Sunrise special: The Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's Sunrise to Sunset Package includes daily breakfast buffet for two, sunset mai tai, free meals for one child 12 and younger, use of the Keiki Club Keauhou activity center (when child is accompanied by adult), use of fitness center and Internet and e-mail access. The package starts at $209 per room, per night through Dec. 25. Reservations: (866) 716-8109 or www.sheratonkeauhou.com; use rate code SUNRISE.

New GM: Rodney Ito has been named general manager of the 555-room Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which just completed a $50 million renovation.

Lavaman Triathlon: The 10th annual Lavaman Triathlon and Sports Festival is April 1 and Hilton Waikoloa Village is offering a kama'aina room rate and also a discounted room rate for race participants only, March 28-April 5. (Rack rates begin at $299 per room per night). The Lavaman Triathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. April 1 and features a 10K run, 40K bike ride and 1.5K swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities. The event is followed by an awards party and beach barbecue at 'Anaeho'omalu Bay. Reservations: (808) 886-1234. See www.lavamantriathlon.com for race information and a schedule of events. www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com.

Marine photography: The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort is hosting the Kona Coast Classic marine photography competition May 5 to 12. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers of all skill levels and includes 11 dives and seminars covering all aspects of underwater photography. Dive packages for the Kona Classic are $650 plus a $295 registration fee. Call (800) 345-4807 or (808) 329-7585. Room rates begin at $115 per room per night. Reservations: (877) 532-8468, ext. 2515.

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