Hotels & Resorts
Aqua ‘3-Night Stand’
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has new and returning Hawaii packages for 2012. Aqua 3-Night Stand is a new romance package designed for couples looking for more than a one-night stand. It includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit featuring products for adventures in romance, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne. A three-night minimum stay is required. Aqua 3-Night Stand is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels, including Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired boutique hotel offering a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall...
Romantic night out at Comfort Inn Vancouver
Valentine's Day is near, and the Comfort Inn Downtown Vancouver has a package that features a spirits tasting event. Guests are seated and a knowledgeable sommelier guides them through an interactive tasting of libations. Rates start from $139 (plus tax, double occupancy) and include one night's accommodation, tasting for two at the Legacy Liquor Store, taxi transfers to/from the event, a deluxe complimentary breakfast for two and complimentary parking for one vehicle....
Rosewood fragrance concierge brings scent selection to guests
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Fragrance Concierge, a guest service available at each of its 19 properties, including the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. Through this amenity, guests can choose from a selection of fine perfumes and colognes, eliminating the hassle of packing yet another bottle. Once they check in, guests can ring the Fragrance Concierge at any time and they will appear at their door with luxurious fragrances....
Hotels deals mark first century for Arizona
Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday as a state on Feb. 14, and Scottsdale's hotels, resorts and museums are taking notice. For instance, guests can stay in Scottsdale's Old Town - a place reminiscent of the Wild West - and take advantage of The Saguaro's "Centennial Package."Each week until March 1, the first 100 visitors to book rooms at Scottsdale hot new hotel will receive a $100 room rate when using the promotional code PROPEN....
Wholesaler reports heightened interest in Maui
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is showing early booking trends for 2012 that indicate a strengthening in neighbour island travel and overall room rate increases of around 14% for the New Year. Joseph Fienberg, owner and president of Condominium Connection, says his company's current booking activity for 2012 is showing Oahu being reserved 32% of the time, Maui 50%, Big Island of Hawaii 10% and Kauai 8%. In 2011, Oahu and Maui were both at 43% while Hawaii was 8% and Kauai was 7%. "This is not to say that fewer people are visiting Hawaii. Rather, there...
Halekulani set for a wining and dining soiree
The Halekulani resort is inviting guests to enjoy a unique dining experience featuring renowned Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, owned by iconic fashion house Chanel. The epicurean experience showcases a multi-course menu specially created and prepared by Bruno Chevalier, master chef of Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, and complemented with wines personally selected by John Kolasa, managing director of both châteaux. The wines were flown in for the event directly from the châteaux, including the rare...
Kea Lani gets new look
Maui's The Fairmont Kea Lani has spent more than US$28 million on renovations that include every suite, villa, pool deck, ballroom, corridor and elevator. The restaurant...
Hyatt Regency celebrates Valentine’s in style
Executive Chef Sven Ullrich is inviting Hawaiian visitors to spend Valentine's Day at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, enjoying "incredible food and Sake at one of Japengo's intimate tables for two or dine on flavourful fish and wine under the stars at SHOR American Seafood Grill."In addition to specially crafted menus available at both restaurants on Feb. 14, there will be a strolling ukulele performer. Normally closed on Tuesdays, Hyatt's newest restaurant, Japengo, will offer a special evening reserved just for Valentine's Day. Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner. The meal is...