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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 23, 2007

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Eva-Marie Kafsack tends the herd at the Surfing Goat Dairy in Kula.

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The Big Island resonated with National Geographic Traveler magazine in its November/December issue, in a survey titled "Destinations Rated: Islands." The fourth annual survey, by Traveler and the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations, paneled 522 experts in sustainable tourism and destination stewardship. One panelist wrote: "the development of a more authentic and sustainable tourism is becoming a reality." Read more at www.nationalgeographic.com.

ROYAL KONA DEAL: Royal Kona Resort offers a fifth night free for reservations Jan. 16 to Oct. 3, and Oct. 12 to Dec. 25, 2008 in the newly remodeled Ali'i & Lagoon Towers. Rates start at $128 per room per night including the free night discount. Five-night minimum stay required. 800-222-5642, www.royalkona.com.

BACK ROADS: Roberts Hawai'i Back Roads of Upcountry Maui includes stops at a lavender farm, the Surfing Goat Dairy for cheese sampling, the Tedeschi Vineyards for wine tasting, lunch and a visit to the 'Ulupalakua Ranch. Tour is $136 from Kahului.

  • Haleakala Sunrise tour includes a gourmet breakfast stop at Surfing Goat Dairy following sunrise at the summit. Tour is $82 from Kahului. (Pickup available at other destinations on Maui at additional cost.)

  • Back Roads of O'ahu visits farms and plantations on the North Shore and Kahuku to sample pineapple, papaya and other crops, and stopping for gourmet lunch at Kahuku Farms. Cost is $95. www.robertshawaii.com.

    RESORTS DATABASE: Travel Hawai'i maintains a database to keep visitors and travel agents abreast of resort construction that could affect their choice of a booking. Check http://travel-hawaii.com/hawaii_hotel_construction.html.

    KEAUHOU PACKAGE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa resort's Romance and Anniversary package includes a wine and cheese welcome, daily buffet or room service breakfast and a 4 p.m. check-out (based on availability, confirmed upon arrival). Package prices from $275 per room per night. Code RPKGWEB, www.SheratonKeauhou.com, 888-488-3535.

    RESORTQUEST SAVINGS: ResortQuest Hawai'i's 2008 Aloha Free Deals includes every fifth night free starting at $301 per room per night at Waikoloa Colony Villas, $240 at the Shores at Waikoloa and $224 at Kona by the Sea. Package includes an Aloha Book with exclusive offers worth up to $1,000; a two-for-one lu'au dinner and show, and Kids Stay, Play & Eat free (a $300 value). Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. 866-774-2924, www.ResortQuestHawaii.com

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