Did you know? At Wizard Publications we continually strive to bring you the most up-to-date and accurate information on the islands. We are the only publisher who updates our books every time we reprint them. So if you see the updates below already listed in the book you just bought, you may have a recent printing.

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Aloha Airlines (metioned in the Basics chapter) is out of business and those holding tickets with them might be out of luck. Check their website for more information: www.alohaairlines.com.

Tradewinds Rental Car (page 23) is now called Advantage with the same phone number. Ferrari Adventures (page 24) is closed.

The Bus phone (page 26) number should be 808-848-5555.

The Hawai'i Maritime Center (page 33 & 114) phone number changed to 808-521-2829.

Pixi.com (page 40) is no longer available.

Sunset on the Beach (page 56) has a new number. It's 808-923-1094.

Waimea Valley Audubon Center (page 120) has a new phone number 808-638-7766.

The Division of State Parks & Recreation, Permit Section (page 162) phone number changed to 808-768-3440.

MonkeyBiz on page (165) no longer does shared charters, but they still do exclusive charters. They have a new phone number 808-217-0863.

Ilima (page 165) is no longer doing charter fishing.

Deep Blue (page 165) we have not been able to reach in a while and their website is pau, so we think they may be as well.

Boom Boom (page 165) is running out of Ko Olina only.

Heli USA (page 172) is not operating on O'ahu at the moment.

Aloha Parasail (page 201) is no longer doing parasailing.

Diamond Head Divers (page 202) has a new phone number 808-224-2770.

Dive Hawai'i on page 203 is closed.

See in Sea Scuba (page 203) has a new phone number 808-354-0405.

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures (page 206) no longer offers SNUBA.

Hawaiian Fire (page 211) prices have changed. They now charge between $99-$169 per surf lesson.

La Cucaracha (in the Dining chapter) has moved. Their new address and phone is 2446 Koa Avenue, 808-924-3366.

Boston Pizza's (in the Dining chapter) phone number changed to 808-263-8055.

The Banyan Veranda (in the Dining chapter) at the Moana Surfrider was closed for renovations. They have reopened but they have a new menu and we have not yet had a chance to re-review them.

I Love Country Café (in the Dining chapter) on Waialae Ave. is closed. Their Piikoi St. location remains open.

Crouching Lion Inn (in the Dining chapter) is closed for renovations (so we have been told) but their phone is disconnected, so we can't get any other information on it.

Matteo's (in the Dining chapter) is closed for renovations. They had no set date to reopen and their answering machine says, "later this year", so keep calling 'em.

Homemade Ice Cream/Flavormania (in the Dining chapter) changed their name to Scoop of Paradise and their phone number to 808-637-3456.

The following restaurants (in the Dining chapter) have closed: Amy's Kahuku Shrimp, Angel's Ice Cream, Beachside Cafe, Bistro at Century Center, Dixie Grill (both locations), Island Shack, Palomino Euro Bistro, Paradise Cafe, Sushi Kai, Trellisses, Legend Seafood (in Waikiki), Taste of New York Deli & Market, Chef's Table, Run Sushi & Ramen, Times Coffee Shop (in Kane'ohe) and Chocolate Sushi (in Kailua).

Sadly a Hawaii legend passed away on April 14, 2007. Aloha and a hui ho, Don. The Don Ho Show mentioned on page 260 has been cancelled.

The Royal Hawaiian will temporarily close its doors to undergo a complete renovation from June 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The hotel will reopen January 1, 2009. Though they hope to be open by Christmas instead, we were told. The closure effects the Royal Hawaiian lu'au (page 263) and all restaurants will be closed as well.

Just after we printed our new edition and before we could get books on shelves, the Kuhio Village Resort's (Where to Stay chapter) management company pulled out of the property and now there is no on-site agent available to assist guests. If you are able to rent a unit there, you are on your own, as far as quality, price, etc. goes. Most of the condos have gone long term.

The Ohana Maile Sky Court (Where to Stay chapter) is now called, Maile Sky Court and is run by Castle Resorts & Hotels. The new toll free reservations phone number is 800-367-5004. The local phone number has not changed.

The Sheraton Moana Surfrider (Where to Stay chapter) changed its name to Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort.

Hawaiian Monarch Hotel is now being managed by Marc Resorts and has a new toll free number 800-535-0085.

Marc Suites Waikiki (Where to Stay chapter) is now managed by Castle Resorts and is called Hokele Suites Waikiki. The new toll free number is now 800-367-5004.

Aqua Resorts (Where to Stay chapter) has been upgrading some of their properties and changing the names. The Ocean Tower Hotel is now called Hotel Renew because the renovations have been completed. The Aqua Aloha Surf Hotel is now called the Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa beacause they added a day spa, and the Aqua Marina Hotel is now called the Aqua Waikiki Marina Hotel because that is what it used to be called. The Coconut Plaza was remodeled and renamed the Aqua Coconut Waikiki Hotel with the same reservations number as listed below.

And on another note regarding Aqua Resorts (Where to Stay chapter), the Waikiki Beachside is now managed by Aqua and is now called the Aqua Waikiki Beachside. They have a new toll-free reservations number as well 866-406-2782. The Honolulu Prince is also now managed by Aqua and was renamed the Aqua Honolulu Prince (surprise!) with the same toll-free number as above. The Park Shore Waikiki is now also managed by Aqua with the above contact number. There are no other changes at this time to these hotels, but that may change in the future.