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Hotel Experience: Family Fun

Family Fun

Tropic Towers Apartments

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For families, business travellers, tour groups or holidaymakers wishing to experience the cosmopolitan culture, shopping and tropical nightlife that Suva has to offer, Tropic Towers Apartments has a range of reasonably priced accommodation to suit all needs.

Located in a quiet, peaceful area in Suva, high on a hill overlooking the beautiful harbour and environs, the apartments are only a relaxing three-minute walk from the thriving city centre. Discover Fiji’s cosmopolitan capital, Suva, known as the hub of the Pacific, that offers visitors a range of activities. Visit colonial buildings, museums, botanical gardens or enjoy shopping and the bustling nightlife.

At Tropic Towers there are 47 spacious and fully serviced single, double and three-bedroom apartments. All units are self-contained with full kitchen facilities including stove, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, radio, telephone and air-conditioning.

The complex has recently been expanded with new budget accommodation which is ideal for backpackers and provides serviced separate rooms with telephones and airconditioning. However, the bathroom and kitchen facilities in the new wing are shared.

Ideally located

Additional facilities available to guests at Tropic Towers Apartments range from a freshwater swimming pool, bar and Sky TV to a guest laundry complete with irons in addition to a seven-day laundry service.

Guests will enjoy comfort and convenience in this lively area of Suva.

Vive Hotel Waikiki

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Vive Hotel Waikiki is Oahu’s most stylish lifestyle boutique hotel, an inviting and relaxing place to call home when visiting Hawaii.

Sophisticated design

Warm and friendly service combined with a chic and whimsical design are the hallmarks of the property which offers a quiet and calm retreat when visiting Waikiki on the island of Oahu.

The eclectic and whimsical Living Room is the perfect place to charge up or wind down with a cup of coffee or tea when looking for a break from the sun. Check emails during the day or meet up with friends or family before heading out in Honolulu for the evening. A daily complimentary continental breakfast is also served here in the mornings, fresh fruit, pastries, and beverages are served each day as part of your visit. Guests are also encouraged to borrow a book from the Recycled Reads Library where you can leave a book and take a book to enjoy on the beach or in the comfort of your room.

The hotel also has a dedicated concierge to assist with any special reservations or recommendations you may have while visiting Oahu.

A collection of 119 well-appointed guestrooms and suites are available in queen, king and family categories. Each is equipped with a large flat screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini refrigerators, remote controlled airconditioning, soothing bath amenities, in-room safe and more.

Lifestyle Junior Suites offer more space than the traditional cosmopolitan queen rooms with a seating area with a table and comfortable lounge chairs, desk, and a king-sized bed. Family suites provide two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and two bathrooms. The Library Suite is a themed suite with a glamorous crystal chandelier, whimsical accessories and bedding. The Musician Suite was inspired by the groovy ‘60s and a large painted print of Beatles legend, John Lennon, is set against a bright colour palette with a Sputnik-inspired chandelier. All suites are equipped with king-sized beds and slightly larger bathrooms complete with a beautiful oversized shower with rainfall showerhead.

For an over-the-top experience, book Vive’s Ultimate Penthouse Suite. The 1,350-square foot suite offers panoramic ocean views, a full kitchen, dining room, powder room and stylish living room. The spacious bedroom has its own sitting area and bathroom with an oversized shower and balcony. Best of all, Vive Hotel has no resort or amenity fees.

Prince Waikiki

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Discover spectacular oceanfront accommodation and world-class service at one of the most desirable and convenient locations in Waikiki.

Absorb breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from all of the spacious, renovated guestrooms which feature floorto- ceiling windows with expansive views that open and invite tropical breezes into the entire room. Marble bathrooms feature separate showers and bathtubs, as well as signature, locally sourced amenities made by Kauai-based Malie Organics.

Enjoy Hawaii’s mesmerising sunsets, gentle trade winds and stunning turquoise horizon from the signature infinity pool deck. Reserve a poolside cabana for a relaxing, private view of the harbour while enjoying cocktails and appetisers from the new poolside, Hinana Bar.

Take in dramatic floor-to-ceiling harbour vistas at the completely reimagined 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar. Treat yourself to sushi perfection at the first U.S. location of the famous Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo or enjoy coffee and light bites at the relaxing indoor and outdoor lobby lounges. Versatile oceanfront meeting venues and distinctive outdoor event space offer the perfect place to gather and celebrate.

Prince Waikiki is perfectly positioned at the epicentre of Honolulu’s vibrant and diverse neighbourhood, just around the corner from Ala Moana Shopping Centre and Hawai‘i Convention Centre. The hotel is just a short stroll to Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki’s Kahanamoku Beach and mere steps from shopping, nightlife and islandstyle entertainment.

