Volume X, No. 51 Waikīkī Improvement Association December 17-23, 2009

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DLNR Beach Project

Waikīkī Beach Restoration Project State of Hawai‘i Department of Land & Natural Resources

Waikīkī Beach will have 24,000 cubic yards of sand pumped from deposits 2,000 feet offshore by the State’s latest beach replenishment project. The additional sand will be enough to add 40 feet of beach in the area fronting the Royal Hawaiian, Outrigger Waikīkī, Moana Surfrider and Kūhiō Beach Park to the Kūhiō Beach Basins.

Currently in the permitting stage, the total program is projected to cost $2 - $3 million dollars. The State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) views the plan as a beach maintenance program. The intention is to restore the beach to the 1982 width. The permit would also allow two subsequent efforts within five to seven years where the sand pumping would have to be repeated. This entire area of Waikiki Beach was originally man-made and requires periodic sand refill and maintenance. continued

Inside this issue:

Na Leo celebrates 25th anniversary at Hale Koa Luau Aqua employees wrap up their 2009 Lokahi Giving 3 8 Gardens, December 20, 22, 23 campaign

Royal Hawaiian Center launches first Gift Card just in Holiday activities abound at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel 8 time for the holidays 3 Wishes come true for four children 9 Hau Tree Lanai special Christmas Dinner 4 New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Star of Honolulu, Moana Ciao Mein and Colony Restaurant present holiday dinners 4-5 Surfrider, Sheraton Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village 10-14 and Royal Hawaiian Celebrate Christmas with an exceptional dinner at The 5-6 Royal Hawaiian Hau Tree Lanai wins Honolulu Magazine Gold Award 15 Hawai‘i Convention Center recognized again by Hau Tree Lanai New Year’s Eve Dinner 16 7 Business Traveler magazine . . . and MORE Continued from front page

Off-shore sand deposits are estimated at 65,000 to 70,000 CY with approximately 50% of it recoverable. The source appears to be renewable as the deposits used in the 2006 Kūhiō Beach project have been naturally replenished.

The funding will come from a variety of sources: DLNR Coastal Land Fund, private contributions, and potentially the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. The project is expected to commence early in 2011 but is dependent on the availability of funds. The Waikīkī Improvement Association was instrumental in acquiring the initial funding, $1.5 million for the planning and permitting and execution, and will work with DLNR to secure the money necessary to complete the project.

Sunset on the Beach takes place this Saturday, December 19 and Monday, December 21. See attached pdf for more details

The next issue of Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire will be the last for 2009. Please send your news in early.

The newsletter resumes on January 6, 2010.

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Na Leo celebrates their 25th Royal Hawaiian Center anniversary with a holiday launches its first Gift Card music spectacular just in time tor the holidays

December 20, 22 & 23 at the Royal Hawaiian Center has just launched its first gift Hale Koa Luau Gardens card, making gift-giving conundrums a breeze. Gift cards are available for purchase for a minimum denomination of $20, or maximum denomination of WorldSound presents the Na Leo 25th $250. Anniversary Holiday Music Spectacular Gift cards are available online at December 20, 22 & 23, 7:30PM, at the beautiful www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com, or at Lei Ohu Guest Hale Koa Luau Gardens in Waikiki. This event is Services, located on level one of the Center, adjacent open to the public. Tickets are on sale now. to The Royal Grove.

Celebrate Na Leo's 25th Anniversary at their critically “We are excited about the launch of our first gift card,” acclaimed annual Holiday Music Spectacular. Na Leo, said Marleen Akau, general manager for Royal Hawaii’s most popular, most award-winning, and Hawaiian Center. “By creating a gift card specifically biggest selling female Hawaiian group in the world, for guests of Royal Hawaiian Center, we are further brings their musical harmonies and world-class defining the Center as a destination. Our guests can performances together for the holidays – three nights now shop, dine and enjoy entertainment using our only - at the Hale Koa Hotel Luau Gardens. Na Leo exclusive gift cards.” will perform their hits & favorite holiday songs with The new gift card is an iridescent-orange, with the special guests including Hawaii’s hottest rising star Royal Hawaiian Center logo on the front. It is valid at Anuhea, Ernie Cruz Jr., Miss Hawaii USA 2009 all Royal Hawaiian Center shops and restaurants Aureana Tseu, hula dancers & much more. where Discover cards are accepted. Gift cards are

activated at the time of purchase and are valid See the group that has been together for 25 years, through the date listed on the card. released 18 CDs and won more than 20 Na Hoku HanoHano awards. Nalani, Angela and Lehua, the Customers can obtain balances via phone by calling women of Na Leo, together in a festive program that (800) 798-4099. If customers wish to make a will bring holiday cheer to the whole family. purchase that exceeds the available balance, they can simply notify the merchant that they would like to Ticket Prices begin at $35.99 with other seats and subsidize the gift card with a second form of payment. special VIP packages available and on sale now at www.worldsound.com, by phone at 262-6300 and at Royal Hawaiian Center gift cards are prepaid, non- the Hale Koa Activities Desk. personalized, non-reloadable gift cards. They are not credit cards and do not carry credit card protections. Military discounts are available. This show is open to As such, gift cards should be treated the same as the public. cash.

