Posted on: Sunday, April 12, 2009
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National Geographic Traveler magazine has selected The Inn at Mama's Fish House to the magazine's second annual Stay List of "Hotels We Love" in this month's issue. The list includes 129 properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean that balance service, sustainability and community involvement with a strong sense of place.
Opened in 1996, the Maui inn consists of 12 cottages in a coconut grove along Ku'au Cove. The Polynesian decor was inspired by the owner's sailing adventures through the South Pacific in the late 1950s, and features woodwork by local craftsmen and artwork from island artists. Adjacent is the family-run Mama's Fish House Restaurant, regarded among the best seafood restaurants in the world. 808-579-9764, www.mamasfishhouse.com.
HANALEI COLONY RESORT offers the following packages:
Explore Napali includes five or seven nights accommodations in a two-bedroom ocean-view condo, a two-hour guided tour of Limahuli Garden, a kayak for a day on the Hanalei River, an in-room or beachfront massage for two, a guidebook on hiking Kaua'i's trails (including the world-famous Napali coastline nearby), and a hiking gift. The 2009 Explore Napali five-night package price is $1,865 during low season (through May 31, and Sept. 9 through Dec. 20) and $1,990 for high season travel (June 1 through Sept. 8, and Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, 2010). The seven-night package price is $2,150 for low season and $2,300 during high season.
Tee Up & Wind Down offers golf at Kaua'i's Princeville Prince Golf Course or Poipu Bay Golf Course, and spa treatments at Hanalei Day Spa at the resort. The package provides flexibility, so two guests can enjoy the golf and spa activities, or one person can head to the golf course while the other stays at the spa. "Tee Up & Wind Down" includes five nights in oceanview accommodations, a "Back Nine" welcome basket with golf-related gifts, and choice of two items from the following activity list (the same item can be selected twice, if desired): Two rounds of golf (for two people playing together) at the Prince Golf Course on Kaua'i's north shore or the Poipu Bay Golf Course on the south shore; two Golfer Spa Treatments at Hanalei Day Spa (includes a sunburn relief treatment with head, foot, and hand massage, a eucalyptus mint facial mask, and protein smoothie); two Pamper Me spa treatments (includes a one-hour massage and 30-minute body polish); or one round at the Prince Course and one Pamper Me or Golfer Spa treatment. The Tee Up & Wind Down package price is $2,180 for low season travel and $2,310 in high season.
The Beach & Botany Package requires guests to make a minimum commitment of two volunteer sessions per person (must be at least 14 years old) at Limahuli Garden. The package includes five or seven nights accommodations, a picnic basket lunch for two, a one-day kayak rental for two on the Hanalei River, an oceanside massage for two by the therapists of Hanalei Day Spa, annual membership to the National Tropical Botanical Garden, and a gift providing a few essential items for "tropical gardeners." The Beach & Botany package prices range from $1,995 for five nights during low season to $3,490 for seven nights during high season dates.
For travelers older than 65, Hanalei Colony offers a 20 percent discount off rack rates year-round. The property continues to offer its longstanding seventh night free program, applicable to all room categories. 800-628-3004, www.hcr.com.
ASTON HOTELS & RESORTS' Escape to Hawai'i packages offer savings of up to 40 percent at 26 properties on O'ahu Maui Kaua'i and the Big Island. The best deals can be found for travel between April 1 and June 11, as well as between Aug. 24 and Dec. 23. www.astonhotels.com, 866-774-2924.
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