Feast at Lele is the Best Luau in the Islands
September 23, 2011
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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Thank you for the wonderful honeymoon - we’ll be back!
July 5, 2011
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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Crystal Cruises 16 Night Southern Summer Holiday
July 2, 2011
Depart from Auckland aboard Crystal Symphony December 20, 2012
Crystal Cruises has been awarded the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” for 15 years by Conde Nast Traveler. Enjoy an Italian elegance, scrumptious cuisine and an extensive wine list at the Prego restaurant with signature creations by celebrity chef Piero Selvaggio. Past guests rave about the unparalleled service, luxurious comfortable surroundings and sumptuous cuisine and extensive wine cellar.
Cruise Itinerary:
Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure
1 Auckland, New Zealand — —
2 Auckland, New Zealand — 11:59 p.m.
3 Tauranga, New Zealand 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
4 At Sea
5 Napier, New Zealand 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
6 At Sea
7 Lyttleton (Christchurch) N.Z. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
8 Port Chalmers (Dunedin) N.Z. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
8 Cruise Dusky Sound
9 Cruise Milford Sound
10 At Sea
11 At Sea
12 Sydney, Australia 8:00 a.m.
13 Sydney, Australia
14 Sydney, Australia — 6:00 p.m.
15 At Sea
16 Melbourne, Australia 8:00 a.m.
17 Melbourne, Australia depart ship
Your Package Includes:
Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges and more.
It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages. Government fees and taxes are not included.
Call the Travel Gal for special pricing & details at 800 644-6659 or Teresa@Luxuryhideaways.net - Your Friend in the Islands!
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New Zealand - The South Island, Christchurch & Queenstown
July 10, 2010
The South Island is home to some of New Zealand’s most striking landscapes… perfect for outdoor adventures.
Christchurch, the “Garden City,” is also called the “most English city outside England.” The largest city on the South Island, it is filled with beautiful parks and gardens, through which the Avon River runs. Whale-watching, visiting the International Antarctic Centre, punting on the Avon, hot air ballooning, and wine tasting are some highlights of a visit to Christchurch.
Toward the center of the South Island, Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Activities include jetboat rides, garden tours, lake cruises, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, golf, skiing, gondola rides, guided walks, fishing, skydiving, wine tasting, and much more. If there’s any outdoor activity you crave, chances are you can find it in Queenstown! By far the most popular activity is the trip to Milford Sound, including a launch cruise on this stunning fiord.
Dunedin, New Zealand’s oldest city, is located on the southern coast. It is home to Edwardian heritage buildings, museums, galleries, and New Zealand’s first university. The nearby Otago Peninsula is a haven for wildlife, including seals, dolphins, albatross, and penguins.
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Relax and Enjoy the Wine on Waiheke Island, New Zealand!
June 30, 2010
Prior to departing for my 14 night “Wine & Gourmet Cuisine Cruise” on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner between Sydney Australia and Auckland, New Zealand I had a very good friend mention we must visit Waiheke Island, New Zealand. It was one of the many highlights of our 3 week adventure. Great little shops, antique stores, friendly people and gorgeous countryside as well as great wine added up to the best way to end our holiday adventure.
Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. Located in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, it is only 35 minutes by ferryboat from downtown Auckland. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke including sightseeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, vineyard & winery tours and much more. When planning a trip to New Zealand, schedule a few extra days to relax on the island.
Waiheke is the third most populated island in New Zealand, after the North and South Islands. Waiheke Island has a permanent population of around 8,000 residents. Much of the population lives close to the western end of Waiheke Island, at or close to an east-west isthmus between Huruhi Bay and Oneroa Bay which, at its narrowest, is only 600 metres wide.
History of Waiheke Island
Discovered and settled by Maori approximately 1000 years ago, Waiheke translates to ‘cascading waters’. Some Maori legends relate that one of the pioneering waka (canoes) to New Zealand came upon the island. The first traces of Europeans arrived with the missionary Samuel Marsden in the early 1800s, several years after Captain Cook passed by and acknowledged the island in his travels through the Hauraki Gulf.
Contact the Travel Gal when planning your South Pacific holiday.
Your Friend in the Islands!
Teresa@LuxuryHideaways.net or call me at 800 644-6659
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Discover New Zealand’s Stunning Winter Beauty!
June 21, 2010
This week we have a great deal to New Zealand. June, July and August are winter months in New Zealand & it makes for a perfect romantic escape - think roaring fires, rich red wine, hot bubble baths and crisp cool days.
In the south you can visit the splendid alpine region of Queenstown while in the north you can enjoy the more temperate climate good for outdoor activities. Of course the mouth watering local foods and famous wines can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Incredible savings, unbeatable value - 3 nights for $100.00! This week only!
