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Island Destinations packages
include stays at the Four Seasons’
Lodge at Koele.
Agents who specialize in luxury
travel must find new ways to add value to high-end Hawaii
vacations if they want stay on top of their game. Enter Island
Destinations, the Larchmont, N.Y.-based wholesaler with a
decidedly upscale bent, whose 2008 product line aims to help
agents satisfy the most discriminating clients.
“Hawaii is constantly reinventing itself, and travel agents need
to be open to combining different experiences for their
clients,” said Island Destinations chief operating officer
Laurie Palumbo.
In examining trends, Palumbo sees elite travelers wanting to
spend more time together, whether as a couple or with friends
and family.
“Clients are seeking adventure-oriented activities to engage in
with their loved ones,” she said. “And, they are looking for
exotic body treatments, private dinners on the beach and
secluded excursions.”
Selective travelers require innovative suggestions for exploring
the islands, so Island Destinations stands ready with
specialists who can help arrange vacation itineraries. Options
range from ultimate outdoor adventures at Kapalua Resort’s new
Mountain Outpost to intimate, traditional healing ceremonies at
the Four Seasons on Maui.
For clients who want to make their vacations even more
experiential, Island Destinations has added a prestige
car-rental collection, available for booking throughout Hawaii.
Clients can glide around in Hummers, Cadillacs, Jaguars and the
like from $208 per day.
When clients say they want to further broaden their vacation
experience, Palumbo recommends combining their Hawaii trip with
a shopping and nightlife destination. For instance, Island
Destinations now offers stopovers at luxury hotels in Las Vegas.
A two-night stay at the Four Seasons Las Vegas starts at $650
per couple.
Collaborating with Hawaii’s top-of-the-line properties, Island
Destinations’ 2008 resort packages include the six-night Island
Paradise at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui; the Volcano
Adventure package at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows on the
Big Island; the Balance package at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and
Spa; the romance package on Lanai at the Four Seasons’ Lodge at
Koele; and a five-night package at Oahu’s Halekulani.
In addition, when working with Island Destinations, agents earn
15 percent for any new Hawaii booking made and traveled by Dec.
15.
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