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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 28, 2008

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Advertiser Staff

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The Volcano Winery just released its limited-edition 2006 pinot noir. Only 120 bottles were produced.

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Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i's Kama'aina New Year promotion includes accommodations at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele, starting at $239 per room per night, and at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay, with rates starting at $279 per room per night, based on single or double occupancy. The New Year promotion also includes: a $50 dinner credit per room per night, a golf rate of $85 per person at either The Experience at Koele, designed by Greg Norman and Ted Robinson, or The Challenge at Manele, designed by Jack Nicklaus; unlimited scheduled island transportation for $20 per person, a 10 percent discount toward resort activities (The Spa, Lana'i Pine Sporting Clays and The Stables at Koele) and a 4 p.m. late check-out based on availability.

The promotion is for new travel bookings Jan. 3 through March 31. 808-565-3800, www.fourseasons.com/lanai. Ask for the Kama'aina New Year promotion.

The Royal Kona Resort's Bay Tower Ocean View rooms start at $135 per night through March 31. Guestrooms were refurbished in 2001 and feature coffee makers, refrigerators, large balconies, safes, hair dryers and irons and ironing boards. The resort presents an oceanfront Hawaiian Lu'au show on select evenings. 800-222-5642, www.royalkonaresort.com.

Hula Kai's nighttime manta ray snorkel and dive leaves from the pier at Keauhou Bay on the Big Island just before sunset. Arriving at Manta Village, divers observe the sea's most graceful creatures while a tethered float on the surface provides maximum comfort and safety. The 2 1/2-hour evening excursion includes wetsuit, snorkel gear, beverages and snacks, $89 per snorkeler, $110 per certified diver. 800-677-9461, www.fair-wind.com.

The Volcano Winery has released its 2006 Pinot Noir, Limited Edition. Only 120 bottles of this wine were produced. The customized bottles are numbered and labels will be signed by the vintner upon request. $60 per bottle, sold at the winery or to place an order, call 877-967-7772, www.volcanowinery.com.

The Kona Brewers 14th annual Festival fundraiser with 30 breweries serving 60 beers and 25 restaurants preparing food happens March 14 at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. The event features live music, a "trash fashion show" and hula. The multi-day celebration also includes a beer and food pairing dinner, a charity golf tournament, and a Walk/Run for Hops. Entrance fees vary per event. 808-331-3033, www.KonaBrewersFestival.com.