Ala Moana Center Offers Shoppers a Top 10 List of Holiday Gifts that Say ‘Aloha’ These 10 uniquely Hawaiian items at Ala Moana Center are truly one-of-a-kind
HONOLULU – If you’ve found yourself wondering what holiday gifts to send your friends and family on the mainland this year, Ala Moana Center offers a lot of help as it unveils its “Top 10 Gifts of Aloha” for the holiday season. The items on the list highlight some of the best island-themed products found in Hawaii at Ala Moana Center. This and other Ala Moana Center Top 10 holiday gift lists can be found at www.alamoanacenter.com.
1. Let Her Show Off
For that far away loved one with exquisite taste, Philip Rickard’s Flowers of Hawaii Soft Link bracelet will make the perfect gift to wear at all the parties this holiday season. The 14-karat gold bracelet features a soft link filigree and intricate detailing of Hawaii’s most beautiful flowers – including loke, lehua, birds of paradise, leiconia, torch ginger, orchids, red ginger, plumeria and anthurium – and is also available in 14-karat pink gold and white-gold, 18-karat gold and platinum. Spoil her this Christmas with something you know she’ll adore. Available at Philip Rickard (Street Level) for $3,500.
2. Cruise Around in Beach Style
For those on your Christmas list who love water sports, stop by Hawaiian Island Creations this holiday season and pick up a pair of HIC Neoprene Hawaiian Print Car Seat Covers. The car seat covers are available in several different colors and are constructed from wetsuit material – the perfect way to protect your car seats in style! Available at Hawaiian Island Creations (Street Level) for $49/pair.
3. Make Her Spin
The 14-karat gold Spinning Plumeria Charm necklace by Sarit Simayof is a gift that embodies the essence of Hawaii for your loved ones. This lovely piece of jewelry features a glittering center diamond and 14-karat gold chain. Available at Sarit Simayof (Street Level) for $189.
4. Give the Gift of Traditional Aloha Shirts
The men in your life will be thrilled to show off their new Tori Richard’s Santa’s Joy Ride Silk Embroidered Shirt. This Golden Anniversary Collectors Edition shirt is a perfect special-occasion aloha shirt for your mainland friend. Available at Tori Richard (Mall Level) for $125.
5. Sweets for Your Sweet
Someone on your list will be in high heaven when they receive Hilo Hattie’s Large Pineapple Basket chock full of yummy island-style snacks. The gift basket contains pineapple, Hilo Hattie Macadamia Nut Crunch Chocolates, Hilo Hattie Chocolate Crisp Cookies, Hilo Hattie Macadamia Nut Popcorn, Hawaiian Host Unsalted Macadamia Nuts, and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Tetras. These island treats are sure to sweeten anyone’s Christmas this holiday season! Available at Hilo Hattie (Street Level) for $50.
6. Bring the Story Home!
Give the keiki on your list the joy of a Hawaiian Christmas with Merry, Mele and the entire cast of Ala Moana Center’s signature The Christmas Gift of Aloha holiday show with the production’s exclusive book and soundtrack as a keepsake. The Christmas Gift of Aloha book is available in hardcover and features beautiful illustrations by local artist Michael Furuya. The soundtrack CD includes songs by Roslyn, and has already garnered a Na Hoku Hanohano nomination in 2006 for Best Christmas Album. The Christmas Gift of Aloha storybook and CD make the perfect gift for keiki this Christmas! Available at Barnes & Noble (Street Level) at $16.95 for the book and $14.95 for the CD.
7. Gift of Beautiful Island Music
The music maker on your list will love their brand new, authentically Hawaiian Martin & MacArthur Koa ukulele. This fine, hand-crafted instrument features an intricate pineapple design near the ukulele chords and produces an unparalleled sound. Available at Martin & MacArthur (Mall Level) for $230.
8. Its All About Love
Send someone precious on your Christmas list a special Hawaiian keepsake with the new “Love from Hawaii” Precious Moments Hula Girl collectible. This cute figurine features a young hula girl and is available for purchase only in Hawaii. Available at Cathedral Gift Shop (Street Level) for $37.50.
9. Give the Island’s Best
Help your family and friends celebrate Christmas with Hawaiian style. Purchase one, two, or even a dozen hand-quilted “Mele Kalikimaka” Hawaiian holiday stockings to keep Christmas merry and bright for everyone in the family. Kids of all ages will love waking up on Christmas morning to their overflowing “Mele Kalikimaka” stocking. Available at at Islands Best (Street Level) for $19.99.
10. Deck the Halls
Send some holiday magic to those in cold weather climates with a Honolulu City Lights Christmas Ornament. These beautiful gold ornaments memorialize the skyline of Honolulu’s city lights. Available at Honolulu City Store (Street Level) for $16.
For ongoing updates on holiday events and services as the season draws near, call Ala Moana Center’s Customer Service Center at 808-955-9517 or visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com/holiday.
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 18,000 retailers nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.
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