Waikiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Main Telephone Number: (808) 921-PARC (7272)
Main Facsimile Number: (808) 923-1336
Toll Free Reservations: (800) 422-0450
| QUENCH your thirst at Parc Blue | |
May 16, 2012 - Waikiki Parc Hotel, a chic urban hotel in the heart of Waikiki, extends its ultra-refined service by adding a new poolside bar service, Quench at Parc Blue. The service starts May 16, 2012 at the hotel’s urban-chic roof-top pool, offering stunning views of the beach and city skyline. | |
| May Day Provides Theme for Parc Chic Wine Mixer | |
April 24, 2012 - May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii! That's what many elementary school children are taught to sing at school performances on or around May first every year - and this year, we hope our guests will be singing the praises of not only this popular bit of local culture, but also of the complimentary Parc Chic Wine Mixer. "Lei Day" has been a Hawaiian custom since the 1920s to celebrate the native Hawaiian culture. Guests can celebrate May Day at Waikiki Parc's pool deck, Parc Blue, on May 4 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.! Only for in-room registered guests, we serve local favorite appetizers or pupus along with a Hawaiian-themed cocktail, in addition to our exclusive Parc Chic designer wines. We also have a hula performance scheduled to start at 6 p.m. It will give guests a true taste of Hawaii! | |
| Tasmanian radio personalities broadcast live from the Parc all week | |
March 29, 2012 - Today finishes a week long radio broadcast for two sister radio stations from Tasmania, Australia, who called the Waikiki Parc their temporary studio for the past five days. Tim & Josh of chilli FM, and Johno & Jane of 7HO fm, were visiting Oahu and staying at Waikiki Parc. Tim & Josh were live on air from our lobby, while Johno & Jane were live from Parc Blue on the eighth floor. Culminating the week-long broadcast, the stations gave away a trip to Hawaii to some lucky Tasmanian listeners. The airfare is courtesy RACT Travelworld, and while here, Waikiki Parc will be their home base. | |
| Gayot.com's 2012 ratings | |
March 29, 2012 - Gayot.com just announced its 2012 recommendations for hotels and restaurants, and we're in it! Waikiki Parc Hotel is listed as one of the Top 10 Hawaii Hip Hotels, while our restaurant Nobu Waikiki ranks in the Top 10 Hawaii Food Rating Restaurants. In related news, congratulations to our sister hotel, Halekulani which also got a nod for: | |
| Nobu Waikiki's dessert menu receives accolades | |
March 2012– This month's issue of Honolulu Magazine features the Best of Honolulu list. Nobu Waikiki is selected as a Staff Favorite by food editor Martha Cheng, who likes the dessert menu. Thanks, Martha! That's a sweet compliment! | |
| Eat, Drink, Love wine mixer | |
2/7/12 –This Valentine's Day, Waikiki Parc guests can drop by a chic wine mixer at Parc Blue for a holiday themed complimentary event, Eat, Drink, Love.
Open to registered in-room guests, this February 14th mixer will feature Shrimp Cocktail, and a Cheese & Fruit Platter with Champagne and Strawberries. It’s a great opportunity to meet the hotel manager, Julie Arigo, and to mingle with the other guests. Valentine’s Day- Tuesday, 14 February 2012 | |
| Parc Chic Wine Mixer 2012 Holiday Schedule | |
1/12/12 – Registered in-room guests can celebrate the holidays at Waikiki Parc's pool deck, Parc Blue. It’s a great opportunity to meet the hotel manager, Julie Arigo, and to mingle with the other guests.
The complete list of 2012 mixers are as follows: Valentine’s Day- Tuesday, 14 February 2012: | |
| Holiday Wine Mixer at Parc Blue | |
12/23/2011 – Registered in room guests can celebrate the holidays at Waikiki Parc's pool deck, Parc Blue, on Friday December 23, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.! This complimentary wine mixer will feature shrimp cocktail, crudite, bite-sized pumpkin spice pies, and mini holiday-themed cupcakes. Champagne and sparkling cider complement the menu. It’s a great opportunity to meet the hotel manager, Julie Arigo, and to mingle with the other guests. See you there! | |
| “Parc Access” amenity provides entry to rare Chinese art exhibit | |
11/3/11 – Waikiki Parc Hotel, Hawaii’s chicest address in the heart of Waikiki, and home of Nobu Waikiki, provides exclusively for hotel guests our exclusive Parc Access amenity program, which allows guests complimentary VIP access to Oahu’s hottest arts, cultural and entertainment destinations, including Bishop Museum, The Contemporary Museum, and The Honolulu Academy of Arts, simply by presenting your room key.
