Travel Briefs
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New time for Jubilee
Beginning Friday, the Aloha Friday King's Jubilee and fireworks at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa will start a half hour later due to the longer days of spring and summer.
The event, with entertainment at the Super Pool, will start at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks display at 8 p.m.
On Good Friday, April 14, the Jubilee Show will go on but there will be no fireworks.
The Hilton is at 2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki. Call 886-1234 or go to www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com.
Heavenly Hana way
The Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa, recently given the Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guide 2006 Award for Excellence as the "Most Excellent Spa Hotel," has introduced a Heavenly Hana package, including meals.
The package includes five nights of accommodations in a plantation-style Sea Ranch Cottage with ocean and mountain views, a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for two featuring the cuisine of executive chef David Patterson, and two bathrobes to take home.
Package rates start at $698 per night for an Ocean View Sea Ranch Cottage and $995 per night for an Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite with hot tub on lanai Sea Ranch Cottage. All cottages feature an oversized bathroom, wet bar, dining area and large lanai.
The package is valid through Dec. 21, 2006. The rate is offered on new bookings only and is subject to room availability. It is not valid with other group or package rates or special offers and does not include taxes or gratuities.
Hotel guests can enjoy complimentary activities such as use of two pools and whirlpools, private beach facilities at secluded Hamoa Beach, daily yoga, boogie boards, tennis and hiking, plus Hawaiian cultural and historical activities such as ukulele and lei-making lessons, hula, and medicinal plant walks.
Info: (800)-321-HANA (4262) or www.hotelhanamaui.com.