Maui's Honua Kai Resort & Spa, a new resort on Käanapali North Beach, offers 50 percent off published rates on ohana, one- and two-bedroom suites through Jan. 31 (not Dec. 18-Jan. 2). Rates start at $250 per night.

• Honua Kai's winter special offers 15 percent off published rates Feb. 1 through April 10.

• A seventh night is free with six paid nights in ohana, one- and two-bedroom suite categories.

Accommodations include kitchens; resort services include spa, resort pools, hot tubs, water slide and waterfalls. www.honuakaimaui.com, 888-718-5789.

Adventures at sea: Watch for whales off Kauai with Capt. Andy's Sailing Adventures. Book online seven days ahead for a 10 percent discount and a free T-shirt. Includes snorkeling equipment, food and beverages, island and ocean narration, and whale watching through April.

Cost per person for Na Pali Snorkel Adventure (five hours) is $139; Na Pali Sunset Dinner (four hours) $105; Poipu Sunset Sail (two hours) $69. napali.com.

Bird's eye view of Kauai: See Kauai with Island Helicopters.

• Deluxe Kauai Grand Tour, 50-60 minutes, is $178 per person, including fuel and aviation charge (regular price is $266).

• Manawaiopuna Falls Landing Tour is $85 minutes, $299 per person.

Tours include noise-canceling headphones, two-way communication, floor-to-ceiling glass door, narration and music. www.islandhelicopters.com, 808-245-8588, 800-829-5999.

Kahala Resort: Kahala Resort's 2009 kamaäina holiday shopping package includes accommodations in a mountain category room, daily buffet breakfast for two at the Plumeria Beach House, daily parking for one vehicle, $100 spa credit per stay, free shuttle service between the Ala Moana, Royal Hawaiian and Kahala Mall shopping centers. $250 per night, minimum two-night stay through Dec. 20. Proof of Hawaii residency required. 808-739-8888, 800-367-2525, or www.kahalaresort.com.

Halii Kai: Halii Kai at Waikoloa Beach Resort is an oceanfront villa resort along the fairways of Waikoloa's Beach Golf Course to the Pacific. Amenities include a lagoon pool, whirlpool, fitness cabana and ocean and sunset views. The Ocean Club Bar and Grill serves a complimentary breakfast for two for those who book a one-bedroom, two-bath garden view villa for $249 per night until Dec. 21. www.CastleResorts.com, 800-367-5004.

The Fairmont Orchid: The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii offers a fifth night free on new bookings during the holidays. Self-parking, Keiki Aloha program, poolside cooking demonstrations, Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Santa's arrival in a canoe are part of the festivities. www.fairmont.com/orchid, 800-845-9905.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's Free Wheelin' Room & Car package lets guests cruise the coast on the way to Volcanoes National Park and meander through Waimea. Rates start at $219 per night and include a Hertz rental car pickup at Kona International Airport. 866-716-8109, code MICAR1. Reserve & Relax (room only) booked online begins at $167 per room per night. www.sheratonkeauhou.com; click special offers.