Oct 30, 2012

Whale Encounter Package It’s Whale Watching season in Maui and Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel offers travelers the chance to get up-close with the largest creatures on the planet through its Whale Encounter Package. Now through April 1, guests can book a 4-night stay at Hawaii’s most Hawaiian Hotel and receive a partial ocean view room, complimentary rental...

Milwaukee, Wis. (April 29, 2010) – For four weeks only beginning on April 30, 2010, Funjet Vacations is offering over $625 per couple+ in added-value savings for Hawai‘i vacations. By taking advantage of Funjet Vacations exclusive Hawai‘i offers, travelers can enhance their experience and re-invest their savings for an unbelievable trip. Funjet Vacations...

Despite its Endless Summer image, Hawaii does have four distinct seasons. In this case, however, it’s Four Seasons – Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Resort Hawaii at Hualalai, Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and Four Seasons Lanai: The Lodge at Koele. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting each of these beauties, with my most recent stay at...

Steve Wood is a down to earth fellow who places a high value on the solitude that comes with heading off the beaten path. Raised in the hamlet of Hutton, North Somerset, England, “Woody” landed on Oahu during an around-the-world sojourn in 1997. While taking a leisurely drive along coastal Kamehameha Highway, the adventure lover instantly fell for the...

SEATTLE — Customers who fly Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air from the Bay Area between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2009, can earn up to 40 percent off Alaska Airlines’ new nonstop flights between Oakland, Calif., and the Hawaiian Islands starting this fall. To qualify, customers must be a member or enroll in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and register for the...

HONOLULU, HI (June 30, 2009) – Now you can reserve a front row seat to one of Hawaii’s most treasured attractions, Waikiki Beach, and still stay within your vacation budget. Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel’s Front Row Seat to the Ocean promotion allows you to upgrade your room selection to a partial ocean view, ocean view or oceanfront for only $15 more. And,...

I’ve been a die-hard fan of the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui (www.Fairmont.com/KeaLani) in Wailea Resort since it opened in December 1991. In fact, I was fortunate to stay at the property in its opening month. But it had been awhile since I enjoyed my most recent stay in this all-suite beachfront resort. So it was natural to notice a few subtle changes. No doubt...

Laie, HI – A new wind is blowing into the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Pacific Theater this summer with “Ha: Breath of Life,” a spectacular new interactive Polynesian night show like nothing else seen in Hawaii. The $3 million show will bring the performance into the audience and utilize exciting new technology when it debuts on August 14, 2009. Guests...

NORTH SHORE, OAHU, HI (June 24, 2009) – Turtle Bay Resort is pleased to announce teen golf professionals, Tony and Gipper Finau will represent the North Shore resort. The three year agreement will provide a place for Tony, age 19 and Gipper age 18 to play, practice, and train as they aspire to play on the PGA Tour. Both have been recognized as two of the...

On a recent Maui visit, I opted to stay at a resort that’s been a favorite of mine since it opened in 1991. Great for families because of it spacious suite design – but also ideal for couples thanks to the privacy factor – the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui (www.fairmont.com/kealani) is the only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort of all the hotels and...

My most recent Big Island visit perked up when I attended the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hawaii’s longest running ag event that’s been a major part of the island’s cultural complexion for some four decades. Picking up steam among connoisseurs, Kona Coffee consists exclusively of beans grown on the western slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in a...

At the recent Los Angeles Times Travel Expo, I met with Susan Martin of Martin’s Travel to learn more about family adventures and historic sites on Oahu. Pearl Harbor is one of the big site on Oahu and Susan explains way and some of the other historically important attractions. Beyond history Oahu is known for great beaches. If I seem out of breath...

The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the Eastern side of Oahu is Hawaiis most popular paid attraction. The Polynesian Cultural Center presents the talents seven peoples of the South Pacific including: Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga, Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, and Marquesas. While a definite tourist attraction, our own, Eileen Moran says, “Not tacky,...

OK. Maybe I’m a bit biased when it comes to Hawaii. While I’m not the least bit surprised that National Geographic Traveler has named Kona Village Resort to its annual “Stay List,” I’m surprised that only five Hawaii properties were actually tapped for this prestigious group. Regardless, I have included this wonderful retreat on my own personal roster...

Sure, I can spot the Big Dipper. And while I love a full moon, nothing beats the promise of wishing on a shooting star. But those iconic nighttime wonders aside, my knowledge of a darkened sky is basic at best. Determined to heighten my celestial sense, I knew few Earthly viewing venues could top Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island. So on a recent romp to this...