WHO SAYS THERE ISN'T ENOUGH MUSIC in Waikiki? A
concert entitled, "Ukulele! The Legend Continues," will take place
at the Sheraton Waikiki on July 11. Innovative ukulele player Jake
Shimabukuro and Kapena band members Kelly Boy DeLima and his son
are two local talents plucking and strumming with an international
mix of ukulele musicians. Prices are $35 and $45 per person and
include two drinks. Show starts at 7: 30 p.m. (808) 922-4422; www.sheratonwaikiki.com
SEA LIFE PARK is going beyond its dolphin shows
and sting ray exhibits this summer to offer several interactive
programs for children. How about spending the night under the stars
at the park and waking up to the barking of sea lions (and a
continental breakfast)? A late night visit to the Reef Tank,
crafts, games, midnight movies and a morning talk with the animal
trainer are also part of the experience. The cost is $30 for ages
6-12. Other programs include "Keiki Aquarist--Ray Day at Sea Life
Park," "Preschool Pirates," and a "Junior Trainer Program" that
takes 9 to 12 year olds behind the scenes with staff trainers. It
is open 9:30 to 5 p.m. daily. (866) 365- 7446; www.atlantisadventures.com
A NEWLY SIGNED THREE-YEAR CONTRACT means that E
Noa Tours will continue providing the tour that stops at the
Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial and National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater. E Noa also
will continue to operate the Missouri's trolley service onto Ford
Island in Pearl Harbor, where the battleship is berthed. It is free
transportation with the purchase of admission ($16 adults, $8
children) at the memorial's ticket counter. Visitors can count on
transportation to these popular sites because of an agreement
reached between E Noa Tours and the USS Missouri Memorial Assn.,
caretaker of the Battleship Missouri. (877) MIGHTYMO; www.ussmissouri.com
THE RENAISSANCE ILIKAI WAIKIKI HOTEL now offers
high-speed Internet access in all meetings rooms and 783 guest
rooms for $12.95 per day. And don't worry if you forget to bring
your Ethernet cable; the front desk keeps an emergency supply.
Within walking distance from the Hawaii Convention Center, the
hotel provides an excellent home base for business travelers who
can't risk getting out of touch. The Ilikai is also a short walk
from the beach and Ala Moana Center. (800) 468-3571; www.IlikaiHotel.com
"FAMILY FUN FOR FREE" sounds like the answer to
long summer weeks without school. Apple Vacations can help you get
free souvenirs and up to 50% off tours and excursions for kids now
through Dec. 31. Five-night packages on the Big Island include
rental car and daily breakfast for two, starting at $429 per
person. Prices are land-only, double occupancy and not valid with
group bookings of 15 or more. Be sure to check for other
restrictions. (800) 365-2775 and press 3; www.applevactions.com