HALEKULANI WELCOMES GUESTS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hawaii’s Premier Resort Presents “Twelve Days of Christmas at Halekulani”

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HONOLULU, HI – December 8, 2006. Halekulani, Honolulu’s leading luxury resort is spreading holiday cheer for its in-resident guests with twelve heavenly days of festive delights. Committed to transcending guest’s expectations, the House Befitting Heaven is pleased to present its “Twelve Days of Christmas at Halekulani” starting December 12, 2006. In celebration of Halekulani’s elegant traditions, guests will experience a unique collection of daily, complimentary experiences that will surprise and delight:

December 12 A Holiday Toast, a spirited evening at Lewers Lounge with a complimentary hors d’oeuvre courtesy of St. Nick. (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

December 13 The Giving Spirit of the Season, the Halekulani Heavenly Wish Tree is adorned in the historic Main Building Living Room; guests making donations to a selection of local charities will receive a collector’s Halekulani ornament. (Daylong)

December 14 At Your Service, enjoy complimentary limo transfers to and from Ala Moana Shopping Center (noon – 8 p.m.) and an evening holiday Halekulani Trolley ride to see the festive Honolulu City lights. (Pick up from Halekulani porte-cochere at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.)

December 15 Holiday Delights, hot chocolate and fresh eggnog will be served in the historic Main Building Living Room (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

December 16 Savor and Splurge, find the perfect gift at the boutiques of Halekulani while savoring sparkling beverages and twilight entertainment. (5:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.).  Gifts with purchase and/or special sales offer exclusive to Halekulani guests.

December 17 Holiday GLOW, guests will receive a special vanity turndown of a SpaHalekulani signature maile scented candle.

December 18 Comfy Cozy, guests can relax with holiday films in Halekulani’s custom theatres in the Kalia and Kiawe function rooms while enjoying an array of freshly roasted popcorn, and seasonal delights (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

December 19 Hawaiian Snow Cones, Halekulani guests cool down with a savory tropical snowball…shave ice at the hotel’s famous orchid pool. (Service starts at 3 p.m.)

December 20 Visions of Sugar Plums, holiday cookie and candy apple decorating for Halekulani’s youngest masters with the help of award-winning Halekulani chefs. (Please ask concierge for more information.)

December 21 Heavenly Peace, a morning of tranquil Yoga and Tai Chi. (Please ask concierge for more information.)

December 22 Home for the Holidays, holiday check-ins receive a complimentary holiday beverage during lobby registration at the House Befitting Heaven. (noon – 9 p.m.)

December 23 Just for You, complimentary plush spa robe with any SpaHalekulani gift certificates totaling $500 or more.

December 24 Santa’s Christmas Eve Arrival, for more than a decade, the Halekulani Santa has arrived by outrigger canoe during the magical Christmas Eve sunset, welcomed by a traditional keiki hula halau. Children delight in his Waikiki Beach arrival and exclusive children’s after party. Santa also spends a fun filled evening with the ‘big-kids’ at an elegant Hau Terrace guest reception. (Santa is anticipated to arrive at 4:30 p.m.)

Twelve Days of Christmas at Halekulani will surprise and delight guests with Halekulani’s signature service, special amenities and Hawaii’s finest restaurants, spa offerings and boutiques. The House Befitting Heaven is a holiday oasis in paradise where loved ones gather to indulge and celebrate a truly unique experience that is authentically, Halekulani.

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About Halekulani
Consistently ranked among the world’s best hotels, Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Okura Hotels & Resorts, two exclusive organizations pursuing service excellence and standards of the highest quality. Travel + Leisure ranked Halekulani as one of the top 20 hotels in the world in 2006, while the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani was named one of the 50 most romantic destinations in the world. Also in 2006, the three year-old SpaHalekulani was named a “Leading Spa of the World” and the #2 best resort spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler. In addition, Halekulani’s fine dining restaurant La Mer is Hawaii’s only AAA-Five Diamond Restaurant, holding this esteemed rating for 17-consecutive years, as well as being voted #8 of “America’s Top 100 Hotel Restaurants” by Zagat in 2006. The Leading Hotels of the World, ltd. has bestowed Halekulani with its annual Quality Award, making the Waikiki resort the only Leading Hotel to achieve this prestigious honor in either the United States or Canada.

Halekulani is managed by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brand management division of the Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, which also manages Waikiki Parc Hotel.  For reservations and information contact your travel planner or the hotel at (800) 367-2343 or (808) 923-2311.  Reservations can also be made through Halekulani’s website at www.halekulani.com.