Waikiki Beach Gets a Makeover

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:37:17 +0000

Waikiki Beach, whose golden sands get washed away over time by waves, currents and trade winds is currently being restored by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Approximately 1,730 feet of shoreline in front of the Moana, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Royal Hawaiian hotels is being replaced. The three-month project is expected to wrap up on March 31.

The project's objective is to return the beach to its 1985 condition using a state-of-the-art sand-blowing technology to transport sand along the beach. The project is financed by DLNR's beach fund, the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts.

Construction activities take place during daylight hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week. In order to ensure public safety, certain areas of the beach will be closed from time to time. Since the project requires a 60-day operating window of calm seas, it has been scheduled during the winter, which typically has the mildest wind and wave conditions in Waikiki.

Cruise Alaska this summer from $644

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:26:38 +0000

Answer the call of the sea with awe inspiring glaciers. Spend your summer on ice. Take advantage of great deals on Royal Caribbean Alaska cruises or cruisetours.

For a limited time you can also receive a Passport to Savings Book worth over $300 plus, if you "like" eTravel Unlimited's Facebook page, you will also receive $25 onboard credit. But hurry, these offers won't last long!

For reservations, call eTravel Unlimited at 888-770-9225.

Sample Offers:
7 night Alaska Northbound Cruise from $644
Sailing May 11 – Aug 31, 2012 from Vancouver to Seward visiting Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier

7 night Alaska Southbound Cruise from $670
Sailing May 18 – Sept 7, 2012 from Seward to Vancouver visiting Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, Hubbard Glacier

7 night Alaska Cruise from $739
Sailing May 18 – Aug 31, 2012 roundtrip from Seattle visiting Juneau, Skagway, Tracey Arm Fjord, Victoria

10 night Alaska Cruisetour from $1,649
Sailing May 11 – Aug 31, 2012 from Vancouver to Seward visiting Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks

12 night Alaska Cruisetour from $2,129
Sailing May 11 – Aug 31, 2012 from Vancouver to Seward visiting Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Alyeska, Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks

Prices are per person, cruise or cruisetour only, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Government taxes and fees are additional. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without notice. Passport to Savings and Facebook offers are valid for new reservations made by February 20, 2012. Mention code: RCCLTTFB

European cruises from $949 on Royal Caribbean

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:40:33 +0000

Book an outside or above stateroom on ANY Royal Caribbean cruise or cruisetour to Europe departing April 1 – December 21, 2012 and receive between $50 to $100 onboard credit per stateroom that you can use to EAT an incredible meal in a specialty restaurant, PLAY in the Casino or RELAX in the spa. The choice is yours!

For a limited time you can also receive a Passport to Savings Book worth over $300 plus, if you "like" eTravel Unlimited's Facebook page, you will also receive an extra $25 onboard credit. But hurry, these offers won't last long!

For reservations, call eTravel Unlimited at 888-770-9225.

Sample Offers:
7 night Western Mediterranean Cruise from $1,119 Oceanview
Sailing June 2- Oct 20, 2012 from Barcelona visiting Provence, Cannes, Livorno, Rome, Naples

7 night Greek Isles/Turkey Cruise from $949 Oceanview
Sailing April 28- November 10, 2012 from Venice visiting Bari, Corfu, Santorini, Kusadasi, Katakolon

7 night Western Mediterranean Cruise from $1,099 Oceanview
Sailing June 9-Sept 8, 2012 from Rome visiting Genoa, Cannes, Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Valencia, Rome

12 night Mediterranean Greek Isles Cruise from $1,399 Oceanview
Sailing May 5- Oct 27, 2012 from Barcelona visiting Cannes, Livorno, Rome, Athens, Kusadasi, Crete, Naples

Prices are per person, cruise, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Government taxes and fees are additional. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without notice. Passport to Savings and Facebook offers are valid for new reservations made by February 20, 2012. Mention code: RCCLTTFB

Upcoming Destination Events Jan 18, 19 & 24

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:40:50 +0000

We have many new travel opportunities for you in the New Year and we are so excited that we will be hosting 3 different destination events in January. All 3 destination events will be held at our office so please join us for one, two or all three events.

January 18, 2012 6:15-8:00pm
Israel – A Journey of Faith
Discover the incredible concentration of spiritual and historical attractions that are spread throughout a dramatic, beautiful and sometimes bizarre landscape. Take advantage of an incredible travel opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, discover the history of the Roman Empire and natural treasures of Israel.

January 19, 2012 6:15-8:00pm
Cruising
Just in time for Wave Season, that time of year when cruise lines offer exceptional savings and promotions for the year. Come and find out what cruising is all about, what destinations are ‘hot’ in 2012, what cruise lines are offering the latest and greatest shipboard amenities and take advantage of all the special promotions available only during Wave Season.

January 24, 2012 6:15-8:00pm
Hawaii
It’s always the perfect time to visit Hawaii with its balmy beaches and turquoise waters but now is the perfect time to take advantage of travel opportunities while availability is plenty and pricing is favorable. Join us as we highlight the islands of Hawaii and discover the allure of this tropical paradise.

Each destination event is hosted at our office located at
7208 S. Tucson Way, Suite 255
Centennial, CO 80112

Space is limited. Please call 303-792-9225 to reserve your spot.

