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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, October 7, 2007

HOLOHOLO
'Live the Legend' at The Kahala with breakfast, cash credit, free night

Advertiser Staff

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Deep-sea creatures will come out at night Oct. 26 at the Maui Ocean Center's Halloween sleepover for children in grades 3 to 8.

Maui Ocean Center

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The Kahala Hotel and Resort's "Live the Legend" fall special includes daily buffet breakfast for two at the Plumeria Beach House, a $200 resort credit per stay and the fifth night free, through Dec. 20. The offer is for mountain category rooms and above; Internet booking rates begin at $325 for a mountain view room per night. A minimum three-night stay is required for breakfast and resort credit; a minimum five-night stay required for fifth night free, based on availability. 739-8888, 800-367-2525, or www.thekahalaresort.com

SLEEP WITH THE FISHES: Maui Ocean Center invites children in grades 3 through 8 to spend the night among sharks, octopus, squid, eels and other bizarre creatures that might give you the heebie-jeebies! From rarely seen deep-sea creatures to strange tide pool invertebrates, children can learn about the most unusual marine animals, their dangerous defenses, creepy camouflage and amazing abilities. Children also will feed the turtles and hammerhead sharks, make Halloween crafts, watch movies and explore the dark, eerie hallways of the aquarium at night.

The Halloween sleepover is 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to 8 a.m. Oct. 27 and includes a pizza party, pancake breakfast, two souvenir photos and fun. $65 per child with a 15 percent discount for Maui Ocean Center members. Reservations required, 808-270-7075, www.mauioceancenter.com.

MAUNA LANI SEASON: Mauna Lani Resort's fall kama'aina room rates start at $195 per night through Dec. 20 based on availability.

Guest amenities include resort parking and shuttle service, snorkeling equipment, fitness center, high-speed Internet access and WiFi, nightly Hawaiian entertainment and weekly outdoor movie screenings. Mauna Lani Spa's kama'aina rate offers guests a foot soak, mini facial, and a 50-minute body treatment or massage for $199. 800-367-2323 or 808-885-6622, www.maunalani.com/kamaaina. Valid Hawai'i photo ID is required at check-in.

KILAUEA ADVENTURE: Hawai'i Forest & Trail's Kilauea Volcano Adventure is a full-day outing for all ages with easy to moderate walking. Explore the park in the company of an interpretive naturalist and learn about its geological and historic significance; the hike includes access to restricted rainforest areas for a "ginger pull" which helps keep the rainforest pristine.

Pickup is from select locations; the hike includes mid-morning snack with Kona coffee, Tazo teas, fresh fruit and pastries; deli lunch with beverages, day packs, bottled water, walking sticks, warm wear and rain gear. Tours are limited to 10 guests who should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. Cost: adults, $155, child $120 (12 years and under). 808-331-8505, www.hawaii-forest.com/adv-volcano.html.

STAY & SURF: Destination Resorts Hawaii's Stay & Surf packages begin at $770 for a five-night stay in a one-bedroom condominium. Guests can choose from one- to three-bedroom vacation rentals in the Wailea and Makena resort areas.

The package is based on a five-night minimum stay through Dec. 16 (with blackout dates Nov. 17-23). 866-901-0988, www.drhmaui.com and use the code SURFDRH.

TEASE TIME: Princeville Resort's "Tease for Two" golf package caters to one who wants to enjoy a round of golf and one who would prefer a massage at the Princeville Health Club & Spa in the Prince Course clubhouse.

One individual can enjoy golf and a massage, or two individuals can purchase a package each. Tease for Two includes one 18-hole round of golf (tee time after 10 a.m.) on the Prince or Makai courses, including shared cart, bottled water, same-day use of practice facility and a souvenir logo ball; a 50-minute massage at the spa with a choice of aromatherapy, lomilomi, shiatsu, sports or Swedish massage therapies; and a day pass for both individuals to use the spa facilities. $249 through Dec. 31. 800-826-1105, www.princeville.com.