Feast at Lele is the Best Luau in the Islands

The Feast at Lele is located in Lahaina, at the South end of Front Street - 505 Front Street, on the water. Lele is the ancient name for Lahaina, and on this beach is where the royals would entertain and feast. It is no wonder then that this is now the home to the “Cadillac” of luaus, the Feast at Lele – an intimate and sophisticated evening with Polynesian cuisine and entertainment.

Each presentation is designed with authenticity in mind. The tour begins in Hawaii; then they journey to New Zealand, Tahiti and end with Samoa — the show is very entertaining and beautiful. The luau is very elegant and I love that it is a sit down dinner with wonderful entertainment, food and drinks.

What makes Feast at Lele special among luaus is that it is a sit down dinner (no standing in a buffet line!), with prIvate tables reserved for the number of people in each party. The setting is spectacular, and every table offers a panoramic view.

The Menu is designed by Executive Chef James McDonald and he presents a celebration of Polynesian cuisine with each course progressing through the islands of Polynesia to match the entertainment: first course from Hawaii, second course from New Zealand, third course from Tahiti, fourth course from Samoa and fifth course is dessert. Traditional Polynesian staples like banana, taro and sweet potato chips served with a tropical ginger and ogo seaweed salsa. You will not leave hungry and will love the authenticity of this fabulous luau.

If you want to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary, honeymoon or birthday - the Feast at Lelel is “doin’ it island style”.

For more Island style ideas call the Travel Gal at 800 644-6659 or email teresa@luxuryhideaways.net

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Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay - Paradise is still available for Christmas!

Looking for a fabulous family vacation resort for Christmas?  Perhaps a “luxury hideaway with the little ones“? A little slice of heaven in Hawaii? Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay is where you will want stay!

This Five Star resort offers impeccable service and is the perfect island getaway… so relaxing. While you are lounging by their lovely pool you will be treated to Evian spritzers, ice water, chilled towels and fruit kabobs. Steps from the resort, just down the beach path, you will find Hulopoe Bay and a great stretch of white sand beach. You can sit back and enjoy the sun or snorkel and explore the underwater world at best spot on the island for snorkeling and swimming. It will be the perfect time of year to see the Humpback whales and Spinner dolphins.

The Island of Lanai is a wonderful playground where you will find * Horseback riding * Golf * Snorkeling & SCUBA diving * Mountain biking * Skeet shooting * Lanai Art Center

The Spa is incredible and has 11 treatment rooms including red cedar dry heat saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms and rainforest showers. Dining is fabulous at both Manele Bay and their sister resort, The Four Season Lodge at Koele! You can also take a complimentary shuttle to the Lodge for the day or just to have a nice dinner.

The Four Seasons Manele Bay is a fantastic resort for children: they will be greeted with a welcome amenity, child size bathrobes, complimentary infant and children’s toiletries, welcome milk and cookies on the evening of arrival and even a teen center is available.

Two Island Tip: If you are looking for something a little extra, would like to visit 2 islands but don’t want to deal with the airports, a Maui-Lanai combo vacation is a great idea! Expeditions Ferry cruises five times a day with service between Lahaina Harbor, Maui & Manele Harbor, Lanai. The pleasant 45 minute crossing makes a Lanai add-on to any Maui stay easy and affordable!  Plus you’ll be getting a whalewatching opportunity so be sure to bring your binoculars!

For more Christmas vacation ideas call us at 800 644-6659 or email Teresa@Luxuryhideaways.net today!

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i opens its doors for business

The newest luxury hideaways opens its door - it will combine the wonders of Hawai’i and the magic of Disney.  Mickey & Minnie arrive on the island of Oahu on August 29, 2011 where a whole new kind of family vacation is beginning, the Island that truly is the heart of Hawai‘i.

Aulani will be a Resort like no other. Inspired by the wonders and traditions of Hawai‘i, Aulani has been uniquely designed for families. Perfectly placed on a beautiful beachfront cove, Aulani will offer kids, adults and families Hawaiian vacation experiences with a special magic that only Disney can create.

