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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: February 2, 2012
Pagoda at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i Lodge at Koele * Congratulations to Four Seasons Resort Lanai Lodge at Koele for making the top 10 list of US hotels by U.S. News & World Report. The Lodge secured the second highest ranking. We at Go Visit Hawaii love the Lodge at Koele as you can see from our review . Pssst! Here’s a secret – it’s one of the top luxury values in all of Hawaii. With their third night free offer , rates start at just $207 per night! * Do you have a favorite Hawaiian Island, beach, hotel, luau or activity that you think is tops? GoHawaii.About.com wants your nominations ! * By popular demand, the folks at JetLev Hawaii contacted me to let me know they’re extending the special $199 rate for a limited time. So, if you didn’t get a chance to take advantage of the JetLev Groupon we mentioned , you can call Eric at 808-393-0153 and ask for the $199 rate. * United Continental plans to launch nonstop service between Washington Dulles (IAD) and Honolulu (HNL) in June per this report . * Ala Moana Hotel near Waikiki is getting into Super Bowl 46 spirit with a special offer. After the game, the folks at Ala Moana Hotel will offer a special rate that’s the combined score. That’ll make you cheer for a defensive struggle. This special rate will be valid for stays between March 1 and April 15, 2012. Read more about this promotion at www.AlaMoanaHotel.com/46 . © 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...Thing to do in Maui
Monday, January 2, 2012
Maui vacations are special. Watch the sunrise from the top of Haleakala, schedule a round of golf on one of the championship golf courses, cruise front street from your Lahaina hotel, shop Wailea's boutiques, snorkel Molokini, head to Hana on your Maui vacation. Relax at the beachfront Kaanapali hotels, luxury Wailea hotels, or other Maui hotels in Makena, Kapalua, or Hana. Fun Things to do while on Maui Watch humpback from a catamaran Shop for local goods in towns off the beaten path Go horseback riding Bike down Haleakala Swim in the Seven Sacred Pools Hike through a bamboo forest Get married or honeymoon in Maui Maui Five Star Hotels Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Villas Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Ho'olei At Grand Wailea The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you about a Maui vacation . TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Big Island Vacations & Things To Do!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Big Island of Hawaii is know by many nicknames such as the Orchid Island, for its lush rainforests, or the Volcano Island because it is home Kilauea , a live volcano. Stay at one of the the Big Island hotels in Keauhou, on the Kohala Coast or Kona Coast, or venture off the beaten path with a visit to Hilo.
Continue reading...Lanai Luxury Getaway $1610
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Lanai, Hawaii Travel Deals Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay 3 Nights From $1610 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS
Continue reading...Maui & Lanai New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Events 2011/2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Are you going to Maui or Lanai for New Year’s Eve? If you are, you’ll surely have a fantastic time! Between these two islands you’ll find festive dinners, music and fireworks filling up the night sky. Here’s what you will find to help you make your New Year’s Eve plans. New Year’s Eve Fireworks * I’ve confirmed that there will be midnight fireworks on Lanai at Hulopoe Beach by Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay. Andy and I spent a fabulous New Year’s Eve there two years ago. If you aren’t familiar with Lanai, it’s only a 45-minute ferry ride from Maui. The ferry only operates in daylight, so you’d need to stay overnight at either Four Seasons Lana’i at Manele Bay (where the fireworks show will take place), Four Seasons Lana’i Lodge at Koele , or Hotel Lanai. (No matter where you stay on Lanai, an island shuttle is available to pick you up at the ferry and take you anywhere you need to go on the island as well as all your transportation needs.) Before the beachside fireworks, the Four Seasons at Manele will host a New Year’s Eve celebration including a 12-piece band playing a collection of classic rock to contemporary hits. This event is complimentary to resort guests. * I’m awaiting an official announcement about fireworks on Maui. (Usually these decisions are made/announced very close to New Year’s Eve.) In previous years, there have been fireworks in South Maui and unofficially, I’m gathering that there will be fireworks there again this year. If you want to see fireworks from Maui, my advice