Book your airfare to Auckland, New Zealand with us and receive 3 nights accommodation in New Zealand for just $100.00! You can choose your 3 nights at any of these participating hotels:
Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City is situated in one of Auckland’s finest locations, right on the waterfront with easy access to Auckland’s bustling Viaduct Basin, shopping, bars and restaurants.
Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly located on the edge of downtown overlooking mystical Lake Rotorua.
Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Central is one of Christchurch’s leading hotels and is located in the heart of the city overlooking beautiful Victoria Square, the Avon River and with stunning views out to the Southern Alps.
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront is a year round resort, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown central shopping and entertainment area .
For airfare terms and conditions, please contact us at 800 644-6659
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Kangaroos, Koalas & Kiwis - Cruise Sydney to Auckland
June 13, 2010
Date Port Arrive Depart
Nov 16 Sydney, Australia 6:00 pm
Nov 17 At Sea, International Waters
Nov 18 Melbourne, Australia 8:00 am
Nov 19 Melbourne, Australia 6:00 pm
Nov 20 At Sea, International Waters
Nov 21 Hobart, Australia 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Nov 22 At Sea, International Waters
Nov 23 At Sea, International Waters
Nov 24 Cruising Milford Sound, International Waters
Nov 25 Dunedin, New Zealand 9:00 am 6:00 pm
Nov 26 Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Nov 27 Wellington, New Zealand 8:00 am 4:00 pm
Nov 28 Napier, New Zealand 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Nov 29 At Sea, International Waters
Nov 30 Tauranga, New Zealand 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Dec 01 Auckland, New Zealand 8:00 am
Aboard the Seven Seas Navigator departing 16/November 2010 for 15 nights in the six-star tradition of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Emerging from a refurbishment in December 2009 and occupying the uppermost niche in cruising, she offers her 490 guests an unusual level of luxury and some of the highest space and service ratios at sea. From her all-suite, all-oceanview accommodations with their luxurious marble baths to her signature cuisine to her superbly attentive staff, she has few equals.
FREE UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions on each and every voyage. Receive access to complimentary, award-winning shore excursions during your voyage, in addition to the all-inclusive cruise experience you have come to expect from the World’s Best Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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Who is “See The South Pacific.com?”
May 10, 2010
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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Paul Gauguin now combines Fiji Islands, Cook Islands & Islands of Tahiti all within 2 weeks
September 1, 2009
The luxury small cruise ship Paul Gauguin has expanded South Pacific itineraries where it is now possible to cruise from the Fiji Islands, thru the Cook Islands and end in the islands of Tahiti all within 2 weeks!
There is no other ship offering the extensive menu of 38 extraordinary itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand - spectacular cruises that cater to the tastes of discerning travelers seeking a legendary small ship experience.
Highlights of the 2010 sailing season include:
• Sixteen classic 7-night departures featuring Tahiti and Society Islands;
• Six 10-night and two 9-night voyages of Tuamotus and Society Islands;
• Five 11-night Cook Islands adventures;
• Four 14-night sailings featuring the Marquesas Islands;
• In-depth 13- and 15-night discoveries of Fiji, Tonga and the Cook and Society Islands;
• Two exclusive 14-night cruises featuring New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook and Society Islands;
Since the Paul Gauguin carries a maximum of 332 Guests onboard and is offering outstanding savings, including free airfare on some of the departures, these sailing are a sure bet to sell out. Call us at 800 644-6659 for more details.
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The Feast at Lele is 1st Class Dining Hawaiian Style!
February 19, 2009
What could be better than spending an evening enjoying one of the most authentic Hawaiian luaus? My friend Petra and I were treated to a night out of island music, great food, drinks and entertainment at the Feast at Lele held beach-side at 505 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui. Whether you arrive by land or by sea - this is a special island treat.
The Feast at Lele is a first class luau under the stars, complete with intimate dining and white table linens - not the usual fare at most luaus. Every table had a great view of the dancers with the backdrop of the setting sun over West Maui. Couples enjoy individual table side service while feasting on 4 courses of local island cuisine and a very entertaining and educational trip thru the South Pacific. We tasted island cuisine from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand while the dancers performed in traditional attire.
The grand finale is a spectacular fire/knife dancer - and you thought your job was tough! Open bar, including those fun and colorful drinks are included. It’s been ages since we enjoyed an “umbrella drink” so decided to have a chi-chi - which is a cocoanut, pineapple juice and vodka drink - delicious! A wonderful way to end the evening with a happy opu! (full tummy!)
If you too would like to enjoy the best Luau in Hawaii
Call Me at 1-800-644-6659
Your ‘See the South Pacific Specialist’ at Luxury Hideaways
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