Elite Traveler January-February 2015

DISCOVER HAWAII

2 Mauna Lani Bay OCEAN FRONT BUNGALOW KOHALA COAST

This offers the perfect combination of privacy and proximity, with easy access to the restaurants and amenities of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. The two recently renovated Ocean Front Bungalows have two king-bedded master bedrooms with bathrooms featuring soaking tubs that overlook a private garden shower, plus a state-of-the-art kitchen and media room with 65-in LCD TV. Sliding doors open to a sunset-facing lanai with a barbecue, heated pool and Jacuzzi. The Bungalows suggest tropical chic, with Hawaii-inspired décor. One boasts a vibrant hibiscus pink and mango orange theme, the other a refreshing turquoise blue. Both feature lots of warm wood: soaring cathedral ceilings, louvered sliding doors, and four-poster king-sized beds with intricately carved headboards. Special amenities Roundtrip SUV transfers from Kona Airport; pantry stocked with non-alcoholic beverages, fruits and snacks; daily buffet breakfast for four people; and two 80-minute welcome massages. Size 2,700 sq ft (plus a 1,300 sq ft lanai) Number of rooms in suite Four (plus two full and one half bathroom) Who’s slept here? A well-guarded list of A-list VIPs Nightly rate From $4,500 Contact General manager Rodney Ito; 808/881-7002; rito@maunalani.com

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