Halekulani Hotel

A Perfect Family Island Getaway

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The enchanting Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu, is the perfect family island getaway. Both children and parents alike can enjoy their ideal vacation experience, whether splashing in the warm waters of Hawaii, leisurely laying by the pool or indulging in one of Halekulani's fine restaurants. Halekulani, originally a private beachfront estate, has been accommodating travelers to Waikiki Beach since 1917. Ninety-percent of the guest rooms face the Pacific, offering breathtaking views of the beach and Diamond Head.

Outdoors there are endless ways to enjoy the hotel's deluxe accommodations, as well as Hawaii's natural beauty. Most guests can't resist diving into Halekulani's signature orchid mosaic pool for a cool refreshing swim, or lounging on the deck sipping drinks. You and the kids can choose from all kinds of water sports off the sands of the Halekulani: canoeing, snorkeling or surf lessons. The concierge staff can also arrange excursions to swim with dolphins through Wild Side Dolphin Adventure. One of Oahu's newest adventures is the memorable hike to the Diamond Head Crater, offering a rewarding 360 view of the island and the coastline. For health buffs, make sure to visit the hotel's newly expanded Fitness Center.

Guests can also retreat indoors to Halekulani's newly refurbished guest rooms, where they will find in-room entertainment, including brand new entertainment centers with DVD players, a bedside control panel, as well as wireless Internet access that spans the entire resort. Luxuriously large bathrooms offer deep-soaking tubs, glassed-in showers, and double vanities, robes, slippers and custom toiletries. Each centrally air-conditioned room is large and comfortable to accommodate the whole family. Meeting planners and business travelers can also appreciate the hotel's 8,500 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities, and a fully equipped Business Center.

At the Halekulani, traditions of Hawaiian hospitality extend a kind aloha to one and all- including families with children. Children's activities are planned during spring, summer and winter vacation. The programs allow children to explore Hawaiian culture through educational games and outdoor activities. While pleasing children, this leaves parents free to enjoy more adult pleasures- such as a few hours at the hotels newest facility, the Spa Halekulani. This is the first spa to fully explore the healing traditions of the Pacific Islands, inspired by the healing cultures of Hawaii, Asia, and the South Pacific, and committed to the gracious hospitality and timeless elegance of Halekulani. Complement any massage with the Furo, a Japanese soaking bath.

Halekulani is just steps away from Waikiki's boutiques, shopping centers, and restaurants. Everyone in the family can find something to enjoy in this city where the streets spill with energy and love. For guests who like to explore the art and culture venues of Oahu, Halekulani offers complimentary tickets to Honolulu Academy of Arts, The Contemporary Museum, Bishop Museum, Iolnai Palace and the Honolulu Symphony Classical Master Works and Pops Series Concerts.

Whether working or relaxing, guests feel right at home. At Halekulani, heartfelt hospitality combined with world-class sophistication, unite to turn ever guest into a member of the family. For further information contact the Halekulani at (808) 923-2311, or www.halekulani.com.