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PORTUGUESE HERITAGE: The Hawai'i Council on Portuguese Heritage and Hawai'i Plantation Village offer a one-day workshop for Island youths and their families to explore their Portuguese heritage. Guest presenters include Herb Carlos, Margaret Rahr, and Frank De Lima, as well as Portuguese community figures.
Families can hear stories of ancestors' voyages to Hawai'i from mainland Portugal and the Portuguese islands of Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde. Participants can learn the geography and history of their heritage through lectures, displays, videos and dance and participate in two Portuguese art projects. Hear Portuguese music from the braguinha — ancestor of the 'ukulele — and from Fado singers. Guided tours of the Hawai'i Plantation Village model homes will be available.
The workshop is free for registered participants and includes malassadas and Portuguese lunches prepared by Agnes Bake Shop in Kailua.
The day is designed for families with children 7 and older and is open to all ethnic backgrounds; children must be accompanied by their parents. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 18 at Hawai'i's Plantation Village in Waipahu. Early registration is advised at hcphhawaii@hawaiiantel.net or 845-1616.
WINGS OVER KAUAI: Wings Over Kauai has been voted the No. 1 tour on TripAdvisor's list of America's top 10 tours.
The standard one-hour tour "Pali Mist Excursion" departs Lihu'e and tours Kipu Kai, Hanapepe Valley, Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, Hanalei, Anahola Ridge and Wailua Waterfall, returning to Lihu'e. Cost is $100, www.wingsoverkauai.com.
DEALS FROM MARRIOTT: Marriott Vacation Club International's kama'aina deal offers savings of 50 percent off regular room rates at the following Island resorts:
Marriott Vacation Club resorts include one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and separate living and dining areas, whirlpool tub, private lanai or balcony, washer/dryer and wireless high-speed Internet access. Offer is through Nov. 20 for Island residents and military families. www.marriott.com or 800-845-5279, and ask for promotional code L6C.
50 PERCENT OFF ON MAUI: Destination Resorts Hawaii on Maui is offering a special 50 percent off deal to mark the 50th State Anniversary celebration. Accommodations range from the Wailea Beach Villas to the oceanfront Makena Surf, Polo Beach Club and Elua Village, as well as Ekolu Village and Grand Champions on one of Maui's three championship golf courses.
Wailea Ekahi Village requires a three-night minimum stay; Grand Champions and Wailea Ekolu have a four-night minimum stay. Rates begin at $137.50 per night for studio and one-bedroom condominiums. The offer is through Sept. 30. To book the 50th State summer sale, travelers can visit www.drhmaui.com or call 866-384-1366.
KAPALUA SPA OPENS: The Kapalua Spa has opened at Kapalua Resort on Maui. Overlooking Kapalua Bay, the spa features 19 treatment rooms (10 are outdoors); relaxation rooms with saunas and whirlpools; a luxury beauty salon; an infinity saline lap pool and sunning deck; a movement studio; and fitness center with strength, cardio and kinesis equipment.
