Hawaii’s unique location in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean has created an environment that is home to a distinctive blend of sights, sounds and cultures.
Its warm, clean blue waters, awe-inspiring volcanic eruptions, and fusion of Asian/Pacific/Western customs have captured the hearts of both visitors and residents alike.
As a kama’aina (person born and raised in Hawaii), these islands have a special place in my heart, and I have always loved playing the role of tour guide with friends and family that come to visit. As such, I am very excited to present to you the IMS 2007 guest tours.
After months of careful planning, I believe the Steering Committee and I have chosen an exciting array of 12 guest tour programs, allowing you to marvel at the destruction of molten lava flows, taste the melt-in-your-mouth feel of an ancient Hawaiian-style imu roasted pig, travel across the varied cultures of the South Pacific through song and dance, or relax on a romantic dinner cruise while admiring the beautiful Waikiki skyline.
Since we know that Hawaii cannot be captured in 12 simple tours, we have also arranged for additional tours that can be booked any day of the week, offering a little flexibility for our attendees during the conference.
And for those that would like to plan an outer-island getaway before or after the conference, as many visitors to Hawaii do, we have arranged three-night rental car and hotel packages for your convenience.
A full list of guest tours and outer-island packages can be viewed at www.mcahawaii.com.
The advance registration deadline for all recreational activities is May 15, but for those that miss this deadline, a desk will be set up at the Hawaii Convention Center and both Hospitality Suites during the convention. We strongly encourage advance registration, however, due to the limited number of openings for some tours.
All in all, I believe you will see that there is a wide assortment of tours for both children and adults to choose from, and I invite all IMS 2007 attendees to invite family and friends to share in this wonderful opportunity. I hope to see you in June!
Guest Program Chair, IMS 2007
Kendall S. Ching
