna Kea summit adventure:
Snow-covered Mauna Kea (White Mountain) Volcano cannot escape any visitor's attention during their winter or spring vacation. Learn more about visiting Mauna Kea Volcano - driving to the summit, Mauna Kea Visitors' Center, Mauna Kea Stargazing programs, weather and more - on our Kohala Coast website. How better can you get an idea how things are high up on the mountain on top of the world than with a somebody's own experience! Here is Keoki's personal encounter with his Mauna Kea summit adventure:
"I don't remember what year it was, sometime in the mideighties, as I recall. I was living in Honoka'a, then a small sugar cane town on the east coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i. Life was good, nice slow pace and I had just begun giving massages so my work was very rewarding for the first time in my life. Anyway, on to the title of this post "Mauna Kea Volcano" and to be continued as "Mauna Kea Summit Adventure".
By this time I had lived on the Big Island for 5 or 6 years, I guess. You know when you live on an island the size of Hawai'i with a mountain or volcano as huge as Mauna Kea or its sister volcano Mauna Loa you kinda go about your life, working and playing around its base not paying much attention it the mountain peak itself. But come winter, yah we have a winter season in Hawai'i, especially the Big Island with its high peaks everything changes.
In winter, usually starting in December the mountain takes on a blanket of white that absolutely glistens in the warm Hawai'ian sun. Now there is no way you can live at the base of that diamond and not notice it. Your eyes are drawn to it whenever the clouds part and it calls to you, come play in the tropical snow!"
You want to know more about Mauna Kea Volcano and how Keoki's Mauna Kea Summit adventure went, Big Island visitors want to read our post tomorrow. A hui hou. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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Mauna Kea Volcano
Aloha to all our Big Island visitors,
By this time I had lived on the Big Island for 5 or 6 years, I guess. You know when you live on an island the size of Hawai'i with a mountain or volcano as huge as Mauna Kea or its sister volcano Mauna Loa you kinda go about your life, working and playing around its base not paying much attention it the mountain peak itself. But come winter, yah we have a winter season in Hawai'i, especially the Big Island with its high peaks everything changes.
In winter, usually starting in December the mountain takes on a blanket of white that absolutely glistens in the warm Hawai'ian sun. Now there is no way you can live at the base of that diamond and not notice it. Your eyes are drawn to it whenever the clouds part and it calls to you, come play in the tropical snow!"
You want to know more about Mauna Kea Volcano and how Keoki's Mauna Kea Summit adventure went, Big Island visitors want to read our post tomorrow. A hui hou. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
Did you find a nice Kohala Coast or Kona Vacation Rental accommodating your family for your upcoming Spring Vacation on the Big Island? We surely hope so. The Kohala Coast is not only blessed with the Big Island's best white sand beaches, it's furthermore an ideal location for starting Big Island adventures.
Snow-covered Mauna Kea (White Mountain) Volcano cannot escape any visitor's attention during their winter or spring vacation. Learn more about visiting Mauna Kea Volcano - driving to the summit, Mauna Kea Visitors' Center, Mauna Kea Stargazing programs, weather and more - on our Kohala Coast website. How better can you get an idea how things are high up on the mountain on top of the world than with a somebody's own experience! Here is Keoki's personal encounter with his Mauna Kea summit adventure:
Snow-covered Mauna Kea (White Mountain) Volcano cannot escape any visitor's attention during their winter or spring vacation. Learn more about visiting Mauna Kea Volcano - driving to the summit, Mauna Kea Visitors' Center, Mauna Kea Stargazing programs, weather and more - on our Kohala Coast website. How better can you get an idea how things are high up on the mountain on top of the world than with a somebody's own experience! Here is Keoki's personal encounter with his Mauna Kea summit adventure:
"I don't remember what year it was, sometime in the mideighties, as I recall. I was living in Honoka'a, then a small sugar cane town on the east coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i. Life was good, nice slow pace and I had just begun giving massages so my work was very rewarding for the first time in my life. Anyway, on to the title of this post "Mauna Kea Volcano" and to be continued as "Mauna Kea Summit Adventure".
By this time I had lived on the Big Island for 5 or 6 years, I guess. You know when you live on an island the size of Hawai'i with a mountain or volcano as huge as Mauna Kea or its sister volcano Mauna Loa you kinda go about your life, working and playing around its base not paying much attention it the mountain peak itself. But come winter, yah we have a winter season in Hawai'i, especially the Big Island with its high peaks everything changes.
