OUTRIGGER aims to be the most romantic hotel
chain in the Pacific this Valentines Day, with complimentary
vow-renewal ceremonies for registered guests at hotels throughout
Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Guam, Australia and New Zealand. The
ceremonies will be performed by a Hawaiian priest and include
chants, song, a hula performance and a souvenir certificate
commemorating the event. The two Waikiki properties will perform
the ceremonies on the beaches, while the Big Islands Keauhou Bay
property holds court in the lush gardens facing the tide pools.
Visit www.outrigger.com for more information.
THE
HALEKULANIS two restaurants are presenting special menus
for Valentines Day in Waikiki. La Mer has a prix-fixe dinner that
begins with foie gras served over a pineapple-and-date confit
paired with a glass of champagne. Next, Parmesan crusted scallops
reside upon homemade ravioli, which is followed by mint sorbet. The
main event is a filet of Angus beef in a cabernet sauce, and a
heart-shaped dessert tops the experience. Dinner is $90 per person
plus tax and gratuity. Orchids, the Oceanside eatery at Halekulani,
is also offering a prix-fixe, which features ahi tartare and
caviar, chilled onaga over saffron cous cous, and a petit
tenderloin with roasted shallot butter and tarragon-glazed sea
scallops. Its $59 per person; both serve until 10 p.m. Call (808)
923-2311 for reservations.
THE STAR of
HONOLULU dinner cruise presents a night beneath the stars
on Valentines Day. Departing from Aloha Tower at 8:30 p.m.,
passengers will see the Honolulu skyline fade as they head to sea
for a French-style dinner and live jazz. Private tables are
available, or, if the family is in tow, larger parties can be
accommodated. Purchase a Premier Whale Watch Deluxe Cruise between
Feb. 12-14 and receive a free prime rib, Valentines Day cake and
champagne toast upgrade during the evening sail. The 2.5-hour,
daytime whale-watch cruise features a crew of naturalists and
guaranteed whale sightings. A five-course dinner plus two drinks
and photo is $170 per person. The Romance cruise includes
three-course dinner, one drink and photo and is $140 per person.
The Premier Whale Watch cruise is $43 for adults, $26 for children.
Agents receive 10 percent off all retail rates. Visit www.starofhonolulu.com or call (808) 983-7881 for more
information.
CHEF
MAVRO is offering an exclusive menu throughout the weekend
surrounding Valentines Day, from Feb. 11 through 14. Open from 5:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m., chef George Mavrothalassitisproposes is
featuring a six-course tasting menu, which includes foie gras,
Keahole lobster, white asparagus risotto with truffle oil and filet
mignon crusted with pancetta. Each course is paired with a glass of
wine. Cost is $97 per person without wines, $137 with. Call (808)
944-4714 for reservations, or log on to www.chefmavro.com
for more information and directions to the restaurant.
A
REPORT from Hospitality Advisors said that November 2004
logged a 22.8% year-over-year rise in honeymoon traffic to the
Hawaiian Islands. Approximately 1.5 million room nights were sold
during November.