Destinations
G Adventures Showcases New Greenland Itinerary
G Adventures has introduced a new itinerary for its G Expedition, Explore Greenland and Spitsbergen. The tour starts and ends in the town of Longyearbyen, Norway. Currently priced at $3,999 p.p. for a departure date of Aug. 19, the 13-day adventure gives travellers a glimpse into the unspoiled wilderness of Greenland and Spitsbergen. “With this new itinerary and an unbeatable price, there’s really no better time to see Greenland and the glacial greatness that is the Arctic,” says Aizaz Sheikh, director of marketing, Global, G Adventures. Travellers have the chance to...
Mauna Lani Resort reopens after extensive remake
After an extensive, resort-wide renovation valued at over US$200 million, the Mauna Lani Resort of the Auberge Resorts Collection has reopened, marking the first entrée into the Hawaiian market for Auberge. This marks a new era of experiential luxury for Hawaii Island with the stunning reimagination of this iconic property. Mauna Lani unfolds across 13 oceanfront hectares on Hawaii Island embedded with a natural sanctuary of royal fishponds, verdant gardens and coral-strewn coves. Five private bungalows and 333 guest rooms and suites set the stage for transformative experiences. The...
Fireknife competition at PCC on Oahu
The Samoa Festival, Hawaii’s largest Samoan cultural gathering and premier showcase of Samoa’s traditions, will be held at the Polynesian Cultural Center in early May. As part of the celebrations, the festival will be highlighted by the 28th annual World Fireknife Championships, which is a key cultural tradition of the Samoan people. During the competition, talented fireknife dancers from across the United States as well as Samoa, Tahiti, Japan and Australia will come together at the Polynesian Cultural Center for four nights of heated competition. From as young as six years old...
Restorative Stay Well rooms at Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu has recently unveiled 26 Stay Well Premier rooms that help enhance guests’ physical and emotional well-being. Stay Well Premier guests at Turtle Bay Resort will enjoy rooms that are outfitted with wellness amenities that enhance the quality of air, light and water, and promote better sleep, comfort, mental acuity, nutrition and overall health. Room highlights include a Stay Well natural memory foam mattress, air purification using filtration to reduce allergens/toxins in the air, aromatherapy to create a relaxing environment, and dawn simulation to provide a...
Volcanic Explorations on hike to Kilauea
KapohoKine Adventures has recently launched a new tour called the “Elite Volcano Hike” that is available from both Hilo and Kona on Hawaii Island. The new tour leads hikers to Kilauea’s historic 2018 lava flow, an imposing 40 foot tall wall of black lava covering the highway. It then follows the lava flow through a pine forest and down to the sea where the newly altered coastline and cliffs overlook a new black sand beach. Also on the tour is the crown jewel of the Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hikers briefly visit the Kilauea Iki Overlook before heading off on...
Deals on April submarine dives by Atlantis
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), Atlantis Submarines is offering US$15 off select afternoon dives on their 48-passenger submarines during the month of April. Atlantis Adventures operates its recreational submarines at dive sites off the shores of Waikiki on Oahu, Maui and Kona on Hawaii Island. Visitors will experience the adventure of a lifetime as they climb aboard one of the Atlantis 48-passenger submarines and descend to 30 metres beneath the surface of the ocean. For example, the Waikiki dive site is located within view of iconic Leahi (Diamond Head) and is frequented by...
Wellness directs redesign at Renew Hotel
Waikiki’s original boutique hotel has revealed a comprehensive redesign and rebrand centered around local wellness. Formerly known as “Hotel Renew,” the 72-room property has been re-imagined for the lifestyle-conscious traveller with modern guest rooms, corridors, lobby and lobby bar – in addition to new amenities and experiences designed to connect guests to the local wellness community. Positioned at the eastern end of Waikiki, steps from Waikiki Beach, the Renew Hotel inspires guests to seek a deeper connection to Hawai'i and the Spirit of Aloha. The property’s redesign...
Dine under the stars on Majestic Cruise
Cruising off the shore of Waikiki on a warm summer evening, with the lights of the city on the horizon, is a special experience that will soon be available at lower prices. Majestic by Atlantis Cruises is offering a special US$20 discount off each adult or child ticket during the month of May for all sunset buffet dinner cruises. The Majestic offers the only full-service bar and lounge, with comfortable and spacious open seating, in Waikiki waters. The 46-metre Majestic is Atlantis’s newest state-of-the-art cruise vessel. It sports a sleek, yacht-like design, offering many options...