Vacation Packages
With summer right around the corner, what better way to vacation with the entire family on the Big Island of Hawaii than with Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s new “Rewarding Kids” promotion! Now you can earn 2,500 Marriott Rewards points per child when traveling with children ages 17 years and under. Special room rates at this oceanfront resort begin at $199 per room, per night for garden mountain view accommodations.
Families can enjoy the resort’s three swimming pools – one of which has a sandy bottom children’s area and waterslide, bask in the sun on the white-sand and protected ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay, or enjoy Ocean Sports beach activities including snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and glass bottom boat excursions fronting the resort.
Hawaiian cultural activities on-site including fresh orchid lei making, ukulele and hula lessons, and a guided tour of the ancient fishponds are also offered to guests. The renowned Mandara Spa offers special treatments with the teenager in mind – popular are the mother/daughter Paradise Massage, father/son Chill Out Massage, Fabulous Fruity Facial, and Magical Manicure/Soul Mate Pedicure.
Steps away from Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is the historical Ala Loa walking trail, which leads visitors to an ancient Hawaiian petroglyph field containing more than 12,000 images carved in stone. Near popular shopping at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops, the Ala Kahakai (shoreline trail), is one of three ancient Hawaiian paths preserved by Waikoloa Resort as part of its cultural preservation program. Part of the National Trails System for the National Register of Historic Places, Ala Kahakai is 700 miles in length, originating from North Kohala and ending at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Every Sunday and Wednesday at sunset, guests can experience the Royal Luau at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, an intimate Hawaiian feast with traditional and contemporary cuisine, and lively Polynesian entertainment including Samoan fire knife dance. Royal Luau ticket prices are $80 for adults and $40 for children ages 6-10.
The “Rewarding Kids” offer is good with a minimum two-night stay. Reservations must be made from April 25 – July 18, 2010 for stays through December 24, 2010. Must be a Marriott Reward member to receive points. Points will be rewarded to one adult per room. Limited to two children per room, per stay. Must quote promotional code M41 when booking package to receive offer. Not applicable to group rates, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Marriott Rewards points can be earned at more than 3,200 Marriott International hotels around the world, including Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance® Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club®. Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and points can be redeemed for hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, brand-name merchandise and more. Marriott Rewards won the 2009 Freddie Award for “Best Hotel Rewards Program” and has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Travel Savvy, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines.
To make reservations, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll free from the U.S.
1-800-721-6996.
Tired of paying extra airline fees for your luggage? Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa's new "Bags Stay Free" promotion gives back to guests, crediting $25 per bag for their airline luggage fee expenses. The baggage fee credit can be used at Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge, Royal Luau, Kona Coffee Shoppe, room rate, taxes, parking and internet.
Special rates at this oceanfront resort begin at $199 per room, per night for Garden Mountain View accommodations.
Offer is good with a minimum two-night stay for stays through December 24, 2010. Proof of valid airline baggage receipt (overweight charges not valid) must be presented at check in and is limited to two pieces of luggage per room, per stay. Must quote promotional code L9Z when booking package to receive offer.
Resort credit cannot be redeemed for cash. Please check with the resort for a list of Marriott-managed outlets. Credit will be applied to valid incidental charges upon checkout. No refund or credit for any unused resort credit. Limited number of rooms is available for this promotion. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
To make reservations, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll free from the U.S. 1-800-721-6996.
Hotel & Bungalows
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows today announced a partnership with world-champion triathletes that will call the luxury resort their Hawaii home and training base for the many elite endurance events they compete in on Hawaii Island.
Tim DeBoom from Colorado, Matt Lieto from Oregon, John Flanagan from Oahu, Belinda Granger from Australia and Luke Bell also from Australia will comprise Team Mauna Lani. Also using Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows as their training base is local Hawaii Island triathletes, Penn Henderson and Bree Wee.
Mauna Lani is welcoming beginner and amateur endurance athletes to its resort too with the launch of the new Iron-Fit Package proving access to the same leading-edge facilities and superior location that the champion athletes will be enjoying.
General Manager of Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Brian Butterworth, said that “we are inspired by each athlete’s commitment and passion for competing at the elite level and are very excited to be part of their journey. We hope Team Mauna Lani will encourage more people to take up endurance sports and train in one of the best locations in the world.”
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows new Iron-Fit package includes daily tri-road bicycle use, a daily personal trainer and daily sports massage. Guests will have access to Mauna Lani’s world-class fitness center and 25 meter lap pool, the private secluded beach for ocean swimming and nearby wide-open roads for cycling and altitude training. Nightly room rates are:
Standard Single: $700
Ocean View Single $910
Ocean Front Single $1000
Standard Double $1050
Ocean View Double $1260
Ocean Front Double: $1,350
For more information about Team Mauna Lani and the Iron-Fit package please contact (800) 367-2323 or visit www.maunalani.com.
Four Seasons Resort Hualālai at Historic Ka‘ūpūlehu is celebrating the return of Hawaii 5-0 to the airwaves with the “Hualālai 5-0” package. With up to $850 in added value, the likes of McGarrett, Danno, Chin Ho and Kono are sure to appreciate the savings at Hawai’i Island’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort.
