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TRAVEL TO THE 50TH STATE AND DISCOVER 50 WAYS TO LOVE O‘AHU
03-02-2009O‘AHU – Help honor the 50th anniversary of Hawai‘i’s statehood with a visit to the island of O‘ahu. Travelers from the U.S. don’t have to carry their passports to relax on a tropical beach or enjoy the energy of a large cosmopolitan city. The island of O‘ahu provides the allure of an exotic destination while still allowing travelers to stay in the U.S., and with low airfare and hotel rates, now is the perfect time to come. To help you commemorate Hawai‘i’s statehood in the heart of Hawai‘i®, O‘ahu hotel, activity and meeting partners are offering special rates and promotions in 2009.
The following are special O‘ahu hotel and activity offerings, as well as a list of some of the 50 ways to love O‘ahu in 2009 and beyond. For more information, go to www.visit-oahu.com/50ways.
Hotels and Resorts
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s “50 Years of Aloha” Package
In honor of the 50th anniversary of statehood, Hilton Hawaiian Village is offering a “50 Years of Aloha” special. Four nights’ accommodations are priced at $219 per night, with the fifth night at just $50. Guests will have the choice of one $50 spa credit, $50 dining credit, or $50 watercraft rental credit (kayaks, aqua cycles and waterbees), and receive two commemorative State of Hawai‘i quarters in a collector’s case as an anniversary memento. In addition, guests born in 1959 receive a complimentary dinner entrée at one of the resort’s restaurants. The package is bookable now through April 30, 2009 for travel through Dec. 20, 2009. It is based on availability, blackout dates apply and the rate does not include local taxes. To book, visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com and use plan code “OX.”
Marriott Resorts Hawai‘i’s “Hawai‘i Statehood Package”
Marriott Resorts Hawai‘i is offering a “Hawai‘i Statehood Package” at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina. The package is available throughout 2009 and includes a free fourth night when guests book three nights, VIP turndown service, daily breakfast for two, one-time $50 resort credit, and a newly minted Hawai‘i state quarter. For reservations, please visit www.marriott.com and use rate code “PRO.”
Commemorate Statehood with Starwood Hawai‘i
In honor of Hawai‘i’s statehood, Starwood Hawai‘i invites guests to enjoy one of its distinct Waikīkī properties – the newly renovated The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort; Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort; Sheraton Waikiki; and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani – and save 50 percent off the rack rate for stays from now through June 30, 2009. Reservations must be made by March 5, 2009. This offer cannot be combined with other offers and can be subject to change; blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. To book, visit www.starwoodhotelshawaii.com or call (866) 716-8140 and use rate code “SPG50OFF.”
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa’s 50th Anniversary Promotion
Guests who book at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa for a minimum of five nights can receive a 50-minute Na Ho‘ola Spa massage for $50 per person. This offer is valid now through Dec. 31, 2009 and can be combined with Three for Free, Sunshine on Sale, Aloha Rates, and Rack Rates. Spa reservations are based on availability. For more information, visit www.waikiki.hyatt.com.
Hawai‘i Prince Hotel’s “Spring into Summer” Package
Hawai‘i Prince Hotel is offering a $50 daily resort credit with its “Spring into Summer” package. With the “Spring into Summer Package,” guests will enjoy discounted luxury accommodations for select room categories, starting at $219 per night. No minimum night stay is required. For reservations, please visit www.princeresortshawaii.com or call (888) 977-4623.
“Escape” to Hawai‘i with Aston Hotels & Resorts
In honor of Hawai‘i’s 50th anniversary of statehood and Aston Hotels & Resorts’ 60 years of hospitality in Hawai‘i, Aston Hotels & Resorts is offering “Aston Escapes,” featuring discounts of up to 40 percent off at select properties for travel between March 1 and June 11, 2009. Guests will also have access to valuable discounts worth $2,000 on gifts, meals, and admissions through Aston’s “Aloha Book.” The book also serves as a guide to some of the best culture, history, cuisine and attractions on the island. For more information, visit www.AstonHotels.com or call toll free (866) 774-2924.
Castle Hotels & Resorts’ 50 Percent Off Promotion
From Feb. 17 to Dec. 31, 2009, guests who book at one of Castle Hotels & Resorts’ O‘ahu properties can enjoy 50 percent off published rack rates. Castle Hotels & Resorts’ properties include the Maile Sky Court, Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki, Waikiki Shore, Hokele Suites Waikiki, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Pacific Marina Inn Airport, and the newly acquired Lotus at Diamond Head. For reservations, visit www.castleresorts.com or call (800) 367-5004.
Meetings and Conventions
The Hawai‘i Convention Center’s Hawai‘i 50th Promotion
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is offering The Hawai‘i 50th Promotion to qualified meeting groups who confirm their bookings by Dec. 31, 2009. The promotion includes 50 roundtrip airline tickets, $50,000 in destination support, $50,000 in global outreach and attendance/marketing promotional support, $50,000 in hotel credit, and 50 percent off the center’s rental fee. To qualify for this promotion, groups must book a meeting with at least 3,000 attendees or 1,500 room nights peak for one of the following years: 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2017. To take advantage of this offer, interested groups can call (800) 295-6603 or email info@hccsmg.com.
50 Ways to Love O‘ahu
In addition to these great hotel and meetings offers, the O‘ahu Visitors Bureau also encourages visitors to experience the 50 ways to love O‘ahu. Below is a small sampling of activities and attractions unique to O‘ahu:
· The natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific region are on vivid display at Bishop Museum. Charles Reed Bishop built the museum as a tribute to his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. The Bishop Museum is renowned for its impressive collection of Hawaiian and Pacific region artifacts, royal memorabilia, planetarium, Science Adventure Center, Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame, and world-class research facilities. On Aug. 8, 2009, the museum will reopen its acclaimed Hawaiian Hall, designed by Ralph Applebaum, which showcases Native Hawaiian cultural artifacts, many of which have never been publicly displayed before. Hawaiian Hall will also include an interactive resource center providing hands-on children’s activities.
· Pay a visit to ‘Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States and the official residence of the last Hawaiian monarchs, King Kalākaua and his sister and successor, Queen Lili‘uokalani. This beautifully restored National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu provides visitors with an opportunity to go back to the 19th century
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