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GRAND HYATT KAUAI

Along a white sand beach in Poipu, on Kauai’s sunny A myriad of recreational options and first-class facilities are available.
South Shore, this luxury resort complete with five Choose an action packed adventure, spend your day filled with ISLAND OF HAWAII
restaurants, an adults-only pool, a water playground with sunshine, swimming in sparkling pools, or opt for a round of golf on
a river pool, waterfalls, a 150-foot waterslide as well as the Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf Course while the kids take advantage The Island of Hawaii is the youngest, the most diverse and hundred original paintings by masters such as Renoir and Degas. In
a saltwater lagoon, tennis courts and the award- winning of Camp Hyatt. And later, spend your evenings dancing under the the grandest of all the Hawaiian islands. this region you can learn about a different side of Hawaii that is also
Anara Spa, is sprawled across 50 acres of lush gardens stars at a traditional luau. home to paniolos, or Hawaiian cowboys. Lapakahi State Historical
and manicured lawns. Choose from extensive dining options, from fine cuisine to poolside Aptly nicknamed “The Big Island” it is larger than all the other Park, north of Kawaihae, was once an ancient Hawaiian fishing
fare. The resort boasts its own hydroponic garden which grows and islands put together. It’s a land of amazing contrasts with lush village. A short drive from the park is King Kamehameha’s birthplace
Classic Hawaiian-style harvests fresh baby lettuce used in all of the resort’s restaurants. rainforests, monolithic cliffs, spectacular ocean vistas, white, black and Mookini Luakini Heiau believed to have been constructed about
Relax in elegantly designed accommodation reflective of the resort’s and even green sand beaches, plunging waterfalls, deserts, plains 480 AD.
renowned classic Hawaiian-style of graceful elegance. The 604 Savour the flavours of the island Hawaiian-style at Tidepools, set and active volcanoes. The Kohala Coast is home to magnificent resorts with breathtaking
guestrooms are available in a range of categories, each complete over a koi-filled lagoon at the base of a waterfall, where you’ll dine First discovered more than a millennium ago, the Island of Hawaii views of lava flows. Anaehoomalu Bay, with its picture postcard
with private lanai and luxurious pillowtop beds. on the freshest local fish and succulent steaks. Other restaurants is where Polynesian mythology says Madame Pele, goddess of fire, beach, curves between the shallow bay and an ancient Hawaiian
feature contemporary American cuisine, Italian or sushi. From an dwells. She is said to live in the firepot of Halemaumau in Kilauea
Modern amenities include high-speed wireless internet access, elegant celebration to the most casual gathering in one of the many fishpond once used by royalty. Once home to Hawaiian royalty,
65” television with cable and in-room movies, in-room safe, full restaurants, you’ll discover why these popular eateries have attracted crater on the slopes of Mauna Loa, from where she actively pours Kailua-Kona is now a vibrant resort and shopping precinct with a rich
bath amenities as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes, Nespresso coffee so many awards and accolades. new lava almost daily. cultural heritage. It is also a great base from which to explore Kona
makers, a refrigerator and iron with ironing board, and turndown is Hilo is the seat of government and near it are rainforests and black coffee country and the unique Painted Church where columns form
available on request. An extraordinary experience awaits, where impeccable service and lava rocks hugging a serrated shoreline that is expanding thanks to the trunks of painted palm trees.
lavish amenities greet you at every turn at this luxury resort. Kilauea Volcano, the world’s most active volcano. The Island of Hawaii produces 39 percent of the world’s macadamia
Blissful relaxation
Amidst lush gardens, waterfalls, and peaceful pools, discover blissful Volcanoes National Park is best accessed from Hilo. You can safely nuts and Kona is the only place in the US where gourmet coffee is
grown commercially. It also has the world’s largest anthurium and
relaxation at the sumptuous spa where a menu of treatments based explore lava tubes and hiking trails around this amazing site. Nearby orchid flower industries. There are 20 golf courses on the Big Island,
on traditional Hawaiian healing is offered. is Punaluu Beach Park with picturesque black sand beaches. North
of Hilo the highway snakes between mountains and sea to Waipi`o many with green fairways carved from ancient lava fields. Activities
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai HAWAII 96756 Valley and Waimea through kilometres of fields where sugarcane include fishing for marlin, a helicopter or small plane ride over red
Tel: 1808 742 1234 Fax: 1808 742 1557 Email: [email protected] www.grandhyattkauai.com once grew. Hidden amongst the mountains are a multitude of flowing lava and diving at night with giant manta rays.
waterfalls including the impressive Akaka Falls. Getting around the Island of Hawaii is convenient and easy. The most
A must is a visit to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden where you popular mode of transport for international visitors is to hire a car
can see more than 2000 species of tropical plants. Across the island, and explore the island at leisure. There are also bus tours, shuttles
near Kawaihae, is Heiau, built by King Kamehameha, which is now an and taxis.
historical site. There are plenty of options when it comes to accommodation on
In Waimea, the Parker Ranch’s historic homes house a magnificent the Island of Hawaii. From charming bed and breakfasts to hotels,
collection of Italian and French period pieces and more than a condominiums, lodges and five-star resorts, there’s something to suit
every traveller and budget.

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