Waikiki Beach is a fine place to learn, with plenty of surfing history: surfing was the sport of Hawaiian royalty; Waikiki was home base of legendary Duke Kahanamoku, who took surfing worldwide; not to mention the "Waikiki beach boys" of Hawaii's heydey as a tourist spot. Also, Waikiki's a popular and easy destination for families.
This summer, the Hilton Hawaiian Village -- the most resort-like of the hotels along Waikiki Beach-- has a "Surf's Up" Package built around the release of "Surf's Up", an animated penguin surf comedy opening June 8. Package runs May 1 through Sept. 30 2007; rates start at $219/night and include 20% discount on surf lessons for two, 20% discount on spa treatments, and Surf's Up souvenir.
- read more about Hilton Hawaiian Village for families
- to book "Surf's Up", call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for rate code P6; or visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/surfsup.
Prices for 5 days/4 nights range from $1,070 for City View room to $4,126 for deluxe oceanfront suite (based on single or double occupancy; subject to availability.) With Outrigger's Family Plan, kids 17 years and younger stay free in room with parents parents in existing beds. Package continues to December 21, 2007.
The Outrigger Waikiki has a central location very close to the surfing central, on Waikiki Beach. Call 800-OUTRIGGER (1-800-688-7444) or visit www.outriggerwaikiki.com.
