Destinations
Water system another green first for Fairmont
The Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui has implemented a state-of-the art bottled water system as part of ongoing efforts to set "green"standards of operation. The Vivreau Advanced Water System allows the property to serve its own purified sparkling and still water in re-usable glass bottles. This decreases the hotel's carbon footprint by eliminating the need for shipping plastic bottles and packaging materials. This water is served at the hotel's signature restaurant, Ko....
Playcations’ available near Vegas
The Resort on Mount Charleston, just 40 minutes from Las Vegas, is just a short drive or walk to mountain vistas featuring miles of uncluttered trails. It is located in the heart of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, near hiking and mountain bike trails, camping areas and picnic spots. There is not another full-service hotel/resort in the area, says the resort, which specializes in full-service Playcations for both day-trippers from the city and overnight guests....
Hawaii Prince completes US$5 million upgrade
The 521-room Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club has completed a US$5 million room renovation that includes guestrooms updated with flat-screen TVs, island inspired weaves, textures and motifs with a contemporary twist, Hawaiian kapa patterned carpeting, new artwork featuring local artists and contemporary lighting. In addition, there is new carpet and furnishings installed at the Prince Court and Hakone restaurants, and Wi-Fi service is now available for guests in all rooms as well as the lobby and pool deck....
Days Inn now in Golden
Realstar Hospitality recently expanded its portfolio with the addition of an 81-room Days Inn property in Golden, BC. Nestled near to the Purcells mountain range, the newly renovated conversion property has an on-site restaurant and lounge, indoor pool with waterslide, meeting facilities, free high-speed Internet and free parking. Each room has a 37-inch LCD TV, work desk, mini-fridge and coffee maker. The hotel is just off the Trans-Canada Highway, with ski hills, golf courses and a mountain bike park minutes away....
Golf deals on the Big Island
The Keauhou Beach Resort on the Big Island invites guests to sink a hole in one with savings and golf rounds with the new Kona Golf Trail Package. Through Dec. 21, 2012, guests who stay a minimum of three nights can play a total of three rounds at select golf courses in the area at discounted rates. The package starts at $517 for one golfer and $677 for two golfers, including golf and accommodations, for a vacation getaway that goes beyond expectations. The Kona Golf Trail features three select golf courses on the island. Just down the road from the resort, Kona Country Club features ocean...
Tour Hawaiian Mission Houses
Now available at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives in Honolulu is a new tour of the 1821 Mission House. The tour will include a new interpretive program and vignettes of cultural connections in each room where the missionaries and Native Hawaiians shared moments of collaboration. Go to http://www.missionhouses.org for additional...
PATA reports gains in 2012
PATA reports that international arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by 7% year-on-year during the first two months of 2012. PATA's preliminary data reveals that Southeast Asia is the fastest growing destination, followed by South Asia, however, both sub-regions generated somewhat slower growth than last year while North America and Northeast Asia saw an encouraging recovery after relatively sluggish growth in 2011. North America gained positive momentum reporting 6% year-to-date growth -- an outstanding performance compared to the 2% year-on-year increase in the corresponding period...
Save with Insight
Insight Vacations has announced it will be extending a discount of up to 15% per person on its range of India & Nepal premium and luxury escorted journeys. Insight launched its inaugural India & Nepal program -- which consists of two luxury Gold tours and four Premium escorted tours across Rajasthan, Kerala and Nepal -- in December 2011 and all of them will receive price drops. The program also features six optional extensions including India's Wildlife, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, which will remain at the same prices. Cris David, president of Insight Vacations Canada, said: "Our India &...