Labor Day Weekend – End of Summer Staycation at Kauai Beach Resort

Kauai Beach Resort (www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com) is offering a “Labor Day Weekend – End of Summer Staycation” four-day event for kamaaina. 

The hotel is offering a great slate of activities scheduled from Thursday to Sunday so kamaaina are encouraged to come on down and enjoy themselves as they bid aloha to summer,  The hotel offers excellent rates and a 10% dining discount during the long weekend.

Labor Day Weekend activities include:

Thursday, September 2 … Art & Wine event at Shutters Lounge from 5:30 pm – 9 pm

• Features original artworks Patrice Pendarvis
• 6 pm – 7 pm, Wine tastings from Spain are paired with ono appetizers 
• $20 per person includes four tastings

Friday, September 3 … Pau Hana Fridays Oceanfest

• 5:30 – 7 pm, free live entertainment at the Pool Deck
• 6 pm – 9 pm, Oceanfest Clam Bake in the Naupaka Terrace
• $29.95 per adult, $15 for children 5 – 12 years

FRIDAY SPECIAL FEATURE:  Augie T’s “I Was Left Behind” Comedy Tour

• 8 pm showtime, Jasmine Ballroom
• $15 presale, $20 at the door

Saturday, September 4 … Saturday Pool Paina, poolside at Driftwood Bar & Grille

• Noon – 4 pm, featuring a casual barbecue menu
• 1 pm – 3 pm, live music

Saturday, September 4 … Sirloin & Seafood Buffet at Naupaka Terrace

6 pm – 9 pm, offering an ‘all you can eat’ salad bar, seafood bar, hot entrées, carving station and dessert station 

• $39 per adult, $21 for children 5 – 12 years

Sunday, September 5 … Endless Summer Pool Bash at Driftwood Bar & Grille

• 11:30 am – 7 pm, featuring barbeque grille fare and drink specials
• 1 pm – 6 pm, live music

Nightly … Entertainment in Shutters Lounge

• 7 pm – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
• 7 pm – 11 pm Friday and Saturday
• Enjoy live music, specialty drinks and à la carte menu

Kauai Beach Resort is the most centrally-located hotel so we’re convenient for kamaaina living on Kauai and kamaaina flying in from the neighbor islands for a staycation,” said Robin Graf, general manager.  “We offer the best value full-service beachfront location on the Royal Coconut Coast and our amenities include airport-hotel shuttle service, four swimming pools, a sand bottom pool for keiki and 75 ft. lava tube waterslide for the entire family to have fun and enjoy.”

For kamaaina rates and reservations, call the Kauai Beach Resort direct at 808-245-1955. 

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation’s free vow renewal ceremony is extended through December 21, 2010

The free vow renewal ceremony at the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation on the island of Kauai has been extended through the end of the year! Available exclusively to Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation guests, the non-denominational ceremony now is available through December 21, 2010. 

Held every other Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., the non-denominational ceremony takes place amidst a beautiful garden setting of green lawns, a reflective pond, exotic orchids and swaying palms. The special moment begins with couples exchanging complimentary fresh flower lei. The conch shell sounds and the kahu (Hawaiian minister) performs a Hawaiian chant with an English translation.

Couples learn the meaning and significance of Ha, or the breath of life, as they exchange vows with a special kiss. Throughout the ceremony, couples are serenaded with soft Hawaiian slack key guitar music, and when the ceremony is done, couples are presented with a keepsake certificate to commemorate the special day.

To maintain its uniqueness and intimacy, each vow renewal ceremony is open to six couples only and couples must be legally married to participate. Reservations are required and can be made no more than two weeks in advance of the preferred ceremony date by calling Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation’s front desk at 808-742-6411 (long-distance charges apply) or via email at kpr@outrigger.com. For online information about the vow renewal ceremony, visit www.outriggerkiahunaplantation.com/vowrenewal.

Kamaaina rates at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation start at $150 for a one-bedroom garden view condominium with full kitchen. Taxes are not included. Partial ocean view, ocean view, oceanfront and two-bedroom condos also available. Rates and special offers cannot be combined and are subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

For reservations or information, call your preferred travel professional or Outrigger Hotels & Resorts toll free at 800-OUTRIGGER (1-800-688-7444) within the United States, Guam and Canada or visit www.outrigger.com.

“Fall Into Winter” specials at Prince Resorts

Prince Resorts Hawaii offers three excellent hotels to choose from. Their fall specials are now available and extend well into December.

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
The standard for sophistication in Waikiki, this luxury oceanfront property features rooms with panoramic views and the finest island cuisine.
Room rates start at $179 per night for an Oceanfront Marina room with a $50 daily resort credit.*

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (pictured above)

Rejuvenate in Big Island luxury at this contemporary beachfront resort offering championship golf, exquisite cuisine and one of the best beaches in Hawaii.
Room rates start at $239 per night for an Oceanview room with a $50 daily resort credit.*


Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Situated on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, discover Hawaii's premier destination resort featuring world-class golf and impeccable service.
Room rates start at $409 per night for a Mountainview category room with a $100 daily resort credit.*


* Resort credits may be applied to a wide range of amenities offered at each property including dining, golf, tennis, massages and more.


The “Fall Into Winter” specials are valid for stays between October 1 – December 22, 2010.


Blackout dates and some restrictions may apply. For reservations, bookings and more information call 1-866-PRINCE-6 or visit www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com.

Aloha Festivals 2010

The annual event is coming up soon and this year's theme is Celebrate Island Music (Mele Ailana).  Support the event by purchasing and wearing a ribbon.