Kohala Coast, Hawaii’s Big Island, March, 2009 – The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii-a luxury AAA Four Diamond resort located on the Big Island of Hawaii is pleased to offer a newly formed Adventure Package which will include admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as well as enrollment in one of the many classes offered by the Hawaii Volcanoes Institute, an educational arm of the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of Hawaii Island geology, biology, history and culture.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ existing partnership with the World Heritage Alliance makes this a perfect fit for travelers today who would like a bit more than just sand and surf during their Hawaiian getaway.
“The Hawaii Volcanoes Institute shares the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s educational mission as a partner providing quality programs that inspire and engage people in the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of this remarkable Park. We are delighted to see The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii’s involvement with this program,” said Cindy Orlando, Superintendent of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
“Fairmont Hotels & Resorts enjoys a long tradition of environmental stewardship,” said Ian Pullan, General Manager of the Kohala Coast Resort. “The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is honored to be a partner with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaii Volcanoes Institute.”
Package includes deluxe accommodations, daily breakfast for 2, Fun in the Sun Activity passes, a picnic lunch for two, enrollment in a Hawaii Volcanoes Institute class, and a donation to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park through the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to be used to support the threatened and endangered species at the park including the Hawaiian Petrel (seabird), Hawksbill Turtle, the Mauna Loa silversword, and the Hawaiian Nene Goose. Prices from $449/night including taxes. Book your Adventure Package with your preferred travel agent, by calling the hotel direct toll free at 800-845-9905 or visit www.fairmont.com/orchid/hotelpackages Five-night minimum stay required. Valid through December 20, 2009. For more information on the Hawaii Volcanoes Institute as well as a listing of classes offered, please visit www.fhvnp.org
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii on the Big Island is a AAA Four Diamond luxury destination resort on 32 oceanfront acres offering 540 guestrooms on the island’s northwestern coast. Facilities and services include the Hawaiian-inspired Spa Without Walls with 10 waterfall hale (hut) and 5 oceanside cabanas, authentically local daily beach and cultural activities, golf, tennis and water sports, year-round children’s program, six delectable restaurants and expansive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities all surrounded by service with Aloha.
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and London’s The Savoy, reopening in 2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont’s portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.
Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmon
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