What's New in the Islands of Aloha - October 2008

10-23-2008

New Developments

 

á       Under the theme Discover More Of Hawaii For Less Than You Imagined, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) has launched a winter vacation campaign offering travel packages to the Hawaiian Islands at deeply discounted savings – many packages are now available at a lower price than they were a year ago. Recognizing that travelers in this economic environment are seeking incredible experiences unique to a destination, but at a great value, HVCB has introduced a new website – GoHawaii.com/Value – that lists the Hawaii vacation deals. Visitors are encouraged to check back frequently to view updates and new offers as they become available. Travel wholesalers offering the packages include Expedia, Pleasant Holidays, Travelocity, Orbitz, All About HAWAII, Blue Sky Tours, LibGO Travel, Travel Impressions, Classic Vacations, MLT Vacations, Funjet Vacations, United Vacations, Hawaii Connection, and American Airlines Vacations. The special deals present a variety of cost-saving air-hotel vacation packages, as well as credits for car rental, and food, and beverage – and some of the offers are available through first quarter 2009 (please check GoHawaii.com/Value for the various expiration and blackout dates­). Consumers can shop around and choose the travel package that best fits their lifestyle and pocketbook. For more information, visit GoHawaii.com/Value.

 

Events and Attractions

 

á       HawaiiÕs Big Island is kicking off its golf season by offering various golf specials till November 22, 2008 at participating golf courses. The specials offered are 15 percent off all logo apparel, free full swing clinics, free putting clinics, and putting contests and prizes, and discounted rates. The resorts and golf courses participating are: Mauna Lani ResortÕs North Course, Waikoloa Beach ResortÕs KingÕs Course, Kona Country ClubÕs Mountain Course, Waimea Country Club, Mauna Kea ResortÕs Hapuna Course, Waikoloa Beach ResortÕs Beach Course, Mauna Lani ResortÕs South Course, Kona Country ClubÕs Ocean Course, Makalei Golf Club, and Mauna Kea ResortÕs Hapuna Course. For more information, visit BigIsland.org/golfseason.

 

á       The Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa on HawaiiÕs Big Island has worked together with Island Breeze Productions to present their newest show ÒFirenesia Luau Dinner & Show.Ó The audience will be taken on a journey of Polynesia and itÕs culture, while entertainers showcase the beauty of fire. A traditional Hawaiian lŸÔau, dinner will feature local dishes like kalua pork, poi, lomi lomi salmon, mahi mahi and desserts. Firenesia is held every Monday evening, tickets are $79.95 for adults and $49.95 for children. Preferred Alii Seating is available to guests for an additional cost of $15 for adults and $10 for children, and includes a souvenir lei, express lines for ticket purchase, reserved seating, and table service for the bar and dinner. For more information, visit Firenesia.com.

 

á       Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at KoeleÕs new Banyan Spa Suite has been completed. The 1,052 square-foot private treatment room offers spa privacy, two massage beds, personal restroom, and a rain shower. Featured treatments include the Lava Shell Massage, Lomi Lomi Massage, Pohaku Stone Massage, and a Hehi Lani Royal Foot Treatment. For more information, visit FourSeasons.com/Koele.

 

 

Transportation Updates

 

á       Mokulele Airlines announced it is expanding interisland service with jet service through an agreement with Republic Airways starting November 19, 2008. The airlines will add four Embraer 170 jets that include six first-class and 64 coach seats for its service between Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Embarer 170 jets features 6Õ7Ó ceilings, wider seats and aisles, increased overhead storage and larger windows for a better scenic view. Roundtrip fares will range from $61 to $159 and offer nine round-trip flights a day from Honolulu to Lihue, five round-trip flights a day from Honolulu to Kona, with three one-stop flights between Kona and Lihue. Beginning next year, Mokulele Airlines will offer nine daily flights from Honolulu to Kahului and five from Honolulu to Hilo. For more information, visit MokuleleAirlines.com.

 

Accolades

 

á       Outsider Magazine will feature two Hawaii locations in its October 2008 issue. The Ò50 places To Get Away From it AllÓ list Milolii Beach on the Big Island in its category of lost coasts. In the remote cabins category, Peaceful Cove Cottage on the Big Island is featured. For more information, visit Outside.Away.com.

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