And Serious Sports (NAPSA)—Hawaii is the world’s number one vacation spot; sun, surf and Mai Tais are reigning icons. But, as Pleasant Holidays points out, it’s also home to year-round sport spectaculars. A brief look at 2005: Credit: HVCB/Kirk Lee Aeder & Ron Dahlquist PGA Golf Tour: Maui, Jan. 3-9, Mercedes Championship, featuring all PGA Tour winners from 2004. Oahu, Jan. 10-16, Sony Open. Big Island, Jan. 17-23, MasterCard Championship. Kauai, Nov., PGA Grand Slam of Golf. NFL Pro Bowl: Oahu, Feb. 1014, Pleasant Holidaysis an official fan travel provider for this event, capped by game day on Sunday. Ironman Triathlon: Big Island, Kailua-Kona, Oct., over 1,500 men and women compete in this grueling 2.4 mile ocean swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26 mile run event. Nissan Xterra World Championship: Wailea, Maui, Oct., featuring a 1.5K ocean swim, 30K mountain bike ride and 11K trail run. The 33rd Honolulu Marathon: Oahu, Dec. 11. Over 15,000 runners compete in the world’s third largest marathon. Vans Triple Crown of Surfing: Oahu’s North shore, mid-Nov. thru mid-Dec. Men and women compete for top prizes in surfing. Spectacular to watch! Whether you participate or just watch, visit Pleasant Holidays.com or call 800-448-3333.
