Aqua Hotels and Resorts has announced their specials and packages for 2012.
Founded in 2001 by Hawaii hotelier Michael V. Paulin, Aqua Hotels & Resorts is one of Hawaii's fastest growing companies. In just ten years, they have become a company that its competitors cannot take lightly.
Aqua's portfolio now includes 19 properties in Hawaii - 15 on Oahu and one each on Kauai, Lanai, Maui and Molokai. Their properties include luxury lifestyle full-service resorts, stylish boutique hotels and comfortable budget properties.
Headquartered in Waikiki, Aqua became Hawaii's first employee-owned hotel company in 2008 when it executed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Let's look at their 2012 specials and packages.
Aqua 3-Night Stand
A romance package designed especially for couples looking for much more than a 1-night stand, Aqua 3-night Stand includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra® Getaway Love Kit - featuring signature travel-size products for adventures in romance, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne. A 3-night minimum stay is required.
Aqua 3-night Stand is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels including Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired boutique hotel offering a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall and large sundeck, jet spa, sauna, barbeque grill and cabana.
C U at Aqua
Celebrating the recent Civil Union (C. U.) bill that became effective January 1, 2012, C U at Aqua is great for LGBT travelers headed for Waikiki.
The package is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels in Waikiki and includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit®, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne, copy of eXpression! magazine, Hula's Bar Mai Tai coupon with an option to book a Saturday Hula's Catamaran sail. A three-night minimum stay is required.
Out and Proud in Waikiki
LGBT travelers to Oahu receive a 15% discount off the best available rates at eight participating Aqua hotels in Waikiki: Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, Aqua Palms Waikiki, Aqua Waikiki Wave, Aqua Waikiki Pearl, Aqua Queen Kapiolani, Best Western Plus Coconut Waikiki and Aqua Lotus Honolulu.
Aqua's commitment to the unique needs of the gay and lesbian community extends beyond hotel rooms and also includes helping plan commitment or civil union ceremonies, sponsoring local events such as the Honolulu Gay Pride Festival and Rainbow Film Festival, as well as being TAG Approved®.
Returning Aqua packages for 2012 include:
Aqua is 10
In 2011, Aqua celebrated 10 years of providing travelers with contemporary hotel options on five islands (logo at right). In 2012, the celebration continues and Aqua is 10 is available at 17 Aqua hotels on Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Kauai.
All you need to do to receive 10% off the best available rates is to present a photo at check-in of yourself when you were 10 years old. Aqua is 10 is available until August 10, 2012. I'm taking advantage of this package on one of my trips to Oahu in early 2012.
Aqua Five-O
In support of the hit TV show Hawaii Five-0, the popular Aqua Five-O returns and is available at 11 participating hotels in Waikiki.
Aqua Five-O offers a $50 rate for the first night with a minimum 3-night stay.
Snooze-n-Crooze
Aqua is an excellent home base and Snooze-n-Crooze is a great option for travelers wishing to explore and enjoy the islands. Snooze-n-Crooze includes a compact car, a VIP coupon book for Waikele Premium Outlets and complimentary daily parking - a savings of up to $22/day. This special is available at 16 participating Aqua hotels on Oahu, Maui and Kauai. Driver must be 25 years of age.
For those who love to soak up the sunshine when driving, Aqua offers an option to upgrade to a convertible car with their Take Your Top Off special.
All packages are subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers. With the exception of Aqua is 10, packages are valid until December 22, 2012. Advance reservations are required. You can book online at their website.
You can read my reviews of several of their properties:
Best Western Coconut Plus Waikiki
Hotel Wailea, Maui
Kauai Beach Resort
