Say Aloha to special celebrations

Honolulu鈥擥etting acquainted with Hawaii before a trip to annual session can help attendees plan the trip of a lifetime this fall.
The ADA will celebrate its sesquicentennial during the meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 4 while Hawaii will celebrate 50 years of statehood.

“I am looking forward to welcoming ADA members and their families to our islands and thank them for once again choosing Hawaii for its annual session,” said Gov. Linda Lingle.

“Having the opportunity to host the Association’s 150th annual session in the same year that Hawaii commemorates our 50th anniversary of statehood is cause for celebration. I am sure that Hawaii’s unique environment, diverse culture and rich heritage will stimulate new ideas and innovative discussion as the members of the ADA plan their next 150 years.”

More than 70 percent of Hawaii’s residents live on the island of Oahu, which is home to Honolulu, the state’s capital, and the Hawaii Convention Center, the site for the ADA annual session. Oahu offers glittering nightlife, four-star dining, high-end shopping and one of the world’s most famous beaches鈥擶aikiki Beach. Oahu is also home to one of Hawaii’s biggest tourist attractions, Pearl Harbor, and is centrally located among the islands, making it easy to island-hop from here. Surfers also love Oahu’s wave action.

Maui also offers great dining and nightlife opportunities, but on a smaller, more relaxed scale than Honolulu. Luxurious resorts and beaches offer visitors a chance to enjoy hiking, scuba, snorkeling and whale watching. The ADA will offer a post-session course on mini implants here Oct. 6 and 7.

The island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, offers diversity for its visitors. Beautiful beaches, rainforests, flora and fauna are showcased. It’s also home an active volcano, Kilauea, and Kona-area coffee farms that produce one of the world’s most favored brews. The ADA will offer a post-session course on digital photography here Oct. 6 and 7.

“The Garden Isle” of Kauai is best known for its unspoiled natural beauty and has more beaches per mile of coastline than any other Hawaiian island. Visitors can take in the vistas of the famed Napali Coast from boat, helicopter or by hiking on the Kalalau trail. The ADA will offer a post-session course on the Invisalign system here Oct. 6 and 7.

For more details on the opportunities available in the Hawaiian Islands for annual session goers, log on to www.ada.org/goto/session.