Get Ready For Your Big Island Adventure

by Angel Distefano Event Management and Incentives Director It’s hard to believe that Creative Marketing’s 2012 producer incentive trip is just around the corner. Are you ready for what promises to be an incredible journey to the Big Island of Hawaii, where we’ll show you a wonderful week filled with Hawaiian culture and an abundance of Creative Marketing indulgence?

As you prepare for this adventure, here are a few things to remember that may assist you in your planning process.

COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES

In addition to the off-property activity for which you pre-registered, the Fairmont Orchid offers many on-property complimentary activities that you may want to take advantage of to enhance your stay and your cultural experience. An Activities Guide will be available as part of your hotel accommodations, but here is a sampling of these inspiring to-dos. 

> Daily Hikes Join an Orchid Beachboy to explore historical fishponds, shelter caves and petroglyph fields, and learn about some of Hawaii’s most interesting treasures.

> Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Weave a bowl, basket or other souvenir from coconut fronds, pandanus leaves and more.

> Honu (Turtle) Snorkel Observe the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles as they forage along the reef.

> Snorkle/Surf Introduction Learn the basics of these Hawaiian favorite pastimes with instruction from an Orchid Beachboy.

> Canoe Rides Join a knowledgeable Orchid Beachboy for instruction in the art of traditional Hawaiian paddling.

ACTIVITIES FOR A FEE

From fitness and well-being activities on property to a complete access pass to a variety of beach rental gear, you can customize your stay and choose just how invigorating each day will be. (For those interested, staff from Kathy Clarke Hawaii will be on site at the Creative Marketing Hospitality desk to assist you with island information and booking of additional off-site activities and tours available for purchase. Hours of service will be communicated at a later date. The hotel concierge will also be able to assist you if the staff is unavailable.)

> Aquafit Engage in an all-body pool workout that is as exciting as it is refreshing.

> Ocean Aerobics Experience a whole new dimension in Aqua Fitness, uniquely filled with beauty, energy, ocean minerals and cardio fun!

> Seaside Yoga Unwind your tensions, open up your body and clear your mind with this seaside experience.

> Floating Yoga Practiced on a stand-up paddle board, Flo-Yo connects the mind, body and breath, and demonstrates the benefits of building strength through balance and resistance.

> Golf The resort is adjacent to the award-winning Francis H. I’i Brown Golf Course, offering 36 holes of continuous play. This intricate course is consistently lauded as one of the world’s top golf destinations by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine and features spectacular scenery with ocean views and green fairways patterned with black lava.

> Spa The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii’s award-winning Spa Without Walls, lets you enjoy the splendor of Hawaii’s tropical climate with eight private outdoor waterfall hale (huts), six more ocean side and four indoor treatments rooms. 

> Tennis The 10-court, full-service Tennis Center at the Fairmont Orchid is consistently recognized as one of the best facilities in the United States, featuring lights for evening play and a dramatic stadium court.

> Keiki Aloha Adventure The Fairmont Orchid’s children’s program allows children ages 5-12 to explore Hawaii safely while learning about the culture and history of the Islands. If you have a child attending, a brochure will be included in your final documents.

> Sun & Fun Activity Pass

Enhance your experience with a Sun & Fun Activity Pass valid during the course of your stay at the Fairmont Orchid. A pre-negotiated special rate of $67.50 for adults and $58.50 for children is available for guests of Creative Marketing. These activity passes include all beach rental equipment such as masks, snorkels, fins, boogie boards, soft-top surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, personal floats, one -and two-person kayaks, and noodles. 

THE NECESSITIES

In addition to how you’re going to allocate your time on the Big Island, consider the following must-knows to ensure a relaxing, rewarding experience that goes off without a hitch.

> Attire Attire for all Creative Marketing events is resort attire or casual attire. We have no formal events planned. 

> Climate Weather on all of the Hawaiian Islands is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year. This is possible due to the year-round warm sea surface temperatures, which keep the overlying atmosphere warm as well. Expect daytime highs in the low- to mid-80s and nighttime temperatures in the low- to mid-70s.

> Time Hawaii is three hours behind Pacific Standard Time, four hours behind Mountain Standard Time, five hours behind Central Standard Time and six hours behind Eastern Standard Time. 

> Internet Access/Phones All guests of Creative Marketing will receive complimentary high-speed internet access in their rooms. Local and toll-free calls are also complimentary. We do suggest that you contact your local cell phone service provider for information on use of your personal phone while in Hawaii.

> Grocery/Snacks Each hotel room comes with a mini refrigerator large enough to stock drinks, snacks and small food items. The Mauna Lani Resort Area in which the hotel is located features a well-stocked grocery store, Foodland Farms, at the Shops of Mauna Lani. Complimentary shuttle service is available to this area from the Fairmont Orchid.

> Car Rental All rental companies are available at the Kona-Keohole International Airport, located 30 minutes south of the resort. Dollar Rent-a-Car maintains a desk at the resort with cars available, but pricing from airport locations tends to be lower than at the hotel. Should you rent a car, guests of Creative Marketing will receive complimentary self-service parking.

> Final Documents You will receive final documents for you and your guest(s) approximately two weeks prior to departure for Hawaii. These documents are very important, and we highly encourage you to read through everything thoroughly upon receipt.

You should now be ready for your unforgettable Big Island adventure! All you have to do is pack and prepare yourself for a great time and the great memories to be made at Mahalo 2012!

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