Travel Agent - January 7, 2008 - (Page 33)

Deluxe Ocean King room at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa “LUANA” IS HAWAIIAN FOR “TO RELAX,” OR MORE ACCURATELY “TO BE AT LEISURE WITH ONE’S SURROUNDINGS.” And there’s no better place for travelers to unwind and enjoy Hawaii’s gorgeous surroundings than at one of its many spas. Always a popular vacation pick, Hawaii—with its stunning scenery and laidback atmosphere—can satisfy everyone from honeymooners to baby boomers to families with young children. We suggest adding spa aficionados to your list of potential Hawaii travelers, and here we highlight three facilities that will send them home spoiled and stress-free. The Na Ho’ola Spa at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa (www.waikiki.hyatt. com) encompasses 19 treatment rooms, 10,000 square feet and two floors. With several relaxation lounges overlooking Waikiki Beach, the spa is the perfect spot for beachloving clients seeking to unwind after a day in the hot Hawaiian sun. Top treatments include the lomi lomi massage—Polynesian for “loving hands” massage—a 50-minute re-energizing treatment during which the massage therapist performs a hula dance around the massage table. Other top picks are the Kai Water Soak and the Hawaiian Noni Wrap. Spa services, overseen by Jerry Ferreira, the Na Ho’ola Spa’s director, are infused with local ingredients like papaya, pineapple and macadamia nuts. Contact Ferreira for any questions or to book appointments at 808-2376330 or jferreira@hyatt.com. The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa recently completed a massive upgrade of all its guest rooms. When considering which rooms to book for your clients, take the many available views into account. The best accommodations are in the hotel’s Diamond Head Tower, rooms 59 through 63. The best city views are in the Eva Tower, floors 5 through 14. Of these, the top views are in room numbers ending in 05. From the 25th floor and higher, guests have a view of the coastline, beach and Waikiki’s Diamond Head. The travel agent liaison is Renee Archer Nakashima, senior sales manager (808-237-6218, rnakashima@hyatt.com). The Spa at Four Seasons Last summer’s $50 million worth of refurbishments brought the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea (www.fourseasons.com/maui) to a new level of comfort. More than 380 guest CONTINUED ON PAGE 34 January 7, 2008 TravelAgent | 33 http://www.waikiki.hyatt.com http://www.waikiki.hyatt.com http://www.fourseasons.com/maui

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Travel Agent - January 7, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: Top Hotels in the Czech Capital, Prague Europe News & Notes Pacific/Asia: India's Tourism Boom Hawaii Spas: Send Your Spa-Loving Client to these Havens of Relaxation in the Islands Hawaii Briefs Las Vegas: Restaurants are Taking Center Stage as Vegas Becomes a Destination for Foodies California: San Diego, La Jolla and Coronado Offer a World of Options Close Together Ski/Snowboard: Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada New Orleans: Hotels for All Types of Travelers and Can’t-Miss Events to Consider Central & South America: Selling Santiago, Chile Caribbean & Bahamas: The Reef Atlantis, Cape Eleuthera Debut in the Bahamas in Time for the New Year Caribbean News & Notes Cruises: Onboard Enrichment Programs Grow as Cruisers Seek to Work on More than their Tans Cruise Lines Expand the Variety in their Shore Excursions with Special Activities and Adventures Cover Story: A New Era for Classic Luxury Travel Expo & Home Based Travel Agent Expo: Photos and a Recap of the Events Rail: Company Books Private Train Trips Agent Profile: Dave and Christa Krick, Advantage Cruise & Travel in Northern California Technology: XML Enhances Sabre and Amadeus Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Onsite Reports from Queen Victoria Christening and Marriott Headquarters Funjet Vacations NCL’s New Ship, Norwegian Gem The African Country of Djibouti In the Spotlight Editorial Index Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index Trendwatch

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