{"id":3028,"date":"2008-09-26T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2008-09-26T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2008-09-26T11:35:00","modified_gmt":"2008-09-26T11:35:00","slug":"whats-new-in-the-hawaiian-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/09\/whats-new-in-the-hawaiian-island\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s new in the Hawaiian Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exciting new attractions in Hawai`i are making it an ever better place to shop, explore and relax. <\/p>\n<p>SHOP TILLYOU DROP!<br \/>The Royal Hawai`ian Centre in Waikiki has had a US$115 million refurbishment and is now home to 110 shops from Bulgari to Cartier, FENDI and Salvatore Ferragamo as well as 10 restaurants. <\/p>\n<p>The mega shopping mall Ala Moana in Honolulu has had a major expansion with new retail and dining establishments adding to its phenomenal line up of 200 stores.<\/p>\n<p>HOTELS, RESORTS, CLUBS<br \/>The boutique Aqua Coconut Waikiki has completed a US$2.6 million renovation. The rooms are retro style and there is a new fitness room and hip breakfast area.<\/p>\n<p>The Wyland Waikiki Hotel has added the Italian-inspired Spada Bar and Restaurant and the Spa Pure, offering in-room and poolside treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Waikiki Parc Hotel now offers guests the chance to zip around Oahu in a new Lotus Elise sports car. What a way to feel the Hawai`ian wind in your hair and see the sights!<\/p>\n<p>The iconic Halekulani is upgrading its Hospitality Suite, business centre and fitness room and will unveil a luxurious Halekulani Signature Suite.<\/p>\n<p>The new Pearl at the Ala Moana Centre in Waikiki is a new US$2.2 million superclub with three runway-style bars and tunes by hot DJ Paul Brandon.<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVITIES &#038; EVENTS \u2013 A BUSY LINE UP!<br \/>Waikiki Nei theatre production at the Royal Hawai`ian Centre traces the evolution of Waikiki. After the show the theatre converts to Level4 nightclub and Ultra Lounge with a huge 4500sqft dance floor.<\/p>\n<p>The Honolulu Symphony has announced its line-up for the Halekulani MasterWorks 2008-9 featuring guitarist Sharon Isbin, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and violinist Cho-Liang and soprano Sumi Jo.<\/p>\n<p>Star of Honolulu Cruise &#038; Events now offers the chance to see wild dolphins in their natural habitat from aboard its new ship Hoku Nai\u2019a, with tours by the crew, who are certified naturalists!<\/p>\n<p>FESTIVALS, FESTIVALS, FESTIVALS!<br \/>The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival theme has been announced: &#8220;Experience the Wonder&#8221;. It will showcase the Pacific\u2019s rich culture and traditions, from March 14-16, 2008. <\/p>\n<p>The annual Romance Festival in May has R&#038;B, pop and jazz greats in Hawai`i\u2019s most beautiful settings. Watch this space for the 2009 line-up.<\/p>\n<p>GOLF \u2013 THE NEW B.I.G. SEASON<br \/>The first ever Big Island Golf Season runs Sep 9 to Nov 15 on the six islands\u2019 80 golf courses. You can time your visit to coincide with the annual PGA Tour, Championships Tour and LPGA.<\/p>\n<p>For all enquiries, visit www.Hawai`itourism.com.au or contact Claire Davies, Hawai`i Tourism Australia, cdavies@Hawai`itourism.com.au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exciting new attractions in Hawai`i are making it an ever better place to shop, explore and relax. SHOP TILLYOU DROP!The Royal Hawai`ian Centre in Waikiki has had a US$115 million refurbishment and is now home to 110 shops from Bulgari to Cartier, FENDI and Salvatore Ferragamo as well as 10 restaurants. 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