would be to book one of the New Year’s Eve dinner or cocktail cruises. If there are fireworks, they will most likely find them, plus, you’ll probably see lots of residential fireworks. Here are companies that I know are offering New Year’s Eve cruises: Pride of Maui offers a very popular New Year’s Eve Cruise with appetizers and desserts. Live music, a premium open bar and midnight champagne toast are included. The price is $119.95 per adult. This cruise normally sells out. At the time of publishing, only 75 seats were remaining. See this link for more information and to book online . Alii Nui has a New Year’s Eve dinner buffet sail for $189 per person. Seating is limited to only 40 guests. See this link for all the details and booking reservations . Pacific Whale Foundation has two different New Year’s Eve cruises available – a late dinner cruise and a cocktail cruise . Pricing starts at 71.95 for adults including a 10% off web price. (Note that they are also offering premium seating cruise too, however it is sold out.) New Year’s Eve Buffets & Dinners & Parties * Enjoy fine dining with a five-course dinner at The Banyan Tree restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. Live entertainment provided by Raw Silk and party favors will set the stage for a memorable celebration from 5:30pm to 10pm. The cost is $125 per person. Reservations are recommended. Call (808)669-6200. * Enjoy complimentary entertainment at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Alaloa Lounge from 4pm to 2am. Sugah Daddy, a favorite six-piece island rock band begins playing at 8pm. For more information, call (808)669-6200. * At Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Terrace Restaurant , you’ll find a buffet of island-inspired pupus served from interactive chef stations. The evening will be complimented by an assortment of traditional Hawaiian music and hula vignettes. Guests will be presented with a fresh flower lei greeting and festive party favors. The hours for this event are from 5:30pm to 10pm. Pricing is $100 per adult and 50 per ten ages 13 to 17. For reservations or more information call (808)669-6200. * For the kids, the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua is offering a special New Year’s Eve celebration. For children ages 5 to 8 years are invited to make their own pizza followed by an ice cream scavenger hunt. After an early countdown to the New Year, popcorn and a movie will cap the evening. Kids ages 9 and older will ring in the new year with a special buffet dinner followed by a venture into the forested uplands for a guided night hike, followed by painting, snacks and sparkling cider. The coast is $150 per child and inclusive of the dinner. For more information, call (808)669-6200 * The Sheraton Maui in Kaanapali presents a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza buffet from 4pm to 10pm. See the menu here . Pricing is $89 per adult and $45 per children ages 6 to 12. For reservations call 808-921-4600. * Kaanapali Beach Hotel will host A Magical Maui New Year’s Eve Party from 8:30pm to 1am at the Kapanaha Magic Dinner Theater . The evening includes a complimentary cocktail, three-course dinner, dancing, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Pricing starts at $155 per person for general seating. Reservations are required. See this flyer for more information or call (808)667-0128. * Umalu at Hyatt Regency Maui in Kaanapali will host a poolside count down to the New Year party. The festivities include the band “Classic Knights” to ring in the 2012. Menu and drink specials will be available. For more information call (808)661-1234. * The Tiki Terrace Restaurant at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel will serve a special four-course dinner from 6pm to 9pm. Live Hawaiian music will be provided. The pricing is $55 for adults and $35 for children ages 6 to 12. See this link to make a reservation . * The Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea presents a magical Under the Sea-themed New Year’s Eve Gala. The event will begin with a reception featuring a premium open bar and pupus, followed by a gourmet buffet dinner. The celebration will continue with entertainment and dancing leading up to the New Year’s Eve countdown. This event runs from 6pm to 12am. Pricing is $250 per person, $150 per teen ages 16 to 20 and $60 per child ages 6 to 15. For reservations or more information, call (808)875-2290 or email concierge.kealani@fairmont.com * The Makena Beach & Golf Resort celebrates the new year with a buffet dinner. Following dinner, dance the night away to live music and enjoy refreshments with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. The dinner buffet is from 5:30pm to 10pm. Live music will play until 12:30am. Pricing is $80 per adult, $60 per child ages 9 to 12 and $40 per child ages 5 to 8. Reservations