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char Aug 7th, 2001 11:55 AM

Hotel that lets you swim with dolphins
 
I saw a documentry on the Discovery Channel that described a hotel that had a swim with the dolphins opition.I can't recall what island or hotel this was. If anyone has any clue it would be helpful. <BR>thanks, <BR>char

bubba Aug 7th, 2001 12:23 PM

Hilton Waikaloa on the Big Island. I'd recommend staying at another property and going over for the dolphin interaction (called Dolphin Qwest). FYI- I was not all that impressed but that is MHO.

HulaBaby Aug 7th, 2001 12:24 PM

The Big Island. Next to the Mauna Lea Resort (don't know the name) Swimming with the Dolphins is by lottery there, by the way..

sss Aug 7th, 2001 01:31 PM

A number of hotels offer this throughout Hawaii and Florida. I am surprised that this was endorsed by the Discovery Channel.

jeff Aug 7th, 2001 01:38 PM

Another option is the sea life park on Oahu. Need to reserve a spot early they fill up. I think the Kahala Manderin on Oahu has dolphins as well.

s! Aug 7th, 2001 03:56 PM

www.dolphinquest.com <BR> <BR>The Travel Channel show was "Girl Meets Hawaii".

John L Aug 7th, 2001 03:58 PM

Also seen on Playboy TV: Juli Ashton and others getting rides. Probably the same hotels...

Jackie Aug 7th, 2001 05:59 PM

Any one of the fine La Quinta's. They are also near Denny's. You can get a tuna sandwich.

Marcia Aug 7th, 2001 06:16 PM

Atlantis in Nassau. Discovery Cove in Orlando is not a hotel but has a dolphin swim program that has been described as the best of a bad idea. I did go there and it was awesome. You must have a reservation.

aaron Aug 25th, 2001 09:09 AM

correction: www.dolphinquest.org

dolphingirl Aug 25th, 2001 09:14 AM

Dolphins are not pets. Just leave them alone.


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