Destinations
Bucketlist Worthy Yucatan
Baxter Media invites agents to attend a unique webinar next Thursday (Jan. 16) at 1 p.m. (EST). Taken from an Industry perspective, next week's webinar covers all of the features and benefits that make travel to Yucatan not only unforgettable but accessible to your clients. Whether as a stand-alone vacation or an add on to Cancun or Riviera Maya, the unspoiled beaches, colonial city and deep cultural heritage make for an extraordinary experience. Join Tammy Cecco, Publisher and editor of Travel Life (on behalf of the Yucatan Tourism Board) for an in-depth conversation on how to sell...
New Cuisine, Work-Outs Part Of Faimont Renos
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui resort has recently completed an extensive makeover of its breakfast restaurant, fitness centre, ballroom and foyer. The remodelled Kea Lani Restaurant offers guests a contemporary design, alfresco dining and innovative menu, featuring a farmers-market selection of produce and proteins. An international menu of breakfast favorites with island flavors is offered, as is an a la carte menu with a two-course breakfast. The resort’s new fitness centre offers equipment like Peloton bikes, plyometric boxes, strength equipment, GYM RAX systems and a Aktiv Virtual...
New PCC Luau Is A Feast Fit For A Queen
In December, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) on Oahu unveiled its all-new Ali‘i Luau, called “Onipaa,” – a tribute to the kingdom of Hawai‘i monarch Queen Liliuokalani. Guests will experience a Hawaiian luau “fit for a Queen,” including a lei greeting, the unveiling of the imu – the underground oven – and blessing of the food. Onipaa is a Hawaiian word meaning “steadfast.” Visitors to the centre’s Hukilau Marketplace can now get a taste of the PCC’s offerings on the new Holoholo Canoe Ride, a 25-minute guided tour highlighting activities that guests...
Hip Vibe At Historic Waikiki Hotel
White Sands Hotel, a classic Waikiki Beach property, has been renovated for modern travellers and is aiming to tap into the Bamboo Bar lounge culture of the early 70s. Originally opened in 1959, it’s the area’s only remaining walk-up hotel building; the three-story hotel has no elevator. There are also no ocean views available from this central Waikiki location, so instead guests look inward, to a lush and lively courtyard, with an emphasis on being green. Solar panels have been installed on the roofs of the hotel’s three buildings, making it the only property in Waikiki...
Taking Care Of Mother Nature
The beauty of Hā’ena State Park on the island of Kauai is so well known that its popularity is becoming an issue. As more visitors come to see the stunning beach coves and dramatic cliffs of the park, intensive trail usage and car parking have become problems. But that situation is being resolved by new rules governing visits to the park, including the creation of a pass reservation system. Storms and severe flooding in 2018 caused both Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park to be closed for over a year. This gave the Division of State Parks the opportunity to...
Tour Of Cave Reveals Fragile Ecosystem
On Kauai ATV’s four-hour Makauwahi Cave Tour, guests will see pristine landscapes from makai (ocean) to mauka (mountain), using plantation trails on Kauai’s southernmost point. And they will encounter fragile ecosystems when they visit the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, the most important dig site in the Hawaiian Islands. There they will learn how to help in preserving native endangered species and Hawaiian culture. The fossil-rich, limestone Makauwahi Cave has attracted archaeologists and visitors from around the world. The tour also visits Kauai movie-production sites and shares...
Explore Culture At The Fairmont Orchid
Fairmont Orchid, an AAA four diamond luxury resort located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, is launching a new cultural tour hosted by its director of Hawaiian culture, Kaiulani Blankenfeld. The new tour is called Na Mea Waiwai O Milokukahi, and it is a walking exploration of the property. In the course of the tour, guests will visit fishponds, tidepools, honu (Hawaiian sea turtles), petroglyphs and beehives located at the resort. The tour is designed to encourage participants to be good stewards of the aina (land), and it honours Hawaiian history, stories and...
Espacio Extends Invitation For Luxury Suite Stays
The new Espacio, a luxury resort by Aqua-Aston Hospitality that opened in Waikiki in the fall, is offering an accommodation style that will appeal to big spenders. The hotel has nine stories, and each floor is occupied by just one very large suite. The luxury suites each measure 209 square metres, including two or three separate bedrooms with king beds and 3.5 bathrooms. Decor is defined by globally inspired furnishings, such as handmade carpets from China, Italian marble details and metalwork from Morocco. Gourmet meals can be created in modern kitchens with Thermador and Miele...