Validated parking is offered in the Hale Koa structure The Royal Hawaiian Center is open daily from 10 a.m. and their lot on Saratoga Road. to 10 p.m. Hours of operation for restaurants may vary. For more information, call Lei Ohu Guest Services at (808) 922-2299 or visit the website at www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

FREE PARKING: offer valid through January 31, 2010 Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls located adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Center¹s free parking promotion offers 3 hours of free parking with any restaurant validation and 2 hours free parking with any food court validation. LEVEL4 validations apply for $5 parking after 10 p.m. Dining and entertainment validations can be combined with retail validations of $2 for 2 hours. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

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Hau Tree Lanai 2009 Ciao Mein offers a flavorful Special Christmas Dinner alternative to the traditional holiday menu

Lobster, prime sirloin, pasta and more are featured in the $55 holiday dinner.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, invites the public to an exceptional holiday menu at Ciao Mein, on the third floor of the Ewa Tower. The $55 dinner is available from Friday, December 18 through Wednesday, December 30 and features a delicious grouping of seafood, pasta, steak, white chocolate, and hazelnut. The menu includes: clay pot steamed scallops, chicken broth with lobster won tons, lobster and shrimp ravioli with roma tomato concasse, osso bucco alla Chef Ching or prime sirloin with extra virgin olive oil garlic and herbs, as well as hazelnut infused pot de crème with white chocolate ginger ice cream. STARTER Cheese and Seafood Sampler

SOUP DU SOIRE Cold Soup Gazpacho

MAIN DISH TRIO Seared Scallop with Saffron Cream Kona Kampachi with tropical Fruit Salsa Champagne Scallop Cream Sauce Petite Filet Port Wine Reduction, Hamakua Mushroom

DESSERT Chef’s Chocolate Surprise!

$55

Featuring a Special Selection Limited Ala Carte Menu for the Evening of December 24th and 25th 2009 “If surf and turf is what you desire for Christmas, Ciao Mein has it covered with the first three courses which Daily Seafood Special are seafood oriented, and then two beef entrée Mahimahi with Crab Crust selections. Not to fear, the desert is neither, but a Scampi Provencal twist on an old classic,” says Chef Jeff Wind, executive Seafood Mix Grill chef at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Lamb Chops Filet Mignon A new menu will be introduced for New Year’s Eve. Risotto Verdi with Grilled Vegetables The Ciao Mein Restaurant is open daily from 6-10 p.m and validated parking is free.

For more information, please visit www.ciaomeinwaikiki.com, or call (808) 237-6140 for reservations.

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Colony Restaurant delivers a flavorful mix of Hawaiian and yuletide spices for the holidays

Colony Restaurant offers $39 holiday dinner menu

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, invites the public to celebrate the holidays with a yuletide feast that will please any palate at the Colony Restaurant, on the second floor of the Diamond Head Tower. Chef Jeff Wind has planned a holiday dinner that combines Hawaiian and traditional holiday flavors. The menu includes roasted Kahuku corn chowder with crispy oyster fritter; slow roasted prime rib of beef, au jus flavored with Moloka’i herbs in Hawaiian sea salt spice; steamed asparagus; classic baked potato – fully loaded; and, chestnut mascarpone mousse holiday Yule log with berries and spiced vanilla rum sauce. The menu is $39, and is available from Friday, December 18 through Thursday, December 31.

“The mix of Hawaiian ingredients - Kahuku corn and local fish in the chowder, Moloka’i herbs and spices for the entrée and a twist on the conventional Yule log dessert - give this traditional holiday menu a Hawaiian flavor that both kama’aina and out-of-state visitors will savor,” says Chef Jeff Wind, executive chef, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort.

The Colony Restaurant, on the third floor of Ewa Tower, will also serve a $55 holiday menu. The Colony Restaurant is open daily from 6 to 10 pm; special holiday hours for December 25 and 31 are from 5 pm to 10 pm. For more information, please visit www.waikiki.hyatt.comor call (808) 237-6140 for reservations.

Celebrate Christmas with an exceptional dinner at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

If you are looking for an extraordinary Christmas dinner, the Monarch Room in The Royal Hawaiian is the place to be. The Monarch Room will present an outstanding buffet, featuring everything from refreshing salads and classic entrées to a myriad of scrumptious desserts. Hawaiian Trio will provide the evening’s entertainment. This fabu- lous dinner buffet will be held on December 25, 2009 and seating will be at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prices are now $98 per adult (was $150 per adult) and $49 per child ages 5 to 12 (was $75 per child). Children 4 and under are complimentary.

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Christmas Dinner Buffet in the Monarch Room

Soups and Salads Roasted Squash Soup with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Croutons Spinach Salad Mushrooms and Candied Pecans with Tarragon Vinaigrette Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette and Crispy Pancetta Warm Cabbage Salad with Bacon and Mustard Dressing Farmers Beet Salad with Island Citrus Segments and Big Island Goat Cheese Hamakua Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Greek Feta

Cold Platters Smoked Scottish Salmon with Onion and Caper Berries Chilled Prawns, King Crab Legs, Clams and Mussels with Traditional Condiments and Island Dipping Sauces

Cold Cut Display Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Prosciutto Pickles

Sashimi and Sushi Station Ahi Hamachi, Assorted Maki and Nigiri Ahi Poke Pier 38 Ceviche Cocktails

Carving Station Roasted Organic Turkey with Giblet Gravy, Sage Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce *** Roasted Dry Aged Prime Rib with Horseradish

Hot Platters Roasted Duck with Cassis Sauce and Sarladaise Potato Pork Picatta on Baked Tomato Basil Macaroni with Mushrooms and Herb Croutons Chinese Steamed Opakapaka Scallion Ginger Sauce

Roasted Yams Mashed Yukon Gold Potato Roasted Potatoes Whole Roasted Squash with Wild Mushrooms and Croutons Beans with Bacon and Onion Glazed Root Vegetables

Desserts Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream Pumpkin Cheesecake Lollipops Chocolate Chestnut Cake Sweet Potato Tarts Pumpkin Brule Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Stone Fruit Brule Tarts Warm Plum Pudding with Vanilla Bean Sauce Sticky Date Pudding with Chocolate Sauce and Dolce De Leche Fresh Fruit Flambéed Apple Bananas with Dolce De Leche and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Kona Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Fragrant Tea

For reservations or more information, please visit www.royal-hawaiian.com or contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600. All applicable taxes will be applied and a 17 percent gratuity will be applied for parties of seven or more. A credit card will be required to secure a reservation and cancelations received on and after December 22 will be assessed a cancelation fee equal to the meal price (plus tax) for the entire party.