The exhibition, “Masterpieces of Landscape Painting from the Forbidden City,” reveals a painting revolution that happened in China during the 13th and 14th centuries, and forever changed the course of the arts. Some of the works have never before been allowed to travel outside China, and are not regularly displayed in the Palace Museum.
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| Nobu Waikiki in 2011-2012 Star-Advertiser Best Restaurant guide | |
10/14/11 – Congratulations to Nobu Waikiki, which the Honolulu Star-Advertiser included in its 2011-2012 Guide to Oahu's Top Restaurants. The critics refer to the restaurant in the lobby of Waikiki Parc as a "pricey, sleek cocktail lounge, sushi bar, and sit-down restaurant." Reservations at (808) 237-6999. Come see what the buzz is about! | |
| A Cool Christmas at the Parc | |
9/20/11 – Enjoy the chicest 12 days of Christmas when you stay at Waikiki Parc this holiday season. We have daily festivities from December 14 - 25 that include special holiday drinks, spa discounts, giveaways and more! Wednesday, 12.14 Dive-in Movie Theatre at Parc Blue. Enjoy a poolside holiday movie under Hawaiian stars and the glow of Waikiki’s metropolitan skyline. Chic chaise lounges, holiday cocktails and goodies available for purchase. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 12.15 Ask for the special holiday cocktail, Cranberry Spice, available in the Lounge at Nobu Waikiki. Friday, 12.16 Celebrate your Waikiki Winter with our sunset wine mixer, Cityscape, and toast to the season with our playful Parc Chic Wines. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 12.17 Try your hand at Hawaii’s most popular ocean activity, SURFING! Complimentary two-hour surf lessons provided by Hans Hedemann’s Surf School on Waikiki Beach’s favorite surf spot. Must be 14 years or older, reservations required at the Concierge desk. Space limited to 8 guests per group surf lesson, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sunday, 12.18 Have some fun in the sun while getting in a good core workout! Join us for STAND-UP PADDLING! Complimentary two-hour stand-up paddle lessons by Hans Hedemann’s Surf School on Waikiki Beach. Must be 14 years or older, reservations are required at the Concierge desk. Space limited to 8 guests per group lesson, on a first-come, first-served basis. Monday, 12.19 “Shop Till You Drop” with Parc Access at Oahu’s Ala Moana Shopping Center, a premier international shopping destination with over 290 shops and restaurants. Your Ala Moana Premier Passport gives you value added Parc perks at selected stores. Tuesday, 12.20 Receive a Parc Polish at SpaHalekulani. Just steps away from the hotel, enjoy a luxurious manicure or pedicure at a special Parc rate. Aromatic manicure - $38 (reg $45), pedicure - $55 (reg $65) or deluxe combination for $90 (reg $110). Press the SpaHalekulani icon on your room phone for an appointment. Wednesday, 12.21 Dive-in Movie Theatre at Parc Blue. Enjoy a poolside holiday movie under Hawaiian stars and the glow of Waikiki’s metropolitan skyline. Chic chaise lounges, holiday cocktails and goodies available for purchase. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 12.22 Ask for the special holiday cocktail, Winter Mojito, available in the Lounge at Nobu Waikiki. Friday, 12.23 Celebrate your Waikiki Winter with our sunset wine mixer, Cityscape, and toast to the season with our playful Parc Chic Wines. Join us and you may be the lucky winner of our door prizes! 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 12.24 Sweet Dreams~ enjoy bedside treats compliments of your Parc Pals. Sunday, 12.25 On Christmas Day, you could be the lucky winner of our Grand Prize Waikiki Escape Package. Available January 15, 2012 through January 15, 2013 (subject to availability and blackout dates.) Holiday Reminder: Nobu Waikiki is OPEN on Christmas Day! For more information on Waikiki Parc or to book a stay, please contact: (800) 422-0450. | |
| What's SUP? | |
8/25/11 – Stand up paddle surfing is the hottest beach trend in recent years, and it's come to Waikiki Parc Hotel. Surf Director Hans Hedemann added stand up paddling lessons to the menu of guest activities this summer, in reaction to high demand. Not sure if you'll like it? Hans' staff offers free beachside demos daily at 9:30 a.m. at Grey's Beach. That's across the street in front of our sister hotel, Halekulani. After hearing an explanation on the sand, guests are encouraged to take the board a few feet out, into the shallows, to jump on and try it out. No other beach demo is as interactive, allowing people to get in the water. Still want to hang ten? You can book a lesson a quarter mile offshore at surf breaks like Pops, Paradise, Threes, and Fours. | |
| Independence Day wine mixer at Parc Blue | |
6/23/2011 – Guests can celebrate the Fourth of July at Waikiki Parc's pool deck, Parc Blue, on Monday, July 4, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.! Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States.
