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USS Arizona Memorial Tour Reservations Are Now Available

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce its new reservation program for individuals and groups visiting Pearl Harbor. Reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial tour are now available online at www.Recreation.gov. In addition, the official USS Arizona Memorial audio tour and the new Passport to Pearl Harbor, which includes general admission to the Pacific Aviation Museum, the USS ...

Escorted Hawaiian Tours for Women

Explore Oahu and Maui with unique itineraries created just for women on these fully escorted, small group tours.  Bring a friend or make new ones, we can match you with a roommate.  Activities you’ll love with time to rest, relax and rejuvenate!  Your Stellar Travel Advisor has details on these amazing tours, call today!   *Prices are per person based on double ...

Use Smart Phone Video For Your Rental Car Check-In

One of the safest ways to check your rental car in and out of the rental agency is to use your smart phone. Most smartphones have a simple to use video feature and with a few spare seconds and a walk around the car you can take an excellent quality record of the vehicle. If there’s ever a dispute with ...

Historic Volcano House to reopen late 2012

Great news for volcano lovers, the National Park Service selected a new management company for the historic Volcano House Hotel and expects to reopen by the end of 2012.  Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, owned by Aqua Hotels and Resorts, has been chosen to run and operate the Volcano House Hotel located just off the rim of Kilauea caldera on the ...

Food and Wine’s Northwest and Pacific Best New Chef

Congratulations to Star Noodle chef Sheldon Simeon for winning Food and Wine’s Northwest and Pacific Best New Chef.  Born and raised on the Hawaiian Islands, Chef Sheldon meshes his Hawaiian background with Asian ingredients.  “Sheldon’s intention of food are playful, fun takes on the classics. He is constantly experimenting and takes ideas, suggestions and inspiration from all.”     This hidden gem is ...

Stellar Travel Selected as a Four Seasons Preferred Partner

Hawaii Source is pleased to announce its selection as a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel agency. As members of the small and exclusive program our travelers go right to the top of the VIP list at any Four Seasons, the ability to create custom stays with our top management contacts and a new amenity program that exceeds our previous Virtuoso plan. ...

Four Seasons Maui announces its unforgettable events

In between lounging by our Serenity Pool and basking in the bliss of a Lomi Lomi massage, discover an array of wellness, athletic and cultural programs at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Enjoy the Maui Film Festival, playing tennis, surfing or cycling with pros.  Contact your Hawaii Source Advisor for details on these amazing adventures.   Vinyasa Yoga Retreat February 27 - March 3, ...

Virtuoso Best Of The Best.

Now available, Virtuoso’s 2012 Guide to the World’s Best Hotel Experiences. This award-winning publication gives you an inside look at the world’s best hotels and resorts. Every property included in this collection is Stellar Travel-preferred and known for its unique setting, exceptional service and remarkable attention to detail. And when you book your stay through your Stellar Travel advisor, you’ll ...

Flash Mob Hula at 38,000 Feet on Hawaiian Airlines

On a July 11th, 2011 flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, a flash mob hula shows love for Hawaii and San Francisco, this is the way to travel!  

Creating more of Waikiki’s Beaches

After a two and a half year permitting process, a three-month project to widen the shoreline from the west end of the Kuhio Beach wall, near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, to the Royal Hawaiian hotel will begin in the coming weeks. Sand will be pumped off shore and “returned” to the beach, two drain lines will also be removed allowing ...