Celebrate Christmas in royal style in the historic Monarch Room of The Royal Hawaiian, a LuxuryCollectionResort.

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Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG New Year’s Eve Dinner unveils lucky winners of

Appetizer Trio “Halloween Drawing” Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon and Ahi Tartare, Seared Jumbo Scallop on Mango Aspic Gelee ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG, a luxury handbag brand de- signed in Italy by a well-known Japanese designer, Salad Ms. Izumi Ogino, has unveiled the winners of Lamb Salad with Nalo Mix Greens, “Halloween Drawing” which was held at the Waikiki Chevre en Crote served with Raspberry Balsamic store from October 19 to October 31, 2009. The prizes Dressing will be sent to the winners’ mailing address and ship- ping fee is paid by ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG. Entrement Lemon Sorbet The three lucky winners are as follows;

Entrée (choice of one) 1st prize – “Volume” in Latte (Retail value $615) Ms. Lobster & Pork Chop Duet Okazaki (Kanagawa, Japan) 2nd prize – “Standard/Square” in Stella Blu (Retail Macadamia Nut Crab Crusted Barramundi value $326) Ms. Takada (Tokyo, Japan) With Papaya Abalone Cream Sauce 3rd prize – “Gala*R” in Argento (Retail value $321) Mr. Kihata (Kanagawa, Japan) Flame Broiled Porterhouse Steak with Grilled Portabella Mushroom, and Asparagus served with Sauce Bernaise and Don’t miss the next chance to win, as ANTEPRIMA/ Herb Butter WIREBAG will continue offering various campaigns, which are sure to make you happy! Dessert

Pommes Cream Caramel with Seasonal Fruits

$85 Plus Tax and Gratuity Maki Munemura, President of Virgo USA, selecting winners from the entry box

Hawaiian Diacritical Marks

Waikīkī Improvement Association recognizes the use of diacritical marks (i.e., glottal stop (‘), macron (ā) in place names of Hawai‘i, such as Waikīkī and Kalākaua Avenue and will include them whenever possible. We also respect the individual use (or not) of these markings for names of organizations and businesses.

There will also be times when we may not have a chance to add or change the markings in all of the articles submitted and when that happens, e kālā mai.

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Aqua employees wrap up their 2009 Lokahi Giving campaign

Employees of Aqua’s Waikiki hotels generously donated food, clothing, toys and household items to the annual Lokahi Giving Project, organized by KHON2.

Pictured here, Aqua’s Chairman and Founder Mike Paulin, his wife Aida and Ben Rafter, Aqua’s President and CEO, are surrounded by the much needed items that are slated to be shared with less fortunate families this holiday season.

Holiday activities abound at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

At Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, the halls are decked, the trees are in place and the magic of Waikiki awaits you this holiday season.

Upon arrival from Dec. 19 – Dec. 25, each guest will be greeted with freshly baked cookies and the hotel will feature festive holiday décor and live music performed in the porte cochere daily. For those interested in taking home a handmade memento or two, a craft room will be available to make Hawaiian Christmas crafts and gifts from Dec. 19-Dec. 25 as well. Santa Claus will visit the resort twice this year, Dec. 23 and 24, so be sure to have your list ready so he can make all your wishes come true.

Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel has also secured its very own “Hawaiian sleigh” (a trolley) for the night of December 24 so guests can take a short trolley hop downtown to view Honolulu’s famed holiday City Lights display.

These activities are complimentary and open to all Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel guests.

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Wishes come true for four children

On Friday, December 4, 2009, four children, ages five to seventeen, illuminated hearts and the Great Hall at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The lighting ceremony which featured Make A Wish Foundation® Hawaii also included special appearances from: emcee Jai Cunningham, KHON 2; Anuhea; Miss Hawaii USA, Renee Nobriga; Miss Hawaii Teen USA, Julianne Chu; and Na Leo Pilimehana.

The goal of the Make A Wish Foundation is to help make a dream that seems impossible come true for young people who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. According to Make-A-Wish Foundation®Hawaii, approximately fifty wishes are made each year. With the help of the annual Swing for Wishes golf tournament, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa has been responsible for fulfilling the wishes of at least twenty-five children in three years.

This year, Swing for Wishes raised $60,000. The donation is being used to make a variety of wishes come true, these include: seeing a Cleveland Cavaliers game, visiting American Samoa, meeting Chef Duff from Food Network’s Ace of Cakes, and enjoying the excitement and fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

“We are grateful to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki management and employees and their industry associates for helping us continue to make the magic happen for island kids and their families. The smiles on children’s faces whose wishes are granted because of the generosity are the best thank you,” says Lyn Brown, executive director of Make A Wish Foundation of Hawaii.

"We are proud to honor Hyatt's longstanding commitment to making a difference and supporting the community, even during difficult times,” says David Lewin, general manager Hyatt Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Global Hyatt are partners because we have common goals; we both provide hospitality and we both make wishes come true,” adds Lewin.

The lighting ceremony also honored the Waikiki Community Center. The local resource - who assists families of preschool, elementary, high school students as well as supporting senior citizens - received a check for $17,400 at the lighting ceremony.

To find out more about the Make A Wish Foundation of Hawaii, please visit online at www.makeawishhawaii.net.

