Big Wave Watching Season - Check into Turtle Bay Resort!

From November to February, Oahu’s North Shore waves average heights of 16 feet. For about 20 days during this peak season, waves swell to 36 to 50 feet in size. On occasion, winter waves have topped 100 feet. It’s awe-inspiring to watch, but surfing these massive waves is best left to the pros. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing will take place November 12 - 20, 2011.

Turtle Bay Resort & Ocean-villas information

One of the closest and best hotels to stay in to see all the action close by is the Turtle Bay Resort & Oceanvillas - a little luxury hideaway tucked into the North shore. Here is some info on the resort:

Oceanfront resort
Set on 880 oceanfront acres just four miles from the renowned Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach.
Beach cottages
Each of the 400 guestrooms and beach cottages offer oceanfront views and gracious Hawaiian service.
Spa, surfing & golf! - need we say more?
Enjoy dining choices from poolside casual to upscale gourmet, and recreation options including Spa Luana, 10 tennis courts, horseback riding, surfing, and 36 holes of championship golf.
What to Expect: Set along five miles of secluded shoreline, coves, and bays, this 880-acre Oahu resort encapsulates the North Shore’s natural beauty. Adjacent to the resort’s east side is Kuilima Cove, protected by a reef from ocean swells for prime snorkeling and swimming. On the resort’s west side is Turtle Bay, site of surfing tournaments.
Amenity Highlights: Spa Luana offers a range of locally inspired massages and body treatments such as the Hawaii Coffee & Macadamia Nut Scrub. Turtle Bay Resort’s pool complex has a 70-foot main pool area, two secluded spa tubs, a large children’s pool, and an upper-level pool with a rock waterfall and 80-foot waterslide. Other leisure options include two championship golf courses, tennis courts, and surfing lessons.
Insider Tip: Though it can’t be seen, only imagined, there is an underwater canyon in front of the resort that humpback whales follow when returning to their summer home in Alaska after wintering in Hawaii. A Honolulu newspaper rated the resort as one of the 10 best whale-watching places on Oahu.

For more information and special rates call the Travel Gal

at 800 644-6659 or 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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Koa Kea Hotel & Resort - boutique luxury on Kauai Island

Koa Kea Hotel & Resort is located on Poipu Beach, the sun-kissed south shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. This 121 room boutique, oceanfront hotel offers the most beautiful and romantic accommodations on the island. Their services and amenities include:
• Valet parking  • Concierge services
• Twice-daily housekeeping svc, incl. turndown
• Departure lounge  • Business services and email access
• Wi-fi throughout hotel & in room Internet access
• Kauai resort spa  • Fitness center  • Swimming pool  • Whirlpool
• Restaurant and lounge  • Pool bar
• Sundries and gift shop  • Meeting & Conference Facilities
• Beach Activities Hut Rentals - Snorkel Gear, Surf Boards, Boogie Boards, Beach Chairs

Kauai’s diverse landscape offers a plethora of excursions flexible to the adventurous or relaxed traveler staying in Kauai. Near the resort, guests can choose from a multitude of soft adventure activities by engaging in lessons or renting equipment. Hiking, horseback riding and golfing are easily accessible and are spectacular ways for guests of Kauai to discover the island. This side of the island has ideal weather almost all year long making it an ideal location for enjoying outdoor activities.

In case you need another reason to visit, Koa Kea has just been included in the Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 Hot List for 2010!

Koa Kea Hotel & Resort is offering a variety of packages to pamper their Clients and some even include a 5th night free. Call the Travel Gal at 800 644-6659 or email teresa@luxuryhideaways.net for more details.

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We Loved Kauai Island Private Home Rental!

Teresa found the most wonderful beach front house for our week in Kauai. She made our trip absolutely perfect and we will use her services again for our next vacation.

Susan, Alison & Michael

Aliomanu Sands

This charming, oceanfront home is located on one of Kauai’s most beautiful beaches. Vaulted ceilings add a spacious feel and the large lanai, accessible from both the great room and the master bedroom, faces the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Step outside for a closer view of nature’s splendor and tropical island breezes will caress you. Relax to the soothing sounds of the sea while you take in this splendid vista.

Step outdoors to a white sand beach and the expansive Pacific Ocean. Lounge on the warm sand, sip a cool beverage and take a leisurely stroll along the water’s edge. Playful dolphins may delight you with their antics and the occasional sailboat in the distance could divert your attention. The tranquil surroundings of this special home invite peaceful moments.

Tempting menus abound at the many retaurants located in neighboring towns. A wide variety of cuisine, including fresh seafood, Italian, Japanese, Pacific Rim, Chinese, Mexican and vegetarian, is offered.

Activities nearby include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, horseback riding, hiking, shopping, tennis and golf. Non-smoking. 2BR/2BA. Sleeps 4.

If you too would like to rent a private home - at a great price - in Hawaii
Call Me at 1-800-644-6659
Your ‘See the South Pacific Specialist’ at Luxury Hideaways

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