Travelling foodies will delight in the many styles of cuisine found throughout surrounding neighbourhoods, whether Hawaiian, Korean, American, Mediterranean or something in-between. Adventurists can conveniently access popular landmarks such USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head from the resort.

Take the hotel shuttle and escape to the Prince Waikiki Golf Club in the sunny ‘Ewa Plain, the island’s only 27-hole championship course. Golf packages make it easy to play three challenging interchangeable nines and enjoy postgame refreshment at on-site Bird of Paradise restaurant.

Indulge in personal concierge service and exclusive dining and cocktails at the poolside Prince Waikiki Club lounge and lanai. Venture out with a Prince Waikiki picnic for a day of beachcombing, or just stay in and watch the sunset from the comfort of your bed.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

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The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is an oceanfront oasis steeped in the spirit of Hawai’i Island.

Exuding modern Hawaiian elegance, the resort is situated on 17 beachfront acres on ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay, known for its calm turquoise waters and iconic sunsets. Guests are welcomed with gracious Hawaiian-style service and world-class amenities.

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers contemporary guestrooms to residential-style studios and spacious suites. Enhance your stay with upgraded accommodations in the secluded Nã Hale wing which offers oceanfront views and signature amenities with one- and two-bedroom suites. Work out at the fitness centre then spend the afternoon lounging by the infinity pool while sipping tropical beverages. There’s a sand bottom pool reserved for children plus a waterslide, and a full-service Mandara Spa for adults to indulge in.

The Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge serves fine American and Pacific Rim cuisine with produce sourced locally from Hawai‘i Island farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Start each morning with freshly brewed 100% Kona Coffee and pastries at Aka‘ula Lanai Cafe, then return at happy hour for sunset at Aka’ula Lanai Bar & Lounge offering craft cocktails, casual bites and breathtaking views. Celebrate the distinctive culture of Polynesia at the premiere Sunset LÃ…«‘au hosted every Monday and Wednesday night. Indulge in a quintessential lÃ…«‘au-style evening under the stars with traditional Hawaiian foods, live music and dance. A variety of recreational activities are provided for adventurers and leisure travellers alike. Ocean activities include stand-up paddle boards, scuba diving, snorkelling and catamaran rides. Enjoy multiple pools, spa, tennis, and 27 holes of championship golf, which offer stunning views and thrilling challenges for weekend enthusiasts and more serious players. Immaculate fairways snake through black lava fields and around water hazards to undulating greens. Join the resort’s knowledgeable cultural practitioners for daily curated workshops, from ukulele and hula lessons, to walking cultural tours, lei making and more.

The resort accommodates a variety of events of any size and occasion. From intimate gatherings on the beach grounds of ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay, to large functions in the 12,000 square-foot Naupaka Ballroom. Talented coordinators are prepared to assist with every aspect of the event, including room reservations, transportation, catering, technical support, menu and themed event planning, recreational activities and special VIP arrangements.

There’s so much to discover on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Visit for unforgettable memories and year-round activities including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Pu‘u Honua 0 Honaunau National Park, Kailua-Kona deep-sea fishing, Mauna Kea Observatory Visitor Center.

The Westin Hapuna Beach

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Hapuna Beach has been consecutively ranked “Best Beach” in the world and is home to The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the Island of Hawaii’s premier destination and a hidden oasis offering recently renovated rooms and award-winning restaurants.

The resort boasts some of largest rooms on the Kohala Coast, 17 new suites that complement 232 guestrooms, each redesigned for maximum relaxation with enhanced Westin signature amenities including the luxurious world-renowned Westin Heavenly Bed.

The thoughtfully-designed lobby connects guests with the hotel’s unique sense of place with its jaw-dropping ocean views, custom living walls and vertical garden bringing the island’s flora and fauna indoors.

The resort also features new dining options including its signature venue, Meridia, serving up Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, some of which are hand-picked daily by Meridia’s executive chef at the on-site garden.

Begin each morning at ‘Ikena Landing, an open-air breakfast spot with a delectable breakfast buffet and a menu of taste-tempting and healthy à la carte options.

Poolside, Naupaka Beach Grill is ideal for a midday respite from the sun or to enjoy an evening cocktail with a casual dinner at sunset. Piko Coffee+Bar kicks off the day with Kona coffee, grab-and-go snacks all day and sunset cocktails.

An exclusive adults-only infinity edge pool offers a sophisticated and serene poolside experience that includes private cabanas, chaise lounges and pool ledge loungers for premium relaxation or enjoy the resort’s newly enhanced family pool.

