The Island of Hawaii
(called The Big Island or Hawaii Island) is a volcanic island
in the Pacific Ocean and one of the eight main islands that comprise
the U.S. state of Hawaii. The Big Island is the largest island in
Hawaii. It is 4,038 square miles, and has 5 volcanoes, with one
still erupting. Hilo is the island's principal city. The Kona Coast
is the number one location to catch a Pacific Blue Marlin.
The Hawaiian Islands
stretch 1,500 miles across the central Pacific Ocean. It's comprised
of islands, islets, reefs, and rocks. Although, Oahu is the most
visited island, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii offers
rain forests, volcanoes, pounding surf, sandy beaches, and whale
watching opportunities.
Geography: 4,038
sq mi
Population: 158,400
Religion: Many Religions
Language: English,
Hawaiian is also spoken.
Currency: US Dollars
Time Zone: Hawaii Standard
Time Zone (HST)
Electricity: 110v
Entry Requirements:
Canadian residents must have a valid passport that is valid
for six months past the date of first entry into the United States,
and an onward or return ticket. Other countries, please check with
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for detail entry requiremetns for
your nationality.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Honolulu (plus 49 minute flight to Hawaii) from: Los
Angeles: 5 hrs 35 min
New York: 11 hrs 30 min
Chicago: 9
hrs 10 min
Miami: 10 hr 15 min
Vancouver: 6 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 12
hrs 23 min
Major Attractions: Akaka Falls; tallest waterfall on the island. Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden . East Hawaii Cultural Center . Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; comprising the active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa Hulihe'e Palace; a royal palace in Kailua-Kona Ka Lae, the southernmost point in the United States
Manuka State Wayside Park Mauna Kea Observatory; Mauna Kea Observatories . Nani Mau Gardens Onizuka Space Center; museum dedicated to the memory of Challenger
astronaut Ellison Onizuka . Pacific Tsunami Museum overlooking Hilo Bay . Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Botanical Garden . Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park . Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens. University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens . World Botanical Gardens . Waipi'o Valley . Rainbow Falls State Park .
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season:
(1) December to April; (mid-Decmber - February)
(2) Accommodations are limited during Japan's 'Golden Week',
3 weeks beginning the last week in April.
(3) Mid-June to August, when a large number of families travel
during the summer, therefore the rates are less favorable Low Season: May to mid-June; September to mid-December
Climate:
Oahu experiences excellent year-round weather; The Big Island
of Hawaii is hotter, Molokai & Lanai are drier, Kauai
is wetter, and Maui is more windy.
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
The Big Island, Hawaii,
USA
Welcome to
Waikoloa Beach Marriott!
Tucked into the sun-splashed Kona Kohala Coast on the Big Island
of Hawaii, the beautifully restored Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
welcomes guests with the gracious look, style and service of Hawaii's
rich heritage. With the bounty of land and sea captured in stunning
views, it's the perfect place for a memorable vacation. Or an
unforgettable meeting. An island oasis beyond compare.
Located 18 miles
to Kona International Airport.
Amenities
Casual
relaxing ambiance
Located on 15
tropical beach front acres, fronting palm fringed 'Anaeho'omalu
Bay
Walking distance
to shopping center
Two Championship
Golf Courses
Award winning
restaurants
14,500 sq. ft.
of meeting space
Family-friendly
resort with large kids’ sand-bottom freeform pool and 90
ft. water slide
All 545 newly
renovated guest rooms have patios or balconies, high-speed Internet
access, and video game consoles.
Two Spa Tubs
An array of
activities
A telescope
next to the gazebo offers views of Mauna Kea's summit, where
the world's largest telescope can be seen.
Across the street
is an upscale shopping/dining center, Kings' Shops.
Note:
There is
a mandatory Resort Activities Program fee. This will be charged
to the guest room folio daily. It includes the following benefits:
Overnight
self-parking
Unlimited
high speed Internet
Free local
calls (Big Island only)
Daily 1/2
day snorkel rental for 2
Daily 1-hour
tennis court time
Complimentary
Mai Tai for 2
Children eat
dinner free from the "Hawaii Calls" Dinner Children's
Menu (age 11 and under)
Advance reservations
required. Guests pay hotel directly. Call 808-886-6789.
-Kids should
bring swimsuit, sunscreen, shoes, extra clothes
Parents must
be present at the time of registration and at the end of the
day to meet their children.
Some of the
activities included are glass bottom boat ride, beach exploration
and scavenger hunt, ancient Hawaiian games, Hawaiian arts and
crafts, hula and lei making, Hawaiian instruments, shoreline
fishing, volcanoes, kite making and flying.
Waikoloa Beach
Marriott offers four dining experiences:
Hawaii Calls
Restaurant
This restaurant features Big Island produce in both American and
Pacific Rim-style cuisine. Open for breakfast and dinner.
Nalu's
Bar & Grill
Offering a variety of salads, sandwiches and tropical drinks,
poolside. Open for lunch.
Kona Coffee
Shoppe
Specialty Kona coffee beverages, juices, smoothies, and pastries.
Open for breakfast.
Royal Luau
Sundays and Wednesdays. A picture of the past whose music, dance,
food and costumes are a reflection of Hawaii's history. Children
under 5 are free.
Waikoloa Beach
Marriott features 543 Guest Rooms, and Suites. Maximum Occupancy
are 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child for all accommodations.
Garden/Mountain
View Guest Room
One king bed or two double beds. Balcony with view of the tropical
gardens or the volcanoes that formed the Big Island. Island-inspired
decor with rattan and light-wood furnishings. High-speed television
Internet access (via MSN TV), video game console, pay movies.
Other features: Refrigerator, bathrobes, in-room safe.
Ocean
View Guest Room
One king bed or two double beds. Balcony with full ocean view.
Island-inspired decor with rattan and light-wood furnishings.
High-speed television Internet access (via MSN TV), video game
console, pay movies. Other features: Refrigerator, bathrobes,
in-room safe.
One-Bedroom
Ocean Front Parlor Suite One
king bed or two double beds. Balcony with ocean view. Island-inspired
decor with rattan and light-wood furnishings. High-speed television
Internet access (via MSN TV), video game console, pay movies.
Other features: Refrigerator, bathrobes, in-room safe.
Room Amenities
Each of the 533 air conditioned guest rooms and 10 suites has
cable TV, refrigerator, direct dial telephone, blackout drapes,
alarm clock/radio, data ports/voicemail, coffeemaker, tub/shower
combo, in room safe, private lanai, iron/ironing board, hair dryer,
Internet access via the TV ($) with a wireless keyboard. Rollaway
beds and cribs available at an additional charge and payable to
the hotel directly.
Marriott and Renaissance
hotels offer certified wedding planners to assist in creating
your dream wedding. Our weddings certification program ensures
a working knowledge and understanding of the many facets of the
wedding business.
Golf
nearby
Nalu's
Bar & Grill
Garden/Mountain
View Guest Room
Ocean
View Guest Room
One
king bed or two double beds. Balcony with ocean view. Island-inspired
decor with rattan and light-wood furnishings. High-speed television
Internet access (via MSN TV), video game console, pay movies.
Other features: Refrigerator, bathrobes, in-room safe.
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