I would love to go back to Hawaii, and some day I will. The islands are beautiful, I think my favorite was the big island. We went to some nurseries around Hilo, and up to the volcanos. I also liked Kauaii the trip up the river to the wedding spot is nice even tho there are reported to be pirana in the river. I can't give you specific nurseries but there are lots of them, I still have a couple of plumerias from my trip almost 20 yrs ago. Maui was ok, but also touristy. Tell your mom to have a wonderful trip, I wish it was me. Jane > > Since Mother seems to be suffering from tongue-tied in extremeis, I'll > ask: > > Where are some neato, non-touristy spots to visit in Hawaii? Mother and > Father leave for a week there on bidness/fun at the end of this week. I > keep telling her that she can find out about anything in the universe just > by speaking up here. I've suggested slugs as a perfect introductory > topice, too <bg> > > Catharine