Moscow’s Bolshoi Reveals $600M Renovation

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:37:52 +0000

Peeling plaster and an unstable foundation are things of the past at the Bolshoi Theater, which recently reopened in Moscow after a painstaking six-year renovation. A major player in the rise of Russia’s dance tradition, the 19th-century, 1,750-seat Bolshoi—which, appropriately, translates as “grand”—is once again fit for a czar.

The word also applies to the project’s price tag—in excess of $600 million. No expense was spared to recapture its former splendor (embroidered silk from the foyers was rewoven thread by thread) or to enhance the theater with up-to-the-minute stage technology.

A Journey of Faith to Israel

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus on this customized journey through Israel from Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Nazareth to Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes and the Sea of Galilee.

This specially packaged tour includes roundtrip airfare from Denver, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel accommodations, land transportation, English-speaking guide, daily breakfast and dinner, specially arranged lunches, sightseeing, entrance fees, exclusive activities and events, private boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, baggage handling and gratuities.

For reservations, call eTravel Unlimited at 888-770-9225.

11 Day Israel: A Journey of Faith Tour from $4,695
October 8-19, 2012 roundtrip Tel Aviv visiting Tiberias, Mt. Tabor, Nazareth, Mt. Precipice, Cana, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, River Jordan, Mt. Carmel, Acre, Jerusalem, Caesarea, Bethlehem, Mount of Olives, Bethesda, Church of Gethsemane, Dead Sea, House of Caiaphas, City of David, Sea of Galilee and more

Price is per person, based on double occupancy. International airfare from other cities is available. Certain restrictions apply. Cancellation penalties apply. Offer is capacity controlled and maybe withdrawn without notice.

Hogwarts goes to Hollywood

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:10:23 +0000

Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts recently announced a partnership to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — the popular themed entertainment environment, which debuted in Orlando in June 2010 — to Universal Studios Hollywood.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be a fully immersive environment for the entire family that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life and is faithful to the visual landscape of the films, including a Hogwarts Castle to serve as its centerpiece.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be created with the same commitment to authenticity and the same level of talent and resources as its Orlando counterpart.

The two companies also announced their plans to significantly expand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort. Specific details of its expansion will be announced over time.

January Tahiti Sale from $1,309

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:29:20 +0000

Four night getaways that put some Happy in your New Year! Hurry, offer ends Jan 30.

All vacation packages include roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, accommodations, inter-island transportation where applicable, transfers and more.

For reservations, call eTravel Unlimited at 888-770-9225.

Sample Offers:
4 Night Tahiti Package from $1,309
Includes Waterfront accommodations at the Radisson Plaza Resort, internet access, daily cultural activities, access to the sauna, hammam and fitness club, twice daily shuttle to downtown

4 Night Tahiti & Moorea Package from $1,439
Includes 1 night accommodation at the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti with breakfast, 3 night Garden view accommodations at the Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa with daily breakfast

4 Night Tahiti & Bora Bora Package from $1,789
Includes 1 night Waterfront accommodation at the Raddison Plaza Resort Tahiti with internet access, daily cultural activities, access to the sauna, hammam and fitness club, twice daily shuttle to downtown, 3 night Garden view accommodations at the Hotel Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora with daily breakfast

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy from Los Angeles and subject to availability. Prices, terms, conditions and itinerary are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Inter-island transportation to Moorea is via ferry and to Bora Bora is via Air Tahiti. Prices include all government fees and taxes. Additional airline restrictions apply. Reservations must be made by Jan 30, 2012 for travel through March 31, 2012.

New Airline Rules for 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:33:08 +0000

Airline passengers won't have to wade several steps into the booking process to see the full price of an airline ticket after a new rule goes into effect on January 26. The Department of Transportation rule requires airlines to include all mandatory taxes and fees in advertised fares. Airlines have previously been allowed to separate government taxes and fees, which can add up to 20% to the price of air travel, from the initial advertised price of a ticket.

The new policy is part of a package of air travel passenger protections that start in January. The price advertising rule will go into effect two days after the other rules, following American Airlines' request to implement it on a day that's less busy in terms of ticket sales and online traffic.

Among the other protections: A ban on price increases after a ticket has been purchased; a 24-hour window for passengers to hold or cancel a reservation without payment or penalty for reservations made a week or more before the departure date; required disclosure of baggage fees upon booking and on e-ticket confirmations; required prompt notification of delays of more than 30 minutes, cancellations and diversions; the same baggage allowance and fees to apply throughout a passenger's trip.

Sunsational Savings to Hawaii with Funjet Vacations

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:51:18 +0000

Find incredible values in paradise with Starwood Hawaii and Funjet Vacations. You can receive a free night, free upgrade and free breakfast, plus kids eat and stay free.

With 11 properties throughout Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, Starwood offers guests the chance to discover the real Hawaii, the way it's meant to be. Each resort offers its own unique and distinctive sense of place, highlighting the beauty and culture of its surroundings.

Plus, receive an additional $25 savings per reservation if you Like eTravel Unlimited on Facebook. But hurry, this offer ends Jan 20, 2012.

For reservations, call eTravel Unlimited at 888-770-9225.

Sample Offers:
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Oahu
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Kids stay free

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Guaranteed one category upgrade, Kids stay free

The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Kids stay free

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort & Villas, Maui
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Kids stay free

Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Oahu
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Kids stay free

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Big Island
Every 3rd night free, Daily breakfast buffet for two, Kids stay free

Offer is valid for new reservations only for travel now through December 20, 2013. Offer is capacity conrolled and may be withdrawn without notice. Certain restrictions may apply.