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| Waikiki Parc getting ready for summer | |
6/23/2011 - In a little over a week, Waikiki Parc guests will be treated to a revamped summer perks program, offering exclusive guest experiences and daily prizes. This week, hotel staff readied the final touches on the Summer Perks program, including preparing the menu for the Sunset BBQ, which will be offered three evenings a week at the pool deck.
“It’s our way of thanking guests for choosing to make us a part of their vacation”, said Hotel Manager Julie Arigo. “From poolside movies and wine mixers, to a chance at being the lucky daily drawing winner of several chic items such as free surf lessons and spa treatments, all in-house guests are invited to experience Parc Perks.” Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Sunset BBQ at PARC BLUE - Experience Oahu’s urban-chic rooftop pool while enjoying delicious BBQ of Honolulu’s most popular dishes (daily pricing). Thursday: Parc Blue Dive-In Movie Theater Friday: Cityscape Wine Mixer- As the sun sets over Waikiki, the sights and sounds of a revitalized Waikiki awaken. The Waikiki Parc Hotel invites guests to its weekly complimentary Cityscape wine mixer, Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. guests enjoy an exclusive collection of Parc Chic wines and specialty Pacific-fusion canapés. Additionally, there is a daily drawing for one winner of the following cool prizes:
Tuesday: Hans Hedemann Surf Lessons for Two– Waikiki Parc is pleased to partner with world-renowned Hans Hedemann Surf School to provide guests with personalized surf lessons. Daily beachside demonstrations begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 2-hour surf lesson off Waikiki's hottest surf spots: Pops, Paradise, Threes and Fours. Wednesday: Happy Hour ‘Aperitivo’ for Two at Nobu Waikiki- available Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Nobu Waikiki is located in the hotel main lobby. Thursday: Hans Hedemann Stand-Up Paddleboard Lessons for Two– Waikiki Parc is pleased to partner with world-renowned Hans Hedemann Surf School to provide guests with personalized surf lessons, both in traditional surfing and the trendy stand up paddling. Daily beachside demonstrations begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 2-hour surf lesson off Waikiki's hottest surf spots: Pops, Paradise, Threes and Fours. Friday: $25 SpaHalekulani Gift Certificate For details on this program, please visit the Press Release section of our website. | |
| Hilo fashion tribe sets up shop in Waikiki Parc | |
6/1/2011 - A special pop up store this June in the lobby of Waikiki Parc features the work of three well-known local artists: Sig Zane, Nalani Kanaka‘ole and their son Kuha‘o Zane. The exhibit is called “ITO: Travelwrights” and the theme centers around fashion and travel. From their Hilo home, the elder and junior Zanes design limited-edition Hawaiian prints, and Kanaka co-heads hula troupe Halau O Kekuhi. Their work involves a lot of travel, so they decided to create a line of accessories that includes comfortable clothing, totes, bags, and cases for electronic gadgets, all featuring Hawaiian design elements.
The store is the idea of arts group Interisland Terminal, which invited Sig Zane and family to show on Oahu. Interisland Terminal was founded in January 2009 with the goal of promoting art in Hawaii.
