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Holoholo | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
Posted on: Sunday, July 22, 2007

Holoholo

Advertiser Staff

TRAVEL TALK: "Going to Japan On Your Own" is the topic of a free talk by Chris Christensen, 6 p.m. Thursday at Liliha Public Library; 587-7577.

BIG ISLAND HIKE: Hawai'i Forest & Trail's Kilauea Volcano Adventure is a full-day adventure for all ages with easy to moderate walking. Explore the park in the company of an interpretive naturalist and learn about its geological and historic significance; the hike includes access to restricted rainforest areas for a "ginger pull," which helps keep the rainforest free of invasive plants. Pickup is from select locations, the hike includes midmorning snack with Kona coffee, Tazo teas, fresh fruit and pastries; deli lunch with beverages, daypacks, bottled water, walking sticks, warm wear, and raingear. Tours are limited to 10 guests able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. Cost: $155 adults, $120 children 12 and younger. 808-331-8505, www.hawaii-forest.com/adv-volcano.html.

GET PAMPERED: The Kahala Hotel offers the following packages, with oshibori towel and orchid lei on arrival, daily newspaper, morning coffee in the lobby, turndown service and use of CHI Fitness Center:

  • Fifth night free with four nights' consecutive booking. Rates begin at $395 per room, per night.

  • Over Easy includes accommodations and buffet breakfast for two at the Plumeria Beach House. Rates begin at $405 per room, per night.

  • Love Song includes accommodations, dinner for two at Hoku's, a CD of love songs, champagne and strawberries. $410 per night.

  • Spa includes accommodations, one lomilomi massage for two. $430 per room per night, minimum stay is four nights.

  • Dolphin Encounter includes accommodations and one adult dolphin encounter for two (30 minutes). $435 per room per night; minimum stay four nights.

  • Horizon package includes daily breakfast buffet for two at the Plumeria Beach House beginning at $405 per room, per night.

  • Family package includes accommodations (20 percent off rack rate for second room), one full day Keiki Club program for one child, unlimited keiki soft drinks at resort restaurants. $720 per night for two rooms.
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