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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, February 11, 2007

HOLOHOLO
Aloha Air No. 1 for on-time flights

By Chris Oliver

Aloha Airlines continues to be No. 1 for on-time performance and fewest customer complaints, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report for December 2006. Aloha took top honors among 20 major U.S. air carriers that provided monthly data to the DOT. Reservations: 484-1111, www.alohaairlines.com.

KAMA'AINA DEALS: The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa has extended its kama'aina room special of $165 per night through February.

The Mandara Spa in the Kalia Tower offers kama'aina a 20 percent discount on spa services including treatments for teenagers. Atlantis submarines also offers kama'aina guests rates of $25 for adults and $20 for children 36 inches or smaller. Reservations: (808) 949-4321, ask for rate code P3; www.hiltonhawaii.com. Proof of Hawai'i residency required.

ON THE BIG ISLAND: Hilton Waikoloa Village offers two kama'aina getaway packages through March 5.

  • Kama'aina Bed & Breakfast package starts at $189 per room, per night, and includes garden view accommodations and daily buffet breakfast for two. Package code is KBB.

  • Kama'aina Special rate starts at $149 per room, per night for garden view accommodations. Package code is KAM.

    Hilton Waikoloa Village also offers a kama'aina room and ticket package for the April 1 concert by Grammy winner Wynonna (formerly Wynonna Judd) in the Grand Ballroom. The package starts at $334 and includes a one-night stay and two tickets to the concert. Reservations: (808) 886-1234, www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com.

    RESORT STAYS: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's 2007 packages include:

  • Sunrise, to Sunset with mountain view accommodations, buffet breakfast for two, use of fitness center, resort shuttle to Kailua-Kona shopping area and nearby beaches, daily sunset mai tai. Rates begin at $209 per room, per night.

  • Honeymoon, with buffet breakfast or breakfast in bed, couples' massage and jacuzzi, daily mai tai, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries on arrival. Rates start at $300 per room, per night.

  • Ho'ola Spa, with buffet breakfast, $50 spa credit per stay, 4 p.m. late check-out, Rates start at $265 per room, per night with a two-night minimum stay.

    Reservations: www.starwoodhotels.com/hawaii, (808) 930-4900.

    Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.