Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures has been named Ecotour Operator of the Year 2009 by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association. The company was honored for its commitment to preserving the culture and being environmentally responsible. HSCA offers two two-hour tours along Maui's Wailea coast, departing at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily. Snorkel gear provided. Cost is $99 per adult, $79 ages 5-12. Kama'aina and hourly rates available. www.mauisailingcanoe.com.

Sheraton Kauai summer sale: Book by tomorrow for Sheraton Kauai's summer sale rate of $189 per room, per night on stays through Oct. 12. www.starwoodhotels.com/july LTO, 866-924-8704, and request July LTO.

Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach: Hawai'i residents who book a two-night stay at the recently renovated Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach receive a free room upgrade to next view category, free parking, 2 p.m. late checkout and 500 Hawaiian Airline miles per stay. The kama'aina rate of $205 per night is valid through Dec. 21. 800-321-2558, www.AstonHotels.com/kamaaina. The K-Class Pass is for those with valid Hawai'i state or military ID.

• The Whaler's studios, one- and two-bedroom suites include fully equipped kitchens and private lanai with expansive views. On-site amenities include a salon and spa, tennis courts, heated pool, outdoor barbecues and a fitness center. Each guest room receives an Aloha Book worth up to $2,000 in savings on dining, shopping and activities. The book serves as a guide to the culture, history, cuisine and attractions on the island.

• Aston's year-round Kids Stay, Play & Eat free program allows children 17 years and younger to stay free when using existing bedding, and children 12 years and younger receive free admission to top Island attractions and free meals at popular family-friendly restaurants when accompanied by a paying adult.

Prince Golf Course on Kaua'i: Princeville's Prince Golf Course on Kaua'i's north shore, named by Golf Digest as the No. 1 course in Hawai'i, offers reduced kama'aina rates through October. The rate is $50 for tee times before 3 p.m. and $40 for tee times after 3 p.m. (reduced from $70) with Hawai'i ID. The course's 13-acre practice facility includes a putting green and chipping green. Adjoining the course is the Prince Clubhouse, golf shop, full-service restaurant and spa. 800-826-1105, www.princeville.com.

Mediterranean Gourmet lu'au: The Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant at Hanalei Colony Resort hosts a lu'au Tuesdays at 6 p.m. with Hawaiian and Tahitian dances by fire-knife dancer Coppin Colburn and family. $69 for adults; $56 for ages 12 to 17; $25 for ages 3 to 11; and free for kids younger than 3. Reservations required. 808-826-9875, KauaiGourmet@yahoo.com.

Ohana Plan package: Waikiki Aquarium and The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel's Ohana Plan package offers families who book a three-night stay the fourth night free, a $100 dining credit at the Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant or Miyako Japanese Restaurant, and an all-day family pass to the Waikiki Aquarium.

Rates start at $310 per night for a one-bedroom and $460 per night for two adjoining rooms. The package is through Dec. 23, 2010. 923-1555, 800-356-8264 or rooms@kaimana.com.

Waipi'o rainforest hikes: Hawaiian Walkways Waipi'o tours include a one-mile, round-trip hike through a rainforest and swimming in a waterfall pool, or a two-mile rainforest hike with views of Waipi'o Valley and waterfalls. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome. $50. 808-775-0372. www.hawaiianwalkways.com.

Dolphin Quest trainer program: Hilton Waikoloa Village Dolphin Quest's trainer program invites guests to shadow a trainer for a day or a week, www.dolphinquest.com or 800-248-3316.

Waikoloa golf deal: Waikoloa Beach & Kings' Courses offers golf starting at $93.75 per round (when prepaying for a four-round golf package) with no time or course restrictions through Dec. 14. Cost includes greens fees, shared cart and bottled water. www.waikoloagolf.com, 808-886-7888.