The Kauai Visitors Bureau announced vacation deals and new travel and tour offerings. "This is a great time to travel as our industry partners are offering special deals to enjoy Kauai's natural beauty and diversity of activities," said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bureau." The luxurious Koa Kea Hotel & Resort opened on April 14 on Poipu Beach. The boutique 121-room hotel offers the Spa at Koa Kea and a new restaurant, Red Salt, featuring Executive Chef Ronnie Sanchez, who came from the three-star Michelin-rated El Bulli restaurant in Spain. For more information, call 877-806-2288 or visit www.koakea.com.
lso, the 252-room Princeville Resort on Kauai's north shore is undergoing a massive renovation and will re-open Oct. 1 as a St. Regis, a Starwood Hotels brand. The St. Regis Princeville Resort will also be home to Hawaii's first Jean-Georges restaurant. For more information, visit www.stregisprinceville.com/kauai.
Island Helicopters recently began a new tour to the 400-foot Manawaiopuna Falls, which was popularized in the movie "Jurassic Park." The helicopter lands in a tropical valley at the base of the falls and includes a 90-minute tour of the entire island. For more information, call 800-829-5999 or visit www.islandhelicopters.com. The Koloa Rum Company will soon be offering rum made from the molasses of high-quality sugarcane grown on Kauai. Distilled and blended on island, this is Kauai's first commercial rum company, with the first bottles available for sampling later this month and a full tasting room and tour at Kilohana Plantation in Lihue scheduled to open in July. For more information, visit www.koloarum.com.
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has introduced its new "Enrich" voluntourism program. Guests can choose from a variety of community projects, such as caring for animals at the humane society, clearing invasive plant species from parks, and cleaning up beaches. The property also offers a fifth night free plus 50 percent off the second room, complimentary daily breakfast buffet for two adults and two children, upgraded room view category, and other amenities. The package is valid from June 1 to Dec. 19. For more information, call 800-55-HYATT or visit www.GrandHyattKauai.com. The inaugural Kauai Marathon is taking place on Sept. 6 on a scenic course that begins at Poipu Beach. A portion of the net proceeds will go to local charities. Registration is available at www.thekauaimarathon.com.
The Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation is offering a marathon special Aug. 30-Sept. 13. Located in Poipu, the condo resort is offering 45 percent off published room rates, starting at $165 per night with a two-night minimum stay. For more information, call 800-688-4444 or visit www.OutriggerCondos.com. Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering some summer vacation specials. An oceanfront two-bedroom, two-bath suite costs $260 nightly at Castle Kaha Lani in Lihue. In Poipu, Castle Kiahuna Plantation & The Beach Bungalows offers a one-bedroom, one-bath garden view for $227 per night. For information, call 800-367-5004 or visit www.CastleResorts.com.
Aston Hotels & Resorts is offering special rates that start at $94 at Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, $110 at Aston Islander on the Beach, $115 at Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa, $131 at Aston at Poipu Kai, and $164 at Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages. The rates are valid for travel through Dec. 21. Blackout dates and some restrictions may apply. For more information, call 866-774-2924 or visit www.AstonHotels.com. The Parrish Collection's "Island Escape" specials offer savings of 10 to 25 percent off the regular rates through Dec. 19. For more information, call 800-742-1412 or visit www.ParrishKauai.com. For more information on Kauai, call 800-262-1400 or visit www.kauaidiscovery.com.
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