In winter, usually starting in December the mountain takes on a blanket of white that absolutely glistens in the warm Hawai'ian sun. Now there is no way you can live at the base of that diamond and not notice it. Your eyes are drawn to it whenever the clouds part and it calls to you, come play in the tropical snow!"
You want to know more about Mauna Kea Volcano and how Keoki's Mauna Kea Summit adventure went, Big Island visitors want to read our post tomorrow. A hui hou. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Mini Cupcakes - Yatie
Mini Cupcakes - Chocolate Chip Flavor with swirl buttercream ( Cup S )My friend + regular customer - Yatie asked me to make something for her boss's birthday. She wants something simple and suits her budget. So, i make mini cupcakes - chocolate chip flavor with simple swirl cream and add some choc rice + love.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Hawaii Spring Break Specials 2009
Aloha Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
Let's stick with the theme of our last post 'Hawaii Spring Break Vacation with Kids'. Remember Hawaii hotels offer nice specials these days for spring season but you can save a lot of money by staying with your family at a fully equipped Hawaii vacation rental home near best beaches. You can cook 'at home' and take advantage of other free amenities offered by most Hawaii vacation rental hosts free of charge, like free high speed Internet and snorkel gear or boogie boards.
We've put together a list for you of Hawaii vacation rental homes, which offer great spring break accommodation specials or are worthwhile mentioning because of their low cost budget rentals. Here is our list of Best Hawaii Places for Spring 2009, from most expensive luxury homes to cheap, affordable vacation condos and cottages:
Let's stick with the theme of our last post 'Hawaii Spring Break Vacation with Kids'. Remember Hawaii hotels offer nice specials these days for spring season but you can save a lot of money by staying with your family at a fully equipped Hawaii vacation rental home near best beaches. You can cook 'at home' and take advantage of other free amenities offered by most Hawaii vacation rental hosts free of charge, like free high speed Internet and snorkel gear or boogie boards.
We've put together a list for you of Hawaii vacation rental homes, which offer great spring break accommodation specials or are worthwhile mentioning because of their low cost budget rentals. Here is our list of Best Hawaii Places for Spring 2009, from most expensive luxury homes to cheap, affordable vacation condos and cottages:
Spend Spring Break Kohala Coast Vacation at this brand-new Luxurious Kohala Coast Villa - 3 Bd/3.5 Ba - (Sleeps 6) at the lowest rate ever $810/nt.! This 3000sft Kohala Coast villa features spectacular ocean views from each room, private swimming pool and spa. Guests will enjoy all the luxury Kohala Coast resort amenities of Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach Resort!
This Puako Oceanfront 4Bd/5Ba from $735/nt. (sleeps 8) is currently still available for spring months May + April 2009. This is the Best price for your family beach vacation in Hawaii! Book it when you can. There is no other Puako beach front home available at this low price.
Enjoy sunsets from the privacy of the large covered lanai, your own sandy beach, enticing tidepools, and ocean breezes in the trees at this lovely 3Bd/3Ba Puako Oceanfront Beach Home
on the Kohala Coast. Owners offer the Beach House at the lowest rate of Puako ocean front homes at $620/nt. for Hawaii Spring Special April and May 2009.
You look for a luxury Hawaii ocean view vacation home, then this one is right for you Kohala Coast vacation home 3BR/3.5BA, $435/nt. (dbl.) w/pool & tennis court Enjoy ocean views and top amenities at the most affordable rate at upscale gated community! At this moment, Spring months April + May 2009 are still available for your spring break vacation in Hawaii.
Enjoy sunsets from the privacy of the large covered lanai, your own sandy beach, enticing tidepools, and ocean breezes in the trees at this lovely 3Bd/3Ba Puako Oceanfront Beach Home
on the Kohala Coast. Owners offer the Beach House at the lowest rate of Puako ocean front homes at $620/nt. for Hawaii Spring Special April and May 2009.
You look for a luxury Hawaii ocean view vacation home, then this one is right for you Kohala Coast vacation home 3BR/3.5BA, $435/nt. (dbl.) w/pool & tennis court Enjoy ocean views and top amenities at the most affordable rate at upscale gated community! At this moment, Spring months April + May 2009 are still available for your spring break vacation in Hawaii.
When you love the warm weather at Kailua-Kona and some late night action, this Kona 4Bd/5Ba Vacation Home with pool and jacuzzi Amazing 180-degree ocean views makes your Spring Break g vacation in Kona Hawaii a special one for special Spring rate $290/nt. Share this Kona ocean view home with friends or family. Available Spring Break dates 2009: 3/12 - 3/20 + April 2009.