Idyllic leisure
The idyllic resort also features the Westin Family program, with a reinvented Kids Club concept, the Hapuna Golf Course, a CrossFit studio as well as the brand’s signature WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio, featuring state-of-the-art exercise equipment and the RunWESTINTM program.

Guests easily access and experience the many attractions offered by the island’s surrounding areas and natural diversity, from cascading waterfalls and volcanoes to pristine beaches.

The white sands of Hapuna Beach, frequently ranked among America’s best beaches, are the perfect place for swimmers and snorkellers to explore at their leisure.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

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Indulge in the timeless natural beauty and serenity of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Island of Hawaii.

Considered one of the most iconic resorts on the sunny Kohala Coast, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a landmark of high-end hospitality situated on a beautiful crescent beach offering guests an ideal setting for a relaxing getaway in paradise.

The legendary hotel has welcomed generations of families to relax, reconnect and rejuvenate for over 50 years.

Jewel of the Hawaii Island
Anchored by the natural beauty of pristine Kauna’oa Bay, the resort offers spacious guestrooms with a large lanai (balcony) frame inspiring island views and acres of tropical resort to explore.

The luxury guestrooms and suites are elegantly furnished, featuring crisp, clean lines, cloud white and bold sunset colors along with wonderful views from the wide lanai.

Amenities include large flat screen TVs, media hubs, bedside iPod dock with clock radios, and luxury L’Occitane bath products. The hotel’s restaurants incorporate a creative combination of fresh, locally sourced island ingredients.

Mauna Kea Luau completes the experience with a taste of Hawaiian culture shared through music, food and family tradition.

Endless recreation
Endless recreation options for guests include the Seaside Tennis Club with 10 tennis and four pickleball oceanfront courts while the legendary Mauna Kea Golf Course offers a rewarding golf experience for golfers of every level.

Beach activities include night swimming with wild Manta Rays, snorkelling, canoe rides, stand-up paddle boarding and seasonal whale-watching. Or relax and soak up the absolute luxury of unscheduled time in a plush poolside cabana while children will enjoy daily activities at the Mauna Kea Keiki Club.

The Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara offers a combination of Balinese and Hawaiian inspired-therapies or elevate your energy in the sleek fitness centre.

Hundreds of museum-quality art objects from the Pacific and Asia are displayed throughout the hotel, collected by hotel founder Laurance S. Rockefeller. The expansive collection spotlights Pacific Rim culture and spirituality.

Indoor and outdoor group function spaces and meeting rooms are also available, as well as picture-perfect wedding sites.

Pisar Beach Resort

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Nestled on an enchanting island, Pisar Beach Resort offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant marine life, and a unique sandy beach.

Whether you seek an adventure or relaxation, Pisar Beach Resort promises to captivate and leave an indelible impression.

Jewel of Chuuk
The breathtaking island of Pisar is a jewel in Chuuk State, and the resort is perfectly placed to capture views of the stunning sunsets and enjoy the calming ocean breeze. With its pristine white sandy beach, crystal-clear turquois water, and diverse maritime life, Pisar is a paradise for those seeking an unforgettable tropical experience. It is a secluded yet peaceful and perfect place to escape for a weekend. As soon as visitors arrive on the island, the serene, crystal-clear water beckons people to jump in.

Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts will be awestruck as Pisar Island is home to an abundance of tranquil coral reefs which provide shelter for an array of exotic fish species.

Unique changing beach
Another fascinating feature of the resort is its unique sandy beach. Different from all the other beaches in the lagoon, Pisar is renowned for its changing sand – amazingly, the beach looks different each time you visit. Around a convenient 45-minute boat ride from Chuuk’s capital Weno Island, the resort also offers two speed boats available for guest activities – each of which can accommodate up to eight people. The resort rooms can accommodate up to 20 people and have futons and shower facilities, with cooking utensils also provided. Being a small resort, Pisar Beach Resort has the comfortable ambience of a home, so guests can feel free to unwind or be as active and adventurous as they wish.

Kurassa Hotel

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Delight in restful accommodation with modern conveniences at Kurassa Hotel.

Featuring a selection of 17 rooms furnished with total relaxation in mind, Kurassa Hotel provides home-away-from-home comfort and convenience during your stay in Chuuk.

There is a telephone and television in each room, as well as comfortable bedding and lounge, table and chairs. Each room also offers kitchen facilities.

Convenient location
United Airlines flies direct to Chuuk from Guam and the hotel is only five minutes from the airport.

Located on Weno Island, Kurassa Hotel offers an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding wonders of Chuuk.

