#12 - 12/18/06
MERRY CHRISTMAS
from all of us at AATPA - Hawaii Reservations

You're receiving "Hawaii Update" because in the past we helped with travel reservations or inquiries.
It has been our pleasure to serve you and we want you to remember us.



Happy Holidays from Hawaii & AATPA
~
It has been another great year for us and we
hope this year was wonderful for you too.
~
We wish our best to you and your family !

 

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE:
2 months ago, news from around the world was reporting an
earthquake in Hawaii. Early news reports seemed to make
more of it than was actually the case, but soon all was well
and back to normal.

The quake was centered just off the north Kona coast of the
big island of Hawaii deep in the ocean. Geologists explain
that as the big island grows from it volcanic activity. It
creates extra weight on the earth's crust and every 20 years
or so, the island tends to settle a little, causing earthquakes.

Major damage statewide was slight, but every island
experienced some good shaking. Hawaii electricity is
provided by local generators which automatically shut down
if the ground shakes, so many areas lost power. By the end
of the day most of the generators' motion sensors were reset
and power was back on.

The only lingering damage is at the Mauna Kea Resort,
located on the big island right next to the epicenter of the
quake. Engineers have determined that roof trusses shifted
and must be repaired before the resort can reopen.










Happy Holidays from the MANA KAI !

Captain "Rocky" and the crew of Mana Kai wish you
a warm Holiday season from the beach at Waikiki.

Many of you will recognize this photo as you personally
recall sailing on the MANA KAI from the beach at Waikiki.

Our AATPA Hawaii Style inclusive packages to Waikiki
always include a nice hour sail out to Diamond Head for
all our guests on the MANA KAI with Captain Rocky

 


STAY INFORMED: Hot links to Hawaii Newspapers

Oahu: The Honolulu Advertiser http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/
Oahu: Honolulu Star Bulletin http://starbulletin.com/
Maui: The Maui News: http://www.mauinews.com/
Kauai: Garden Island News: http://www.kauaiworld.com
Big Island, Kona: West Hawaii Today: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com

 

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