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Top Hawaii Spas 2011
Beautiful mural at Four Seasons Lanai Resort at Manele Bay I received my nifty Conde Nast Traveler magazine over the weekend. One of the features in this June 2011 issue lists Hawaii’s top spas as selected by readers. From the article, here’s the list: 1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Big Island: 95.4 1. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui: 95.4 1. Hotel Hana Maui: 95.4 4. Grand Wailea, Maui: 95.2 * 4. Halekulani, Waikiki, Oahu: 95.2 6. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai: 93.5 * (See my review of Anara Spa .) 6. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Oahu: 93.5 8. Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Maui: 92.4 9. Kahala Hotel & Resort, Oahu: 92.2 10. Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay: 90.8 *(See my review of the spa at Manele .) 11. Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu: 90.5 * (See my review of the spa at Turtle Bay .) 12. Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui: 89.2 13. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Big Island: 88.9 14. Fairmont Orchid, Big Island: 87.4 14. JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Oahu: 87.4 * 16. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Big Island: 86.6 * 17. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Big Island: 86.3 18. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Maui: 85.8 19. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui: 85.5 20. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Big Island: 84.6 The numbering sequence may appear in error at first glance, but notice that there are several ties, particularly for the top position. Hawaii does have some outstanding spas. In fact, I do think that indulging in some spa pampering is worth the splurge in Hawaii. (See my article on what’s worth the splurge on a Hawaii vacation .) I try to check out a spa almost every time I visit Hawaii. So far, I’ve been to six of these top 20 Hawaii spas. I’ve placed a star (*) by each spa that I’ve tried. I must endeavor to get to all 20 of them. Oh the hardship I must endure to provide you with the most accurate information. I’m going to Maui in August, so I think I’ll aim to check out the spa at Hotel Hana that’s currently ranked number 1 in Hawaii. I may also check out the spa at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, that’s number 12 on the list. From looking at the list, in my opinion, I think that the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel spa should be ranked much higher. Conversely, I think that the spa at Turtle Bay Resort is perhaps rated higher than it should be on this list. If you are thinking of indulging in a spa treatment in Hawaii, you’ll appreciate these 7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Hawaii Spa Treatment . Have you been to a spa in Hawaii? Which spa did you choose? How would you rate your experience. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Oahu’s July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations 2011
7. June 2011
Will you be celebrating July 4th in Oahu this year? If so, you’ll find many options for celebrating the day with games, parades, and of course, outstanding fireworks displays. Here’s what you’ll find across Oahu this July 4th:
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation Deals and News: May 25, 2011
25. May 2011
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Continue reading...Waikiki Beach to be widened, new Disney resort to boost economy, state rep. fined for late finance reports, rail stirs council debate, another…
13. May 2011
Waikiki sand (c) 2011 All Hawaii News A $2.5 million project to replenish the sand along a 1,700-foot shoreline of Waikiki Beach is finally set for completion by the first quarter of next year. Star-Advertiser. The Magical world of Disney is coming to Ko Olina and this summer the Aulani Resort will officially welcome guests. KHON2. The Walt Disney Co. plans to hire through the next six weeks most of the 800 workers needed for its much-anticipated Aulani Resort in West Oahu, providing a needed boost to the state’s anemic job market. Star-Advertiser. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, will be among more than 140 employers meeting with job candidates at the WorkForce 2011 job fair on May 18. Pacific Business News A sea of people wearing green “Keep the country country” shirts flooded last night’s Koolauloa North Shore Alliance’s Talk Story 3, regarding the future of Turtle Bay Resort, where a proposal to increase its current size of 500 hotel and condo units to 4,000 units—five new hotels and 1,000 luxury condominiums have been planned. Hawaii Independent. State Rep. Mele Carroll has been fined $2,608 by the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission for the late filing of her 2010 election finance reports. Maui News. When new retirement rules kick in next summer, state and county employees will have to work four extra years to earn a similar pension they would get under current rules. Civil Beat. The last bales of trash at the Hawaiian Waste Systems facility in Campbell Industrial Park has been removed and delivered to a City waste disposal facility, according to the city. Hawaii News Now. Challenging assumptions that the general excise tax surcharge and federal funds would be adequate to support the $5.3 billion rail transit system, City Council members pressed the city administration on proposed backup plans to pay for the system without tapping general fund money. Star-Advertiser. A complaint has been filed in federal court seeking an injunction to halt Oahu’s rail transit project. KITV4. Hawaii’s statewide campaign to raise funds for the survivors of the Japan earthquake and tsunamis has reached $6 million in donations. Associated Press. The average price of gas in Hawaii dropped this week but continues to be the most expensive in the nation. Associated Press. The annual Kaua‘i Marathon has generated over $5 million to the local economy in its first two years, according to organizers. But the event has yet to make a profit, and organizers have come before the County Council asking for substantial subsidies to keep the marathon running. Garden Island. A Honolulu police officer implicated in an overtime abuse investigation has been found not guilty. KHON2. A new law mandating how County Council districts are drawn almost ensures that Hilo will lose one of its three council seats, Puna will gain at least one additional seat and lines along the Kona coast will move significantly.
