The Latest Selling Points for Families Heading to Hawaii

With summer not too far behind, Travel Agent breaks down the latest selling points for a family vacation to Hawaii.

Napili Kai Beach Resort Offers Family Fun, Reunion Package

The Napili Kai Beach Resort loves families. Offering spacious rooms (most with kitchens), complimentary beach gear, and a putting green just for kids, Napili Kai is a favorite with families. The unique Family Studio units provide lots of space for families with young children, and its is also offering a complimentary‚ Keiki Club program for children (ages 6 to 10) seasonally (Easter, mid-June to late August, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year’s). Napili Kai also offers a Keiki Eat Free program. Children age 12 and under will receive one free entree from the special keiki menu when accompanied by an adult who purchases an adult entree. This is offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort’s beachfront Sea House Restaurant. The Keiki Eat Free program is not available on holidays and is valid for hotel guests only. Visit www.NapiliKai.com.

Napili Kai offers special amenities for family reunions and other small groups. Book four or more units for a minimum of five nights at Napili Kai Beach Resort and receive a guarantee of specific unit locations at the time of booking, tropical flowers in each unit upon arrival, a complimentary group photo session, and Napili Kai t-shirts for everyone.

Condominiums Offer Culinary Options

The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas’ chefs have enjoyed their sustainable herb garden and use the harvest in the savory and sweet dishes found on the award-winning Pulehu, an Italina Grill, menu. The resort chefs now invite clients to access the fresh herb garden to use the ingredients for cooking meals in the comfort of their own resort villa or at the poolside barbeque grills. 

Kaanapali Alii clients know one of the best reasons to vacation in Kaanapali is the varied accommodation options and many find advantages in the spa- cious units, including access to a fully-stocked luxury kitchen in your villa or condo. Kaanapali Alii is the first resort to offer beachfront Grill Master services. The masters arrive at the grills at 5pm nightly to provide complimentary tips, rubs ands pices for resort guests until the last guest is happily satisfied. A fragrant herb garden and a barbeque chest with complimentary plates, utensils, napkins, and aluminum foil are made ready. No wonder their guests voted them #1 on TripAdvisor for west side accommodations. Visit www.westinkaanapali.com.

New Family Suites at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

Explore and experience 553 newly-refreshed guestrooms and suites in The Westin Maui Resort & Spa’s Ocean Tower. Roughly $70 million has been invested for the stunning transformation with redesigned accommodations featuring brand new in-room furnishings with Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed, contemporary elegance and island-inspired decor. New glass enclosed showers and transparent balcony railings add touches of inspiration, creating vibrant energy. Its new Executive Suites with separate bedroom and living area appeal to families with young children and teens. Visit www.westinkaanapali.com.

Destination Resorts Hawaii launches Five-Bedroom Penthouse Suites

Destination Resorts Hawaii manages the largest selection of private vacation home rentals in Maui’s most luxurious destination of Wailea. The company, in fact, just unveiled new Five-Bedroom Penthouse Suites. The open layout allows clients to enjoy some time together. Perfect for multi-generational clients, a personal chef, private adventure guide and other authentic Maui experiences can be arranged. Visit www.destinationresortshawaii.com.

Condominium Connection Now Selling Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki

Hawaii wholesaler Condominium Connection has added the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki, with rates starting from $159 per night. The property is across the street from Waikiki Beach and near a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment activities. 

Perfect for small families, the full-service Pacific Beach Hotel offers many guest amenities including a swimming pool, whirlpool spa, sun deck, health spa, restaurants, lounges, tennis court, golf cages, putting green, lobby shopping mall, 24-hour fitness club, sundries shop, activity desk, concierge, business center, meeting rooms and central laundry facilities.  The guest rooms feature air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, 37-inch TV and a private lanai. 

The $20 daily amenity fee of (collected in Hawaii) covers high-speed Internet access, discount for the 24 Hour Fitness and Laulea Spa, in-room safe, pool towels, in-room coffee and tea, Pacific Beach Hotel collapsible water bottle for each guest at check-in, and use of tennis court, golf cages and putting green with equipment.  Local, toll-free numbers and 60 minutes of long distance calls to the U.S. mainland and Canada are also included in the fee. Visit www.condoconnection.com and www.pacificbeachhotel.com.

Tasting Kauai Adds New Food Tour

Perfect for hungry families, Tasting Kauai has added a third edible experience to its food tour roster, Taste of Kilohana‚ that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Amidst landscaping and pineapple fields, the exclusive tour will teach guests how to make Gaylord’s signature mai tai with fresh-pressed sugarcane and lime juice at Mahiko Lounge, and includes an off-the-menu, three-course, locally sourced meal by executive chef Todd Barrett that is served in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. Visit www.tastingkauai.com.

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