Travel Pink, Travel Oahu campaign brings great fall values to island vacations

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Susan B. Komen Race For The Cure event is slated for Sunday, October 18

The Hawaiian Island of Oahu has become known around the world as a place to escape, relax, rejuvenate and celebrate life.  With its 2009 Travel Pink, Travel Oahu (TPTO)  campaign, the Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB) continues to support the fight against breast cancer by bringing together partners who offer travelers options that support the cause while vacationing in Hawaii. The fall TPTO campaign will support the Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure by offering travel packages that benefit the organization. 

These Travel Pink hotel packages include special hotel amenities and promotions. You'll also find exclusive Travel Pink activities especially created for this program. This Fall, you not only have the opportunity to Race for the Cure in the Fifteenth Annual Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure on Sunday October 18, but also to kayak for the cure, dine for the cure, surf for the cure and enjoy the Best of Oahu, all while supporting this worthy cause. Since its inception in 2006, Travel Pink, Travel Oahu has raised more than $80,000 for the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliate.

“Travel Pink, Travel Oahu gives travelers an opportunity to experience a fantastic Hawaiian vacation, while simultaneously supporting an important cause locally," said Noelani Schilling-Wheeler, senior director of sales and marketing, Oahu Visitors Bureau. “First time and repeat visitors can take advantage of the great values these packages offer while enjoying Oahu’s unique ‘town and country’ experiences that are enriching and fun.”

She added, “A wide variety of tropical outdoor activities, a melting pot of arts and culture, enriching Hawaiian and American history, unique wellness treatments, tantalizing culinary experiences, and a warm friendly people full of the ‘aloha spirit,’ – that’s the ‘so much more Hawaii’ that Travel Pink offers along with providing people a reason to travel and give back."

Each of the following resorts and properties have developed special “pink” packages and will contribute to the Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure as part of the Travel Pink, Travel Oahu campaign:

Hyatt Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa – “Travel Pink, Travel Oahu”

Book the “Travel Pink, Travel Oahu” package at the Hyatt Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, and enjoy four nights with an upgrade to a Regency Club ocean view room, as well as one 50-minute Lomi Pohaku Massage per person, per stay – a process that uses lava stones to eliminate stress and restore energy.  Guests will also enjoy a special Na Ho‘ola wellness amenity. The package is valid for travel through Dec. 26, 2009, and can be booked direct by visiting www.waikiki.hyatt.com, or calling (808) 237-6300 or 888-223-1234. The Hyatt Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa will donate $100 to the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliate for each package sold.

Aqua Hotels & Resorts – “Pamper Me Pink”

Aqua Hotels & Resorts is offering a “Pamper Me Pink” package to guests starting at $129 per night. The plan includes a 50-minute massage at any of the three AquaSPA locations, and an Aqua Health and Wellness bag and yoga mat, while supplies last.  The “Pamper Me Pink” package is valid at any of the six Aqua Boutique properties – Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa, Aqua Bamboo & Spa, Aqua Palms & Spa, Aqua Waikiki Tides, Aqua Waikiki Wave, Best Western Coconut Waikiki and Park Shore Waikiki – from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009.  A minimum three-night stay is required on bookings. For reservations, visit www.aquaresorts.com, or call Aqua toll free at 1-866-406-2782. Aqua will donate $25 per “Pamper Me Pink” package sold to the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliate.  In addition, the company will donate $0.10 per all total hotel bookings for the month of October 2009.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa – “Travel Pink Pinknic Package”

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa is supporting Travel Pink, Travel Oahu by offering a “Travel Pink Pinknic Package” from Sept. 1 - Dec. 20, 2009.  Plans feature an exclusive welcome amenity, which includes an insulated tote bag with custom-designed pink breast cancer ribbon imprint.  The tote bag will contain a custom-designed water bottle, beach towel and discount coupons at Hilton Hawaiian Village merchants.  For reservations, visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/pink or call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for package code “P0.” Along with its package creation, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa will make an outright donation of $5,000 to the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliate.

Halekulani – “Travel Pink Getaway Package”

An oasis of tranquility, the world-renowned Halekulani is offering a “Travel Pink Getaway Package” which includes two nights deluxe accommodations, a “Pink” welcome cocktail for two in Lewers Lounge, two 55-minute Just for You Facials or Body Scrub at SpaHalekulani and a spa amenity.  Rates range from $670 - $755 per night, with a minimum two-night stay required.  This offer is valid from now until Dec. 22, 2009 for single or double occupancy.  The package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.  To book, visit www.halekulani.com or call 1-800-367-2343. During the month of October 2009, Halekulani will contribute a donation from each stay to the Komen Hawaii Affiliate.

Waikiki Parc Hotel – “Parc Sunrise” Package - Fourth Night Free

Waikiki Parc, a chic boutique hotel infused with contemporary style, invites guests to book their “Parc Sunrise” package. The package starts at $269 per night and includes deluxe accommodations in select room categories, daily breakfast for two at Parc a.m. and daily parking.  Guests will receive the fourth night free when booking the package four consecutive nights in deluxe mountain view, ocean view, ocean view prime or deluxe ocean view room categories.  The “Parc Sunrise” package is valid from now through Dec. 27, 2009 for single or double occupancy.  The package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.  To book “Parc Sunrise,” visit www.waikikiparc.com or call 1-800-422-0450. During the month of October 2009, Waikiki Parc will contribute a donation from each stay to the Komen Hawaii Affiliate.

The Royal Hawaiian – “PINK!”

Waikiki’s legendary “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” the Royal Hawaiian has reopened after a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding of the hotel as a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ elite Luxury Collection.  Guests can support a great cause by booking the “PINK!” package now through Dec. 31, 2009 for travel effective Oct. 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010.  Book any room category with a three night minimum stay and receive pink champagne and signature banana bread upon arrival, a Royal Hawaiian pink teddy bear and a 15% discount on dinner at Azure Restaurant.  Confirmation of reservation is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.  To book the “PINK!” package, reserve online at www.royal-hawaiian.com or call 1-866-716-8110 and ask for rate code “TVLPINK.” Along with its package creation, The Royal Hawaiian will make an outright donation to the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliate.

To learn more about Oahu, go to www.visit-oahu.com or follow OVB’s tweets at www.twitter.com/OahuVB.  For more information on breast cancer and the Komen Hawaii Affiliate, visit its web site at www.komenhawaii.org.