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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 20, 2009

Holoholo

Advertiser Staff

Hanalei Colony Resort's girlfriend getaway, "Sand, Sea, & Spa" includes five or seven nights in ocean view accommodations, a welcome gift of beach supplies, a half-day spa program at Hanalei Day Spa, and choice of a Napali coast boat tour or horseback riding excursion.

The package rates through Dec. 20 are $2,540 for five nights or $2,825 for seven nights; rates for Dec. 21 through Jan. 4 are $2,665 for five nights and $2,975 for seven nights, based on double occupancy. The package can be extended to up to four people or extra nights for an extra fee.

Hanalei Colony also offers a wine-tasting dinner for two or more at the Mediterranean Gourmet restaurant. The five-course dinner features a private setting with your own personal server, gourmet cuisine, and exceptional domestic and international wines paired with each course. Price is $375 per person plus tax. 800-628-3004, www.hcr.com.

THINK PINK: The Kahala Hotel & Resort's fall offers will donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer treatment and research at the Kapi'olani Women's Ambulatory Cancer Center.

• Kahala Pink Spa Break: Book three nights and receive one complimentary signature massage of your choice. Nightly rates start at $475 for stays through Dec. 20.

• Wahine Pu'uwai: The 90-minute treatment includes a traditional hot stone and ti leaf foot wrap and massage to draw out toxins, followed by a wild lehua honey scrub. Treatment concludes with a full body lomi lomi massage, using flower essences. September and October, $280 per person.

• Think Pink Tea Treats and Desserts: The Veranda offers afternoon tea treats and sandwiches in pink, including a shrimp and cranberry chutney sandwich or a roasted beets and goat cheese sandwich. The Plumeria Beach House will feature a Strawberry Pavlova dessert, and Hoku's will highlight a Raspberry Opera, an almond sponge cake layered with raspberry cream and chocolate served with milk chocolate sauce and raspberry sorbet. 739-8888, 800-367-2525; www.kahalaresort.com.

BRIDAL PARTIES: Aston Kaanapali Shores offers beachfront suites, a secluded setting for wedding ceremonies, private areas for bridal showers or bachelor parties, and on-site activities.

Kama'aina rates start at $160 per night for a one-bedroom suite through Dec. 21. There is no charge for additional guests using existing bedding in condominium resort suites; families or groups save by sharing a two-bedroom and two-bathroom unit that sleeps up to seven guests. www.AstonHotels.com, 866-774-2924.

SEA, VOLCANO: Big Island Vacation Rentals rates are $125 per night for oceanfront condos in Kapoho; $85 for oceanfront condos in Hilo. All rentals are less than an hour from the volcano, and close to snorkeling and swimming locations as well as farmers markets. www.bigislandvacationrentals.com, 808-965-0400.

"HOT" DEAL: Bougainvillea Bed And Breakfast offers a 20 percent discount on rooms and activities. Rates start from $85 per night, with a fifth night free, through 2010. Ask for the Sizzling discount. 800-688-1763, www.bougainvilleabedandbreakfast.com.

HOLIDAYS: The Fairmont Orchid celebrates the holidays with a fifth night free on any new booking during the holidays. Free self-parking, keiki program, daily poolside cooking demonstrations, and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with Santa's arrival in a koa canoe. www.fairmont.com/orchid, 800-845-9905.

NEWLY ENHANCED: Revitalized Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers guests a $495 promotional rate per night this fall, 808-325-8200. www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.

EATS INCLUDED: Hilton Waikoloa Village's Inclusive Exclusive package includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for two at select restaurants. Rates start at $399 per night for two with a minimum three-night stay through March 31 (not Dec. 20-31). Reservations: 800-445-8667, ask for Package Code P2, www.hilton.com/en/hi/reservations.

FOURTH NIGHT FREE: At Holualoa Inn book three nights and receive the fourth night free (new reservations only). Rates from $260 per night through Nov. 30. 800-392-1812, www.holualoainn.com.