Adults and children alike will enjoy a new experience that is designed to both educate and entertain at Kahala Mandarin Oriental - the only resort in Oahu with its own five Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.  With the value-added Dolphin package, guests may enter the private blue lagoon, feel the thrill of interacting with the dolphins, watch their graceful dives and appreciate the mammal`s incredible intelligence through specially created encounter programs. 

Starting at $417 per night, the new package includes the following features:
¤ Luxurious accommodation in a deluxe room overlooking the mountain ridge, Pacific Ocean or dolphin lagoon;
¤ A $200 Dolphin Quest credit for use with any dolphin interaction program; 
¤ Complimentary breakfast for two people.

Kahala Mandarin Oriental`s dolphin package is valid through December 17, 2003 and is subject to availability.  Prior reservations for the dolphin program are highly recommended when selecting this package.

Dolphin Quest is an international organization dedicated to the public education and conservation of marine wildlife. Founded in 1988, Dolphin Quest is world-renowned for its creative approach to education, commitment to ocean wildlife research, exemplary animal health care, and successful breeding programs.

Recognized as Oahu`s only AAA Five Diamond 2003 award winner and renowned for having the “Best Rooms in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler, Kahala Mandarin Oriental evokes Hawaii`s nostalgic era of timeless elegance.  The 364-room resort features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Diamond Head Crater, Ko`olau Mountain Range and the award-winning new Spa Suites. 

Reservations can be made through travel agents directly, Mandarin Oriental`s worldwide sales and reservations offices or through the Group`s direct on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com. The GDS code is MO.  Reservations may also be made directly to Kahala Mandarin Oriental at telephone (808) 739 8888, facsimile (808) 739 8800 or email at [email protected].

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world`s most prestigious hotels and resorts.  In total, the Group operates 18 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with four additional hotels under development, including New York (opening late 2003), Washington D.C. (opening 2004), Hong Kong (opening 2005) and Tokyo (opening 2006).  Mandarin Oriental now operates some 7,000 rooms in eleven countries with nine hotels in Asia, six in The Americas and three in Europe.
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