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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 5, 2007

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The Ironman is Oct. 13 in Kona.

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JW Marriott's Ihilani Resort & Spa is offering a fall special of $289 per room per night for mountain-view accommodations, Aug. 26 to Dec. 20. (rack rate is $465 per room per night). 800-626-4446. www.ihilani.com

HILTON DEALS: Hilton Hotels' HHonors Mahalo Fall Program rewards stays at Hilton's six Hawai'i properties. A stay of four or more consecutive nights earns up to 10,000 HHonors bonus points, double miles with participating airlines and an amenity. Rates start at $199 per night at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, $199 at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio, $229 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, $249 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village and $269 at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk. The Doubletree Alana Hotel-Waikiki offers rates from $169 per room per night. This offer is from Aug. 26 through Dec. 23. 800-446-6677; ask for Plan Code H9 to book a Hilton hotel stay or HH9 for a Doubletree or Embassy Suites hotel. www.hiltonfamilyhawaii.com.

SCOTS EXPERIENCE: Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele executive sous chef Thomas Bellec pairs food and whisky in a Scotch Experience dinner 6-9 p.m. Aug. 26. The evening will be hosted by Jo McGarry, of St. Andrews, Scotland, a founding member of the Hawai'i Celtic band Irish Hearts and among the foremost experts on food and spirits in Hawai'i. An outdoor reception with live music will be followed by a five-course tasting menu. The evening will conclude with a special single-barrel scotch tasting. $95. Reservations required, 808-565-2388, www.fourseasons.com/koele.

FOURTH NIGHT FREE: The Royal Kona Resort's fourth-night-free package includes a $40 food-and-beverage credit per room, and lu'au discounts for stays between Aug. 20 and Dec. 21. Rates start at $139. 800-222-5642, www.royalkona.com.

IRONMAN TRIATHLON: More than 1,800 triathletes are in training to meet in Kona for the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Oct. 13. The world-class competition features a 2.4-mile ocean swim from Kailua Pier, a 112-mile bike course from Kailua to North Kohala, and a marathon 26.2-mile run through West Hawai'i. 808-329-0063, www.ironmanlive.com..

COUPLES HULA: As part of the Aloha Festivals, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Lu'au Garden hosts the 5th annual E Hula Mai Kaua-Hawai'i, a hula competition featuring couples expressing their song and dance. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 14, free with 2007 Aloha Festivals ribbon. The 14th annual Aloha Festivals KWXX Hilo Ho'olaule'a-Hawai'i comes to downtown Hilo 4 p.m., Sept. 29. Entertainment, food and arts and crafts will be set up on three giant stages. www.alohafestivals.com.