Local insights
The hotel has been family owned and operated for over 40 years and the friendly, helpful staff are happy to provide local insights and information about enjoying the best of Truk Lagoon and nearby dining, activities, and sites.

For added guest convenience, Kurassa Hotel offers free transportation between the airport and hotel plus many services onsite including a tailor shop – which can sew any style of shirts and dresses – and a retail store which can supply any items required for your stay.

The convenient on-site car rental service has six cars available which can be packaged with the room.

Diving mecca
Chuuk is particularly renowned for its wreck diving and Truk Lagoon is considered among the world’s best shipwreck diving destination for both daytime and night diving and attracts divers from all around the world.

Here, more than 80 hulks have been transformed into ship reefs with the very best of the undersea world and maritime history in one site.

Outer Islands accessibility
Surrounded by a string of islets on a barrier reef, Chuuk also includes outer island groups that can be accessed by boat.

Discover a pristine marine life where hard and soft corals in a kaleidoscope of colours offer amazing snorkelling and diving experiences.

Truk Stop Hotel

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Less than a mile from the International Airport and a short 10-minute walk from town, this resort sits on the edge of the world famous Truk Lagoon and offers guests a range of accommodations, an excellent restaurant, and a first-class, full-service dive centre.

World renowned diving
On February 17-18, 1944, the U.S. military launched Operation Hailstone on the Japanese fleet anchored in Truk Lagoon which became home to the greatest concentration of sunken ships anywhere in the world. Over 65 warships, all accessible to the recreational, sport and technical diver, rest on the lagoon floor and make Truk Lagoon the world’s greatest wreck diving destination.

Chuuk also offers a rich and colourful history, a dynamic culture and a warm, island hospitality to the visiting traveller.

The Truk Lagoon Dive Center offers a professional and well-equipped dive shop that supports all levels of divers with their choice of air, nitrox, or tri-mix, and is the only dive shop on the island with certified instructors.

TLDC is affiliated with DAN, TDI, and PADI and quality rental gear is available as well as private dive lockers, large rinse tanks, and shower.

Divers can enjoy up to four guided dives a day, and can choose to explore cargo holds that still contain airplane parts, vehicles, tanks, ammunition, bottles and other remnants on sunken warships, plus dive with sharks, or enjoy a night dive. Certified instructors have experience in diving deep wrecks, walls and caves. In Truk lagoon, guests are offered the diving that everyone dreams about.

Excellent accommodations and facilities
The Truk Stop is a full-service hotel designed and built with divers, business, and adventure travellers in mind. The hotel includes suites, deluxe and standard rooms, plus apartments, most with ocean views and a private balcony.

An excellent restaurant is open daily from 6am-9pm and can arrange small private parties and social functions for 100 guests or more.

Also, on-site is the Hard Wreck Cafe & Bar with two pool tables, the Mangrove Bar, Temptations Bakery, a gift shop, in-house massage service, conference facilities which include a private TV and break-out room for guests, and car rentals. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available.

Whether you are visiting Chuuk for a holiday, diving expedition or business trip, Truk Stop Hotel has all the services and amenities you need for an exciting and memorable visit.

Hotel Nikko Guam

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Set in lush grounds, nestled between Tumon Bay and Gun Beach, the deluxe paradise of Hotel Nikko Guam offers breathtaking views of the Pacific.

Spacious rooms feature a private balcony with ocean views. Modern conveniences include complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV. Extra-spacious suites boast the luxury of the best ocean views.

Serene haven
The semi-private beachfront provides a peaceful haven. Lounge on the beach or by the pool, sip a cocktail in the cabanas, or relax in the gazebos. Pamper yourself at Spa Ayualam with a selection of massages and beauty treatments.

Dine in style with three exceptional restaurants. Toh Lee offers Chinese cuisine with panoramic ocean views, and a Wednesday to Sunday lunch buffet plus a highly awaited opening for dinner. In the lobby, Benkay features authentic Japanese favourites and includes a sushi bar while Magellan offers a sumptuous buffet for any meal. Enjoy light bites and beverages at the Fountain Lobby Lounge, relax with a refreshing drink at the Bougainvillea Pool Bar, and view breathtaking sunsets at the Sunset Beach Barbecue.

Discover a vibrant, underwater world snorkelling in the sea, or choose from a number of activities including kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, kids’ pool, waterslide, and kids’ playroom.

For that special social or business occasion, Hotel Nikko Guam also offers perfect event and conference facilities. Escape to your Eden in the Pacific. With breathtaking views and unprecedented hospitality, there’s no place like Hotel Nikko Guam.