SPECIAL EVENTS June 4: Nalani Kanaka‘ole’s installation and talk-story, 5 to 7 p.m. Free. June 5: “Piano & Bubbles,” 4 to 6 p.m. Champagne served during an insider’s look at the exhibition and limited-edition Travelwrights product line; $20 suggested donation. June 7: “Citizens of the Window Seat,” unveiling of Sig Zane’s new artwork and talk-story, 6 to 8 p.m. at Halekulani’s Hau Terrace. Free. June 10: Kuha‘o Zane’s installation and talk-story, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. | |
Waikiki Parc participates in record-breaking success of 2011 Charity Walk | |
5/24/11- Dozens of Waikiki Parc employees, along with dozens more colleagues from sister property Halekulani, and parent company Halekulani Corporation, showed up before dawn to help make 2011’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk a smashing success. The Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association's (HHLA) annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised a record $1.16 million over the month-long, statewide event.
The Parc teamed up with Halekulani to man one booth in front of Halekulani. Staffers, led by Halekulani Charity Walk Planning Committee Chair Russell Ikeda and Waikiki Parc Charity Walk Planning Committee Chair Brad Odo, handed out muffins, bananas, oranges, and cool drinks to walkers. Other hotel employees clapped and cheered to encourage tired walkers, as this was one of the last checkpoints on the six mile route. The hotels did something unique and attention-grabbing this year, as well. To generate support within the organization, Odo asked all departments to design a slipper to reflect the Walk’s theme of “Put Your Best Slippah Forward.” The 2 foot wooden molds were cut but Halekulani Chief Engineer Pat Silva. The winning department received ice cream! The fancy “footwear” was on display the day of the walk, as well, and became a much-photographed highlight of the walk.
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Nobu Waikiki+ Halekulani+ Halekulani Corporation donations to Japan total $40,000 | |
5/3/2011 - Nobu Waikiki, located here in Waikiki Parc, participated in a fundraiser in April to raise money for Japan. The event, “FOR JAPAN – Culinary Artists for the Japan Relief Effort,” attracted more than 200 guests on April 21, 2011 and raised more than $28,000 for the tsunami victims in Japan. Nobu had partnered with Halekulani on this event.
Additionally, employees of Waikiki Parc, Halekulani, and Halekulani Corporation donated to the cause. In all, the donation to Japan totaled $40,000. | |
May Day mixer a success | Honolulu |
5/2/2011 - Thunderstorms couldn’t dampen the spirits of nearly 200 Waikiki Parc guests who mixed and mingled at a themed wine mixer on Monday night in celebration of May Day. May Day, which celebrates the first of May, is a significant occasion in Hawaii. Since the 1920s, locals have generally acknowledged the day by giving lei and fresh flowers. The wine mixer, exclusive to hotel guests, included authentic Hawaiian food: pulled pork sandwiches, haupia (coconut pudding squares), poke (seasoned raw tuna), and designer Parc Chic wine, plus mai tais! Women received beautiful flowers, and guests enjoyed live hula performances. The party started promptly at 5:30 at Parc Blue (the pool deck), but heavy rains forced the production to move downstairs to the lobby after 15 minutes. “The night went unbelievably well. Our visitors are obviously very interested in Hawaiian culture, and the hula was a big draw. They also like our unique appetizers. We’re thrilled to provide our guests a little glimpse into the local customs and are looking forward to providing more themed events,” said hotel manager Julie Arigo. Hula teacher Malia Petersen provided two dancers, Jordyn and Matthew, who swayed to five songs and passed out plumeria flower clips to women in between dance sets. Five lucky guests found themselves up on “stage” getting an impromptu hula lesson as well! The Parc has always created themed wine mixers around major holidays, but this is the first year it is celebrating smaller occasions. “We enjoy facilitating a cultural exchange with these holiday events. May Day is a very popular occasion in Hawaii and we had a lot of guests from the continental US and Australia say they learned more about an important aspect of the local culture. Conversely, Independence Day is a US celebration, and it’ll be a chance for our Asia guests to learn more about this very American custom,” said Brad Odo, food and beverage manager. Next up, Fourth of July. If you want to take part in our beer and BBQ mixer, book a room and be invited to this exclusive guest-only experience. | |
Nobu Waikiki participates in fundraiser for Japan | Honolulu |
4/21/2011 - Nobu Waikiki, located here in Waikiki Parc, participated in a fundraiser to raise money for Japan. The event, “FOR JAPAN – Culinary Artists for the Japan Relief Effort,” attracted more than 200 guests on April 21, 2011 and raised more than $28,000 for the tsunami victims in Japan.
