Thomas Carpenter

where our clients are staying - july 2022

Thomas Carpenter
where our clients are staying - july 2022

When you go back to work and someone asks you how you enjoyed your Summer Vacation, what if you were able to tell them all about one of these spectacular properties, and the incredible amenities that Huckleberry Travel got for you?

Halekulani, Honolulu, Hawaii

Halekulani, our “House Befitting Heaven,” is located on the beach at Waikiki. From humble beginnings over a century ago, Halekulani grew into a sophisticated destination for discerning guests and has remained the standard of service excellence and gracious Hawaiian hospitality. Spacious guest rooms and suites allow for an unforgettable experience. Relax in our signature Orchid pool, dine in one of our award-winning restaurants, including La Mer, Hawaii’s only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star restaurant, or indulge in one of our SpaHalekulani treatments such as the Lomi Lomi massage. Your oasis of tranquility awaits...

Our clients who stay at Halekulani get VIP Virtuoso Amenities, including:

  • Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability and valid in select categories only (Partial Ocean View upgrade to Ocean View or Ocean View upgrade to Ocean Front).

  • Daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom - choice of Full Breakfast at House Without A Key or Orchids

  • $100USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

ProTip: There is no better way to celebrate the aloha spirit than evening cocktails or dinner at the House Without a Key restaurant.

Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia

Shangri-La Vancouver has defined luxury hospitality in Vancouver through its commitment to the highest standards. The hotel anchors the city’s luxury retail row on Alberni Street, offering ultimate accessibility to luxury shopping, thought-provoking art installations, and trendy restaurants and bars, just outside the hotel’s doorstep. Vancouver is a tranquil haven that rests on the edge of nature. The mountains, ocean, and forests are the hallmarks of this vibrant city, and what attracts travelers from around the world. A vast range of outdoor activities can be arranged through the hotel’s well-connected concierge team of specialists, or guests can explore a world of relaxation at CHI, The Spa, the signature spa brand for Shangri-La Group.

Each of our 119 spacious rooms and suites blends modern luxury with traditional Asian décor. Floor-to-ceiling windows unlock downtown city views, while over half of the rooms have private balconies for even more inspiring vistas. The marble-clad bathrooms feature heated floors and a television embedded in the mirror.

Introducing Carlino! Award-winning, BC-based Kitchen Table Restaurants introduces locals and visitors alike to a culinary exploration unlike any other. A full-service trattoria using only the best ingredients and local products from small producers and farmers. introducing a different approach to Italian food with a few lesser-known adventurous offerings, alongside many familiar menu items and fan favorites. Open for daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and weekend brunch.

When our clients stay at the Shangri-La Vancouver, they receive our exclusive Virtuoso amenities:

Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability (maximum upgrade is an Executive Balcony King Room)

  • Daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom, breakfast served in the hotel restaurant

  • $100USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

Pro Tip: Enjoy an exclusive private shopping experience. The hotel partners with iconic brands such as Burberry, Hermes, YSL, Rolex, and more to bring you the latest trends directly to your door.

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois

The Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile creates a harmonious balance between the pleasure of feeling at home and the exquisite feeling of being elsewhere. With his first ever hotel design, French architect Jean-Paul Viguier created a monument to contemporary architecture that captures the play of space and light against the Chicago skyline. Viguier's soaring white steel and glass tower of architectural chic was named "the best new building in Chicago in the last 10 years" by the American Institute of Architects.

Tucked away 1 block off of the Magnificent Mile, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile allows guests to relax among the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood all while being steps away from the sights and sounds of museums, restaurants, shops and even the famous Lincoln Park Zoo. There is no need to take a cab with a location so central.

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile welcomes you with 415 rooms on 32 floors, including 32 suits and one presidential suite. Room amenities include SoBed – Sofitel’s luxurious feather-top and duvet sleep system, LCD flat-panel TV with laptop connection, complimentary wired and wireless Internet Access, Bose Wave music system, minibar, safe deposit box and a spacious bath with separate tub and shower and luxurious French toiletries.

“Cousu Main” service puts Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile steps above their competition. Sofitel staff brings to life a spirit of openness, passion for excellence and essence of pleasure to make every stay a unique, personalized and "cousu main" experience. Where perfect service is naturally the rule, anticipating and understanding the needs and desires of our guests has become an art. An art practiced with expertise by these craftsmen, for whom tiny details matter greatly.

During Chicago’s warm months, Sofitel Chicago’s Café des Architectes and Le Bar’s spacious terrace is the place to see and be seen any time of day. Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast district and the near nightlife of Rush Street, guests can take in the captivating sights of downtown while indulging in delicately crafted cocktails from Le Bar and delectable French cuisine from Café des Architectes.

Clients of Huckleberry Travel receive the following amenities when we book them at this property:

Upgrade on arrival, based upon availability

  • Continental Breakfast for two guests per bedroom daily served in hotel restaurant

  • $100USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro Tip: Book a Superior Room and get upgraded at the time of booking to a Luxury Room between floors 22 and 32. Enjoy the best views that Chicago offers, including Lake Michigan and the John Hancock Tower.

We’d love to book you at one of the many luxury and ultra-luxury properties in our hotel program. You’ll get the preferred pricing that our hotel partners offer our agency, as well as exclusive VIP Amenities. GIve us a ring, and we’ll get you booked!

Want to take an incredible trip? Huckleberry Travel can put together the trip of a lifetime that includes tons of unique experiences you might otherwise miss.  Contact us for more information about our travel consultation services.