“Hawaii 5-0 is one of televisions great iconic programs,” says Robert Whitfield, general manager of
Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. “Our ‘Hualālai 5-0’ package celebrates the return of the show to the airwaves, and gives our guests a chance to take in all we have to offer, with great value given back.”
The “Hualālai 5-0” package, offering up to $85-0 in resort credits, includes the following:
· 5 nights accommodations at Hawai’i Island’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes
Five-Star resort
· $5-0 per day golf credit (on the signature Jack Nicklaus golf course)
· $5-0 per day dining credit (in the new Beach Tree or Pahu’i a restaurants)
· $5-0 per day Alaka’i Nalu credit (for use in outrigger canoe, SCUBA, paddleboarding, and more)
· Complete season 1 DVD of the original Hawaii 5-0 (guests booking suites will receive the entire original series on DVD)
This package can only be booked “old-school” by calling (888) 340-5662. The booking code for this package is aptly, “Book Me, Danno.”
Rates start at $625 per night and are valid on stays from August 26 until December 17, 2010. Resort credits are non-transferrable and must be used day of issue. This package is not combinable with any other offers. For reservations, please call (888) 340-5662. For general Resort information, please visit www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.
Originally aired from 1968-1980, Hawaii 5-0 was set in Hawai’i and featured an elite branch of the Hawai’i State Police. The new Hawaii 5-0, premiering September 20 on CBS, will again be filmed and set in Hawai’i, featuring an adrenaline-fueled update of one of the most iconic shows in television history.
Kohala Coast, Hawaii’s Big Island—Families considering The Fairmont Orchid for their summer vacation will find plenty of family-friendly features ranging from casual dining outlets, a seemingly endless menu of ocean and cultural activities, an authentically local children’s program, spacious accommodations and service with Aloha so you can relax in each other’s company and reconnect. Families will be able to save up to $500 with the Summer Family Package which includes 20% off of the best available rate in Fairmont and Partial Ocean View Categories, guaranteed connecting rooms (based on availability at time of booking), breakfast for two per room, per day, two Keiki Aloha Children’s program passes per stay and complimentary self parking.
“We make families part of our ‘ohana, our family,” says “Aunty” Kaiulani Damaso, Director of Learning & Hawaiian Cultural Affairs who has been with the hotel since it opened in 1990. “Our Beachboy program gives families the opportunity to play and learn together. We offer surf lessons, snorkeling instruction, outrigger canoe paddling, stand up paddle boarding, Hawaiian craft demonstrations, cultural hikes, beach volleyball and more.”
Top 10 Reasons To Plan A Summer Family Vacation At The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii:
Keiki (Children) Aloha Adventure Program Children 5-12 - Hawaiian games, gecko hunts, crafts, sand castles and more. Full-day 9:00am – 4:00 pm $85 includes lunch or half-day 9:00am-Noon $65 and babysitting services with bonded staff may be arranged with 24-hour’s notice through the Concierge.
Hawaiian Lore and Cultural Hikes – Hear the stories of ancient Hawaii as our Beach staff lead you through the largest petroglyph field in the Pacific, take you through lava shelter caves formed centuries ago, teach you to weave a lauhala (palm frond) bowl or discover a new game played in the time of the ali’i (royalty). Daily activities complimentary.
Children 18 and under stay free when staying in their parents’ guestroom.
Honu (turtle) watching every day and Tuesday honu talks. Learn about the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle that thrives in Pauoa Bay, then swims ashore every afternoon at The Fairmont Orchid to take advantage of the sun’s warmth.
Activities Pass—Two options “Paradise Within Wellness”($20/class/ Adult) or “Fun & Sun” ($75 Adult/$60 Child 5 and over) good for entire stay -- provides unlimited access to surfboards and floats, snorkel gear, wellness and fitness activities such as Seaside Yoga, Vision & Memory Fitness, Tennis, Life in Balance and much more. Customize your stay to fit your family’s needs.
Torchlighting at Sunset—Every evening, prior to sunset, a Beachboy (or Beachgirl) heralds day’s end by blowing the sacred pu, or conch shell, toward the north, south, east and west followed by igniting 200 torches encircling the grounds and pool. More often than not, children gather in the runner’s wake, mesmerized by the ceremony and creating lasting memories.
Tranquil Swimming Lagoon—Protected from the open-ocean waters of the Pacific by lava rock jetties our soft white sand beach and aquamarine warm waters make it the perfect spot for small children or anyone else unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the ocean. Just beyond the jetties is pristine Pauoa Bay, and a remarkable coral reef ecosystem sure to enchant beginner and advanced snorkelers alike. The Orchid Beachboys make their headquarters on the beach at the Orchid Beach Shack and are always ready to share the latest ocean conditions and answer any questions.