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Star of Honolulu Dance in the New Year New Year’s Eve Cruise under the moonlit sky at

Date / Time: December 31, 2009 (departs at 10:45PM) Moana Surfrider, - January 1, 2010 (returns at 12:45AM) a Westin Resort & Spa

Location: Star of Honolulu departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8 Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa will ring in 2010 with a New Year’s Eve dance party in the open air of its beautiful Banyan Courtyard. Dance in the New Year and dine on a delicious appetizer and dessert buffet, all under the moonlit sky and Moana’s historical banyan tree.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. when the dynamic seven piece band eightOeight hits the stage for your dancing pleasure and countdown to 2010.

Description: Celebrate New Year's Eve aboard the Star of Honolulu! You'll enjoy spectacular views of the fireworks at Aloha Tower Marketplace and along the Waikiki coastline, "champagne" toast, special party favors, delicious dinner, live entertainment and dancing into 2010! Three cruise packages available.

Also, ask about our New Year's Eve sunset and Starlet offerings. For reservations or more information, please call 983-STAR (7827) or visit The appetizer and dessert buffet will open at 9 p.m. www.starofhonolulu.com. and feature local favorites such as Island Style Poke with Ogo and Maui Onion, Assorted Sushi, Thai Suggested Retail Rate: $155.00 per person and up Summer Rolls, and Chinese Style Calamari Strips. Kama'aina / Military Rates: $125.55 per person and up with valid Hawaii ID Presale tickets are available for $35 per adult; $20 per child ages 5 – 12, and children 4 and under are Photo courtesy of Star of Honolulu free. Prices for tickets on the night of the event are $75 per adult and $35 per child ages 5 – 12. All prices include the appetizer and dessert buffet, party favors, and tax and gratuity.

For tickets or more information, please visit newyearseveinwaikiki.com or contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600.

Complimentary valet parking is available at the Moana Surfrider as well as validated self parking at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.

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Sheraton Waikiki Resort announces 2010 New Year’s Eve headliners ... Village People

Concert Dinner Packages Available Now and Tickets on Sale

The Sheraton Waikiki Resort is excited to announce Village People as its 2010 New Year’s Eve headliner. World famous for the dance anthem Y.M.C.A., Village People will bring energy and excitement to Sheraton’s Hawaii Ballroom on December 31, 2009. Boogie in the New Year with this music super-group! Doors open at 9 p.m. with everyone’s favorite music from the 70’s and 80’s followed by Village People hitting the stage at 11 p.m.

2009 marks Village People’s 32 years as icons of disco worldwide. Known for their flamboyant costumed personas, Village People have produced dance standards such as Macho Man, In the Navy, and Can’t Stop the Music. Original founding members Alexander Briley (the “military rep/G.I.”), David Hodo (the “construction worker”), and Felipe Rose (the “Indian”) are joined by Raymond Simpson (the “cop”), Jeff Olson (the “cowboy”), and Eric Anzalone (the “biker”) to dance in the New Year at Sheraton Waikiki.

A variety of dinner and concert packages may be booked by calling Starwood Hotels & Resorts dining reservations desk at 808-921- 4600. Those interested in the concert only may purchase tickets beginning November 28 through www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Self parking will be $8.00 and $13.00 for valet parking.

Dinner and Concert Ticket Packages (includes tax, gratuity and free parking)

Platinum Package: Five-course dinner at Twist at Hanohano Two seatings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Platinum seating for the show Two drink tickets during the show Party hats & favors $295 per adult; $235 per child 16 & under

Gold Package: Premium Seafood Spectacular at Kai Market Seating times: 5:30 – 7 p.m. (every 30 minutes) Gold seating for the show Two drink tickets during the show Party hats & favors $255 per adult; $195 per child 16 & under

Twist at Hanohano will offer the following “farm to table” five-course pre-concert dinner featuring bold flavors paired with the freshest products of the land and sea. With an unmatched location, innovative cuisine, and impeccable service, Twist has earned a reputation as Honolulu’s premier destination for romance and fine dining soaring thirty floors above Waikiki Beach.

Twist at Hanohano—New Year’s Eve 2009

First Course Ahi Tartar, Waimanalo Chiogga Beets Osetra Caviar, Chive Cream Fraiche

Second Course Pan Seared Diver Scallops Kula Tomato Fennel Marmalade, Hamakua Mushrooms

Third Course Tropical Fruit Ravioli, Tarragon Scented Ka’u Orange Broth

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Continued from previous page Fourth Course Smoked Aloha Spiced Filet of Beef Kona Lobster and Black Truffled Potatoes Foie Gras Butter and Fig Demi

Fifth Course Brillat Savarin Cheese Gateau Champagne Kula Strawberries, Macadamia Nut Brittle

You may instead opt to indulge in Kai Market’s Seafood Spectacular. Inspired by the “food fair” of plantation tables in Hawaii 130 years ago that brought on an influx of ethnic cuisine, Kai Market celebrates the traditional Hawaiian meal which consists of various fresh seafood and exotic fruits to the many dishes that inspired generations of Hawaiians. Create your plate from offerings such as Living Herb Wall Pesto-Crusted Onaga with Pesto Aioli Spread, Kahuku Shrimp Scampi with Kai Market Fresh Herbs, Kukui Brand Kim Chee Portuguese Sausage “Local” Style Fried Rice, Ahi Poke Hawaiian Style, and Snow Crab Claws with Drawn Butter

Concert-Only Ticket Pricing (includes tax and gratuity)

All seating includes party favors and champagne toast.

Platinum tickets: $150, Seating in the first six rows, Two drink tickets

Gold tickets: $125, Seating in rows 6-12, two drink tickets

Silver tickets: $90, Seating in rows 12 and beyond

Standing room only: $75

Hassle-free holidays at Royal Hawaiian Center Free Gift Wrapping, Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Why fight the crowds? Enjoy hassle-free holiday shopping at Royal Hawaiian Center with free gift-wrapping, stress-free last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and free validated parking. Customers can also enter to win a shopping spree and two-night stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort.

