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Cloaks, lei , headware, and kāhili (standards) for the ali’i (chief) were all once fashioned from feathers. The birds were trapped so that specific feathers could be plucked, and then the creatures were released. Yellow, red, and black were the colors most often used. Today, artisans still craft lei of feathers from pheasant and other introduced species.

Jet skiing and other activities at Maunalua Bay. Offers transport from Waikīkī.

Olonā fiber, derived from a native shrub, was commonly used in the old days to make fishing nets (a practice performed by men only). Strong and durable though it was, man-made materials such as nylon replaced olonā in the 20th century.

All gyms and many spas have work-out machines, free weights, pools, and fitness classes.

Each of the islands in the Hawaiian archipelago is actually the top of an underwater volcano. The oldest of the seven major islands (formed some 70 million years ago) is Kaua’i; the youngest Hawai’i, where the active Kīlauea volcano adds more landmass daily. A new island, Lō’ihi, is forming far below the ocean’s surface, southeast of Hawai’i.

Air adventures at Dillingham Airfield include gliding, skydiving, and scenic flights. Choose from a 20-minute single-person glider flight to long scenic flights and lessons.

Styled like the receiving court of a princely Chinese mansion and opening to an ocean view, the restaurant offers gourmet Cantonese cuisine.

The pier-side bar becomes a club on weekends – one of the few where you can boogie out-doors. There’s live music sometimes, with the fare tending to contemporary rock.

Tens of thousands run the 8-mile race on President’s Day (February), many for charity.