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Enter to Win a Dinner for TWO at Cactus Bistro. Correctly answer the following questions: 

1.  What special extra's do you get on this cruise with Chef John Memering?
2.  What does Santo Tomas echo of?
 

-Winner of this prize will be randomly selected on September 30, 2014.
-Dinner prize must be redeemed by September 30, 2015.

 
 
2015 Hale 'Aina Awards Cruises:

MAYAN MYSTIQUE
-10 Day Sailing  
 
Hosted by Cactus Bistro + Special Guest Chef
John Memering
 
Join us for this special cruise with Chef John Memering, owner and Executive Chef of Cactus Bistro, who will host 3 cooking class aboard this cruise showcasing his style of Central & Latin American cooking.

The sapphire seas of the Western Caribbean are a cradle of ancient history. Cozumel was a Mayan religious center and star of the Yucatan Peninsula. Costa Maya's ode to the past is part of its name, opening the door to the astounding Mayan ruins of Chacchoben. The cobblestone streets of Belize City and Gauatemala's Santo Tomas still echo with ancient Mayan dialects. Modern pleasures also abound on this voyage. Immerse yourself in water sports in Roatan and visit shore-side pearls such as the Gumbalimba Preservations Park. Charmingly British for over three centuries, Grand Cayman offers a sparkling array of shopping options ranging from fine jewelry to cashmere. 
 

Mayan Mystique/ 10-Day Voyage:

Depart: March 4-15, 2015

Sailing:
7 Nights + optional Pre & Post Programs
 
Ports of Call: Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Santo Tomas, Guatemala; Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; Key West

Ship:
m/s Regatta


What's Included?
  • Economy airfare from Honolulu or any major city in the U.S. to Miami
  • 10 Night Sailing aboard M/S Regatta: Mid-size 5-Star ship that only holds 1,250 people
  • 3 Specialty Cooking Classes taught by Chef John Memering, owner and chef of Cactus Bistro, 2014 Hale 'Aina Best Restaurant Awards winner of the Best Mexican Restaurant category.
  • 1 Shore Market Excursion with Chef John Memering
  • Finest cuisine at sea served in a variety of open seating restaurants
  • On-board gourmet prepared by world renowned Master Chef, Jacques Pepin
  • Country club casual ambiance
  • World-Class specialty Culinary Center for cooking classes
  • Canyon Ranch Spa-Club, world-class Luxury Spa & Salon

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2014 Honolulu Magazine: Hale 'Aina Award Winner

Voted by Locals as:
Best Mexican Restaurant  
 

 

Cactus Bistro is pleased to be recognized by Honolulu Magazine's readers in the 2014 Hale 'Aina Best Restaurant Awards with the top write-in votes in the Best Mexican Restaurant category.   


      

2015 Hale 'Aina Awards Cruises:

PICTURESQUE POLYNESIA
-10 Day Sailing

 Hosted by Tiki's Grill & Bar+ Special Guest Chef Ron Nasuti
 

Join us for this special cruise with Chef Ron Nasuti, Executive Chef of Tiki's Grill & Bar, who will host 3 cooking class aboard this cruise showcasing his style of Central & Latin American cooking.


In the South Pacific, there is a legend that after the gods created the Earth, they created the islands of the South Pacific to be their home. Discover heaven on Earth on this incredible exploration of paradise. Fakarava's dreamlike ecosystem is so pure, it has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for the preservation of rare species. The reefs around Moorea provide a welcome environment for acrobatic spinner dolphins, while Mount Temehani on Raiatea is the only place in the world where the tiare apetahi flower grows. Set out in search of blue-eyed eels on Huahine and black pearls on Rangiroa or spend the afternoon relaxing on the most perfect beaches in the world.