Chef Vikram Garg Chef Yuji Wakiya | |
Waikiki Parc's May Day Mixer! | Honolulu |
3/09/2011 - May Day Mixer Guests can celebrate May Day at Waikiki Parc's pool deck, Parc Blue, on May 2 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.! This holiday is also known as "Lei Day," and has been a Hawaiian custom since the 1920s to celebrate the native Hawaiian culture. The Parc is hosting a wine mixer open only to our guests to let them experience a true taste of Hawaii. Authentic Hawaiian food will be served, including delicious pulled pork sandwiches, haupia (young coconut pudding squares), poke (seasoned raw tuna), and Parc wine plus mai tais! Women will receive beautiful flowers, and guests will enjoy live hula performances. Book a room quickly to savor this wonderful Hawaiian tradition!
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Parc-sponsored swimmer Penny Palfrey swims three Hawaiian Island channels in 2 weeks! | Honolulu | ||||
3/19/2011 - She said she was going to do it, and she did. Marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey came to Hawaii in March with the intent to swim three Hawaiian channels in three weeks. She did better than that: she swam three channels in two weeks. Not only that, but she encountered tsunami surges, jellyfish stings, and marine mammal visits along the way. Husband Chris Palfrey, also a distance swimmer, recapped, "On March 18, Penny, Forrest Nelson (a very good friend from Los Angeles) and I swam the Kaulakahi Channel from Kauai to Niihau, a distance of 17.4 nautical miles (approximately 30 km). The closest point to point course is 14.6 nm, but is it not possible to either start from or finish at, either of these two points. The crew woke up at 3 a.m. to drive to Port Allen, Kauai, where they boarded Captain Don Jones' boat. "Don had assembled an excellent crew to help out. His deckhand, Calvin, we had met before. Josh, the kayaker, was full of excitement and really looking forward to the paddle. And Sean, our handler, was a fantastic waterman, solid as a rock and great at feeding and attending to our needs, even though he had never been on a channel swim before," said Chris. The boat pushed off at 7:30 a.m. just east of Pacific Missle Range Facility, making sure to stay far enough away from sensitive military borders. A few dolphins near the boat offered a friendly hint of what was to come. "There was no breeze and only a one metre NW swell, but getting into the beach for a dry land start was tricky as we had to navigate through shallow water with lava rock below, between the waves breaking," said Chris. "After getting out through the break, we met up with the boat and quickly got into a rythym. Forrest and Penny are both faster than I, but we swam side by side at a comfortable pace. It took almost a half hour for the visibility to improve, but when it did, the shafts of sunlight going down into the deep blue were amazing. Visibility was over 30 metres (100 feet)." Previous swimmers had seen several sharks, and the boat captain refers to this channel as the "sharkiest" channel in Hawaii. Would this happen to the Palfreys? Six and a half hours into the swim, four dolphins came within five meters to look at the show. "They were magnificent to watch: Streamlined, moving effortlessly and obviously inquisitive about the strange visitors. Whilst this was happening, I could see two white shapes way down deep (maybe 50 metres below us) which I assumed to be more dolphins." "But then, it started to rise and I could make out the shape of the body. It was a humpback whale (the white things I first saw were its fins) and then a second whale appeared. They could also clearly see us and seemed to be checking us out, either from below or to one side or another, coming in as close as 25 metres. They stayed with us until the next half hourly feed and were simply amazing to watch." After a time, a few more whales joined, coming so close, the swimmers could see the whales' eyes. In all, the whales hung out for two hours. "These amazing scenes took our minds off what was becoming a fairly brutal swim." It was a very windy day, with uncomfortable conditions, including a currents flowing from three different directions. "Initially, they carried us from north to south. Then at around the half way point, they switched from south to north. And then, at the end, we got slammed." "Quite a few people were on the beach watching us. But since Niihau is called the Forbidden Island, we suspect they may not have been there to offer a friendly welcome," wondered Chris. Swim time is around nine hours, coming into the (legal) high water mark on Niihau at 5:48 p.m. This was slower than they wanted, but with the high winds and huge waves, they were happy to even finish. Penny Palfrey during the swim | |||||
