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Hawaii hogs list of places families will see in summer

Hawaii's beaches are among the top summer destinations for families, according to a Travelocity booking data review released in advance of Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer.

That's sure to be music to visitor industry players' ears and bottom lines.

Orlando, Fla., and Cancun, Mexico, were ranked Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, but Travelocity explains that Honolulu, at No. 3, was only one of the four Hawaii destinations in the top 10.

Travelocity points out that "getting to the world-famous Waikiki (is) a breeze" since direct-to-Honolulu flights can be had from many mainland markets. (it calls them "U.S. cities" as if Hawaii is not part of the U.S. Doesn't the Roaming Gnome remember that, after his trip here?)

Maui is ranked the No. 4 summer destination for families, despite it being known as a famous honeymoon spot.

The No. 5 spot on the Travelocity summer-travel-for-families list is occupied by Kauai, which it describes as the "perfect island choice for active families and nature lovers."

The fourth Hawaii destination is Kona, at No. 7. Travelocity informs readers that Kona is "an excellent destination from which to explore … the state's most diverse" island, with an active volcano and snow-capped mountains. "Yes, there's snow in Hawaii!" it parenthetically exclaims.

OK, we in the 808 state all know that's true, but your columnist feels the need to point out that Mauna Kea rarely, if ever, bears a snowy head lei in the summer.

The rest of the top 10 is composed of No. 6, the Bahamas; No. 8, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; No. 9, Turks and Caicos; and No. 10, the Dominican Republic.

The Travelocity list also cites average daily room rates for each destination, with Orlando, Fla., bearing the lowest at $87 and Turks and Caicos the highest at $248. Travelocity reports Hawaii's ADRs as $136 for Honolulu, $181 for Maui, $154 for Kauai and $141 for Kona.

British Airways To Launch Flights To Cancun, Mexico

With increasing interaction and travelling opportunities, different airlines are diversifying their flights to newer destinations. One such airline is the British Airways which has recently ordered to dispatch flights to Cancun, Mexico from the UK travel hub.

It is further planning to operate its flights to Mauritius, which are currently being departed from the Heathrow Airport, via Gatwick Airport in future, starting from November. Adding to the flight facilities, new developments have also taken place regarding the food place around the edifice. A number of new dining facilities which were opened last month can now be used for selecting and enjoying varied cuisines.

According to Bighospitality.co.uk, Patisserie-café and a restaurant named ‘Giraffe’ are a few that have come into existence recently on the mezzanine level of the building with an aim to modernize and enrich its offered eatables. Bridge Bar, the Armadillo Cafe and Grill and the Eating house, located in the near surrounding, are other choices for eateries.

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