Directions to Loulu Palm Estate

Address:
58-057 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI
96712

Driving Directions:
From Waikiki
Take H1 westbound, then head north on H2 towards the North Shore/Haleiwa
Then follow Kamehemeha Highway north/east to the estate past Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach
The Loulu Palm Estate is 1.9 miles past the Chevron Station at Sunset Beach on your left

From Kaneohe
Head northwest on Kamehameha Hwy, along the coast
You will pass Kahuku and Turtle Bay Resort
The Loulu Palm Estate is 2 miles past the Turtle Bay Resort on your right

Honolulu hotels

Stephanie has been in contact with the managers of the two hotels that she highly recommends. They will offer booking codes for rooms of 10+ so I wanted to try and get an idea of who is interested in staying in any of these hotels and if we should get a lineup of rooms reserved. .

Here's the scoop:

Hotel Renew: A boutique hotel known for their high end customer service just half of a block away from the beach. All about the details - this hotel leaves a personal welcome note in each room, water, robes, drink coupons, slippers and maybe some compd parking. Rates are $140 - $200 dependent up view.

Waikiki Parc: A bit larger than hotel renew. WP offers a rooftop pool and is 100 feet to the sand. Rates are $159 partial oceanview, $179 full oceanview.

Bamboo Hotel & Spa: One and a half blocks away from the beach this recently renovated boutique hotel offers a saltwater pool as well as a spa. I was also intrigued with the kitchenette and full kitchen room options for those guests that are interested in preparing their own meals rather than eating out. I will need to double check with managment, however when I looked last month rates were $125/night for a studio with kitchinette and $225 for a 1 bedroom suite with kitcen

**Keep in mind that parking is very expensive in Honolulu with limited parking space, roughly $25/day

Hawaiian Airlines baggage changes

I found out today that Hawaiian Airlines has changed baggage options for affiliate members due to the economy. Their baggage policy fees are noted when you sign into the Affiliate Member link located in one of the initial blogs. They're still offering a 5% discount off of the lowest rate, however baggage will no longer be complimentary. If you decide to utilize the online baggage fee purchase, prior to arriving at the airport, you will receive a $5 discount each way.

Bridesmaids & Robin

Ladies, please visit Bellevue Bridal Boutique at your convenience to get fitted for your dresses. A credit card is on file, so all you will need to do is get sized. A friendly reminder, you will be wearing flip flops, so extra length will not be needed for most.

Bellevue Bridal Boutique
37 103rd Ave NE Ste C
Phone 425.451.1041

They recommend appointments for Saturday fittings, and their late nights are Mon - Wed
(open until 8pm)

Robin, Calleigh's dress has been ordered in size 2t, the one I had showed you at Jessica's house. We can discuss shoe options after her birthday. She will be the sweetest little flowergirl.

Baby Equipment Rentals

There are a group of people that will be bringing small children, (which we're so exited to have)and a friend passed along a couple of fabulous baby rental sites I thought would be helpful. They offer practically everything you could possibly need - highchairs, strollers, playpens, etc AND they deliver!

http://www.a-vacation-in-hawaii.com/
http://www.babysaway.com/

Airfare & Accomodations

Melanie is working with a fabulous site consultant to help find the best rates on both airfare and lodging for our guests, Stephanie Wilson @ Weddings & Renunions Hawaii/Kahala Travel.

Stephanie is able to offer a special booking code for Hawaiian Airlines which includes 5% off the lowest internet price plus no charge for your first two bags. For those guests that would like to take advantage of this offer, please use the following link:
https://apps.hawaiianair.com/affiliate/affiliate.aspx

The Preferred affiliate code is: WEDREUNIONS. After you've typed in your dates of travel, make sure to click on "see a monthly view of fares" to view the best rates offered. If you're flexible with your dates of travel 1-2 days will provide significant savings.

If you have any questions with booking and/or need help with fares please contact Stephanie Wilson email: loulupalmsweddings@gmail .com or via phone 888.262.8875


Lodging Options:

Homes: On the quiet north shore of Oahu

There are a couple dozen people that will be staying on the North Shore in vacation rental homes, about 40 miles north of Honolulu. For those guests that are interested in staying in a home rental take a peak at www.VRBO.com.

Hotel Recommendations: For those that want to enjoy the city life of Honolulu

Aqua Bamboo & Spa
http://aquabamboo.com
$155 Studio kitchenette
$225 1 bedroom suite with kitchen

The Waikiki Parc
http://www.waikikiparc.com
$159 partial ocean (with parking)
$179 full ocean (with parking)

Hotel Renew
http://hotelrenew.com
Approximately $125 - $200/night for 1 Bedroom (rates dependent upon view)

Once I have figured the #1 and #2 most popular hotels via guest count, I will contact Stephanie to figure out the exact rate per night on each and offer the guests booking codes.

Venue - Loulu Palm Estate

We will be tying the knot on the sandy beach at the Loulu Palm -a two-acre oceanfront, plantation style estate in Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu. A reception will immediately follow at the same location.



www.loulupalm.com