Travel Information
Hotel
Fairmont Orchid
Our wedding guests have access to 40% off the daily hotel rate before taxes & fees. Navigate to the website linked below, and follow these instructions: Desktop: Input your check-in and check-out dates and click "check rates." Once the page loads, click "Special rates" in the top bar. Select "Promo Code" then enter 2U8BHM and click "UPDATE SEARCH". The rooms will then reflect the 40% discounted rates before taxes and fees. Mobile: Click "Check Rates" in the lower right corner. Enter your desired dates. Under "Add a Promo Code," enter 2U8BHM and then click "Check Rates" to load the next page. The rooms will then reflect the 40% discounted rates before taxes and fees. Please reach out to Anali's daughter, Audrey Vos, with any questions about the discounted hotel rate. 509-953-7164.
Discount Code - 2U8BHM
Flight
Kona International Airport (KOA)
We strongly recommend flying into Kona International Airport (KOA). This is the airport closest to the hotel/venue, approximately a 25–30 minute drive away. Rideshare services like Uber are available, along with car rentals and shuttle services. Hilo International (ITO) is the other available airport, but please note that this is about a 1.5 hour drive away from the venue. If you plan to spend additional days on the Big Island's east side, or windward side, you may wish to consider whether Hilo International is the best choice for you.
Travel Note
Airline and Hotel/AirBNB Bookings
Please note that airline fares and hotel rates fluctuate based on the season. It is recommended that guests book their hotel or AirBNBs as soon as possible to ensure availability. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines all fly to Kona. Should you choose to stay at the Fairmont Orchid hotel, please ensure you take advantage of the promotional discount of 40% off the daily hotel rate by using the code 2U8BHM. There are a number of condos, homes, and apartments near the wedding venue that are available online, too. Search for places to stay in or near Waikoloa Village. Other hotels closest to Fairmont Orchid are namely: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Mauna Lani Auberge Collection, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Hali'i Kai by Polo Resorts--all within 4 miles of our hotel.
Travel Note
Things to Do
Please check this list for activities to consider while you are on the Big Island. For now, we can highly recommend the following: 1) Sea Quest Hawaii Manta Experience: a Night Manta Snorkel Tour, is a fully chaperoned lighted night snorkel watching gentle giant manta rays as they swim up to feed on plankton. Here is the link: seaquesthawaii.com. You are literally floating on the water with a large, illuminated flotation device. A surreal experience! Anali and Rory plan to join their kids for this experience on Thursday, September 2, for the 6:45 pm excursion! Do join us, if you're available. There were 22 available seats as of July 1. The company provides wetsuit, snorkel gear, and help to determine what you need. The Captain and crew are all Coast Guard certified. If Anali can do it (which, to her amazement, was an unforgettably beautiful experience) the scaredy cats among us will enjoy it, too. Cost is $135 per person. Look for and take advantage of their specials, which run periodically. 2) Sunset Cruise 3) Golf anyone? There are 16 golf courses on the big island and the best ones are located on the Kohala coast, near our venue. Ranging in fees from $50-$350 dollars, make sure you ask about special rates for hotel guests. 4) Don't forget about the Kilauea Volcano. Hikes are plentiful, including Kilauea Iki, a 3 mile loop that takes you through ancient rain forest and a lava crater.