Continue reading...Honolulu rail transit doubted, Hawaii Board of Education takes shape, Kona disaster center busy, barking dogs, golf subsidies, plastic bags debated,…
31. March 2011
After weeks of escalating tension between Honolulu City Council members and the administration of Mayor Peter Carlisle, the council went public with a flood of concerns about the city’s $5.5 billion rail project Wednesday. Civil Beat. Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Wednesday reinforced his opposition to raising the Hawaii’s broadest tax, saying it “isn’t something we should be looking to” as the state struggles with deep budget problems. Associated Press. The governor’s nine nominees for the Board of Education, announced yesterday, plan to meet for the first time April 26 to kick-start an overhaul of board operations, moving to audit BOE policies, shift more responsibility to the superintendent and decrease the number of employees in the board’s offices. Star-Advertiser. BOE Appointees Include Former News Anchor, Attorneys, Academics, Execs. KITV4. Word of the governor’s announcement spread quickly on public school campuses across the state. KITV4 . Governor Neil Abercrombie announced his appointees for the new state Board of Education, tapping a diverse group of busy business executives, attorneys and even a former news anchor. Hawaii Reporter. The Governor introduced his choices for the State Board of Education yesterday. Hawaii Public Radio. The board consists of nine members – three from Oahu, three at-large, and one each from Hawaii Island, Maui and Kauai. Hawaii News Now. In another step forward to advance the state’s public school system, Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced his appointments to the new Board of Education. Hawaii Independent. Maui Memorial Medical Center CEO Wesley Lo is among nine people appointed to the Board of Education by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. Maui News. Preparations are on track for the Nov. 12 APEC Leaders’ Meeting and the adjacent conferences that will bring at least 12,000 people to Hawaii including President Barack Obama and leaders of 20 other nations, according to members of the APEC Host Committee. Hawaii News Now. Hawaii Island residents continue to lag behind the rest of the state when it comes to healthy living. Tribune-Herald. Oahu residents dodged a major disaster with the March 11 tsunami, city Department of Emergency Management officials said yesterday. Star-Advertiser. Nearly 40 people visited Tuesday the Disaster Assistance and Recovery Center in Kailua-Kona, a one-stop shop offering information about disaster aid and services available in the wake of the March 11 tsunami, said state Civil Defense spokeswoman Shelly Ichishita. West Hawaii Today. Zoo Director Manny Mollinedo faced his first tsunami after only three months on the job. During that emergency, the zoo lost one of its animals: a llama. KITV4. South Kona councilwoman Brenda Ford wants to re-write the county code when it comes to barking dogs… Big Island Video News. Joseph Wildman has withdrawn his nomination to be a judge in the 2nd Circuit Court. Pacific Business News Marine helicopter crashes in Kaneohe Bay. Hawaii News Now. The owners of Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore are renewing efforts to develop the property, but are willing to scale back a previous plan that called for five new oceanfront hotels with 3,500 rooms and condominium units. Star-Advertiser. Bus fares, golf subsidies and the Hawaii County Band were fair game Wednesday as the County Council wrapped up three days of a department-by-department budget analysis. West Hawaii Today. During a protest about local jobs going to mainland workers yesterday, deputy sheriffs arrested a union leader who used a bullhorn to make his statement at the Kalanimoku Building on Punchbowl Street. Star-Advertiser. While water shortages and rate increases have plagued Molokai Irrigation System (MIS) users for years, the island’s state representative, Mele Carroll, has taken action to legally bind the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to provide water at a reduced rate. Molokai Dispatch. Disagreement over Kaua‘i County Council rules of procedure took center stage Wednesday after committee members learned their vote not to approve an amendment to the plastic bag ban may have killed the bill. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 23, 2011
23. March 2011
A colorful wall of bougainvillea at Lanai's Four Seasons Resort at Manele * Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani has spiffed up their guestrooms with new furniture, luxury linens, and HD televisions. Their family-friendly villas have also been upgraded with a new gourmet kitchen designs. There’s a fifth night free promotion at this resort that’s valid through June. * Waikiki’s Aqua Surf & Spa is offering a great deal with a free double upgrade deluxe room for $75 per night. The deal includes free daily continental breakfast for two. * In October, American Safari Cruises will offer an unstructured inter-island yacht cruise of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Hawaii’s Big Island. See this link for more details. * Seven Hawaii hotels have been recognized for being “green” with their energy and water conservation, recycling