“Shopping during the holiday season can be stressful,” said Marleen Akau, general manager for Royal Hawaiian Center. “Kamaaina don’t realize that we are an easy alternative to the crowded malls in town. We offer great amenities to give our customers a more relaxing holiday shopping experience.”

GIFT WRAPPING—On December 18 through 23, from 4 to 10 p.m., get free gift-wrapping with any combined purchases of $15 or more. Visit the gift-wrapping station at The Royal Grove. Proceeds are donated to Cheer 808 and the Roosevelt High School cheerleaders.

OPEN UNTIL 10 P.M.—ON CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY The Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For more information on Center hours of operation, call Lei Ohu Guest Services at 808) 922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

WIN A WAIKIKI SHOPPING SPREE & HOTEL STAY- Shop ʻtil you drop in Waikiki. Enter to win a $250 shopping spree at Royal Hawaiian Center, with a two-night ocean front stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort. Customers can pick up an entry form at any retail store or restaurant, and drop it in the entry box on level 1 of Building A, near FENDI.

FREE PARKING—offer valid through January 31, 2010 Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls located adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Center’s free parking promotion offers 3 hours of free parking with any restaurant validation and 2 hours free parking with any food court validation. Five hours of parking is $5 when validated at Royal Hawaiian Theater. LEVEL 4 validations apply for $5 parking after 10 p.m. Dining and entertainment validations can be combined with retail validations of $2 for 2 hours. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

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Betcha by golly, wow! The Stylistics headline New Year’s Eve at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

Stylistics concert, special diner menus and the Waikiki Starlight Luau on the lagoon lawn on December 31

The Stylistics, one of the most recognized soul groups of the 1970s, is bringing its harmonious sounds to the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Coral Ballroom on New Year’s Eve. Doors to the ballroom will open at 9 p.m. that evening, with the Stylistics taking the stage around 10:30 p.m. With five gold singles, the Stylistics’ smooth sounds have been a hit on the adult contemporary charts for more than three decades. Among the group’s biggest hits are “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “You Are Everything,” “Break Up to Make Up,” “Betcha By Golly Wow,” and “I’m Stone in Love with You.” Advanced reserved table seats for $49 are currently on sale at Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, Macy’s and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket price includes one standard drink per person, OR one bottle of champagne per couple, inclusive of tax and tip.

Also on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, the resort will hold its popular Waikiki Starlight Luau at a special venue – the Lagoon Green – next to the picturesque Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. Prices for the luau are $125 for adults, $77.50 for children ages 4 to 11; children 3 and under are free. Golden Circle tickets for seats closer the stage are $4 more for each ticket. A sumptuous dinner buffet is offered featuring a modern twist on traditional luau fare. The culinary team of Hilton Hawaiian Village has taken the islands’ freshest ingredients and crafted them into such selections as steamed banana leaf-wrapped island fish; Thai lemongrass marinated huli huli chicken; rotisserie sirloin of beef with a rosemary and guava barbecue sauce; Hawaiian paella with Portuguese sausage, island fish and shellfish; Waimanalo Farms island greens; Pacific rice noodle salad; Molokai herb-roasted sweet potatoes, just to name a few. Traditional luau favorites include kalua pig; lomi lomi salmon; poi; ahi tuna poke and sweet taro rolls. The desserts include coconut haupia custard cake; pineapple upside down cake; passion fruit and mango tart and guava chiffon cake. The Waikiki Starlight Luau features the beautiful ladies and gentlemen of Tihati Productions in an exhilarating show. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the hotel at (808) 941-LUAU (941-5828).

Before the Stylistics take the stage, the Village is featuring special New Year’s Eve menus at its restaurants. At Bali Steak & Seafood, there’ll be two seating times – one at 6 p.m., and another one at 8:30 p.m. Chef Francois Bougard and his team are taking diners on an extraordinary, six-course culinary journey. The dinner begins with two starters: a miso hamachi tartar with Hamakua mushroom caviar, and a Thai curry lobster bisque. A salad of Hirabara Farms’ lettuce is next followed by a seared ahi tuna with kukui nut sauce. For their entrée, diners can choose one of the following: seared island snapper with steamed alii mushroom, or grilled prime beef tenderloin, or grilled Australian lamb chops with asparagus, garlic potato puree and rosemary thyme infused lamb jus. Ending the evening is a trio of desserts: coconut tapioca, bittersweet chocolate with ginger custard filling and lilikoi cheesecake with fresh berries. The cost of dinner during the first seating at 6 p.m. is $150 per person; and $190 during the second seating at 8:30 p.m. Prices are exclusive of sales tax and gratuity.

At Rainbow Lanai, a buffet spread featuring various cold, hot and carved items will be featured. Waimanalo Farms’ island greens; Hawaiian grown tomato and bocacinni Mozzarella salad and sushi rice salad are some of the starters, while sashimi and half-shell oysters will be chilled on ice, along with domestic and imported cheese. Among the hot selections are tomato and spinach soup, rigatoni pasta with Hamakua mushroom and braised lamb, grilled island fish, lemon-roasted chicken, steamed snow crab and baked ham. An assortment of desserts will bring a sweet ending to the meal including caramelized banana and chocolate pudding, sweet cranberry chutney cheesecake squares, assorted crème brulee, haupia custard, and chocolate fondue. The cost is $59 for adults and $32 for children. To make dinner reservations for Bali Steak & Seafood or Rainbow Lanai, call the resorts at (808) 949-4321 and ask for dining reservations.

