Kamaaina rates at 19th Annual Slack Key Festival - Kauai Style

The oceanfront Kaua‘i Beach Resort, home to the 19^th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Festival – Kaua‘i Style on Sunday, November 20, is offering great rates for Hawai‘i residents starting at just $109 per night.

“We’re honored to be the venue for this excellent Hawaiian slack key showcase and encourage kama‘āina to plan their Kaua‘i musical weekend getaway by staying with us,” said Robin Graf, General Manager of the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.  “We have the most convenient location on the island, have spacious plantation-style accommodations and are a kama‘āina-friendly hotel.”

Amenities at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort includes:

·         Complimentary shuttle service to / from airport and nearby golf courses

·         Four Swimming Pools including 2 Lagoon Pools with Waterfalls & Beachfront Sand Pool

·         75 Ft. Lava Tube Waterslide

·         Two Whirlpool Spas

·         Fitness Center – Open 24 Hours

·         Live music nightly in Shutters Lounge

·         Fabulous Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet on Saturday and Sunday Brunch at Naupaka Terrace

·         And more!

The Slack Key Festival – Kaua‘i Style take place from 12 noon – 6 pm.  Many of Hawai‘i’s finest slack key musicians will be performing including:  Ledward Kaapana, Brother Noland and Makana.  Admission is FREE.  Donations accepted at the door.  There will also be a food booth featuring favorite local foods and festival merchandise available for purchase.

For reservations, see your preferred travel agent or call Kaua‘i Beach Resort direct at

808-246-5517 or toll free at 1-888-805-3843.  The kama‘āina rate cannot be combined with any other offer.  A valid Hawai‘i ID is required at check-in.

Romance your sweetie on Valentine’s with chocolates, chocolates and chocolates at Kaua‘i Beach Resort

Kaua‘i Beach Resort is the perfect romantic place to celebrate when thinking chocolates for your special sweetie this Valentine's.

For a delicious couple of nights, consider the “Valentine's Chocolate Package” for $495, plus taxes, per couple.  The special includes:

• Romantic 2-night stay in Ocean View accommodations
• Daily breakfast buffet for 2
• Bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival night
• Decadent chocolate truffle dessert on the second evening
• Surprise take-away chocolate gift from the resort on departure day

The “Valentine's Chocolate Package" is available for stays February 6 through 17, 2011.  And, since Valentine’s Day falls on Monday, there’s yet another special treat in store for couples – E Kanikapila Kākou takes place in the Jasmine Ballroom with entertainment by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele and Kainani Kahaunaele.  Admission is free.

Adding a second layer of chocolate to the celebration, Naupaka Terrace presents Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials on February 14 including:

·         Heart-Shaped Ravioli stuffed with Lobster and Wild Mushroom served with a Tobiko Caviar Sauce, $23

·         Sliced Smoked Duck served with Wild Rice Pancake in an Apricot Gewürztraminer Sauce, $25 

-     Petite Filets with Garlic Red Potato and Pancetta Mushroom Demi. $27

All specials include the bountiful Salad Bar and fabulous (la pièce de résistance) Valentine’s Chocolate Dessert Buffet featuring:

• Chocolate Fondue, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Brownies, White Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Mousse, Milk Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Bread Pudding, Tiramisu in Chocolate Cups, Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Frozen Yogurt with Toppings

The final layer of chocolate is offered by Hawaiian Rainforest Day Spa, located at the resort.  Couple’s spa packages are available including Cocoa Facials with antioxidants and Chocolate Fudge massages. 

The “Valentine’s Chocolate Package” cannot be combined with any other room offer.  Room rate quotes is for double occupancy, plus taxes and based upon availability. For reservations, see your preferred travel agent, call Kaua‘i Beach Resort direct at 808-246-5517 or toll free at 1-888-805-3843.

Kauai Beach Resort offers kamaaina great fall specials

Kaua‘i Beach Resort announced that it is reaching out to kama‘āina with several specials for new bookings, now through December 23, 2010.

"We're the most convenient resort for kama‘āina to visit so we're welcoming residents with several specials," said Robin Graf, General Manager. "I’ve recently beefed-up our resort activities and the dining and entertainment options so we're quickly becoming a 'one-stop shop' for locals and we love it!"  

Manager's Special (for Kaua‘i residents only)

Kaua‘i residents ready for a quick getaway can take advantage of the Manager's Special at Kaua‘i Beach Resort -- a garden or mountain view room for $89 per night, plus taxes.  There are lots of activities and entertainment to enjoy ranging from yoga classes, cultural sessions, Pau Hana Fridays Oceanfest Clambake, Saturday Sirloin & Seafood Buffet, nightly entertainment at Shutters Lounge and more.  Hawai‘i ID with Kaua‘i address required upon check-in.  Call or book online using promo code “kauai”.

Kama‘āina Free Upgrade Special

For a great room at a great resort at a great price, Kaua‘i Beach Resort offers Hawai‘i residents a complimentary room upgrade to pool view for just $99 per night, plus taxes. This represents a 28% savings off regular prices.  To further ease the strain on the pocketbook, the resort also provides free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Kama‘āina Golf Special

Golfers will enjoy a round of golf at Puakea Golf Club (see photo) and a garden view room at Kaua‘i Beach Resort for $136 per night, plus taxes.  The special includes cart rental and 18-holes for two golfers.  A two-night minimum stay is required.

