Luxury Travel Advisor - December 2007 - (Page 12) HALEKULANI’S Vera Wang Suite (bedroom shown, above) was conceptualized by the designer herself—even her favorite movies are provided—and is outfitted with rare furnishings from Hawaii, the Pacific and Asia. Viking stainless grill, large openair dining terrace, private laundry and a fully equipped kitchen. The villa has floor-to-ceiling solid glass and screen doors that fully retract into hidden pockets, creating a complete open-air living experience. The 3,000-squarefoot beachfront Royal Ilima can be booked for up to a month or by the night, with a five-night minimum. The Wailea Beach Villas comprise 98 private residences set on 11 acres, convenient to three championship golf courses. The Kaanapali Hawaiiana House on Maui also is represented by Tropical Villa Vacations. This beachfront four-bedroom estate commands one acre of private gated beachfront property. We enjoyed the estate’s large heated pool, four bedroom suites, private bath and private terrace. Contact Tropical Villa Vacations’ travel services and reservations manager, Deborah Ross (res@tropicalvillavacations. com; 888-875-2818, ext. 206 or 205). Tip: Ross formerly owned a retail travel agency on the mainland, so she understands an agent’s needs. Yvonne Nitta heads up the company’s Personal Concierge Service (yvonne@ tropicalvillavacations.com; 888875-2818, ext. 201). For guests of Mauna Lani Resort (www.maunalani.com) on the Big Island, the luxe experience begins on arrival at the airport, where they’re greeted by their own personal butler and then driven by limousine to The Bungalows at Mauna Lani at Mauna Lani Resort. Your VIPs will choose from five Ocean Front and Ocean View Bunga- lows; each features 4,000 square feet of space, including two bedrooms, three and a half baths, a large living and dining area, kitchen, private pool, Jacuzzi and expansive lanai area. Book treatments at the resort’s Mauna Lani Spa ahead of time by contacting Spa Director Natalie Epenesa (nepenesa@maunalani. com; 808-881-1909), and direct any questions to Mark Kinderman (bungalows@maunalani. com; 800-628-7815), bungalows manager, Bungalows at Mauna Lani. Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay Resort (www.turtlebayresort. com) offers villa units within a private gated community on Kuilima Cove on Oahu’s North Shore. With three bedrooms and two full baths, the Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay Resort offer up to 1,684 square feet and sleep up to eight people. The villas come in studio, three- and four-bedroom configurations; it’s important to note that the villas may be located on the first, second or third stories of the villa complex. All villas are steps from the beach and have Brazilian-chestnut floors, granite kitchen countertops, private lanais with sitting areas, Bose home entertainment systems and flat-screen TVs. Tip: The best sea views are from villas 216 (one bedroom), 217 (three bedrooms) and 218 (four bedrooms). In addition to the beachfront location, amenities include a private pool and full access to all of Turtle Bay Resort’s facilities and services, including two championship golf courses, a spa and riding stables. For VIP needs, contact Turtle Bay sales staffers Steve Fairbanks (sfairbanks@benchmarkmanage ment.com; 808-293-8811) or Mike Wilkins (mwilkins@ benchmarkmanagement.com; 808-293-8811). 12 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | December 2007 http://www.turtlebayresort.com http://www.turtlebayresort.com http://www.maunalani.com
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