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Penny Palfrey Braves Tsunami to Swim Kaiwi Channel | Moloka'i |
3/11/2011 - Moloka'i to Oahu swim is on At 4 am Hawaii time, the crew for Australian marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey confirmed via phone that they would be attempting Swim #2 today, on schedule. "Weather and water conditions are optimal," said swim advisor Steve Munatones. "There is no wind, which was a concern as we were watching the weather forecast. When the harbor master opens the harbor, we will be starting the swim." State authorities evacuated all coastal areas throughout the state of Hawaii after a massive earthquake in Japan triggered a Friday night tsunami warning in Hawaii, as well as in other US states and nearly two dozen countries around the world. At 7:30 am Friday, all islands were downgraded to a tsunami advisory. The crew had flown from Waikiki Parc Hotel on Thursday and checked in at Hotel Moloka'i. They had hoped to depart at 2:30 am Friday morning for a 5 am start from La'au Point on the western point of Moloka'i. Munatones explained that the start time would be pushed down a few hours - based on the harbor master's opening of the harbor - but would still commence today. Projections for a finish time were 12-18 hours. Successful completion of this swim puts her a third of her way to reaching her latest swimming goals. The Kaiwi Channel, a well-known waterway for paddlers and the hardiest of swimmers, spans 26 miles between Oahu and Moloka'i. | |
Parc-sponsored Penny Palfrey Swims Hawaiian Island Channels! | Honolulu |
3/09/2011 - A New Way of Visiting the Hawaiian Islands Australian marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey is a third of her way to reaching her latest swimming goals. On Friday, she'll attempt another leg of a three-part effort to swim three Hawaiian Island channels. The former Olympic-hopeful and 48-year-old grandmother will start from La'au Point on Molokai before dark on the morning of March 11.  Captain Jim Dickson, Penny Palfrey, Chris Palfrey The timing on these kinds of swims has to be fluid (no pun intended) even down to the last minute, so she can’t be more specific. She will swim solo, 26 miles to Oahu and end up on Oahu’s Sandy Beach some 12 or more hours later. Over the weekend on Saturday March 5, she and husband Chris swam the Alalakeiki Channel (Kaho’olawe to Maui- 7 miles/ 11.5 km), logging times just over five hours each. “Starting from Ule Point on the northeast side of Kaho'olawe, we were greeted by schools of pelagic fish next to a sheer 200 foot wall drop off, making for a spectacular start with a back drop of the massive rugged cliffs of Kaho'olawe. Conditions were calm at the start, with surprisingly warm 25 Celsius degree water - ideal for swimming,” said Chris Palfrey. On Penny’s last Hawaiian swim in fall 2010, Portuguese man-of-war were a problem. This time it was jellyfish, and the two said they were regularly stung throughout the swim.  Chris Palfrey two-day-old jellyfish stings “Despite relatively calm conditions, there was a very strong cross current which quickly carried us south, forcing us to battle uphill for the last half of the swim, with our pace slowing to a slow crawl. Finishing times were 5:07 for Penny and 5:09 for Chris. We finished on soft beautiful sand at Makena Beach, South Maui,” Chris summed up. “If I am feeling good after this swim, with no injuries, shoulder soreness, etcetera, I plan to swim the Kaluakahi Channel (Kaua’i to Ni’ihau- 17 miles)along with Chris,” said Penny. The Kaluakahi Channel is swim #3 for Penny. All told, the three channels total 50 miles.  Palfreys at Makena Beach in Maui at the end of the first swim Six people have done the crossing before then; four men and two women. The Palfreys are the first couple, and it's the fourth channel they have swum together. As world-class level marathon swimming goes, this is an unusual duo. "Currently, we are the first (and only) married couple to have swum the following major USA swims: Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (NY), which we have each done on three occasions; Catalina Channel (CA); and Tampa Bay Marathon Swim (FL). We are also the first and only married couple to have swum the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain to Morrocco), which we have done on two occasions. We are one of only two couples (but not the first) to have swum the Au’au channel." Penny and/or Chris' Hawaiian swims this March: -Kaiwi Channel (Molokai to Oahu- 26 miles) (Penny solo) -Kaluakahi Channel (Kauai to Niihau- 17 miles) (Chris - and Penny?) -Alalakeiki Channel (Maui to Kaho’olawe- 7 miles) (Chris - and Penny?) Some come to Hawaii to enjoy the warm ocean, but the Palfreys sure take it to a new level! | |