recommended. For reservations or for more information call (808) 875-5888, email reservations@makenaresortmaui.com Advice & Notes: Unless otherwise noted, you can assume that taxes and gratuity are not included in the pricing listed. I recommend you make your reservations as soon as possible to secure the event you prefer. Seating is limited, particularly on the cruises. Many other resorts and venues will offer special New Year’s Eve events. If you do not see your resort listed, contact the concierge at your resort for information on their events. Many restaurants will allow children ages four or five and under to dine for free with each paying adult. All pricing and schedules were accurate at the time of publishing. Both pricing and schedules are subject to change. I will update this list when additions or revisions are determined. Mahalo to the Maui Visitors Bureau for their assistance. While you’re in Maui and Lanai start practicing the phrase Hau’oli Makahiki Hou , which is the Hawaiian way to say Happy New Year. It’s pronounced, “how-oh-lay ma-ka-hee-key ho”. Hau’oli Makahiki Hou and happy 2012 to you! © 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...Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Palawai
Friday, November 25, 2011
What a colorful sunset backdrop to the cook pines that line the Palawai Basin in the uplands of Lana’i. Mahalo to Lana’i resident and Four Seasons Lana’i General Manager, Tom Roelens for sharing his beautiful photo with us. © 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...Exclusive Hawaii Luxury Vacation With Air $1525
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Make this year's Hawaii vacation as relaxing as possible with a stay at the exclusive Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. Book this Lanai vacation package with Travelwizard.com and it will include roundtrip air, 3 nights luxury accommodations, daily buffet breakfast for two, a $100 daily resort credit and you childen stay FREE. 3 Nights With Air From BDL $1525 per person when booking with Travelwizard.com Valid for travel 1/9/12-3/5/12. call for pricing from your home airport. Promo Code:PLWS Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Why I Am Getting Addicted To Scuba Diving In Hawaii
Monday, August 29, 2011
Today, we start a three-day series of Hawaii diving and snorkeling posts written by my friend Elisabeth Ostrander. Before I dive into telling you all about some of my recent diving adventures in Hawai’i, I need to make a a few confessions. First, I am not an expert diver by any means, as I have only 20 dives under my weight belt, but I do enjoy the activity itself and all the things there are to see when scuba diving. However, there’s a twist – I’m terrified of being underwater – unlike my husband, who I swear has hidden gills somewhere. Needless to say, I’m not your typical scuba fanatic, yet… but I am getting there slowly. If you are reading this and wondering why I scuba dive at all, wait for it … I particularly LOVE seeing sharks while scuba diving. I am dead serious when I say, they calm me down underwater, because they are so mesmerizing to watch; I forget about all my fears. I must also add, having gotten SSI certified back in 2007 (no small task, considering how uncomfortable I was with water) just prior to our honeymoon in Fiji , we’re admittedly spoiled having had that as our first dive trip. After an amazing week scuba diving in Fiji, the pesky thing called ‘life’ got in the way, and it was soon over two years until our next diving adventure in Hawaii. In the last two years, the story has changed dramatically – I’ve since visited Oahu twice (but have only snorkeled there), the Big Island, Kauai, and most recently – Maui. At this point, it’s fair to say a love affair with Hawaii is blossoming, and the amazing experiences I’ve had so far scuba diving in Hawaii is just one of the many reasons why. Hawaii is best known for its abundance of dive spots inhabited with sea turtles, manta rays and dolphins, as well as smaller endemic marine life species, living among the volcanic formations under its clear blue water. Now, let’s talk story about scuba diving across the islands of Hawai’i, Kauai, Maui and Lanai. Scuba Diving on the Big Island of Hawai’i Back in January 2010, we made our first ever voyage ever to Hawaii. From Salt Lake City, we first flew to Honolulu on Delta, spent 3 days on Oahu, checking out Wakikki, the north shore and Pearl Harbor. Next, it was off to the Big Island for a six night stay at Kona Village Resort* / Four Seasons Hualalai, where we’d planned to do several days of diving. In the excitement of planning our first trip to the islands and escaping winter on the mainland, we failed to research our timing. If we had, we may have realized it wasn’t the best time of year to visit for scuba diving, due to the possibility of large ocean swells – great