Category Archive for 'Maui'

The best stretches on the Hawaii Islands

Friday, December 29th, 2006

In this second part of a two-part series on Hawaii’s best beaches, Travel Weekly nominates the top picks for best strands on Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the Big Island.  
 
Molokai
 
The low, flat, western end of Molokai is far older than the island’s mountainous eastern half. Wave erosion has created a wide, […]

Humpback Ed in Hawaii

Monday, December 18th, 2006

As reliable as the tides, whales return to Hawaii each winter, and visitors travel to Maui to spot them from the land and sea. But for clients who want to dive deeper into the world of whales, the upcoming Whale Quest Kapalua feeds that need with an ocean of humpback education through […]

Dive deep into the world of the whale in Hawaii

Friday, December 1st, 2006

As reliable as the tides, whales return to Hawaii each winter, and visitors travel to Maui to spot them from the land and sea. But for clients who want to dive deeper into the world of whales, the upcoming Whale Quest Kapalua feeds that need with an ocean of humpback education through […]

2 Hawaiian hotels and resorts face lifts

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

After millions of dollars in renovations, two Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts show off their face-lifts
Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts boasts two oceanfront Resorts in Hawaii, the Royal Kona Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach, Maui.  After spending millions of dollars on refurbishments at […]

Hawaii Activities Schedule

Monday, November 13th, 2006

Nov 10, 2006 -Nov 18, 2006
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS ROCK THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are gearing up for the Cheeseburger Island Style PBR Hawaii All Star Challenge presented by Amp’d Mobile, which gets underway on November 17th & 18th at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu and November 10-11 at the War Memorial […]

A winning Hawaii vacation

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

The morning we left Portland, Ore., we arrived at the airport to find Hawaiian Airlines’ computers down. Happily, there were no long lines, and the airline’s staff buzzed us through check-in, a process that took only a few minutes. They turned a difficult situation into an introduction to the aloha spirit, complete with ukuleles, […]

Starwood Hawaii’s Spas Offer Holiday Relaxation

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

With health and holistic well-being on the mind of so many travelers, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii now offers four full-service spas throughout Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island, catering to those looking for ultimate organic pampering and relaxation. With signature treatments ranging from Hawaiian lomi lomi massage to island lavender body butter to […]

The latest news on travel to the Hawaii islands

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake, which hit on Oct. 15, off the coast of the Big Island, rattled locals and visitors alike, but aside from the anxiety caused by the tremors, damage to the islands and to Hawaii’s flow of tourism has been remarkably minimal. According to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), out of the […]

After quake and power outages, Hawaii is ‘operating normally’

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Following the 6.7-magnitude temblor and subsequent power outages that hit the Hawaiian Islands Oct. 15, things are back to normal with flights on scheduled, most hotels open and power restored statewide. According to Marsha Weinert, tourism liaison to the governor’s office, "There are no continuing consequences as far as visitors […]

Special Hawaii packages for people travel from Seattle

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

 
From Seattle to Hawaii Islands
Effective 9/7 - 12/14/06
(except where noted)
Wednesday or Thursday Dep
Oahu
Ocean Resort Hotel $611
OHANA Maile Sky Court $616
Miramar At Waikiki $680
Marine Surf Waikiki $686
Park Shore Waikiki $708
Radisson Prince Kuhio $798
Waikiki Parc Hotel $823
Pacific Beach Hotel $831
RQ Waikiki Beach Hotel $884
Outrigger Waikiki $902
Sheraton Waikiki $1,036
Packages Include: Northwest Airlines 97/96 (SpecialFARE) nonstop to Honolulu, Fresh […]