The resort was designed by Walt Disney Imagineers working hand in hand with locals to create a place celebrating Hawaiian culture and history. Everything from the wondrous volcanic peaks to the breathtaking Resort architecture honors the fundamental connection between nature and humanity that the Hawaiian people have cherished since the beginning of time. And because Hawaiians layer rich meaning in their words, so the name “Aulani” has more than one meaning. It is “the messenger of a chief”, yet it is also “the one who delivers a message from a higher authority.”

Lushly detailed rooms and suites as well as two- and three-bedroom villas invite you to unwind. Handmade distressed quality furniture welcome everyone home to their very own beach place. Families can look forward to experiencing amazing spaces created to bring everyone together.

Stay tuned for incredible packages and more details.

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Family Vacation Planning - Where Should We Go?

When planning a family holiday there are a few main questions to consider to make the most of your time and budget. Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, All Inclusive Resort, Family Cruise? The options are endless!

1. What are the ages of your children? If they are very small, you may want to narrow down your options to include non stop flights.
2. How long can you be gone on your holiday? Are your children in school. If they are, perhaps they can miss a few days if they write a travel report for homework.
3. What does your family like to do? Time at the beach, a ski holiday? Of course this depends on time of year too.
4. How much is your total budget? All inclusive resorts are a great way to go or even a cruise as the majority of your costs will be paid ahead of time - very important when you have hungry teenagers!

We Would Love to Help you Plan Your Fabulous Family Holiday

Call 800 644-6659 or email Teresa@LuxuryHideaways.net

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Thank you for the wonderful honeymoon - we’ll be back!

Dear Teresa,

MaryAnn and I want let you know that we had a wonderful time on our honeymoon. This was due to all of your planning. We cannot thank you enough for all that you had done for us. Thank you for the delicious chocolate covered strawberries. We will be in contact with you to help plan our next trip to Australia/New Zealand or Hawaii.
Thank You
Armand Cilento

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Who is “See The South Pacific.com?”

Aloha and mahalo for visiting my website!

My name is Teresa Nelle, I am a Travel Agent with 20 years of experience and I am passionate about assisting my Clients with their travel requests to exotic and unique destinations. I love to travel and when I work with a Client, I feel like I am planning my own personal holiday - its fun and exciting - then I love to hear about how their trip was when they return!

I am the Owner of Luxury Hideaways which is affiliated with Park Avenue Travel, a Virtuoso Agency. I have lived on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii for 20 years so obviously I am a Hawaii Specialist! I love living here and enjoy sharing my “kama’aiana” knowledge with my Clients! I have traveled extensively thru the South Pacific, having visiting the Fiji Islands 5 times as well as Australia & New Zealand. I have also sent many Clients to the Cook Islands, Samoa and as well as the islands of Tahiti.

HAWAII LESSON: Kama’aina is the Hawaiian language word for long-term resident of the Hawaiian Islands. It derives from the words ‘kama’, meaning ‘child’, and ‘aina’, meaning ‘land’.

The South Pacific is at the top of my list of travel destinations. I hope you enjoy visiting this site and do return to keep up with whats new and happening. Please also visit www.LuxuryHideaways.net.  On both sites you will find happy love letters from my past Clients.  I also have www.OnlyCruisesTravel.com highlighting small ship cruises around the world.

Luxury Hideaways is rated A+ by Better Business Bureau! (the highest rating available) I am also accredited with the Fiji Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Australia Visitors Bureau as well as the Italian Visitors Bureau.

Last year I spent a month in Europe where I fell in love with the city of Rome, enjoyed a private walking tour of all things Rome (which I highly recommend), visited the ancient site of Pompeii with a Tour Guide from the Archeological Society of Pompeii as well as cruised the Mediterranean on a Windstar cruises, (which is a small cruise ship company) and visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre. Feel free to contact me about European travel as I just sent a family to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain where they had their own private balconey in the shade!

My life motto is a wonderful saying by Mark Twain:
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain

See you in paradise!

