Pacific Island Paradises

hAWAII Aqua hotels & Resorts® Aqua caters to the discerning traveller with a taste for the extraordinary. Whether you seek a unique experience at an eclectic boutique hotel, a stay at a smart and budget friendly hotel or an escape to a resort, Aqua offers guests a choice of distinctive hotels throughout the Hawaiian islands. Stylish and exciting, Aqua hotels have everything the savvy traveller desires, including an extensive list of services and amenities such as high speed internet access, in-room safe, mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Amenities vary by hotel. Affordably elegant, Aqua Palms Waikiki is a calming oasis with touches of aloha, conveniently located just one block to Waikiki Beach. Relax by the pool, splurge at the nearby Ala Moana Shopping Center or explore the island. Each of the 262 guestrooms features a contemporary tropical décor with an array of complimentary amenities such as in-room high speed internet access for your convenience. For a haven of leisure and relaxation, Aqua Bamboo Waikiki is the ideal urban escape. Asian inspired décor, designed to ease the mind, and contemporary furnishings appointed with soft tones that invite you to repose, feature in each 82 www.paradisesonline.com of the 92 studios and suites. Relax by the saltwater pool and rock waterfall, pamper yourself at the spa or discover the myriad of shops and activities right outside. Discover elegance and value at the Aqua Waikiki Wave, a contemporary and elegant tribute to one of Hawaii's icons, gold-medal Olympian and legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. The 15-storey property is adjacent to the International Marketplace and surrounded by the excitement of Waikiki. Each of the 247 guestrooms and suites features private lanais and elegant furnishings. This hotel also features two restaurants, retail shops, a fitness room and concierge. Hawaii's surfing heritage comes alive at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, an affordably hip Waikiki budget hotel. Step through the lobby, and you're greeted with a display of surfboards and non-stop surfing footage from Oahu's North Shore. This vibrant and playful hotel invites guests to relax while honouring one of Hawaii's greatest sports. Each of the 202 guestrooms is inspired by the soothing colours of the Pacific. Updated and fresh, Aqua Waikiki Pearl features 135 spacious rooms, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with kitchens. Centrally located, near the shops and restaurants of the International

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