PAPEETE to PAPEETE/ 10-Day Voyage: 

Depart:
March 24-April 4, 2015

Sailing:
10 Days + optional Pre & Post Programs
 
Ports of Call:
French Polynesia: Papeete (Tahiti), Fakarava, Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Huahine

Ship:
m/s Marina

What's Included?
  • Economy airfare from Honolulu or any major city in the U.S. to Miami
  • 10 Night Sailing aboard M/S Regatta: Mid-size 5-Star ship that only holds 1,250 people
  • 3 Specialty Cooking Classes taught by Chef Ron Nasuti, Executive Chef of Tiki's Grill & Bar, 2014 Hale 'Aina Best Restaurant Awards winner of the Best Restaurant Honoulu.
  • Finest cuisine at sea served in a variety of open seating restaurants
  • On-board gourmet prepared by world renowned Master Chef, Jacques Pepin
  • 1 Shore Market Excursion
  • Country club casual ambiance
  • World-Class specialty Culinary Center for cooking classes
  • Canyon Ranch Spa-Club, world-class Luxury Spa & Salon

>>Click here to view full page + pricing  

 

 

2014 Honolulu Magazine: Hale 'Aina Award Winner

Tiki's Grill & Bar
Voted by Locals as:
Best Restaurant in Honolulu
 

 

Tiki's Grill & Bar  is pleased to be recognized by Honolulu Magazine's readers in the 2014 Hale 'Aina Best Restaurant Awards with the top write-in votes in the Best Restaurant in Honolulu category. 
 

 

 

      

Your onboard hosts, Michael Perry & Larry Price
from 92.3 KSSK Radio
CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM:
PERRY & PRICE ALASKAN CRUISE

7 Night Cruise Package + Optional 3 Night Pre-Cruise Program at Denali National Park 
 
Depart: June 11-19, 2015
 
Sailing: 7 Nights + optional Pre & Post Programs  

Ports of Call
: Seward, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier; Juneau; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Ketchikan; & Vancouver, British Columbia

Ship: Celebrity Millennium

September Booking Incentive: 

Cruise Only:
Classic Beverage Package for first two adults in cabin or $200.00 shipboard credit for ocean-view cabins.

Denali & Cruise: $50.00 per person package discount for any package  & a choice of classic beverage or $200.00 shipboard credit for ocean-view cabins for first two adults.



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10 Places to Go This Fall
 
Summer may not be over yet, but now is the time to start planning your fall getaways. Airfares and hotel prices are starting to drop for the autumn months, even though that's when the weather is at its best in many areas. Fall is a radiant time of year, and this year will be no exception: There's a wide variety of events worth making a trip for, from a wine harvest festival in California to the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

If you're itching to pack a bag and explore the world, here are our top 10 destinations to visit before winter rolls around:
--by Fodor's Travel 
5 Cruises That Sail to Private Islands

Nothing says "luxury" like a private beach, and on these cruises, you'll have the chance to indulge with this exclusive perk. Self-contained and safe, these islands typically offer a quality BBQ buffet-style lunch, sun chairs, play areas for children, and a tropical oceanfront setting. Beverages, premium water sports, and shore excursions are generally available for an additional cost and can be charged to an onboard account using a ship card.

Here are five private islands and what to expect during a visit there:
 
FEATURED TRAVEL BLOG:

Fjord Skiiing in Norway
 
by Classe Touriste
 
So you are bored of skiing in the Alps? Tired of pistes that are black of thousands kamikaze skiers populating them? You long for virgin snow and wild sceneries?

Look no further than 70� North, where you can ski from summit to sea. All it takes is to book a room in the extremely cosy 
Lyngen Lodge owned by the Englishman Graham Austick and his Norwegian partner. Graham invites his guests to climb 1500-meter high mountains so they can ski down in extremely fluffy and pure snow. No ski lifts here but a speedboat that takes the guests to the shore of the fjord where whales and seals act as cheer leaders for the avid touring skier. Once you reach the summit you can gaze in the distance and imagine that the next piece of land you see is the North Pole. In the evening this intense activity is rewarded with diners when freshly caught Nordic fish and king crab are on the menu. As a desert, enjoy some epic Northern Light reflecting in the fjord below. If all this is not enough, jump into the hot tub and ask for some Aqua Vit. You will never want to go back to that famous mountain range in the middle of Europe...What mountain range? Already forgot all about it!


Shots of the
Lyngen Lodge in Copenhagen

 

--by Classe Touriste Travel Blog
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