Travel Briefs
Star-Bulletin staff
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Slack-key sounds at the Fairmont
The Fairmont Orchid welcomes slack-key greats Makana and Dennis Kamakahi performing Wednesday under the relaxed, lauhala-mat setting of Coconut Grove palms beginning at 7 p.m.
Concert tickets are $45 adults, $22.50 for ages 6 to 12, and free for 5 and under. Reservations are required. Call The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort, (808) 887-7368.
Brown's Beach House restaurant and Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar will be offering specials for those who arrive for an early dinner, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Go! launches site in Hawaiian
Go! Airline has launched a Hawaiian language Web site, becoming the first airline Web site to do so. The new site will allow passengers to search for and book interisland travel, all in Hawaiian.
View the site at www.lelegowau.com which translates as www.iflygo.com. The new site is also available by selecting "Hawaiian" from the language drop-down menu at www.iflygo.com.
Go! operates approximately 60 flights a day from its Honolulu hub to Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo, and offers, through its Web site, interisland vacations starting at $99.
Westin unveils Princeville resort
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will unveil The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, on the island of Kauai with a grand opening special package available for booking now through May 31 for travel dates from opening day April 11, through Dec. 31.
Guests who book an Island View Deluxe Studio Villa will receive a special introductory rate of $299 as well as a guaranteed upgrade to an Island View Deluxe One Bedroom Villa.
As a bonus, those staying a minimum of five nights at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas will receive a two-for-one coupon for select adventures at the nearby Princeville Ranch.
Call 1-(866)-716-8112 or visit www.westinprinceville.com/welcome. The promotion code is GRNDSPL.
Located on Kauai's North Shore, the oceanfront property comprises 18.5 acres perched 200 feet above Anini Beach. The resort will feature 173 two-bedroom villas, four pools, three whirlpools, a two-story clubhouse, a restaurant and general store.
TravelWorm.com offers Kauai deal
TravelWorm.com is offering a special deal at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach in Kauai. Enjoy a stay starting at $469 per room per night, with fifth night free.
The Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club is an 800-acre paradise featuring championship golf, ocean and cultural activities, and a large swimming pool.
Taxes and service fees not included in airfare and room rates. This offer is valid on reservations made prior to June 1, 2008, and travel before Dec. 28, 2008. Call (888) 321-WORM or visit www.travelworm.com.
Cabang brings laughs to Kauai
Mel Cabang, Hawaii's master of improv, will be performing at 8 p.m. at the Kauai Comedy Shack in the Sheraton Kauai's Poipu Ballroom.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for 18 and older. Tickets are $20 pre-sale at www.islandtix.com. There will be a two-drink minimum.