HOLOHOLO
Getaways at Keauhou and Kahala
By Chris Oliver
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Hot Lava Cool Daze package includes three nights' accommodation, a car pass to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, breakfast for two daily, and two Lava Flow drinks. A rental car can be added at additional charge. Rates begin at $597 for an ocean-view room, available Dec. 22 through Dec. 21, 2007. Reservations: (800) 688-7444 or www.outriggerkeauhou.com.
CHRISTMAS STAR: Hilo's 'Imiloa Astronomy Center shows the "Mystery of the Christmas Star," a new film about recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during the time of the birth of Jesus Christ. Shows at 1 p.m. at 'Imiloa Planetarium, daily except Sundays, through Jan. 10. The cost is included in the admission price, $14.50 ($7.50 for children 4 to 12), www.imiloahawaii.org.
HALEKULANI HOLIDAYS: Halekulani launches its Twelve Days of Christmas program of holiday events for guests on Tuesday. A Holiday Toast, an evening of complimentary pupu in Lewers Lounge, starts things off; next is the decoration of the Heavenly Wish Tree. Other events include a trolley ride to see the Honolulu City Lights, a champagne shopping tour of the hotel's boutiques and, of course, an appearance by St. Nick. Info: 923-2311, www.halekulani.com.
KAHALA LUXURY: The Kahala Hotel & Resort 2007 packages include:
Packages available Jan. 8 to Dec. 15, 2007, and include nightly turndown service, orchid lei upon arrival, and use of CHI Fitness Center.
For more packages, and reservations: (808) 739-8888, (800) 367-2525, www.kahalaresort.com
SHAKEN OR STIRRED: First-class passengers on Aloha Airlines flights to and from the Mainland on Christmas will be the first trans-Pacific air passengers to enjoy martinis made with Hawai'i's Ocean Vodka.
Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.
