Dolphins, Volcanoes & Trail Riding

Thumbnail description: On Hawaii Island, the "Big Island," host Nancy Sweatt's specialty is dolphins, which she describes as playful and healing. Though Nancy also offers half-day and full-day experiences, here we focus on her week-long "camp" especially for families and small groups, where in-depth experiences with dolphins are provided, as well as opportunities to visit a volcano and do some horse riding.

Five Hikes, Mostly on Volcanoes

Thumbnail description: On Hawaii Island, the "Big Island," hop into the silver van with host Sean Stehura and head for a hike. Most of the hikes are on volcanoes and see plenty of interesting geologic formations, but destinations also include the rainforest and beach ecosystems, as well as lake-size hot pool.

Hawaiian People & Their Ecosystem

Thumbnail description:  On Hawaii Island, the "Big Island," Hawaiian native Leilehua Yuen offers in-depth instruction in these personalized courses:

• Na Lei o Hawai`i (the interrelationship of the Hawaiian people and their ecosystem )
• Religions of Ancient Hawai`i
• Hawaiian Food, Family, and Philosophy
• Introduction to Hula
• Tapa Making (Polynesian barkcloth)
• Hawaiian Featherwork
• Gourd Craft
• Story Telling and Oral Tradition