Hideaway Cove Poipu Beach Announces Airline Rebate Program

Many airlines flying to the Hawaiian Islands have increased their fuel surcharges hoping to offset the higher cost of jet fuel. To help their customers with these increased flying costs, Hideaway Cove has implemented an Airline Surcharge Rebate program for new reservations. Effective immediately anyone booking a new reservation at Hideaway Cove for stays prior to December 14th of this year will be eligible.

The amount of the rebate varies depending upon the length of stay and the accommodation reserved. A stay in a studio, for example, would earn a credit of $280, whereas the same 7 night stay in a three bedroom garners $560. The rebate is limited to direct bookings only and some restrictions apply. For more information please call toll free to 866-848-2426.

The Shops at Koloa Town Project

The vacant land adjacent to the post office at the corner of Maluhia (Tree Tunnel) and Koloa Roads has been in the planning process for some time. Owned by the Knudsen Trust, the eight acre commercial project was submitted to the county for approval in December of 2005. Plans called for a 76,200 foot commercial development in 12 separate buildings. The existing post office was to be relocated into the new center and additional shops and restaurants were planned. A small, high end grocery store was planned for the old post office space.

Following many public meetings and hearings, the County’s Planning Commission ultimately denied the project on Sept. 26, 2006. In 2007 the project’s attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming that the Planning Director did not issue a report for or against the project within the 60-day period required by the County’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), and therefore the plans should be deemed to be approved.

Although county attorneys requested $75,000 to defend against the suit, the Kauai County Council decided instead to settle. The reaction from the community was mixed. A group of vocal protestors wants all of the mature monkey pod trees on the property preserved. The developer offered to move many of the mature trees and plant additional trees; however the protestors are not happy with that solution. Candlelight vigils were held in support of the trees and numerous letters to the Garden Island newspaper editorial section have been received, both pro and con. As of late January the project has not yet broken ground.

Kiahuna Golf Club Announced Having completed an extensive renovation of the Kiahuna Golf Course, the new owners of Kiahuna Golf Club are now turning their attention to the complete renovation of the club house. The plan includes a modernization and expansion of the kitchen facility for Joes On The Green Restaurant along with the addition of a multi use gathering and social facility for the new second floor. Also included will be expanded membership amenities such as showers and changing rooms, locker facilities and meeting rooms hosting an array of social activities and events exclusive for the new Kiahuna Golf and Social Club.

Unlike many members-only golf clubs, the new Club will not be tied to owning property in any designated area nor will membership be required in any particular residential community bordering the golf course. This golf and social club membership opportunity will be available to anyone interested regardless of where they live, what property they own or if they call Kauai their full time home or not.

The club structure will still require the payment of a onetime initiation fee as well as monthly dues. Members will enjoy unlimited golf privileges, access to the new second floor facilities and an array of member functions, activities and other incentives. Charter memberships are available now with project completion slated for late 2009.