Waikoloa Golf Condo with full kitchen enjoys expansive ocean views is located directly on the beautiful Waikoloa Village Golf Course on the Big Island. It has expansive ocean and beautiful sunset views. Beautiful Anaeho'omalu Beach is a short 10-min. drive away. The Golf Condo offers a great cancellation special NOW for 2/14 - 28/09 at $100/nt. and Spring SPECIALS for April + May at $110/nt.
Save lots of money on your nightly rate for going out to dinner or do a whale watch tour when you stay at this fully equipped (full kitchen), private location on the sunny side of Waimea with short 10-minute drive to the beach, which is currently still available for Spring months 2009 at $95/nt. with 7-night booking: 3/5 - 3/31 + April + May. See more info Sunny Side Waimea Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Cottage Near Best Beaches
There is no place like Hawaii on a Spring vacation. Hope you found what you were looking for on our list of Best Places Hawaii for Spring Break vacation 2009. Please, share comments about your Spring Break vacation in Hawaii. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
offers a a 30% discount for Spring 2009 April, May and June at $175/nt. (dbl.). Experience Hawaii at its best. Enjoy the Aloha at this tropically decorates two bedroom, two bathroom Kohala Coast vacation home, minutes from best white sands beaches, world-class golf and five star resorts.
Opulent Executive Kona Vacation Home has panoramic ocean view, every amenity,long distance phone and internet,a two person jacuzzi bath with ocean view. BBQ and watch the whales from the deck and take in the continually comfortable Hawaiian breezes and the smell of flowers as you experience the beauty of paradise. This is a home you will want to come back to again and again. All this is available for Spring Special Rate from May 2009 at $150/nt.
Watch the waves at H-Bay and the ocean view sunsets off the water at Keauhou Bay at this 2Bd/2Ba Luxury Kona Country Club condo. You will have every amenity,long distance phone,high speed internet,granite counters throughout, gourmet kitchen, and BBQ from the beautiful lanai while listening to the luau music. Swim in the beautiful pool to relax and take in the Hawaiian lifestyle. You will not want to go home. Cheap Spring Rates for this Kona condo start May at $125/nt.
It's just the two of you and you love to stay close to the beach, this Puako Apartment is right across from Beach 1Bd/1Ba Puako Vacation Apartment (2 people max., no children). Best Deal Puako Beach $115/nt.! It is available for spring vacation in Puako on the Kohala Coast: 3/15 - 3/31 + April + May! In addition to Puako beach, just across the street from the apartment, best Big Island white sand beaches Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Beach are a short 5-min. drive away.
Opulent Executive Kona Vacation Home has panoramic ocean view, every amenity,long distance phone and internet,a two person jacuzzi bath with ocean view. BBQ and watch the whales from the deck and take in the continually comfortable Hawaiian breezes and the smell of flowers as you experience the beauty of paradise. This is a home you will want to come back to again and again. All this is available for Spring Special Rate from May 2009 at $150/nt.
Watch the waves at H-Bay and the ocean view sunsets off the water at Keauhou Bay at this 2Bd/2Ba Luxury Kona Country Club condo. You will have every amenity,long distance phone,high speed internet,granite counters throughout, gourmet kitchen, and BBQ from the beautiful lanai while listening to the luau music. Swim in the beautiful pool to relax and take in the Hawaiian lifestyle. You will not want to go home. Cheap Spring Rates for this Kona condo start May at $125/nt.
It's just the two of you and you love to stay close to the beach, this Puako Apartment is right across from Beach 1Bd/1Ba Puako Vacation Apartment (2 people max., no children). Best Deal Puako Beach $115/nt.! It is available for spring vacation in Puako on the Kohala Coast: 3/15 - 3/31 + April + May! In addition to Puako beach, just across the street from the apartment, best Big Island white sand beaches Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Beach are a short 5-min. drive away.
Waikoloa Golf Condo with full kitchen enjoys expansive ocean views is located directly on the beautiful Waikoloa Village Golf Course on the Big Island. It has expansive ocean and beautiful sunset views. Beautiful Anaeho'omalu Beach is a short 10-min. drive away. The Golf Condo offers a great cancellation special NOW for 2/14 - 28/09 at $100/nt. and Spring SPECIALS for April + May at $110/nt.
