February 13, 2012
Ho'olei at Grand Wailea Celebrates Hawaii Civil Unions
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
WAILEA, MAUI, HAWAII - In celebration of Hawaii legalizing same-sex civil unions, luxury vacation-rental on Maui, Ho'olei at Grand Wailea, is giving away three nights of accommodations for up to six people via a Facebook sweepstakes commemorating this milestone for its lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) guests. The sweepstakes is valued at more than $3,500. Sweepstakes entries must be received by February 29, 2012.
Ho'olei at Grand Wailea supports the gay and lesbian community and businesses, including important LGBT organizations, such as the Human Rights Campaign. Ho'olei at Grand Wailea is a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), and the resort is TAG approved as LGBT welcoming.
Grand Wailea is one of the first resorts in the state to begin offering its very own civil union packages with the legalization of civil unions in the state of Hawaii and offers health and welfare benefits to domestic partners of its team members as well as children of team members' domestic partners.
The winner will enjoy accommodations at Ho'olei at Grand Wailea. The villas at Ho'olei at Grand Wailea feature three master bedrooms and baths, private garage, elevator in the villa, and spacious gourmet kitchens and outdoor barbeque terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Ho'olei at Grand Wailea villas also offers a large, state-of-the-art fitness center and a pool area with a waterfall, hot tub, and outdoor massage services.
Ho'olei at Grand Wailea is perfect for LGBT couples and groups celebrating a romantic getaway, civil union, birthday, anniversary or another event. The secluded Ho'olei at Grand Wailea boasts 70 luxurious villas divided into six-unit enclaves spread over 30 acres of Maui's sun-drenched southern shore. Guests of Ho'olei at Grand Wailea will also enjoy preferred status at the Grand Wailea Resort with access to all of their amenities.
The special getaway package is available exclusively through a social media sweepstakes. To discover what makes Ho'olei at Grand Wailea the perfect choice for LGBT visitors and their family and friends, participants will need to complete the entry form at http://on.fb.me/ysKVQ0
Ho'olei at Grand Wailea is a proud member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA.org) and is "TAG Approved" by The Travel Alternatives Group (TagApproved.com). Newly developed, this 30-acre property offers luxury villas divided into 6-unit enclaves. Each of the 3 bedroom/3.5 bath homes offers the privacy of a residence with many of the amenities of a world class resort.
Ho'olei at Grand Wailea offers guests an onsite state-of-the-art fitness center, pool with waterfall and sandy beach, and concierge services. In addition to large, lavish residences, guests can enjoy full access to Grand Wailea Resort including fine dining, the unparalleled Spa Grande, the island's most notable pools and aquatic playground, and championship golf and tennis within minutes of the property.
For more detailed information, please visit http://hooleiatgrandwailea.com
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