for surfers, not so much for diving. Visiting in January did have its perks however. Because the resort was only about 60% full, we also had the luck of being the only two divers on the boat that first day, along with a couple spare crew members diving for fun. It practically gave us a private refresher course with our very own, patient dive leader. (A very good thing after it had been so long since our last trip. ) From the Kailua-Kona coastline, we could see whales breaching often in the distance, and getting on the dive boat that first day, we were hoping for a 2-for-1 whale watching tour and a 2-tank dive. We were not disappointed during our surface interval, when we saw more whales breaching within a closer range. While underwater, the ‘singing’ of the whales resonating at times created such a powerful ‘thumping’ in our chests and the resulting vibrations were so powerful and close, I felt as though I could pivot and be face to face with a giant whale at any time. Of course, reason and logic (plus conversation with the other divers) tells me, the whales were probably still miles away. Big Island Scuba Diving near Kailua Kona Our first dive was at a site in Kua Bay, not too far off the Kona Coast. I was immediately grateful for Shawna, one of my favorite dive leaders to date, who seemingly understood all of my crazy fears and was able to help me work through them. We took our time descending to the clean, white sandy floor at a depth of about 40’, where she had us work on a couple of skills before continuing our dive. Just a few minutes into this process, our attention was captured by this sight: 10-12' Wide Manta Ray near Kua Bay, Big Island of Hawai'i Luckily, the other dive crew members had brought along a camera and underwater scooters, and managed to catch us in the picture with this 10-12’ wide Manta Ray gliding past us. (I am on the far left – I have since improved out my buoyancy skills:) All my other thoughts and irrational fear slipped aside, as I soaked up the fleeting moment – as quickly as it came, it was gone. We spent the remainder of the dive tooling around spotting just a few things – eels and a “crown of thorns” starfish moving along the ocean floor. Dive #2 brought the boat to Black Coral Arch, a dive site reaching 60’ depths, with a short swim-through lava tube and a more open arch formation, which plenty of light filtered through. Doing a pre-dive briefing on the boat, Shawna assured me I’d be OK and more comfortable swimming up through the larger arch. We plotted, however, to position me on one end of the lava tube, and she would lead my husband through it, in order to ‘flush out’ 4 smaller, white tip reef sharks (each no more than 4-6’ in size) resting there, so I could get a good look at them. A fifth shark swam by before my fellow divers were out of the tube. Dive heaven for me! A bonus was the surprised look on my husband’s face upon seeing the sharks, as he doesn’t share my love of sharks, and he had been chatting on the other side of the boat when we made this plan. Sadly, this was our first and only day of scuba diving off the Kona Coast. Due to growing swells, the resort grounded all water activities, so we beached ourselves by the pool (and the pool bar) the rest of the week. Seeing that amazing manta ray ‘flying’ gracefully towards us through the water made it worth the trip alone. I might have been happy if that was my last dive ever. About the Author: Elisabeth Ostrander is an experienced travel journalist, although a past life saw her writing mainly about snow based activities such as skiing and snowboarding, she has slowly started to succumb to the allure of surf, sand & scuba … in between ski seasons, that is. Watch for two more posts this week from Elisabeth about scuba diving In Poipu. Kauai and scuba diving in Maui & Lanai. * Note: In March 2011, both Kona Village Resort property & the Four Seasons Hualalai were heavily damaged from an earthquake-generated tsunami . The Four Seasons underwent several months of renovations and re-opened for guests; Kona Village Resort, which had been in operation since 1965, has yet to reopen, much to the dismay of its loyal guests. © 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...Manele Bay, Lanai 5 Nights $789
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Hawaii Travel Deals - Manele Bay, Lanai Four Seasons Resort, Lanai at Manele Bay 5 nights from $789 pp,do Book by Aug 31, 2011 Promo Code: CCVWS Book your stay on the island of Lanai with Travelwizard.com and it will include 5 nights at the Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i at Manele Bay, a $350 air credit and the 4th night free. TRavel by Dec 20, 2011. Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Top Hawaii Spas 2011
Monday, June 20, 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 .
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