Save lots of money on your nightly rate for going out to dinner or do a whale watch tour when you stay at this fully equipped (full kitchen), private location on the sunny side of Waimea with short 10-minute drive to the beach, which is currently still available for Spring months 2009 at $95/nt. with 7-night booking: 3/5 - 3/31 + April + May. See more info Sunny Side Waimea Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Cottage Near Best Beaches
There is no place like Hawaii on a Spring vacation. Hope you found what you were looking for on our list of Best Places Hawaii for Spring Break vacation 2009. Please, share comments about your Spring Break vacation in Hawaii. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii VacationsTags:
Hawaii Spring Break Specials 2009
Aloha Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
Let's stick with the theme of our last post 'Hawaii Spring Break Vacation with Kids'. Remember Hawaii hotels offer nice specials these days for spring season but you can save a lot of money by staying with your family at a fully equipped Hawaii vacation rental home near best beaches. You can cook 'at home' and take advantage of other free amenities offered by most Hawaii vacation rental hosts free of charge, like free high speed Internet and snorkel gear or boogie boards.
We've put together a list for you of Hawaii vacation rental homes, which offer great spring break accommodation specials or are worthwhile mentioning because of their low cost budget rentals. Here is our list of Best Hawaii Places for Spring 2009, from most expensive luxury homes to cheap, affordable vacation condos and cottages:
Let's stick with the theme of our last post 'Hawaii Spring Break Vacation with Kids'. Remember Hawaii hotels offer nice specials these days for spring season but you can save a lot of money by staying with your family at a fully equipped Hawaii vacation rental home near best beaches. You can cook 'at home' and take advantage of other free amenities offered by most Hawaii vacation rental hosts free of charge, like free high speed Internet and snorkel gear or boogie boards.
We've put together a list for you of Hawaii vacation rental homes, which offer great spring break accommodation specials or are worthwhile mentioning because of their low cost budget rentals. Here is our list of Best Hawaii Places for Spring 2009, from most expensive luxury homes to cheap, affordable vacation condos and cottages:
Spend Spring Break Kohala Coast Vacation at this brand-new Luxurious Kohala Coast Villa - 3 Bd/3.5 Ba - (Sleeps 6) at the lowest rate ever $810/nt.! This 3000sft Kohala Coast villa features spectacular ocean views from each room, private swimming pool and spa. Guests will enjoy all the luxury Kohala Coast resort amenities of Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach Resort!
This Puako Oceanfront 4Bd/5Ba from $735/nt. (sleeps 8) is currently still available for spring months May + April 2009. This is the Best price for your family beach vacation in Hawaii! Book it when you can. There is no other Puako beach front home available at this low price.
Enjoy sunsets from the privacy of the large covered lanai, your own sandy beach, enticing tidepools, and ocean breezes in the trees at this lovely 3Bd/3Ba Puako Oceanfront Beach Home
on the Kohala Coast. Owners offer the Beach House at the lowest rate of Puako ocean front homes at $620/nt. for Hawaii Spring Special April and May 2009.
You look for a luxury Hawaii ocean view vacation home, then this one is right for you Kohala Coast vacation home 3BR/3.5BA, $435/nt. (dbl.) w/pool & tennis court Enjoy ocean views and top amenities at the most affordable rate at upscale gated community! At this moment, Spring months April + May 2009 are still available for your spring break vacation in Hawaii.
Enjoy sunsets from the privacy of the large covered lanai, your own sandy beach, enticing tidepools, and ocean breezes in the trees at this lovely 3Bd/3Ba Puako Oceanfront Beach Home
on the Kohala Coast. Owners offer the Beach House at the lowest rate of Puako ocean front homes at $620/nt. for Hawaii Spring Special April and May 2009.
You look for a luxury Hawaii ocean view vacation home, then this one is right for you Kohala Coast vacation home 3BR/3.5BA, $435/nt. (dbl.) w/pool & tennis court Enjoy ocean views and top amenities at the most affordable rate at upscale gated community! At this moment, Spring months April + May 2009 are still available for your spring break vacation in Hawaii.
When you love the warm weather at Kailua-Kona and some late night action, this Kona 4Bd/5Ba Vacation Home with pool and jacuzzi Amazing 180-degree ocean views makes your Spring Break g vacation in Kona Hawaii a special one for special Spring rate $290/nt. Share this Kona ocean view home with friends or family. Available Spring Break dates 2009: 3/12 - 3/20 + April 2009.
Waikoloa Golf Condo with full kitchen enjoys expansive ocean views is located directly on the beautiful Waikoloa Village Golf Course on the Big Island. It has expansive ocean and beautiful sunset views. Beautiful Anaeho'omalu Beach is a short 10-min. drive away. The Golf Condo offers a great cancellation special NOW for 2/14 - 28/09 at $100/nt. and Spring SPECIALS for April + May at $110/nt.
