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· Pleasant Holidays Presents Hawaiian Specials FREE NIGHTS FROM PLEASANT HOLIDAYS AT MAUNA LANI POINT
Pleasant Holidays is offering a free fifth night at the Mauna Lani Point on Hawaii's Big Island during stays through Dec. 17, 2003. Certain blackout dates apply. Five-night, land-only holidays start at $802 per person, double occupancy, reflecting a savings of $352 per couple. Included in Pleasant's travel package are accommodations, daily Dollar Rent A Car, fresh flower lei greeting, all hotel and car rental taxes, and more. On the Kohala Sun Coast of Hawaii's Big Island lies the Mauna Lani Point hotel, ideally situated on 19 oceanfront acres. The property overlooks the spectacular signature hole of the championship Francis H. I,i Brown Golf Course. Each spacious unit is graciously appointed with every amenity and service. PLEASANT AND PRINCEVILLE EXTEND THEIR SUNSATIONAL SAVINGS TO LATE 2003 Pleasant Holidays and Princeville Resort, Starwood's legendary resort on Kauai's north shore, are extending the travel dates of the "Sunsational Savings Plus" program to allow Pleasant's guests a value-laden winter holiday in late 2003. Pleasant's guests who travel November 1 through December 19, 2003, will receive the 5th night free in select accommodations, room upgrades and daily breakfast for two at the luxury resort. A 5-night minimum stay is required. Five-night, land-only holidays start at $1008 per person, double occupancy, providing a savings of $455 per couple. Included in Pleasant's travel package are accommodations, daily Dollar Rent A Car, fresh flower lei greeting, all hotel and car rental taxes, and more. Princeville Resort matches the natural splendor of Kauai with classic refinements of its own, including championship golf on Hawaii's #1 golf course, The Prince Course, a sparkling oceanfront pool, gourmet cuisine at its Northern Italian restaurant, and intimate rooms and suites that overlook stunning Hanalei Bay. FREE NIGHTS FROM PLEASANT HOLIDAYS AT GRAND WAILEA Pleasant Holidays is offering a free sixth night to guests who stay at the luxurious Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel & Spa on Maui through Sept. 3, 2003. Six-night, land-only holidays start at $1347 per person, double occupancy, reflecting a savings of $498 per couple. Included in Pleasant's travel package are accommodations, daily Dollar Rent A Car, fresh flower lei greeting, all hotel and car rental taxes, and more. The Grand Wailea Resort is a luxury property nestled on 40 oceanfront acres graced by spectacular water features including a river pool with grottoes, slides, sand beaches and the world's only water elevator. Guests can also enjoy distinctive restaurants and exquisite oversized guest rooms, along with pampering at Spa Grande, a world-class health and rejuvenation spa. PLEASANT HOLIDAYS FEATURES "SUNRISE TO SUNSET" IN PARADISE Pleasant Holidays has paired up with the Sheraton Kauai Resort to entice travelers with a "Sunrise To Sunset" offer in special Garden and Deluxe Oceanfront accommodations through Dec. 20, 2003. Included are reduced rates, daily sunset Mai Tai reception, a nightly torchlighting ceremony and Hawaiian entertainment, cultural activities throughout the resort, free kids meals at Shells Restaurant, use of the resort's fitness center and tennis courts, daily breakfast, and in-room coffee/tea and safe use. Reservations must be made by Sept. 30 to qualify for this special offer. Seven-night, air-inclusive holidays start at $1315 per person from Los Angeles or San Francisco, with savings as much as $497 per couple. Prices are based on double occupancy and include roundtrip airfare, accommodations, daily Dollar Rent A Car, fresh flower lei greeting, all hotel and car rental taxes, and more. The Sheraton Kauai Resort embraces sun-kissed Poipu Beach, where temperatures linger idly around 80 degrees. The resort's 20 acres span pristine beachfront - a playground for those who worship the sun and waves ^ and tropical gardens filled with meandering waterways and romantic bridges that create a sense of serenity. Pleasant Holidays has increased its lift to the Garden Isle of Kauai via scheduled nonstop flights on ATA Airlines, Boeing 757-300 aircraft from Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new service will operate with Saturday departures through Dec. 20 (through Aug. 30 from San Francisco), and features free movies, a complimentary "Island Breeze" cocktail, hot meals and greater overhead storage space. PLEASANT AND OUTRIGGER OFFER FREE NIGHTS AND MORE IN HAWAII THROUGH 2003 Pleasant Holidays and Outrigger and OHANA Hotels of Hawaii, one of the premier combinations in the travel business for packaging affordable family vacations to Hawaii, are offering free nights and other incentives for Pleasant customers traveling during select dates throughout 2003. The OHANA Islander Waikiki is offering a fourth night free for those traveling now through June 30, 2003, and from August 26 through December 18, 2003. A four-night minimum stay is required. The OHANA Islander Waikiki is also offering a fifth night free for those who prefer a mid-summer holiday, with travel dates of July 1 through August 25, 2003. Vacationers wishing to visit the extraordinary attractions of Kauai can do so by staying at the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation. This property is offering the fifth night free, plus the popular Big Kahuna Fun Pack and $50 in Big Kahuna Bucks, to those who travel now through December 18, 2003. A five-night minimum stay is required. Four-night, land-only holidays at the OHANA Islander Waikiki start at $227 per person, double occupancy, for those traveling August 26 through December 18, 2003, while five-night, land-only holidays at the OHANA Islander Waikiki start at $291 per person, double occupancy, for those traveling July 1 through August 25, 2003. Five-night, land-only holidays at Kauai's Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation start at $533 per person, double occupancy, reflecting a savings of $216 per couple. Included in Pleasant's travel packages are accommodations, airport/hotel transfers on Oahu/Waikiki or daily Dollar Rent A Car on Kauai, fresh flower lei greeting, all hotel and car rental taxes, and more. The OHANA Islander Waikiki, one of the best values in Hawaii, is close to Waikiki's famed shopping and just a short stroll to Waikiki Beach. The hotel's connecting rooms are a popular feature with families, offering them privacy and ample space in separate but adjoining rooms. The Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, with its prime beachfront location on Poipu Beach, is perfectly situated to capture the distinct character of Kauai. The quaint, low-rise apartments are reminiscent of Hawaii's 19th century plantation past. Coconut palms and fragrant plumeria surround you, a pristine stretch of sand separates the property from the blue Pacific, and the atmosphere is relaxed, gracious and unpretentious. Extra room nights and nationwide airfares - including up to 50% off first class - are also available. Guests who fly on Pleasant's scheduled non-stop Boeing 757-300 service to Oahu from Los Angeles and/or San Francisco will enjoy free movies, a complimentary "Island Breeze" cocktail, hot meals, greater overhead storage space, and Pleasant's great rates. Pleasant Holidays, established in 1959 and working through travel agencies nationwide, sends nearly 500,000 visitors a year to the destinations it services. The company offers individual and group vacation travelers a broad range of value-added, customized Holiday packages featuring more than 400 leading hotels, 30 airlines, and car rental options in such major destinations as Hawaii, Mexico, Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Bahamas and Caribbean.For more information and reservations, call Pleasant at (800) 448-3333, or visit Pleasant's website at www.PleasantAgent.com. Book online with Sabre Tours at @@ TOR/PHO. (CST #1007939-20) Media Contact: Cara Lane or Les Gargan Pleasant Holidays, LLC 818-991-3390, ext. 6107 or 6105 |
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