Waikiki Parc's Holiday Mixers! | Honolulu |
3/09/2011 - A New Parc Tradition! Waikiki Parc is now giving guests this amazing opportunity to celebrate the upcoming holidays together. They will start hosting wine mixers for every special occasion, such as Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas. Last Valentine’s Day, they observed this wonderful occasion of love with a wonderful assortment of chocolates in their very own Chocolate Buffet. Guests enjoyed a beautiful sunset with the Parc’s chic wines and loved ones. There were even couples who won the Parc’s Grand Prizes of a $200 Nobu Waikiki dining experience and a SpaHalekulani couple’s massage. Come book a room so you can experience the Parc’s unique holiday wine mixers! | |
Waikiki Parc's Valentine Winemixer | Honolulu |
2/14/2011 - Celebrating Valentine's Day Parc-Style Valentine’s Day chocolate buffet – big hit with Parc guests!
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Third time a charm for Australian marathon swimmer? | Honolulu |
11/09/2010 - Attempt to cross the Oahu/Kauai Channel Australian marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey isn't going to let stinging sea creatures float between her and history. Although she did not complete her second attempt to swim from Oahu to Kauai, she hasn't ruled out a third try. It's a feat no other swimmer has ever achieved. It was tried by one other person, in the 1970s; also to no success. Palfrey's previous effort was in March of this year, and also met the same conclusion: it was prematurely ended by a swarm of Portuguese man-of war.
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Symbiotic Environments: Parc-sponsored visiting artist | Honolulu |
11/08/2010 - Partnered with University of Hawaii, College of Arts & Humanities; the Parc co-sponsors sustainability initiative
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Who is JOB?: Honolulu premiere for famed Hawaii surfer | Honolulu |
10/23/2010 - Partnered with Red Bull; the Parc throws a pool deck party for world-renowned surfer
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The Framed Guests: Parc-sponsored visiting artist | Honolulu |
10/10/2010 - Partnered with University of Hawaii, College of Arts & Humanities; the Parc continues to foster "artful" relationships
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Reed Space HNL: Waikiki's first cool "pop-up" | Honolulu |
7/2010 - Partnered with Interisland Terminal; an “ARTCENTRIC” non-profit arts organization. Internationally renowned designer, Jeff “jeffstaple” Ng of Reed Space NYC and Staple Design was the curator for a selection of cutting edge titles for the bookstore that “popped up” in our Waikiki Parc property. Over 400 guests attended the preview event and Jeff’s workshop lecture with food by Nobu Waikiki and drinks by Tuaca. The entire event was able to raise substantial funds for Interisland Terminal.”
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Summer Lovin' 2010: Largest singles event in the city | Chicago |
6/18/2010 - Partnered with Chicago Magazine; Parc featured as the “Grand Raffle Prize”.
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Project Red Dress: The best of travel & fashion | Seattle |
6/4/2010 - Partnered with Seattle Met; featured prize for a worthy cause.
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Best of San Francisco: An exclusive prize for an exclusive event | San Francisco |
6/3/2010 - Partnered with 7x7 Magazine; the “BEST” of San Francisco featured the Best of Waikiki.
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Young Professionals Party: The young come together for the old | Denver |
4/6/2010 - Partnered with 5280 Magazine; the Parc was the “Chic Prize” for this chic group.
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