New Summertime Savings Package Ideal for Hawaii Family Vacations at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

May 05, 2010 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
KOHALA COAST, HAWAII – May 5, 2010 - If the vision of an exotic locale with secluded sandy beaches, crystal blue ocean, unspoiled nature, championship golf courses and an award- winning day spa fit your family's summer vacation criteria, look no further than the "Summertime Savings" vacation package at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Book a room at the best available rate and the second room is $99 per night - perfect for family and friends vacationing together this summer.

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is one of the world's top luxury, earth-friendly and culturally rich beach destinations located on pristine coastline that was once the ancestral home of Hawaiian royalty. Almost 90 percent of the 343 guest rooms at the resort, including the five Bungalows, have an ocean view. Mauna Lani has been named one of the "World's Top Earth-Friendly Getaways" by Conde Nast Traveler for its commitment to making preservation of Hawaii's resources, environment and culture an important part of the resort experience.

Guests at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows can take part in a huge selection of free, family-friendly daily activities including snorkeling, historic tours, petroglyph hikes, tennis clinics and hula and ukulele classes. Camp Mauna Lani offers additional activities for children aged 5 - 12 years, from exploring tidal pools and historic fishponds to Hawaiian arts and crafts. The program for threatened green sea turtles, which sees the juvenile honu (turtle) raised in the resort's saltwater ponds is a popular educational attraction.

Mauna Lani's two championship golf courses, the Francis H. I'i Brown North and South, offer challenging experiences for novice and professional golfers alike. Built on historic lava flow, the courses, totaling 36 holes, are masterpieces of design placed firmly among the world's finest golfing meccas. The resort is also proud to offer Hawaii's only keiki (children's) golf course. The nine-hole walking course is perfect for junior golfers, beginner players and families.

For those that wish to relax and rejuvenate, Mauna Lani Spa is the perfect destination. The theme of the spa is "Fire & Ice", which is a reflection of the Island of Hawaii's geographic wonders, from the snowy peaks of Mauna Kea to the flowing lava of Kilauea Crater. Nine thatched hale (huts) for treatments are surrounded by lush tropical plantings. Signature treatments include the "Lava Watsu" aquatic experience, the "Lava Sauna" experience and treatments using local ingredients such as the "Kona Mocha Body Scrub" and the "Plush Papaya Pineapple Body Facial".

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows also features a leading-edge fitness center, a range of fitness classes to participate in and free bicycles to ride around the 3,200 acre resort. Mauna Lani is home to the famous CanoeHouse restaurant serving the freshest Island ingredients sourced within 100 miles of the resort.

For more information about reserving your family's "Summertime Savings" vacation package, please contact (808) 367-2323 or visit www.maunalani.com. Valid through September 30, 2010.

About Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows sits oceanfront on the Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawaii. Located 23 miles north of the Kona International Airport the hotel is part of the Mauna Lani Resort which features the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Mauna Lani Spa and the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Courses. The resort has been named one of the "World's Top Earth-Friendly Getaways" by Conde Nast Traveler for its commitment to making preservation of Hawaii's resources, environment and culture an important part of the resort experience. For reservations call 800-367-2323 or visit www.maunalani.com.

About the Island of Hawaii
Hawaii, the archipelago, is the most isolated group of islands on earth. The Island of Hawaii (sometimes referred to as the Big Island) is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world's most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 33,000 feet – taller than Everest when measured from its sea floor base to its peak, (Mauna Kea), the most massive mountain in the world (Mauna Loa), the largest park in the state, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the always sunny Kohala Coast. All but two of the world's climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful sandy beaches.