Clients can go online to find family
fun.
TravelAge West asked Oahu tourism industry members about Web sites
they find helpful for planning family travel to the island. Here’s
what they had to say.
Bert Momotomi, guest services director, Hilton Hawaiian
Village Beach Resort and Spa:
A client recently told me about Aloha Friends Hawaii’s Web site,
which has good island information as well as fun stuff like
translating your name into Hawaiian www.alohafriendshawaii.com/keiki.html. I also like to
use the city’s parade and street activities site www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/events08.htm
Ristuko Kukonu, concierge, Outrigger Waikiki On the
Beach:
The Pleasant Holidays Web site features an activities page that
provides extremely helpful and detailed information on what to see
and do for all ages, and it’s easy to navigate www.pleasantactivities.com
Roy Nacapuy, head concierge, Turtle Bay
Resort:
A Web site about Oahu’s North Shore comes in handy for families.
Not only does it have information on things to do and places to
stay, it has handy coupons that clients can download www.northshore.com/hawaii/travel-itinerary.asp
Noelani Schilling-Wheeler, senior director of sales and
marketing, Oahu Visitors Bureau:
Check out OVB’s Web site, which takes agents to a link about
family travel www.visit-oahu.com/family . I also recommend
Hawaiirama, which has up-to-the-minute scoops on family-oriented
news and activities www.hawaiirama.com/kids
Kawai Cummings, concierge, Kahala Hotel:
We find that the Bishop Museum’s Web site keeps families alerted
to new attractions, exhibits, cultural events and ticket
information www.bishopmuseum.org. The Dolphin Quest site is a good
reference, too www.dolphinquest.org
Maria Takao, concierge, Westin Moana
Surfrider:
The Hawaii Travel Newsletter is quite informative and
user-friendly. There’s a section about Oahu activities for kids,
including a guide to children’s programs at hotels www.hawaiitravelnewsletter.com/oahu/kids.htm
Stacey Alford, director of travel industry sales, Oahu
Visitors Bureau:
I often refer to the Honolulu Advertiser’s Web site, especially
its TGIF section. It does an awesome job with its calendar of
events for the upcoming week www.honoluluadvertiser.com
Shaun Ono, director of guest services, Westin Moana
Surfrider:
Family Travel Forum offers family travel planners access to tips,
deals and destination information (www.familytravelforum.com. Another good reference tool
is Disney’s family information resource, with general as well as
Hawaii-specific aids www.familyfun.go.com/family-travel