36th Annual Kona Coffee & Cultural Festival � The Kona Coffee & Cultural Festival honors the annual harvest of world-renowned Kona coffee, its culture and heritage, from November 3-12, through numerous signature events along the historic Kona Coffee Belt. The celebration includes guided tours of Kona coffee farms, the Kona Coffee Grand Parade, the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competion, the Holualoa Village Kona Coffee Tasting and Art Stroll, and more. Visit www.konacoffeefest.com or call (808) 326-7820 for more information.

Big Island Festival � The 5th annual three-day culinary adventure continues this year at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, November 17-19. The theme, �Best of the Big Island,� pairs Hawai`i�s top culinary artists with the freshest island ingredients and international wines. Spa and golf events, a silent auction and a final gala dinner punctuate the festival, as do special guest presenters including master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim and wine diva Christine Ansbacher. For more information, visit www.bigislandfestival.com or call toll-free (866) 424-FEST. Be sure to ask about the Platinum Pass.
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`Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Scholarship Competition � The third annual hula festival honors the Big Island�s cherished cultural historian, legendary hula master and living treasure, `Iolani Luahine. Performance, talk story and film held on the law of the Kona Inn. $5 donation; call (808) 935-3461 for more information.

Doobie Brothers & Dwight Yoakam in Concert � The Hilton Waikoloa Village is rockin� along with King Michel Concerts through 2006, and presenting a series of exciting live performances. The Doobie Brothers take the stage on the Hilton�s Palace Lawn on November 10, followed by the bluesy, honky-tonk rhythms of country star Dwight Yoakam on November 18, in the Grand Ballroom. Call the Hilton Waikoloa Village direct for special rooms and concert packages, (808) 886-1234.

`Imiloa Astronomy Center Opens New `Imiloa Café � Big Island ingredients highlight the menu at the `Imiloa Astronomy Center�s new café in Hilo. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., `Imiloa Café offers something for everyone, from health-conscious to hearty selections. Call (808) 969-9705 or email info@imiloahawaii.org.

Spa Hina � Spa Hina, the Big Island�s newest full-service boutique spa, has opened at ResortQuest Kona by the Sea. Located just a few steps from the ocean, Spa Hina is closer to the water�s edge than any other spa in Hawai`i. Each massage room offers guests an expansive portal to the sea, where guests can absorb the healing rhythms of the ocean, without giving up any privacy. Spa Hina is named for Hina, the Hawaiian Goddess of the Moon. For more information, visit www.RQKonaByTheSea.com or call toll-free (866) 774-2924 from the U.S. and Canada.

The Shops at Mauna Lani are celebrating the opening of Ruth�s Chris Steak House on October 9. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the new Shops at Mauna Lani, and is both casual and elegant. For information and reservations, call (808) 887-0800.

Royal Kona Resort � Stay two nights and get the third night free with the Royal Kona Resort�s special fall offer at the newly renovated oceanfront resort in Kailua-Kona. Three-night pricing is $330 including the free night, in deluxe garden/mountain view accommodations. The offer is available now through Dec. 20, with a blackout date of October 17-21. Call toll-free (800) 222-5642 or visit www.royalkona.com for reservations and information.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa � While the multi-million dollar transformation of the oceanfront resort progresses, a special room rate of $219 per night is being offered, subject to availability, through December 19. For information and reservations, call toll-free 1-800-228-9290 from the U.S. and Canada.

The Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa and Kona Country Club are enticing golfers to visit what could be considered Hawai`i�s newest golf destination. Sheraton Keauhou�s new Golf Package includes 18 holes of golf for two for each night booked. Also included is use of the Keauhou Resort Trolley for transportation to golf courses, access to the fitness center, and a buffet breakfast for two at the resort�s Kai Restaurant. The Golf Package starts at $390 per night, and is available through December 15. For reservations and information, call toll-free (888) 488-3535 or email info@sheratonkeauhou.com.

For more information on Hawai`i�s Big Island, visit www.BigIsland.org.
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