Destinations
Arrivals on track for strong start to 2012
The Hawaii visitor spending momentum of 2011 continued into January 2012 for a strong start to the New Year. Visitor spending for January 2012 reached US$1.35 billion, up 13.9% over January 2011. This makes it the highest January on record for expenditures. The gains in expenditures were seen across the main islands and in each of the major market areas. This is a result of arrivals growing by 7.7%. A pent-up demand for travel to the Hawaiian Islands, increases in airlift and a large delegation of convention attendees were all contributing factors to the increases of January. Kaua'i led the...
Aston Suite Steaks deal keeps BBQ fires burning
The new Suite Steaks package by Aston Hotels & Resorts makes a resort feel just like home while on vacation. It is available at a choice of 10 Aston condominium resorts that offer barbecue grills and family style picnic areas. The package for four includes a selection of barbecue favourites with a touch of Hawaii - four top sirloin steaks, four Russet potatoes, four ears of corn with butter and mixed greens with dressing. Also included is a Hawaiian pulehu steak rub and lilikoi (passion fruit) dessert bars - all delivered in a Hawaiian-themed tote bag. Aston's condo resorts include a variety...
Book your client’s entire Pearl Harbor experience Online
Planning a trip to the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites is now easier than ever thanks to the National Park Service and Recreation.gov. Visitors for the first time can now make reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial tour for a $1.50 non-refundable, convenience fee per ticket. Recreation.gov, in conjunction with the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites and the National Park Service, now offers three Pearl Harbor ticket options - the USS Arizona Memorial Tour, the USS Arizona Memorial Audio Tour and the new Passport to Pearl Harbor. "For almost 32 years, tours to the USS Arizona Memorial have been offered...
March Madness on Fremont St., Vegas
The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas celebrates US college basketball through the month with March Hoops, through March 28. At the High Hoops Zone interactive area, guests can test their skills at 20-, 25- and 30-foot basketball hoops. NASCAR also gets in on the madness, with Race Jam, March 8-11. It will feature drink specials, NASCAR merchandise booths and entertainment by various rock tribute bands. And on St. Patrick's Day (March 17) tribute bands Vegas U2 and Red Not Chili Peppers will be on hand. Bushmills Irish honey whiskey will be on special....
Canada’s love for Barbados continues to soar
Canadians continue to show their love for Barbados. Globally, the lush island saw an increase of 7.4% over last year with Canadians making up the third largest visitor market. The success is in part due to the ongoing efforts of the Barbados Tourism Authority to build and nurture partnerships in Canada and increase exposure through targeted marketing efforts. According to officials, the number of Canadians travelling to Barbados in the traditional July to October low season has increased significantly, illustrating that the travel habits of Canadians visiting Barbados have changed...
Park Shore Waikiki introduces golf package
Park Shore Waikiki, ideally situated across from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu Zoo and in easy walking distance to Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park, has added a golf package. "We're pleased to add a golf option this year,"says Scott Pauli, area general manager for Aqua Hotels & Resorts. "Golfers choose to play at Kapolei Golf Course on the west side or the challenging Royal Hawaiian Golf Club (formerly Luana Hills) in central Oahu."The Oahu Golf Package includes one round of golf for two or two rounds of golf for one person at Kapolei Golf Course or Royal Hawaiian Golf Club; Cart rental; Daily...
Save with every third night free offer
Condominium Connection is offering every third night free at Outrigger properties on Hawaii's Big Island, adding up to seven days at no cost for guests staying a full three weeks. The special is available for travel through April 1, 2013 (subject to availability) in select room categories at the Keauhou Beach Resort, Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff, Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona and Outrigger Fairway Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Nightly rates with every third night free begin at US$219 at the Keauhou Beach Resort, US$229 at the Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff, US$275 at Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona and...
Take to the slopes Western style at Silver Star
Silver Star Mountain Resort in the Okanagan valley of BC will host its 7th "Showdown, Throwdown, Hoedown"from March 24-25. Free-spirited creativity is expected to be on display at this annual slopestyle tournament. Now an AFP and TTR BC snowboard sanctioned event, it will take place at the Large/X-Large lane of the terrain park. A beer corral and BBQ are some of the other highlights....