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DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 June, July, August and the end of December are the busiest times, so make reservations for your clients at least four months in advance. John Pele is the general manager at Molokai Ranch. He can be contacted directly at 808-660-2823 or jpele@molokairanch.com, although it’s preferable that agents first reach out to the sales manager, Marlo Nishimoto, at 808-534-9561 or sales@molokairanch. com. “We are a small operation, so it’s our belief that we are all agent liaisons,” says Nishimoto. The Lodge & Beach Village at Molokai Ranch offers travel agent rates that start at $100 at The Beach Village and $130 at The air restaurant also was also upgraded and expanded. Hotel Molokai is located at Kamiloloa Beach, 1.5 miles from the town of Kaunakakai. The hotel is styled after a Polynesian village with 37 open-air, oceanfront bungalows positioned east to west, to capture prevailing trade winds and the sound of the surf. Accommodations feature Polynesian decor, private lanais and mini-refrigerators. Many rooms have kitchens. High-speed Internet and cable TV are available in each room. Accommodations include Standard or Garden View, Deluxe Garden View with Kitchenette and Oceanfront. Honeymoon packages are also available. Rates for a Standard or Getting There Arriving by Air: The principal airport on the island is Molokai Airport, six miles northwest of Kaunakakai. Airlines with ser vice to Molokai include Hawaiian Airlines (www. hawaiianair.com), Island Air (www.islandair.com), go! (www. iflygo.com) and Paragon Air (www.paragon.air.com). Car Rentals: Molokai lacks public transportation, so a rental car is necessary for those who want to get out and explore the island’s few roads. Budget Rent A Car (www. budget.com) and Dollar Rent A Car (www.dollar.com) have offices at Molokai Airport. Local car rental companies include Molokai Rent A Car Corp.: 866-239-3929; and Island Kine Auto Rental: 866-527-7368. Taxi Service: Hele Mai Taxi: Molokai is home to many Hawaiian cowboys, known as paniolo 808-336-0967; Molokai Off Road Tours & Taxi: 808-553-3369. Ferries: Molokai Princess has two scheduled ferry departures daily between Molokai and Maui—a morning and evening departure. The trip takes about 90 minutes one way. Call 866-307-6524 or visit www. molokaiferry.com. Lodge. Rates are per night, subject to 11.41 percent tax and to a nightly resort charge of $15. Reservations can be made by speaking to any staff member at 888-627-8082. Hotel Molokai The oceanfront Hotel Molokai (www.hotel molokai.com) recently completed a major renovation. Improvements include upgraded bathrooms and kitchenettes and new floors and lighting. Clients will enjoy the resort’s new interior spaces, which were brightened up with lighter colors, new fabrics and a fresh selection of contemporary art. Hula Shores, the hotel’s poolside, open54 | TravelAgent March 17, 2008 Garden View Room start at $159 per night double; rates for the Honeymoon Suite start at $249 per night. The most requested accommodations are the Oceanfront Rooms (#135, 136, 220 and 221) and the Honeymoon Suite (205), because of their superior ocean views. Steer families toward one of the hotel’s Deluxe Rooms, which have kitchenettes. Among the appealing activities at Hotel Molokai is its Aloha Fridays, an evening of music and socializing that’s also a big hit with the locals. It’s a great opportunity for guests to make new friends and meet Molokai residents. The hotel’s Bamboo Room is available for private parties and weddings. Hotel Molokai can accommodate parties of up to 250 people and catering is available through the hotel’s Hula Shores restaurant. Hotel Molokai’s general manager is Michael Drew. He’s open to agents contacting him directly at 808-553-5347, ext. 610 or gm@hotel molokai.com. For reservations, call 800-5350085 or e-mail info@hotelmolokai.com. I CONNECTING YOU To learn about Hawaii’s other less-visited island, Lanai, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/lanai http://www.hawaiinair.com http://www.hawaiinair.com http://www.islandair.com http://www.iflygo.com http://www.iflygo.com http://www.paragon.air.com http://www.budget.com http://www.budget.com http://www.dollar.com http://www.molokaiferry.com http://www.molokaiferry.com http://www.hotelmolokai.com http://www.hotelmolokai.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/lanai

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Travel Agent - March 17, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor Contributors Africa: Lodges that will Make your African Safari through Tanzania Unforgettable Special Supplement: Honeymoon Specialist Africa News and Briefs Caribbean: The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino is a Perfect Choice for all Types of Clientele Hawaii: The Less-Visited Island of Molokai Provides a taste of Old-Time Hawaii Central and South America: Where to Enjoy the Reefs, Rainforest and Ruins in Belize’s Maya Country Hotels: Properties that Cater to the Growing Trend of “Girlfriend Getaways” Cruises: Increasingly, Cruisers are Choosing Outside Companies for their Off-Ship Excursions Barbados: A Caribbean Travelers' Dream Airline Update: Several European Airlines Offer New Nonstop Service Ski/Snowboard: Three New Hotels Hit the Slopes in Wyoming, Utah and British Columbia Multi-Generational Travel: Cavallo Point: the Lodge at Golden Gate is a New “Green” Hotel Outside of San Francisco Agent Profile: Lynda Turley of Alpine Travel of Saratoga in Saratoga, CA Agency Profile: Largay Travel’s Company Retreat Cover Story: Barbados Technology: Open Travel CRM Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Onsite from Jordan Travel Mart Harrah’s Draws Younger Clients to Atlantic City Cruise News India’s New Hotels and Nonstop Flights Saluting Travel Industry Contributors Report from Travel South In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

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