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Say goodbye to 2009 and welcome 2010 in royal style at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort invites you to spend a memorable New Year’s Eve under the starlit sky amidst cool sea breezes beside the glistening Pacific. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” and its spectacular oceanfront venues of Mai Tai Bar, Ocean Lawn, and Royal Beach Club.

NYE@TRH Dance in the New Year with Hot Club of Hulaville at The Royal Hawaiian’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Ocean Lawn and Mai Tai Bar. A cover charge of $50 per person grants entry to the party and tables can be reserved for the entire evening for $100 per person (includes cover charge). Children 4 years of age and under are complimentary. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and the energetic swing band Hot Club of Hulaville will hit the stage at 9:30 p.m. and take you into 2010 with their brand of fun and exciting music.

A special pupu menu featuring items such as Filet Rossini Sliders with Foie Gras, Lobster Sliders with Café de Paris, and Ahi Poke on Whipped Avocados with Taro Chips will be available for purchase.

Hot Club of Hulaville photo courtesy of Koa Entertainment

Royal Beach Club Celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with your closest friends in a private beachfront cabana of the Royal Beach Club and a remarkable five-course dinner by Executive Chef Jon Matsubara of Azure Restaurant. 2010 Hale Aina award winner for “Best New Restaurant,” Azure is a beautifully appointed island seafood restaurant featuring locally caught fish fresh from the auction using high heat aromatic herb roasting or prepared with authentic local tropical flavors. This extraordinary occasion is available for a cabana rental fee of $500 plus $150 per person for the five-course dinner featuring items such as Chilled Kona Lobster Salad and a choice of three entrées including Grilled Prime Rib Steak & Veal Cheek, Venison “En Sous Vide” & Foie Gras, and Azure Cioppino. Seating at Royal Beach Club cabanas begin at 8:30 p.m. that allows exclusive use for the remainder of the evening until 1 a.m. Cabanas include a bottle of Louis Roederer “Cristal” Champagne and entry to the NYE@TRH celebration at Mai Tai Bar and Ocean Lawn. These exclusive Royal Beach Club cabanas are in limited supply and reservations are required.

For reservations or more information, please visit www.newyearseveinwaikiki.com or contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600. All applicable taxes will be applied and a 17 percent gratuity will be applied for parties of seven or more. A credit card will be required to secure a reservation and cancelations received on and after December 28 will be assessed a cancelation fee equal to the cover charge (plus tax) for the entire party.

Ring in 2010 in the private sanctuary of the Royal Beach Club.

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Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant wins Honolulu Magazine Gold Award

When Honolulu residents choose to celebrate life in an island city or entertain out of town visitors, many will go to the Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant for its wonderful beachside ambiance beneath the leafy canopies of ancient hau trees. Now, the readers of Honolulu magazine have confirmed what most residents have long known to be true, that the Hau Tree Lanai is “Honolulu’s best restaurant for outdoor dining.” And the magazine has made it official by bestowing the Hau Tree Lanai with the Gold Award for “Best Outdoor Dining” as part of the publication’s 25th annual Hale Aina awards.

The restaurant and its unique setting at the foot of Sans Souci beach have won numerous accolades for its ambiance. In fact, the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about the site, "If anyone desires such old fashion things as lovely scenery, quiet, pure air, clear sea water, good food and heavenly sunsets hung out before his eyes over the Pacific and the distant hills of Waianae, I recommend him cordially to Sans Souci beach.” J.P. Cercillieux, the hotel’s executive vice president and general manager says that he and the Hau Tree Lanai staff feel they are responsible for a unique part of Honolulu’s history as much as they are for running one of the city’s most popular restaurants.

Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant chef Rene Caba celebrates the restaurant’s special location with a equally inviting breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that offer local favorites as well as traditional continental cuisine. The breakfast menu includes “Loco Moco,” a local working man’s favorite combination of corned beef hash and cutlet of ground chuck, pork, and sausage, on a bed of rice, topped with an egg and mushroom gravy. But by far the most popular breakfast is one of the restaurant’s varied preparations of Eggs Benedict. Choose from Eggs Benedict Kaimana (traditional preparation) to Salmon Benedict Florentine, Crab Benedict or the Garden Benedict (Benedict with sliced vine-ripened tomatoes and sautéed spinach). A popular lunch item is the fresh-from-the-sea Scampi and Mahi Burger. The lunch menu also offers a wide variety of hot and cold entrees. The dinner menu includes fresh fish entrees including the popular Chinese Steamed Opakapaka. Equally requested are the Colorado lamb chops, flame broiled filet mignon and Hawaiian grilled chicken.

Like Caba, who has been at the restaurant for 20 years (the last five years as chef) many of the 40 restaurant staff count their tenure in decades, not months or years. Maitre D' Mathew Leong has been at the Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant for 30 years and the average length of service for staff is 15 years. The result, according to food and beverage manager Jay Walfhoff, is a staff that works together seamlessly, easily acknowledges repeat patrons and accommodates special requests.

The New Otani’s other popular restaurant, Miyako, didn’t get a nod this year from Honolulu magazine readers as a favorite location for outdoor dining, perhaps because its outdoor lanai tables were added just within the last year or so. But the outside cabana tables, or those inside, overlook Sans Souci beach from the hotel’s third floor and offer some of the best views of Waikiki Beach and the Waianae mountain range in the distance. Sunsets are often spectacular.

While the Hau Tree Lanai comes quickly to mind, the Miyako is less well known. But Cercillieux thinks that this is destined to change, and for good reason. The restaurant offers some of the most authentic Japanese cuisine in Honolulu. The Tokyo-trained chef meticulously prepares and presents favorite dishes like nabe, sushi, sashimi, donburi, Kobe steak and many varieties of fresh fish. Unique at the restaurant is the Kaiseki seasonal menu, which changes monthly to feature the freshest seasonal items available. Guests can also choose from eight private tatami rooms. Those who are unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine will find Miyako’s friendly and knowledgeable waitresses, all of whom wear kimonos, very helpful.