programs, and pollution prevention per Pacific Business Journal . Congratulations to Hyatt Regency Waikiki , JW Marriott Ihilani at Ko Olina (see my JW Marriott Ihilani review ), Kahala Hotel & Resort , Kilauea Lakeside Estate, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua , Turtle Bay Resort (see my Turtle Bay Resort review) and Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk for their Hawaii Green Business Awards. * In June, Continental Airlines will offer two new direct flights to the Big Island’s Hilo (ITO) airport from Los Angeles and San Francisco. For an ideal Big Island vacation, I recommend flying into Hilo, staying in the Volcano area for two or three nights, then moving on to the Kohala Coast for several days and returning home from the Kona airport. You can read more about my Big Island vacation advice from my article Hawaii’s Big Island – Where to Stay . * In some sad news, Kona Village Resort has closed indefinitely due to the March 11th tsunami damage. The nearby Four Seasons Hualalai is due to reopen April 30th, which is a bit later than originally expected. See Post-Tsunami Information from Hawaii’s Big Island . © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Turtle Bay Resort 5 Nights With Car $717
8. March 2011
North Shore Hawaii Travel Deals Turtle Bay Resort 5 Nights From $717 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS-HW 5 nights Ocean View at the Turtle Bay Resort and an Avis Intermedaite size car. Call 1.800.330.8820 to book your North Shore Hawaii Vacation or click here for our travel planning form . Special subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Travel Dates: 1/2/2011 – 1/2/2012 TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...HA: Breath of Life – An Unparallel Polynesian Show
14. December 2010
Andy and I loved the Polynesian Cultural Center’s long-running show Horizons . As I wrote in my review of Horizons back in 2007: We saw this evening show on our first full day of our recent trip to Oahu. We had flown to Hawaii from the East Coast the day before and we were extremely jet lagged. We had had a full day touring the islands of the center and taking part in the Ali’i Luau . By the time the show started, it was well past our bedtime at home. So, we were a little concerned that when the lights dimmed for the show, that we might end up watching the back of our eye lids instead of the show. Our concerns were not warranted because the show captured our attention the entire time. Not only were we wide awake watching the show, but when we got back to our hotel at the Turtle Bay Resort , we kept awake for a while talking about how great the show was. So, when we learned that Horizons was being replaced by a new show, HA: Breath of Life , in August 2009, we wondered why would the Polynesian Cultural Center change a show that was already spectacular. I mean, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? When HA: Breath of Life debuted, I kept hearing how much people enjoyed it – both local residents and visitors. It’s not easy to create a show that strikes a chord with locals and visitors, but HA does. When we had the opportunity to return to Oahu in October, one of the first things that popped in my mind was, “We’ve got to see HA !” So, we made our plans for this short, five-day visit, making sure we got to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Photo courtesy of Polynesia.com We thought HA was outstanding. This spectacular Polynesian show has all the bells and whistles of a top notch Broadway or West End show, but with the warmth and pageantry of all the major Polynesian cultures. HA features more than 100 performers, live music, colorful Polynesian-inspired costumes, a stage that’s approximately 60ft tall, and fire – lots of dramatic scenes using fire. I believe I counted about 10 Samoan fireknife dances at one point — an illuminating display! All the cast, music, choreography, and technical features of the show help to make HA excellent entertainment, but HA ’s story is what makes it so memorable. The show centers on Mana, following his life and his family. With each stage of Mana’s life, we journey to a different Polynesian island chain, with aspects of each culture beautifully woven into the story. If I remember correctly, the Polynesian journey goes through Tonga, Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Fiji. I don’t want to give too much of the storyline away. I will say this, don’t be surprised if a tear wells up in your eye. To help you gain a better idea of what to expect from the show, here’s a short YouTube video produced by the Polynesian Cultural Center. (Email subscribers, use this link to access the video.) Andy prepared a nice video with scenes from the show shot from our seats. The previous video was professionally produced, so please don’t compare the quality of our video with clips from the show. (Email subscribers, please click here to see our own video.) HA: Breath of Life shows every Monday through Saturday evening with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The open-air venue is covered, so you don’t have to worry about getting wet if it rains. The Polynesian Cultural Center offers a variety of packages including admission to the show. The lowest priced package is $60 for adults and $45 per child. That package includes entrance to see all the Polynesian villages, free buffet dinner, and general admission to HA . Some packages include guided-tours, upgraded meal plans and better show seating. In my opinion, the Ali’i Luau ticket package is a really good value at $88 per adult and $64 per child. The Ali’i package comes with a luau and preferred show seating as well as access to the Polynesian villages and cultural presentations. See this link to compare ticket packages . I’ve seen many Polynesian shows and HA: Breath of Life is truly outstanding. I don’t believe there’s another Polynesian show anywhere that’s on par with the magnitude of HA’s production. I highly recommend it. Have you seen HA: Breath of Life ? What was your impression of the show? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...HA: Breath of Life – An Unparallel Polynesian Show
14. December 2010
Andy and I loved the Polynesian Cultural Center’s long-running show Horizons . As I wrote in my review of Horizons back in 2007: We saw this evening show on our first full day of our recent trip to Oahu. We had flown to Hawaii from the East Coast the day before and we were extremely jet lagged. We had had a full day touring the islands of the center and taking part in the Ali’i Luau . By the time the show started, it was well past our bedtime at home. So, we were a little concerned that when the lights dimmed for the show, that we might end up watching the back of our eye lids instead of the show. Our concerns were not warranted because the show captured our attention the entire time. Not only were we wide awake watching the show, but when we got back to our hotel at the Turtle Bay Resort , we kept awake for a while talking about how great the show was. So, when we learned that Horizons was being replaced by a new show, HA: Breath of Life , in August 2009, we wondered why would the Polynesian Cultural Center change a show that was already spectacular. I mean, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? When HA: Breath of Life debuted, I kept hearing how much people enjoyed it – both local residents and visitors. It’s not easy to create a show that strikes a chord with locals and visitors, but HA does. When we had the opportunity to return to Oahu in October, one of the first things that popped in my mind was, “We’ve got to see HA !” So, we made our plans for this short, five-day visit, making sure we got to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Photo courtesy of Polynesia.com We thought HA was outstanding. This spectacular Polynesian show has all the bells and whistles of a top notch Broadway or West End show, but with the warmth and pageantry of all the major Polynesian cultures. HA features more than 100 performers, live music, colorful Polynesian-inspired costumes, a stage that’s approximately 60ft tall, and fire – lots of dramatic scenes using fire. I believe I counted about 10 Samoan fireknife dances at one point — an illuminating display! All the cast, music, choreography, and technical features of the show help to make HA excellent entertainment, but HA ’s story is what makes it so memorable. The show centers on Mana, following his life and his family. With each stage of Mana’s life, we journey to a different Polynesian island chain, with aspects of each culture beautifully woven into the story. If I remember correctly, the Polynesian journey goes through Tonga, Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Fiji. I don’t want to give too much of the storyline away. I will say this, don’t be surprised if a tear wells up in your eye. To help you gain a better idea of what to expect from the show, here’s a short YouTube video produced by the Polynesian Cultural Center. (Email subscribers, use this link to access the video.) Andy prepared a nice video with scenes from the show shot from our seats. The previous video was professionally produced, so please don’t compare the quality of our video with clips from the show. (Email subscribers, please click here to see our own video.) HA: Breath of Life shows every Monday through Saturday evening with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The open-air venue is covered, so you don’t have to worry about getting wet if it rains. The Polynesian Cultural Center offers a variety of packages including admission to the show. The lowest priced package is $60 for adults and $45 per child. That package includes entrance to see all the Polynesian villages, free buffet dinner, and general admission to HA . Some packages include guided-tours, upgraded meal plans and better show seating. In my opinion, the Ali’i Luau ticket package is a really good value at $88 per adult and $64 per child. The Ali’i package comes with a luau and preferred show seating as well as access to the Polynesian villages and cultural presentations. See this link to compare ticket packages . I’ve seen many Polynesian shows and HA: Breath of Life is truly outstanding. I don’t believe there’s another Polynesian show anywhere that’s on par with the magnitude of HA’s production. I highly recommend it. Have you seen HA: Breath of Life ? What was your impression of the show? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...The Triple Crown of Surfing Starts Soon. Be There!
12. November 2010
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