Family – Friendly Dining-- Our “keiki sized” breakfast buffet is just the right height for children to help themselves to breakfast on their own custom dinnerware. Hale Kai Restaurant, located steps from the ocean provides keiki with their own hand held DVD player and choice of movies while they wait for their lunch or dinner. Brown’s Deli is located poolside, with options to eat lunch under an umbrella, at the beach, in the guestroom or have a picnic packed to-go for a day of sightseeing. Keiki menus are available for smaller appetites.
Children Under Five Eat Free in all Restaurants—When dining with a parent, keiki eat free at Brown’s Beach House, Hale Kai Restaurant, Norio’s Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar and The Orchid Court and children under 12 dine for half off.
Family Package—Includes 20% off of the best available rate in Fairmont Garden and Partial Ocean View categories, guaranteed connecting rooms, breakfast for two per room per day, and two Keiki Aloha Children’s Program passes per stay. No minimum stay required. Available between April 15 and August 31, 2010. To book, call the hotel toll free direct at 800-845-9905. Learn more online at www.fairmont.com/orchid and click on hotel packages.
Pack a carry on bag and leave the rest to Kona Village. Divers can relax and make their next dive trip an unplugged, unpretentious and unmatched Hawaiian experience with Kona Village’s new five-night Dive Package.
The Kona Village Dive Package includes roundtrip airport transfers from Kona International Airport to Kona Village, three two-tank dives per person, use of a dive propulsion vehicle during one dive, unlimited shore dives (unescorted), and all gear including wet suits.
No trips to the marina – the Kona Village dive boat pulls up right on the beach at Kona Village. No shipping of gear – Kona Village’s gear is ScubaPro and updated annually. Dive instructor Jimi Kilbride’s extensive experience includes that of expedition diver for the Cousteau Society. He, along with all the attentive staff at Kona Village, work hard to make every day at Kona Village memorable.
Learn more: http://www.KonaVillage.com/dive.aspx
Artists of varying abilities whether beginner or accomplished needing renewal and focus are invited to join others of a like mind for a week or more at Kona Village’s newly introduced Hawaiian Art Journey.
For decades artists have considered Kona Village one of the best places for light and for inspiration. Hawaiian Art Journey, directed by Robert Adams, facilitates drawing, painting and sculpting groups and classes.
“The core activities planned for each week-long Art Journey are sleep − to the sound of waves − wake, walk, draw, paint, sculpt, study, relax, eat, and rejuvenate,” according to Adams. “Participants are also likely to find focus and renewal in addition to art skills gained. They may well return home having experienced their best week of the year.” Adams adds that Hawaiian Art Journey caters to the easel arts including painting and drawing as well as small scale sculpture.
Artists, art instructors, or anyone interested in learning is encouraged to utilize the flexible format of Hawaiian Art Journey to create their own group for a week of their choosing, based on Kona Village availability. Organizers who bring ten or more paid enrollments for a week-long program receive their own stay complimentary. If there are fewer than ten paid enrollees, then organizers can create a class description to add to the Hawaiian Art Journey web site for others to see and enroll.
Seven-night program rates begin at $2,222 per person double occupancy and include three island-inspired meals each day served oceanfront. Rates also include taxes, gratuities, and transfers from Kona International Airport to Kona Village and numerous resort activities such as snorkeling, tennis, fitness center and kayaking. With the many inclusions, guests have the opportunity to de-stress from everyday life and focus entirely on art. Art supplies, select ocean activities, and spa services are not included. Other fees may apply.
Go to www.HawaiianArtJourney.com for more extensive program information or email Robert Adams at HawaiianArtJourney@gmail.com. To learn more about Kona Village visit www.KonaVillage.com.
Note: Pricing and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Package subject to availability. Certain other restrictions may apply.
Travelers in the mood for romance need not look further than the Escape to Romance Package at the oceanfront Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. It’s where nature’s simplicity is at its best, amidst dramatic lava fields with picturesque views of ancient Hawaiian fishponds and the blue Pacific Ocean at the palm-fringed ‘Anaeho’omalu Bay.
The Escape to Romance Package includes a chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival and deluxe accommodations in contemporary rooms featuring private lanai, with glass railings that perfectly reflect vibrant sunsets each evening. Complimentary for two, guests will savor a daily breakfast buffet at the open-air Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge, with sumptuous entrees punctuated with island fresh ingredients. To top it off, guests who book the Escape to Romance Package will receive an elegant hard-cover Hawaiian memory journal by award-winning Photographer Linda Ching, the perfect keepsake to remember every detail of the trip.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s sleek infinity swimming pool and whirlpool is the best way for couples to unwind. In the day, cool trade winds blow through the palm trees and foliage throughout the resort. By night, the sky is blanketed with stars, perfect for an evening of romance.
The renowned Mandara Spa fronts the infinity pool and has seven luxurious treatment rooms, including double suites for guests to enjoy a couples’ massage with their loved one. Guests are pampered with treatments using the healing power of plants, flowers and roots combined with expert touch to nourish the body and increase energy.
Rates begin at $263 per night and are valid through December 24, 2010. Subject to availability, restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
To make reservations, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll free from the U.S. 1-800-721-6996 and enter promotion code ROM.