For more information, call The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 808 923-1555 or visit kaimana.com.

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Hawai‘i Convention Center recognized again by Business Traveler magazine

Business Traveler Magazine, the world’s leading publication geared towards frequent business travelers, has awarded the Hawai‘i Convention Center with its 2010 Best in Business Travel award in the category of Best Conference or Convention Center: City. This is the second year in a row that the Center has received this honor in the category that was first introduced last year.

The award was presented on December 10 at a formal awards gala held in Los Angeles.

“We are deeply honored to be selected by Business Traveler Magazine as the Best Conference or Convention Center/City for two consecutive years,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “It is evident that the effectiveness of our business development initiatives and international outreach efforts is being validated by this most prestigious award. We are driven to be the destination of choice for savvy business travelers and convention attendees. Another prime example of Hawai‘i’s desirability as a prime business destination is its selection by President Barack Obama to host the prestigious 2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meetings.”

“We must also share this award with our many destination partners and the great city of Honolulu whose government and citizens truly make our great city deserving of this award,” Davis added.

Winners were chosen using the following criteria: · Two-thousand (2000) Business Traveler subscribers were randomly selected and mailed surveys. · Two-thousand (2000) Business Traveler digital subscribers were randomly selected and e-mailed surveys. · Survey consisted of open-ended questions with no suggested names or choices given. · Respondents were given two reply options, online or by postage-paid return envelope, depending on how they received the survey. Online submissions required a unique code to prevent multiple or fraudulent entries.

SMG markets and manages the Hawai‘i Convention Center under the direction and support of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority was created in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawai‘i tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with the state of Hawai‘i’s economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires and visitor industry needs.

Honolulu Zoo Society offers twilight tours

What's Wild in Waikīkī? Take a stroll to the Honolulu Zoo and learn the sort of monkey business that goes on after hours. Learn about the lives of the Zoo's remarkable citizens.

Tours are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening! It's a fun evening of education never experienced by day visitors. Special arrangements can be made for large groups. Families are welcome. The tours are appropriate for all ages 5 to 105! Please purchase tickets in advance from the Honolulu Zoo Society (HZS) by calling 971-7195. Walk-ups are welcome if space is available - meet at the Front Entrance at 5:15pm. See www.honzoosoc.org for info.

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Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound

Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Weekends Hawai‘i’s finest hula hālau hula (dance troupes) and Sat Dec 19 – Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani O Lilinoe Hawaiian performers. Opens with traditional blowing of conch shell. Sun Dec 20 – Shirley Recca and Halau Hula O Namakahulali Tues-Thurs-Sat-Sun, weather-permitting from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, near Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside at Uluniu & Kalākaua Ave. in Waikīkī.

FREE and open to the public. Outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras welcome. Presented by the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Waikīkī Improvement Asso ciation.

For information, call Marnie Weeks, Producer, Kūhiō Beach Hula Shows, 843-8002.

Week-nights Every Tuesday – Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Hālau Ka Liko O Ka Pala i

Every Thursday – Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia

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If you would like to share news with other Waikīkī Improvement Association members of WIA, please send your info to [email protected]. 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 760 Honolulu, HI 96815 Check out our website at: Phone: 808-923-1094 Fax: 808-923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com

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Tesoropresents‘Sunset ontheBeach’ December 19and21onWaik k Beach

The December 19 event is also brought to you by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in conjunction with Lilly

The December 21 event is also brought to you by the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl

Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl Barefoot Pep Rally presented by Outback Steakhouse

TESOROHAWAII presents“SunsetontheBeach”(“Sunset”)onSaturday,December19th,andMonday, December21st,onbeautifulWaikikiBeach.

TheDecember19theventisalsobroughttoyoubythe JUVENILEDIABETESRESEARCHFOUNDATION (jdrf.org)in conjunctionwith LILLY (lilly.com).“LifeforaChild”(documentary)and“Monstersvs.Aliens”willbe screened.Live entertainmentwillbeprovided bythe PacificFleetBand priortothe films.

TheDecember21steventisalsobroughttoyoubythe SHERATONHAWAIIBOWL (sheratonhawaiibowl.com), and featurethemovie“TheExpress,”andliveentertainment by GetBack.SpecialguestsfromtheSMUand Nevadafootballteamswillalsobeattending forthe SheratonHawai'iBowlBarefootPepRally presentedby OutbackSteakhouse.

Sunset food boothswillopenat 4:00p.m.,andofferdeliciousentrees,snacks,treatsandbeveragesfroma variety ofrestaurantvendors.

Live entertainmentwillalso startat 4:00 p.m.,andthe filmswillscreenatapproximately6:00p.m.,afterthe sun setsonSaturday;andafterthe6:00p.m.Barefoot PepRallyonMonday.

TESORO hasbeenourgenerouspresentingsponsor since2007.SunsetontheBeachisalsobroughttoyouin partbythe CITY&COUNTYOFHONOLULU,the HAWAIITOURISMAUTHORITY,andthe WAIKIKI IMPROVEMENTASSOCIATION,whichproducestheevent.

Here'sarundownoftheactivities forDecember19&21:(alleventsare subjectto change.)

