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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 27, 2008

Holoholo

Advertiser Staff

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The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, closed in December 2006 because of damage from the Oct. 16 quakes, expects to reopen in December.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

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Four Seasons Resorts Hawai'i took the top four spots in Hawai'i in Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List: World's Best Places To Stay. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea was named the top-scoring property in the U.S.; Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele and Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay followed as Hawai'i's top resorts. The Gold List is published in the magazine's January 2008 issue. www.cntraveler.com

Dollar Rent A Car offers triple miles or points through May 15 with the following airlines' frequent-flier programs: Alaska, American, ATA, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways. Triple miles or points are earned when renting an intermediate or larger vehicle for three days or more at participating Dollar Rent A Car locations. Customers must provide their frequent-flier number at the time of rental; promotion code is DR8S. Twenty-four hour advance reservations required. www.dollar.com.

Kona Joe Coffee offers expanded hours and family tours of the 180-year tradition of Kona coffee on the Big Island. Tours are 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, $15 adults, $7.50 ages 6-12, kids younger than 6 are free. 808-322-2100, www.konajoe.com.

Mauna Lani Resort volcano packages celebrate the resort's 25th anniversary and the silver anniversary of Kilauea's eruption. The resort partners with Hawaii Forest & Trail on an offering that includes accommodations and two passes for HFT's Kilauea Volcano Adventure. The package starts at $410 per room per night, with a minimum three-night stay, Feb. 14 to Dec. 23. 800-367-2323, www.maunalani.com.

Keauhou Beach Resort includes free breakfast for guests who book a partial ocean-view room or above. Rates start at $165 per room per night. The resort is undergoing a major renovation, for completion midyear. www.keauhoubeachresort.com.

Royal Kona Resort offers planners half- and full-day meeting packages. Half-day includes room setup, choice of flip chart or podium with microphone, freshly brewed Kona coffee and cookies, from $38.50 per person. Full-day packages include all of the above plus lunch, from $58.50 per person. Ten-person minimum. 800-919-8333, ext. 6236.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel plans to reopen in December following renovations to rooms, the lobby, restaurants and common areas, plus new shops, and a spa and fitness center. The refurbished Mauna Kea Golf Course reopens in November. The hotel closed in December 2006 after incurring damage from the Oct. 16 quakes. www.princeresortshawaii.com.

Ka'anapali Beach Hotel's Rooms, Wheels, and Meals package includes a partial ocean-view room, daily breakfast and a compact car rental for $246 per room per night. April 1 through Dec. 21. 800-262-8450, www.kbhmaui.com.

ResortQuest Hawaii's Maui Stay & Play includes a fourth night free for travel between April 1 and June 21 at five Maui properties. Rates start at $153 per room per night at Aston Maui Lu or $246 at Kaanapali Shores, where a $100 dining credit is offered. 866-774-2924, www.ResortQuestHawaii.com.