Travel Agent - September 15, 2008 - (Page 17)

Beachwalk Boom Further polishing Hawaii’s image is the splashy redevelopment of Lewers Street, known as the Waikiki Beachwalk. New restaurants, nightlife venues and shops have opened on this oncedesolate, eight-acre stretch not far from the Halekulani and the Outrigger Reef (Outrigger Enterprises has sunk more than $500 million into the overhaul). You’ll find little boutiques here, many offering locally made Hawaiian products. One of the most uniquely Hawaiian is Mana Hawaii—an eclectic shop filled with the authentic creations of local Hawaiian artists— from apparel and jewelry to gift items and crafts and fine art. The store has a mission to carry only goods truly made on the islands (it has a branch at Ward Warehouse called Na Mea Hawaii as well). Head to the Kuloko Arts gallery featuring Hawaiian artwork, and Under the Koa Tree for crafts, woodwork and arts, for more locally produced products. Hawaiian chains at Beachwalk include Visitors can alternate shopping with beach time on Waikiki; here, Diamond Head can be seen island-wear brands Hawaiian Moon and Blue Ginger, the Honolulu Cookie Company, the Hawaiian Quilt Collection and Honolua Surf Company. All of this retail renovation and expansion has spurred other Waikiki locations to put dollars into their venues, such as the DFS Galleria and the outdoor International Marketplace on Kalakaua. Meanwhile, the major renovations of several hotels—including Sheraton’s Royal Hawaiian, Moana Surfrider and Princess Kaiulani and several Outrigger properties—will undoubtedly influence retail space and shopping opportunities in the near future. And the opening of the Trump International hotel will add at least 6,500 square feet of dining and retail space when it opens across nearby Fort DeRussy Park in 2009. I areas to set up shop in Waikiki, but brand names are willing to pay to be on one of the top four or five retail streets in the world. The success here of veterans such as Tiffany and Chanel doesn’t hurt either. CONNECTING YOU To find out what else there is to do in Hawaii, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/hawaii Enjoy your 5th Night Free + Breakfast Travel dates now thru 11/2/08 and 11/30 – 12/18/08 Subject to availability. Extend the pleasure of Maui Every day is packed with fun. Every evening is a dream. Maui beckons your clients to visit a little longer. And The Fairmont Kea Lani is pleased to extend their stay. Every ﬁfth night is complimentary. Share the authentically Hawaiian cultural experiences of The Fairmont Kea Lani. Please contact your preferred travel professional or 1.888.570.9494 Interested? Request #005. September 15, 2008 TravelAgent | 17 www.fairmont.com/kealani http://www.travelagentcentral.com/hawaii http://www.fairmont.com/kealani http://www.fairmont.com/kealani

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