Save lots of money on your nightly rate for going out to dinner or do a whale watch tour when you stay at this fully equipped (full kitchen), private location on the sunny side of Waimea with short 10-minute drive to the beach, which is currently still available for Spring months 2009 at $95/nt. with 7-night booking: 3/5 - 3/31 + April + May. See more info Sunny Side Waimea Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Cottage Near Best Beaches
There is no place like Hawaii on a Spring vacation. Hope you found what you were looking for on our list of Best Places Hawaii for Spring Break vacation 2009. Please, share comments about your Spring Break vacation in Hawaii. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
offers a a 30% discount for Spring 2009 April, May and June at $175/nt. (dbl.). Experience Hawaii at its best. Enjoy the Aloha at this tropically decorates two bedroom, two bathroom Kohala Coast vacation home, minutes from best white sands beaches, world-class golf and five star resorts.
Opulent Executive Kona Vacation Home has panoramic ocean view, every amenity,long distance phone and internet,a two person jacuzzi bath with ocean view. BBQ and watch the whales from the deck and take in the continually comfortable Hawaiian breezes and the smell of flowers as you experience the beauty of paradise. This is a home you will want to come back to again and again. All this is available for Spring Special Rate from May 2009 at $150/nt.
Watch the waves at H-Bay and the ocean view sunsets off the water at Keauhou Bay at this 2Bd/2Ba Luxury Kona Country Club condo. You will have every amenity,long distance phone,high speed internet,granite counters throughout, gourmet kitchen, and BBQ from the beautiful lanai while listening to the luau music. Swim in the beautiful pool to relax and take in the Hawaiian lifestyle. You will not want to go home. Cheap Spring Rates for this Kona condo start May at $125/nt.
It's just the two of you and you love to stay close to the beach, this Puako Apartment is right across from Beach 1Bd/1Ba Puako Vacation Apartment (2 people max., no children). Best Deal Puako Beach $115/nt.! It is available for spring vacation in Puako on the Kohala Coast: 3/15 - 3/31 + April + May! In addition to Puako beach, just across the street from the apartment, best Big Island white sand beaches Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Beach are a short 5-min. drive away.
Opulent Executive Kona Vacation Home has panoramic ocean view, every amenity,long distance phone and internet,a two person jacuzzi bath with ocean view. BBQ and watch the whales from the deck and take in the continually comfortable Hawaiian breezes and the smell of flowers as you experience the beauty of paradise. This is a home you will want to come back to again and again. All this is available for Spring Special Rate from May 2009 at $150/nt.
Watch the waves at H-Bay and the ocean view sunsets off the water at Keauhou Bay at this 2Bd/2Ba Luxury Kona Country Club condo. You will have every amenity,long distance phone,high speed internet,granite counters throughout, gourmet kitchen, and BBQ from the beautiful lanai while listening to the luau music. Swim in the beautiful pool to relax and take in the Hawaiian lifestyle. You will not want to go home. Cheap Spring Rates for this Kona condo start May at $125/nt.
It's just the two of you and you love to stay close to the beach, this Puako Apartment is right across from Beach 1Bd/1Ba Puako Vacation Apartment (2 people max., no children). Best Deal Puako Beach $115/nt.! It is available for spring vacation in Puako on the Kohala Coast: 3/15 - 3/31 + April + May! In addition to Puako beach, just across the street from the apartment, best Big Island white sand beaches Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Beach are a short 5-min. drive away.
Waikoloa Golf Condo with full kitchen enjoys expansive ocean views is located directly on the beautiful Waikoloa Village Golf Course on the Big Island. It has expansive ocean and beautiful sunset views. Beautiful Anaeho'omalu Beach is a short 10-min. drive away. The Golf Condo offers a great cancellation special NOW for 2/14 - 28/09 at $100/nt. and Spring SPECIALS for April + May at $110/nt.
Save lots of money on your nightly rate for going out to dinner or do a whale watch tour when you stay at this fully equipped (full kitchen), private location on the sunny side of Waimea with short 10-minute drive to the beach, which is currently still available for Spring months 2009 at $95/nt. with 7-night booking: 3/5 - 3/31 + April + May. See more info Sunny Side Waimea Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Cottage Near Best Beaches
There is no place like Hawaii on a Spring vacation. Hope you found what you were looking for on our list of Best Places Hawaii for Spring Break vacation 2009. Please, share comments about your Spring Break vacation in Hawaii. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii VacationsTags:
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