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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 10, 2008

Holoholo

By Chris Oliver

Hawai'i Pack and Paddle's guided kayak and snorkel day tour of Kealakekua Bay begins with free Kona coffee at a historic mill, then goes on to paddling, snorkeling and watching dolphins in Kealakekua Bay, a marine life conservation district. Guests enjoy a full lunch and visit the Captain Cook Monument. Tours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $115 per person. www.kayakhawaiitours.com, 808-328-8911.

Mauna Lani Point villas and The Islands at Mauna Lani townhomes "Gas on Us" special includes a $200 gas credit for use during a vacation rental or when you return home. "Gas on Us" also includes a fourth night free with a three-night stay at either location; The Islands also includes a free grocery arrival package. Reserve by Aug. 31 for travel through Dec. 19. www.visitmaunalani.com.

Castle Resorts & Hotels Hilo Hawaiian Hotel rates start at $98 per room per night and Kona Reef Hotel rates go from $129 per room per night. 800-367-5004, www.CastleResorts.com.

ResortQuest Waikiki Joy Hotel rates start at $99 per room per night for stays Aug. 25 through Dec. 23. ResortQuest Kona by the Sea offers a fifth night free with rates starting at $162 per night through Dec. 23. 866-774-2924, www.ResortQuestHawaii.com.

The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort offers the third night free in ocean-view or higher room categories on all new bookings through Dec. 20, plus a $200 resort credit. $599 per night with minimum three-night stay. 800-845-9905. www.Fairmont.com/Orchid.

Mauna Lani Resort's Bed & Breakfast package includes daily buffet breakfast, nightly Hawaiian entertainment and range of activities and tours through Dec. 23. Rates start at $415 per night with a minimum three-night stay. 800-367-2323, www.MaunaLani.com.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's Sunrise to Sunset package includes breakfast buffet for two, sunset mai tai, use of oceanfront fitness center, in-room coffee and tea, and use of the intra-resort shuttle. Rates start at $215 per night for mountain view accommodations. 888-488-3535, www.StarwoodHotels.com/Hawaii.

The Royal Lahaina Resort aloha garden view cottage room rates are $170 per night through Dec. 22. www.hawaiihotels.com

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai's kama'aina bed & breakfast package includes accommodations, and breakfast buffet for two daily. Rates start at $435 per night. Kama'aina daily golf rate is $250 with unlimited golf for two on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Hualalai Golf Course. Through Dec.18. Valid Hawai'i ID required. www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.

Hilton Waikoloa Village room and wheels package includes a compact car from Alamo for two days with a three-night minimum stay. Rates start at $249 per room per night through Dec. 25. www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa's "Some Like it Hot" package takes guests on a helicopter tour over Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Guests also indulge in a steam and hot stone massage daily, a "hot" amenity and an oversized cabana room for three nights. Rates start at $3,924 through Dec. 21. 800-922-5533, www.WaikoloaMarriott.com.

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel's Fall into Winter package includes partial ocean view accommodations, buffet breakfast for two and a $50 resort credit for each day. $265 per night through Dec. 22. 866-774-6236, www.HapunaBeachPrinceHotel.com.

Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.