Hawaii happenings
OAHU
Hotel deals in Honolulu aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer
Take a rejuvenating trip, help the fight against breast cancer.
That's the message being sent by the Oahu Visitors Bureau's ``Travel Pink, Travel Oahu'' campaign, which kicks off during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Partners in the promotion are the Royal Hawaiian and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.
At the Royal Hawaiian, the Travel Pink package, ``The Royal Treatment,'' includes two spa treatments at the Abhasa Waikiki Spa (choice of either one 50-minute massage or one body treatment per person), $100 dining credit, gift basket, plus such goodies as a lei greeting and banana bread upon check-in, daily newspaper and turndown service. The promotion is available through Dec. 20, with some blackout dates. Four-night minimum. Call (866) 500-8313 and ask for rate plan ``RYLTREAT.''
At the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the $239-per-night package features 20 percent discounts on treatments at Mandara Spa and the Rainbow Lanai Restaurant plus a special tote bag that includes a pink breast cancer cloisonne pin; a ``Support Breast Cancer Research'' bracelet; stainless steel bullet thermos; and Mandara Spa bath salts and oatmeal soap. The promotion is also available through Dec. 20. Minimum three-night stay. Ask for rate code ``PNK'' when reserving via phone (800-445-8667) or online (www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/pink).
MOLOKAI
Museum to pay tribute to Hawaiian cowboys
A new museum that pays tribute to the historical and cultural contributions of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) will be constructed on Molokai.
Groundbreaking for the Molokai Paniolo Cultural Center is set for Oct. 14, the second day of the first-ever Paniolo Festival.
Events run Oct. 13, and all day Oct. 14 at Molokai Ranch Rodeo Arena in Maunaloa. Highlights will be the Paniolo Heritage Rodeo and the groundbreaking. There will also be memorabilia, artifacts and demonstrations of paniolo life, along with games, crafts and food booths.
Details: www.molokai-hawaii.com.
KAUAI
Festival of Lights in Lihue to feature folk-art collection
It's the 10th anniversary year for Kauai's Festival of Lights in Lihue, and the holiday extravaganza will run from Dec. 1 through Christmas Eve. Hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate the History Park and the Lights on Rice Parade.
But the real star of the show will be Auntie Josie Chansky, who for 40 years transformed her home into a folk-art Christmas wonderland, using recycled materials and everyday items, before donating the collection to the county of Kauai. The collection will be on display at the Historic County Building. Docents and Aunt Josie herself will offer background on the collection.
Details: www.kauaifestivals.com.
HAWAII
Kona coffee festival a lure for November visit
Get your fill of island brew at the 36th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
The Nov. 3-12 celebration, which marks 178 years of coffee harvest on the Big Island, kicks off with an evening parade and concert. The week's events include Kona coffee tastings, coffee farm tours, cupping competitions and a recipe contest, plus art exhibits and cultural events.
Some events are free, some require attendees to buy the $3 festival button (sold at various locations in Kona), and some have separate entrance fees.
Details: www.konacoffeefest.com.
AIRLINES
Aloha adds inter-island flights; Hawaiian has more for Californians
In news about airlines that serve the islands:
• As of this month, Aloha Airlines has added more direct flights between islands. There are now two daily from Maui (Kahului) to Kauai (Lihue) and from Maui (Kahului) to the Big Island (Kona).
• Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its service from San Diego and Sacramento to the islands. In November, Sacramento will get four more weekly non-stops, for a total of 11.
• Island Air's new frequent-flier program, called ``Cloud 9,'' gives passengers a free round-trip ticket after nine trips.
Hotel deals in Honolulu aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer
Take a rejuvenating trip, help the fight against breast cancer.
That's the message being sent by the Oahu Visitors Bureau's ``Travel Pink, Travel Oahu'' campaign, which kicks off during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Partners in the promotion are the Royal Hawaiian and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.
At the Royal Hawaiian, the Travel Pink package, ``The Royal Treatment,'' includes two spa treatments at the Abhasa Waikiki Spa (choice of either one 50-minute massage or one body treatment per person), $100 dining credit, gift basket, plus such goodies as a lei greeting and banana bread upon check-in, daily newspaper and turndown service. The promotion is available through Dec. 20, with some blackout dates. Four-night minimum. Call (866) 500-8313 and ask for rate plan ``RYLTREAT.''
At the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the $239-per-night package features 20 percent discounts on treatments at Mandara Spa and the Rainbow Lanai Restaurant plus a special tote bag that includes a pink breast cancer cloisonne pin; a ``Support Breast Cancer Research'' bracelet; stainless steel bullet thermos; and Mandara Spa bath salts and oatmeal soap. The promotion is also available through Dec. 20. Minimum three-night stay. Ask for rate code ``PNK'' when reserving via phone (800-445-8667) or online (www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/pink).
MOLOKAI
Museum to pay tribute to Hawaiian cowboys
A new museum that pays tribute to the historical and cultural contributions of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) will be constructed on Molokai.
Groundbreaking for the Molokai Paniolo Cultural Center is set for Oct. 14, the second day of the first-ever Paniolo Festival.
Events run Oct. 13, and all day Oct. 14 at Molokai Ranch Rodeo Arena in Maunaloa. Highlights will be the Paniolo Heritage Rodeo and the groundbreaking. There will also be memorabilia, artifacts and demonstrations of paniolo life, along with games, crafts and food booths.
Details: www.molokai-hawaii.com.
KAUAI
Festival of Lights in Lihue to feature folk-art collection
It's the 10th anniversary year for Kauai's Festival of Lights in Lihue, and the holiday extravaganza will run from Dec. 1 through Christmas Eve. Hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate the History Park and the Lights on Rice Parade.
But the real star of the show will be Auntie Josie Chansky, who for 40 years transformed her home into a folk-art Christmas wonderland, using recycled materials and everyday items, before donating the collection to the county of Kauai. The collection will be on display at the Historic County Building. Docents and Aunt Josie herself will offer background on the collection.
Details: www.kauaifestivals.com.
HAWAII
Kona coffee festival a lure for November visit
Get your fill of island brew at the 36th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
The Nov. 3-12 celebration, which marks 178 years of coffee harvest on the Big Island, kicks off with an evening parade and concert. The week's events include Kona coffee tastings, coffee farm tours, cupping competitions and a recipe contest, plus art exhibits and cultural events.
Some events are free, some require attendees to buy the $3 festival button (sold at various locations in Kona), and some have separate entrance fees.
Details: www.konacoffeefest.com.
AIRLINES
Aloha adds inter-island flights; Hawaiian has more for Californians
In news about airlines that serve the islands:
• As of this month, Aloha Airlines has added more direct flights between islands. There are now two daily from Maui (Kahului) to Kauai (Lihue) and from Maui (Kahului) to the Big Island (Kona).
• Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its service from San Diego and Sacramento to the islands. In November, Sacramento will get four more weekly non-stops, for a total of 11.
• Island Air's new frequent-flier program, called ``Cloud 9,'' gives passengers a free round-trip ticket after nine trips.
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