Travel Agent - December 8, 2008 - (Page 30)

DESTINATIONS HAWAII An Ocean Front Beach Cottage at Turtle Bay Resort offers a panoramic view of the ocean OAHU’S NORTH SHORE World-class surfing and a gentle, laid-back ambiance await travelers willing to venture north of Waikiki OAHU’S NORTH SHORE LACKS THE GLITZ AND SHEER VARIETY OF Waikiki—which may be why it’s the perfect fit for those travelers looking for a quieter and less cosmopolitan Oahu getaway. The North Shore’s main town is Haleiwa, a laid-back hamlet of art galleries, surf shops and modest restaurants and cafés. Haleiwa was designated a Historic, Cultural and Scenic District in 1984. The North Shore is synonymous with surfing and in the winter, it’s home to some of the largest waves on earth. With more than seven miles of beaches, the North Shore hosts the world’s premier surfing competitions, including the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. The town of Kahuku and its surrounding shoreline is where you’ll find most of the surfing action on the North Shore, including the Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, Pupkea and Rocky Point. Waimea Bay is con30 | TravelAgent December 8, 2008 BY MARK ROGERS sidered the birthplace of big-wave surfing and the Banzai Pipeline presents some of the most challenging and dangerous surf conditions in the world, with waves that break over a shallow reef. You can watch the action best from Ehukai Beach Park. The North Shore’s massive winter waves can swell up to 30 feet or more and can be dangerous for even experienced surfers. In the summer, from May to September, the waves are gentler and provide optimum conditions for swimming and sunbathing. Kahuku is also known for its colorful shrimp trucks along Kamehameha Highway. Just pull over and buy either raw shrimp or tasty cooked shrimp dishes, such as shrimp scampi, shrimp with garlic or sweet and spicy shrimp. Where to Stay It’s safe to say that Turtle Bay Resort (www. enjoyturtle bay.com) dominates the North Shore. The resort, which is about a 45-minute drive from Honolulu, sits on 880 acres and has five miles of beaches. Every room at Turtle Bay Resort offers Pacific Ocean views. The resort has a 400-room, six-story hotel and 42 Ocean Front Beach Cottages. Ocean Front Deluxe rooms look out over two swimming pools and have views of Turtle Bay with its surf break, and the Koolau Mountains. Rooms are 477 square feet and have large lanais. Ocean Front Premium rooms are a good value—these face the sunrise side of the hotel and Kuilima Cove and provide views looking east over the coastline and the Palmer Golf Course. The Ocean Front Beach Cottages are the most requested premium accommodations at the resort. These are grouped in clusters of six along five miles of the resort’s beachfront. They range from 740 to 850 square feet of living space. The cottages have handsome details, such as copper flashing and rain caches on the outside, and interiors with polished Brazilian http://www.enjoyturtlebay.com http://www.enjoyturtlebay.com

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Travel Agent - December 8, 2008 Reality Check On the Web Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: Scotland Begins a Yearlong Heritage Celebration Pacific/Asia: Singapore’s Hotel Scene is Vibrant, Inventive and Luxe Egypt: Building Tourism was the Key Topic at the ATS Fall Conference in Cairo Hawaii: Oahu’s North Shore has a Gentle, Laid-Back Ambiance Special Insert: US Airways Vacations—Universal Orlando Master Specialist Canada: The Hotel Le St-James Offers a Taste of Elegance Las Vegas: Sin City May Not See Deals this Good for a Long Time Florida: The Eden Roc Hotel Re-Emerges after a Major Overhaul Central & South America: Chile is an Emerging Hot Spot Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Barbados Hotel Undergoes Major Renovation A Jamaica Tourism Official Shares the Island’s Plans Two Little-Known Caribbean Properties are Worth a Look Cruises: 10 Reasons to Love the Ruby Princess Cover Story: Religious Tourism - Faith-Based Vacations are a Growing Niche, and Are Taking Off in Surprising Ways Delta Takes Off: The Delta/Northwest Merger canReshape the Aviation Industry Tours: Traveling in Style with NWA WorldVacations Agent Profile: This Full-Service Agency Turns personalized Service into an Art New Web Trends: Services Aim to Increase Agent Sales Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Celebrity Solstice Hosts Forum for Economic Discussion Cap Juluca to Reopen in Anguilla Hawaii Seeks New Tourism Angles IWV: Scam or Opportunity? In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Special Supplement: South Africa: Your Journey Begins Here

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