THE WAIKIKI
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION will hold a festival on May 13.
Waikiki by Moonlight -- Where Vintage Meets Vogue will be an
evening of retro art, design and performance on Kalakaua Avenue,
right in the heart of Waikiki. The festival will feature a fashion
show that spotlights present and past Hawaii wear, Hawaiian crafts,
Hawaiian cuisine booths that feature traditional and new dishes and
a hula dance and music concert. ResortQuest Hawaii is offering
special rates at properties on island during the festival, starting
at $73 per night. Go to www.waikikiimprovement.com for more
information.
PLEASANT
HOLIDAYS package for the Hula Bowl, to be held Jan. 21,
includes roundtrip air, flower lei greeting, hotel transfers, five
days accommodations in Waikiki, game tickets and transfers to and
from Aloha Stadium on game day. Prices begin at $699 per person for
West Coast departures, $949 from the Midwest or East Coast.
Land-only packages are available as well. Visit www.pleasantagent.com/hulabowl or call (800) 818-8780
for more information.
THE KAUAI
VISITORS BUREAU announced the formation of a new
destination group, Kauai: Discover Golfs Ultimate Island Green, by
five of the islands top golf resorts and clubs. The consortium will
work closely with the visitor bureau in order to market the islands
golf courses, as well as raise funds for improvements and worldwide
advertising. For more information about the group, log on to www.kauaidiscovery.com/activities/golfing or call
(800) 262-1400.
MEANWHILE
ON MAUI, the Wendys Champions Skins Game will be held at
Grand Wailea Resorts Wailea Gold Course on Feb. 5 and 6. Tickets
are expected to go on sale this month. Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson,
Gary Player, Hale Irwin and Arnold Palmer are among the
participating pros.
THE WESTIN
KAANAPALI, also on Maui, launched a Family Splash package
for 2006 that features breakfast buffet for two adults and two
children, in-room milk and cookies, lei greetings, and a 2-for-1
rate at the Westin Discovery Center kids camp. Rates begin at $449
per night and are valid Jan. 8 through Dec. 22. The Westin also
honors a Kids Eat Free program that entitles kids under 12 free
dining at the Ono Bar & Grill during breakfast, lunch and
dinner with one paying adult. Go to www.westinmaui.com
for more information.