Agents can expect more special programs and promotions from a host
of wholesalers this season. United Vacations and Pleasant Holidays
top the list of operators leading the way for Hawaii-bound travel.
United Vacations, which is operated by Milwaukee-based The Mark
Travel Corporation, has introduced a new “responsible travel”
program for visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island. Offered in conjunction
with Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and The Kohala Center, a
nonprofit institute for teaching and research related to
environmental, botanical and ocean studies, the program is called
“Born of Fire: Landscapes of Hawaii - Where Culture, Community, and
Science Meet.”
“Responsible travel is a way for visitors to directly enhance
the life and health of island communities while learning more about
the culture and habitat they are working to preserve,” explained
Rick Karnes, Vice President and General Manager for United
Vacations. “This program offers travelers the opportunity to
explore new areas while protecting these natural works for future
generations. We are pleased to be able to participate with one of
our key destinations in this new and unique way.”
Set to launch in December, “Born of Fire” will allow travelers
to expand their understanding of Hawaiian science and culture by
learning from local scientists and cultural experts. Additionally,
travelers will have the opportunity to work alongside these experts
to preserve and enhance the natural environments.
Priced per person and based on double occupancy, land-only
vacations begin at $1,339 and include six-night accommodations at
the OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort, the four-day educational program,
hotel taxes, OHANA’S Big Kahuna Vacation Values, daily breakfast
for two and a complimentary room upgrade. The promotion is valid
Dec. 1 - 21, and airfare can be added from any United Airlines
origin.
800-328-6877
www.vaxvacationaccess.com
Thanks to Pleasant Holidays, Maui is an even greater value this
season. The Westlake Village, California-based wholesaler has
partnered with Maui’s Kapalua Villas to offer guests two free-night
vacation packages for travel through Dec. 19, in fairway view
accommodations.
A four-night, land-only holiday starts at $408 per person, while
a five-night, land-only holiday starts at $625 per person -
reflecting savings of $222 and $266 per couple, respectively.
Pleasant and the Sheraton Maui have also combined to offer
Pleasant’s guests substantial savings through the “SunPlus3
Promotion.” The plan features reduced rates for select categories,
the fifth night free, daily breakfast for two, and a triple,
guaranteed upgrade. Through Dec. 19, five-night, land-only holidays
start at $981 per person, reflecting a savings of $1,096 per
couple.
With both Pleasant packages, prices are based on double
occupancy and include accommodations, fresh flower lei greeting,
daily Dollar Rent A Car, plus all hotel and car rental taxes. Extra
room nights and nationwide airfares - including up to 50% off first
class - are also available.
Pleasant passengers departing from Los Angeles and San Francisco
to Maui can take advantage of a special “50-Percent Off Sale”
through Dec. 4, featuring 50% discounts on companion airfares. The
offer is available when two people travel on the same itinerary,
and is valid only on air-and-land travel packages that include
roundtrip airfare on Pleasant’s non-stop ATA Airlines service.
Also through Dec. 4, all Pleasant Holidays customers will
receive a complimentary upgrade on select categories when reserving
a Dollar Rent A Car as part of a travel package to Hawaii. During
the same period, Hawaii-bound customers can enjoy the company’s
special “2-for-1 ValuPak.” With up to $500 in savings, the ValuPak
provides two-for-one admissions to some of Hawaii’s most popular
attractions.
800-448-3333
www.pleasantagent.com
