Destinations
Hawaiian Fairmonts earn ‘Gold’
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have selected both Fairmont resorts in Hawaii for the magazine's coveted Gold List, an annual ranking of the travel industry's finest hotels, resorts and cruise lines. The Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui and The Fairmont Orchid on the Island of Hawaii have been voted among the best places to stay in the world based on location, activities, service and guestrooms. The Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, Maui is also on the magazine's new Platinum Circle List, a mark of distinction for ranking on The Gold List the past five years consecutively. Earning praise from readers...
Kauai Marriott offers ‘Free for All’ savings
The beachfront Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach has a "Free for All" vacation package available. Starting at US$249 per room, per night, the package includes Internet access, a round of golf for children at the Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, free T-shirt with purchase of a helicopter tour for two from Jack Harter Helicopters, 10% off of dining at Kukui's Restaurant, Toro-Tei sushi bar, Kalapaki Grill and Aupaka Terrace, 10% off at Alexander Spa, 25% off of any pasta entree at Cafe Portofino, 20% off of an item at Lamont's Gifts, $5 off of a stand up paddleboard rental after a lesson with the...
Does this offer Trump many other offers?
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is offering discounts and every fourth night free in all room categories at Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk for travel through June 30. The "Vacation Like Trump" special features a reduced rate starting at US$309 per night, plus tax, with no nightly minimum stay in superior city view accommodations. The free night offer begins at US$1,077, plus tax, for every stay of at least four nights in superior city view units. Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk is a new, luxurious, all-suite property located...
Princess increases Hawaiian offerings
Agents with clients having Hawaii and the South Pacific on their cruise bucket list this year and next can look to Princess Cruises for numerous options. Princess is offering a choice of 10 itineraries to the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific between fall 2012 and spring 2013. New next season, Princess will offer more Hawaii cruises than ever before, with four ships sailing roundtrip to the islands from both Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, the renovated Grand Princess will make its debut voyages to Hawaii as part of its first west coast season. In total, eight...
January on the Big Island
Hawaii, the Big Island is celebrating the arrival of 2012 with numerous specials and events. - Lava from Kilauea's remote Pu'u Oo vent has again reached the ocean within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boundaries, at a location USGS scientists have named the West Ka'ili'ili ocean entry. The arduous hike from the bottom of Chain of Craters Road is about four miles one-way across an uneven flow field. Several streams of lava are pouring into the ocean, providing dramatic views, but conditions can change at any time. (http://www.nps.gov/havo) - Lava touched the sea on Dec. 9, 2011, and now...
Vancouver Playhouse wine festival starts Feb. 27
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest consumer wine festivals in the world. Marking its 34th year with wines from Chile and a global focus on Cabernets, this year's festival runs from Feb. 27 to March 4. The event features 181 participating wineries from 15 countries, amounting to more than 1,700 wines on pour. Expected to entertain over 25,000 attendees, the festival offers seven days of special events, including the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, wine seminars, winery dinners and an assortment of lunches and brunches at Vancouver's finest...
Loden detox deal for New Year pain
Those who are still feeling the effects of seasonal over-indulgence can consider making a reservation at the Loden Hotel in Vancouver. It is offering a New Year's detox with a twist, helping guests to recharge with the Digital Detox Package. The $344 package includes overnight accommodation in the signature King guestroom, a Detox Elixir cocktail upon arrival, a 60-minute massage in the Loden Spa Treatment Suite, a 30-minute purifying infrared sauna treatment, a $50 dining certificate for Tableau Bar Bistro, an in-room lululemon yoga kit, complimentary valet parking and more....
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden rated tops
A new book by National Geographic has named Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden #1 on a list of city gardens around the world. The small, but beautiful garden is rated, for instance, ahead of the Rodin Sculpture Garden in Paris. Only two other city gardens in North America were rated -- the Foster Botanical Garden in Hawaii and the Conservatory Garden in New York's Central Park. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden was the first garden in the Ming Dynasty style that was created outside of China, and is located Vancouver's Chinatown, near to the city's downtown....