 

To top off the specials, kama‘āina staying at Kaua‘i Beach Resort can also look forward to receiving a 10% discount at any dining outlet and a 15% discount off spa treatments. 

“Enjoy your next kama‘āina getaway with us at Kaua‘i Beach Resort,” added Graf.  “Once here, the good music, great food and relaxing vibe will surely tempt you to stay longer or, better yet, think about planning for your next visit.”

Kaua‘i Beach Resort fall specials are valid for new reservations booked for stays now until December 23, 2010.  Hawai‘i Driver’s License or ID will be required upon check-in.  These specials cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. 

For reservations, book online at www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com. From Hawai‘i, call 808-924-6543.

Kaua‘i Beach Resort is a 350-room deluxe five-story oceanfront resort, situated on

25 lushly landscaped acres which includes a 3-mile stretch of beach on the eastern ‘Coconut Coast.’ 

Surrounded by exotic lagoons, cascading waterfalls and four swimming pools, Kaua‘i Beach Resort offers an on-site spa, variety of dining venues and complete meeting and banquet facilities. The resort also offers a central and convenient location that is close to the Līhu‘e airport, shopping, championship golf and all of Kaua‘i's great activities and adventures. A complimentary airport shuttle is also available.

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. 

Kaua‘i Beach Resort celebrates new identity with introductory special and calendar of cultural activities

Located on the eastern coast of Kaua‘i, the oceanfront Kaua‘i Beach Resort is celebrating its new identity (sans Hilton) with several specials and a slate of cultural events.

• Best Available Rate starting at $99* per night for a mountain/garden view room.
• Snooze -n- Crooze starting at $119 per night.  Includes a compact rental car.  Driver  must be 25 years of age or older.
• Room & Breakfast starting at $119 per night.  Includes breakfast for two, per room, per day

The above specials are available until December 21, 2010.  Rates quoted are for single or double occupancy, plus taxes, based on availability.  There is no minimum night requirement. The specials cannot be combined with any other offer and are subject to change without notice.  A current driver’s license will be required to pickup the rental car.

The current calendar of cultural events at Kaua‘i Beach Resort includes:

• E Kanikapila Kākou 2010 – a Garden Island Arts Council event, January - April
• Learning To Chant Your Genealogy Workshop – a Hālau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai / Mālie Foundation event, March 6, 201
• 1st Annual F.A.M.E. Festival,  March 20, 2010
• Na Lei Hiwahiwa ‘Ekolu Concert – a Mālie Foundation event, April 30
• ‘Ohana (Family) – a Mālie Foundation event, May 1, 2010
• Kaua‘i Music Festival Songwriter Conference – a KKCR Radio event, July 28 - 31
• Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival – a Mālie Foundation event, September 22 – 25
• 28th Annual Slack Key Festival – a Kīhō‘alu Foundation event , November 14

Kaua‘i Beach Resort offers excellent venues for the cultural events and activities.  Most will take place in the Jasmine ballroom.   

* kamaaina discount is available.

For reservations, toll-free from Hawai‘i, continental U.S. and Canada at 1-866-406-2782. 

For more information on Kaua‘i Beach Resort, click here.

For information on the Island of Kaua‘i, click here.

12th Annual E Pili Kākou takes place this weekend on Kauai

The dates for the 2010 E Pili Kākou are February 26, 27 and 28 at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.

E Pili Kākou brings together some of Hawai‘i’s most accomplished Kumu Hula and cultural specialists to teach workshops in all styles of hula and chanting in a non-competitive environment. The event also showcases arts and crafts, food, music and entertainment unique to Hawai‘i.

Founded by Kumu Hula Blaine Kia and hosted by Ka Laua‘e Foundation, E Pili Kākou includes presentations by Ed Collier, Charles Kaupu, Leialoha Amina, Keola Ching, Keali‘i Ceballos, Auntie Ku‘ulei Punua, Sonny Ching, Leimomi Ho, Chinky Mahoe, Auntie Paulette Kahalepuna, Healani Youn, Pohai Souza and Michael Kop.

Enrollment fees for one day with dinner are $100 and $110 and for two days with dinner are $175 - $185 and includes a t-shirt, lunch, admission for the evening function and dinner. A variety of other prices are offered for anyone interested in the Ho‘olaule‘a and Ho‘ike activities.

For more event information, visit www.epilikakou.com/epilikauai or contact Paddy Kauhane, pkauhane@hulaspirit.com and Emma Rogers, emmacrogers@aol.com.

For hotel reservations during the event, Kaua‘i Beach Resort is offering rates of:

$99 single or double plus taxes per night, room only
$119 single or double, plus taxes, per night, room and breakfast buffet for two
$119 single or double, plus taxes, per night, room and compact car
$169 single or double, plus taxes, per night, room, breakfast buffet for two and compact car

For additional information Kaua‘i Beach Resort, visit, www.kauaibeachhawaii.com or contact Jody Omo at jomo@aquaresorts.com and Maile Lewis at mlewis@aquaresorts.com