SATURDAY,DECEMBER19,2009

4:00-4:45P.M.PACIFICFLEET 5:00-5:45P.M.PACIFICFLEETBAND

RADIOPARTNER:TBA(COXRADIOHAWAII)

MOVIES: Therewillbe2 filmsscreenedtonight,asfollows:

(1)DOCUMENTARYFILM-LIFEFORACHILD (28minutes, http:// www.lifeforachild.idf.org/pages/film)

DirectedbyAcademyAward-nominee EdwardLachman,the documentaryfilm“Life foraChild” followsthe journeysof childrenwithtype1diabetesamidthe verdantmountainsand swarming streetsofNepal,oneofthe world’spoorest countries. continued Continued frompreviouspage

(2)MONSTERSVS.ALIENS (94minutes,DreamWorksAnimation,PG) Whenameteoritefromouterspacehitsayoungwomanandturnsherintoagiant monster, sheistakentoasecretgovernment compoundwhere shemeetsaragtag groupofmonstersalsoroundedupovertheyears.

Voicedby ReeseWitherspoon,SethRogen, HughLaurie,ReneeZellweger, PaulRudd and JohnKrasinski.

MONDAY,DECEMBER21,2009

SHERATONHAWAI'IBOWLBAREFOOTPEPRALLY PRESENTEDBYOUTBACKSTEAKHOUSE

4:00~4:45P.M.GETBACK

5:00~5:45P.M.GETBACK

6:00P.M. PEPRALLY

RADIOPARTNER:HAWAIIANKINE105.1(COXRADIOHAWAII)

MOVIE:THEEXPRESS (103minutes,PG) Basedonanincredibletruestory, TheExpress followstheinspirationallifeof collegefootballhero ErnieDavis,thefirstAfrican-AmericantowintheHeis- manTrophy.

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ThecoolestaddresstospendtheholidaysisattheWaikikiParcHotelwithitsthirdannual “ACOOL CHRISTMASATTHEPARC,”anexclusiveguestamenityholidayprogram.FromDecember16th–25th Parcguestswillbeimmersedindaily,festive-funleadinguptotheBIGDAY!Don’tmissTheParc’s exclusive “Parc-n-Shop”Package!

Dasher…..12.16 Parcguestsreceive10%offat NobuWaikiki.

Dancer...... 12.17 ParcguestsreceivealuxuriousParcPolishataspecialrateatSpaHalekulanilocatedjuststepsawayat thesisterhotel,Halekulani.

Prancer….12.18 Callingallin-houseParcbartenders.Shakeoutyourbestrum-inspiredcocktailattheParc’s first-ever bartendingchallengepresentedbySouthernWine&Spirits.Locatedinthelobbybetween4:30p.m.and 5:30p.m.,mustbe21+.

ThewinningParcbartenderwillreceiveacomplimentary Aperitivo fortwoat NobuWaikiki.

Vixen…….12.19 Noreindeerorsleighsinsight,buttheParchassegways!ExploretheholidaylightsofaHawaiianwinter withcomplimentarygrouptoursby Segway Hawaii.Mustbe16yearsorolderandreservationsare required.

Comet…...12.20 “ShopTillYouDrop”withParcAccessatOahu’sAlaMoanaShopping Center,apremierinternational shoppingdestinationwithover290shopsandrestaurants.AnAlaMoanaPremierPassportgivesParc guestsvalueaddedperksatselectstores.

Cupid…….12.21 Thejollyol' fellalikestoparkhissleighattheParc.TheyoungestParcguestsareinvitedtoenjoySt. Nick’sstorytellingattheParcChristmasTree from1:00p.m.–2:00p.m.Followedby festiveartsand craftsbySatura CakesHawaii from2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.

Donner…..12.22 GuestswillcelebrateaWaikikiWinterattheParc’ssunsetwinemixer CITYSCAPEandtoasttothe seasonwiththehotel’sexclusiveandprovocativeParcChicWines.

Blitzen……12.23 Dive-inMovieTheatreatPARCBLUE(8th floorpooldeck).Guestsenjoyapoolsideholidaymovieunder HawaiianstarsandtheglowofWaikiki’smetropolitanskyline. Chicchaises,holidaycocktailsandgoodies available.7:00p.m.–9:00p.m.

Rudolph….12.24 SweetDreams forParcguestswithasugarplumturndownfromParcPalsandSaturaCakesHawaii.

SANTA……12.25 On ChristmasDay,anin-houseParcguestwillbetheluckywinnerofaGrandPrizeWaikikiParc Package.AvailableJanuary15,2010throughJanuary15,2011(subjecttoavailabilityandblackout dates).

HolidayReminder: NobuWaikikiisOPENonChristmasDay! ASKABOUTTHEHOLIDAY “PARC-N-SHOP” PACKAGE

Features&Components Complimentaryupgradeuponcheck-inbasedonavailability Guaranteed10amcheck-in Guaranteed4pmlatecheckout Complimentaryself-parking Complimentaryinternet ShoptillyouDropwithParcAccessPremierPassportatAlaMoanaShoppingCenter RoomsigningprivilegesatHalekulaniandSpaHalekulani A Cool ChristmasattheParc - GuestHolidayProgram(December16–25)

RoomCategory PublishedPackageRates DeluxeMountainView $129.00 AdditionalParty $65.00

Allratesaresubjectto12.962%tax(8.25%occupancytaxand4.712%statetax). EffectiveJuly1,2010,allratesaresubjectto13.962%(9.25%occupancytaxand4.712%statetax). Taxesaresubjecttochange. Allpackageratesarebasedonsingleordoubleoccupancy. Maximumof4personstoaroom. Thereshallbenoadditionalcharge forchildren17yearsandunder(breakfastnotincluded). Packagecannotbecombinedwithanyotheroffer

ValidDates: November27thtillDecember26th(excludingblackoutperiods)

DepositPolicy: Onenight'sdepositdue14daysafterconfirmation.Fullrefundifcancellationreceived atleast72hourspriortoarrival.

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