ISLAND
AIR is now code sharing with United Airlines. The
agreement means that passengers booked to the islands through
United will not have to recheck in for interisland flights on
Island Air, which operates flights to and from Honolulu, Kapalua,
Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Lihue, Lanai City and Molokai.
THE TURTLE BAY RESORT on Oahu's North Shore
announced that a new restaurant is scheduled to open on Dec. 1. The
125-seat Ola will be located where the Sand Bar is. Chef Fred
DeAngelo said he aims to use as much fresh products grown or caught
within one mile of the resort as possible. DeAngelo also plans to
hire a sommelier to create a wine list that will pair well with his
menu. DeAngelo was most recently the executive chef at Tiki's Grill
& Bar in the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel.
THE KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL launched a Kaanapali
Whale Encounter package to mark the arrival of humpback whales that
migrate past Maui during the winter. Starting at $1,422 per couple,
the five-night package includes accommodations in a partial
oceanview room, compact car rental with unlimited mileage, daily
breakfast, a whale-watching cruise with guaranteed sightings,
admission to the Maui Ocean Center, tickets to the Kupanaha dinner
show, a lunch bag with disposable camera and two bottles of water
per day. Additional family members can be added for $25 per night
for accommodations, plus the cost of activities and meals. The
package is available Jan. 1 to April 30.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA will hold its annual
holiday tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. on the
Terrace Lawn. Present at the event will be Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus
and a bevy of elves. Local musicians will perform an outdoor
concert leading up to the arrival of Santa. The resort will use 2.5
miles of lights strung on the trees throughout the resort. Call
(808) 669-6200 for more information.
THE NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT in West Maui is
offering an amateur rate on accommodations during the 2006 Mercedes
Championships, the kickoff event for the PGA Tours season. Starting
at $195 per night for an oceanview studio unit (regularly priced at
$285 per night), the offer is valid for stays between Jan. 3 and
Jan. 9, with a two-night minimum. The Mercedes Championships begin
with a pro-am tournament on Jan. 4, and continues Jan. 5 to 8 at
Kapalua's Plantation Golf Course. Call (808) 669-6271.