Celebrate a Whale of a Winter on the Big Island of Hawaii
Limited time, FREE offering at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for guests of all ages.
waikoloamarriott.com - December 10, 2008
Whale watching off the Kohala Coast.
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(PRNewsChannel) / Waikola, Hawaii / Whale season in Hawaii has begun, the perfect time to experience the breathtaking breaching and fluke-slapping action firsthand. And what better way than the Celebration of the Sea complimentary vacation offering at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, located on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island.
To jump-start Celebration of the Sea, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has teamed with Justin Viezbicke, Big Island programs coordinator for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Beginning on December 16th, Viezbicke will give a free lively lecture and “talk story” with guests and kama‘aina alike on humpback whales in Hawaii. The sessions will be held at the resort from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
• December 16 and 30, 2008
• January 13 and 27, 2009
• March 3 and 17, 2009
And to top it off, from December 15, 2008 – April 15, 2009 during the annual winter whale migration off the Kohala Coast, guests who stay at the oceanfront resort for five (5) consecutive nights or more will automatically receive one (1) two-hour complimentary whale-watching cruise voucher per room booked. Aboard a luxury sailing catamaran, guests will have the opportunity to see these magnificent mammals up close and personal and learn more about these giants of the sea from professional marine naturalists from Ocean Sports, located just steps away from the resort.
Every November to mid-April, North Pacific humpback whales arrive in the Hawaiian Islands to bear their young and breed before returning to colder climates up north. And one of the best places to relax and view the seasonal event is at palm-fringed ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay, fronting Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Guests of the resort will enjoy fresh, contemporary guestrooms, three swimming pools including a new infinity pool, pampering at the renowned Mandara Spa and easy access to ocean activities fronting the resort. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more of the deep sense of a historical Hawaiian place set amid lush, tropical splendor.
The Celebration of the Sea activity is the first of the oceanfront resort’s “Celebration Series” of special vacation offerings that are unique to Hawaii. Given to all guests who stay at the resort during the activity dates for no additional cost, each activity is specially designed to embrace the three natural elements that the Big Island has to offer in such unique ways – the sea, land and sky.
Terms and conditions apply. Resort fee of $20 plus tax per room per day will be applied to the daily room rate. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion.
For more information or reservations, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll-free at 800-922-5533.
WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA on Hawaii’s Big Island is located on 15 oceanfront acres overlooking ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay and just 18 miles north of the Kona International Airport at Keahole. Completed highlights of the $50 million renovation includes all 555 beautifully refurbished guest rooms, suites and cabanas featuring Marriott “Revive” bed and linen collection, the new porte cochere and lobby offering a fresh, contemporary Hawaiian guest arrival experience, public areas, the 5,750 square-foot world-renowned Mandara Spa and a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment from cardio to free weights, the newly remodeled Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge which provides an expanded outdoor lanai for ocean view dining, three pools including the newly built Infinity pool with lava pots, a children’s program and nearby Waikoloa Golf Club offering 36 holes of championship golf and shops, restaurants and boutiques at The Kings’ Shops and the newly-opened Queens’ MarketPlace. For more information or reservations, please visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll-free at 800 922-5533 or the hotel at 808 886-6789.
Editor’s Note: Embedded image is provided courtesy of Ocean Sports. Additional whale-watching and resort images are available upon request.
For More Information, Contact:
Bernie Caalim or Erin Kinoshita
McNeil Wilson Communications
1003 Bishop Street, 9th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813-6429
Phone: (808) 531-0244
Fax: (808) 521-7163
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