Teresa Nelle
Your Friend in the Islands
800 644-6659  - Teresa@LuxuryHideaways.net
Fiji Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Australia Visitors Bureau, Italy Visitors Bureau

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Teresa is very knowledgeable in travel thru-out the South Pacific

Bula bula and aloha,
I received a wonderful recommendation from my past Clients and wanted to share with you:

Dear Teresa,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

“My wife and I hired Teresa at the recommendation of our friends who had previously used her services. She was very professional and personable. She provided us with vacation options that met our budget and our wishes. Since our trip to the Fiji Islands, we have used her services for a trip to Maui, Hawaii. Teresa is very knowledgeable of the travel destinations in the South Pacific and Hawaii. We have had zero issues with her work and the travel documents she provides. I don’t always use a travel agent however when I do, it’s always Teresa.”
Service Category: Travel Agent
Year first hired: 2007 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

NOTE: Matt & his wife celebrated their honeymoon on the private island of Matamanoa Island, located in the Fiji Islands.

Matamanoa Island is a lovely little island, extremely affordable, beautiful white sand beaches and caters to just 20 couples in beachfront bures (cottages). [Read more]

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FIRST ANNUAL MAUI BREWERS FESTIVAL!

This is the way to raise funds on Maui! I am getting ready for this event - but how do you accessorize for a brew fest?!

We are meeting the Maui Brewing Company in Kahana and taking a 45 minute bus ride to the festival on the lawn of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from 2:30 - 6:30 today 30/May 2009.

Featuring Entertainment by:
Island Rumours Band featuring Rick Vito! Also: Erin Smith & the Throwdowns, Off Tomorrow, and the Celtic Tigers. MC: kawikaveeka of 92.5 and giveaways galore! Must be 21 years & older.

A total of (23) Brewers will be serving (46) Beers from Hawaii, the US Mainland and from around the globe as well as a host of food tents and offerings.

The festival is presented by Kona Brewing Company, a new “Maui-Calls” style event to highlight the food n’ brews of the Pacific. Its not too late to join us and of this inaugural fun event to help the MACC celebrate its 15th Anniversary! Call 808 242-show for more information - see ya there!

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Receive $500.00 in Airfare Credit when you Travel to the South Pacific!

I’ve been out shopping for you and have found an incredible deal! - Receive $500.00 in Airfare Credit when you Travel to the South Pacific! Of course there is some small print but its really “manini” (small in Hawaiian). You just need to stay 5 nights and a participating hotel, but the good news is, alot of hotels are participating!

This offer applies to travel to Tahiti, Fiji, Australia or New Zealand. We can customize your itineray and just work within the airlines boundries and we are good to go! [Read more]

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The Royal Lahaina Resort boasts the only oceanfront cottages…

My Clients have been asking me for a getaway in Hawaii where guests can reside in separate cottages reminiscent of Hawaii’s Plantation era. Finally, there is a resort for you. The Royal Lahaina Resort is set amdist 27 oceanfront acres located along the quiet half-mile stretch of Kaanapali Beach, just north of Black Rock.

The Royal Lahaina Resort is one of the oldest resorts on the island. In the last 2 years the resort has been refurbished to enhance its island flavor. In the process they held onto the “old style” resort feel everyone is craving for - the authentic Hawaiian experience. This intimate Hawaii Resort features traditional Hawaiian ambiance, award-winning Hawaiian hospitality and five-star service.

The Royal Lahaina Resort boasts the only oceanfront cottages attached to a resort on the west side of Maui. Their premier oceanfront cottage is set off to the side for the ultimate in privacy, is a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home with private pool and your very own waterfall! Notice - they’re even blessed with rainbows!

Guests can select from Garden and Oceanfront cottage rooms, or one- and two-bedroom cottages which feature complete kitchenettes. The cottages sleep up to 6 people and are very affordable. This is an exciting new/old property where you’ll be able to find me as they also have a fantastic schedule of island style music and festivities. For more info, please contact me at 800 644-6659 or Teresa@LuxuryHideaways…kick back, relax, no worries, you’re at the Royal Lahaina Resort.

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