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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 3, 2006

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In Kona, an Aloha Festivals deal

By Chris Oliver

To celebrate the annual Aloha Festivals, the Royal Kona Resort is offering a room, car and breakfast package starting at $155 per night through October. Reservations: (800) 222-5642.


MAUI ADVENTURER

The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel's Maui Adventurer five-night package includes a rental car, entertainment and adventure options for $1,880, double occupancy, through Dec. 31. The hotels' Beauty and the Beach package includes daily breakfast, a midsize rental car, massage and activity options for $1,270 per room, double, through Dec. 17. Reservations: (800) 262-8450.


FREE NIGHTS

  • Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is offering one free night with a five-night booking on select rooms at the Outrigger Waikiki and the Outrigger Reef, through Dec. 21. Reservations: (800) 688-7444 or www.out rigger.com.

  • The Hotel Hana-Maui's Discover Hana Escape package continues its fifth night free in its Sea Ranch Cottages with four-night bookings, which includes full breakfast daily. Rates start at $575 per night. Reservations: (800) 321-4262.


    MAUNA LANI BAY DEALS

    Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows offers two kama'aina packages through Sept. 30:

  • $199 per night for a standard room with ocean-view upgrade if available at check-in.

  • $339 per night golf package, which includes ocean-view accommodations, unlimited golf for two, free use of rental clubs and a 15 percent discount at Mauna Lani Spa (minimum two-night stay).

    Resort amenities include nightly Hawaiian entertainment, a lap pool and fitness equipment at the Mauna Lani Sports & Fitness Club, beach hammocks, cabanas and snorkeling gear. Hawai'i ID is required at check-in. Reservations: (800) 367-2323.


    WHAT'S HOT IN SEATTLE

  • Earshot Jazz Festival, bringing together hundreds of artists for 70 events at venues all over Seattle, returns for its 18th year.

    The two-week festival runs Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. Festival program includes rare jazz films, photo exhibits, and panel discussions. For artists and ticket information, call (206) 547-6763 or see www.ear shot.org.

  • "Bodies: The Exhibition," in which 21 preserved human corpses are on display for education and entertainment, is open Sept. 30 to Dec. 31 at 800 Pike St. in Seattle. For information and tickets, see www.bodiestheexhi bition.com.

    Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.