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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, October 11, 2009

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Advertiser Staff

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The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is offering a Legacy Bonus package that includes a fourth night free and $500 credit.

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MAUNA LANI BAY IS BACK: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows re-opens Nov. 1 after being closed for refreshment. Mauna Lani Spa will reopen, and the hotel's new executive sous chef, James Ortiaga, will be at the helm of the CanoeHouse Restaurant with a new menu. In celebration, Mauna Lani's "Hawai'i 5-O" package starts at $270 per room per night, through Dec. 23. www.maunalani.com.

MAUNA KEA BEACH BONUS: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Legacy Bonus package offers a fourth night free, plus a $500 resort credit. Rates start at $550 per night Nov. 7-21 and Nov. 28-Dec. 24. www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel or 866-977-4589.

HAPUNA BEACH FREEBIE: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel's fifth night free is from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Rates start at $399. www.princeresortshawaii.com, 866-774-6236.

'NATURAL HONEYMOON' DEAL: Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast's Natural Honeymoon package features coastal hikes, gourmet food, luxurious suites, in-suite fresh flowers, gift basket with local coffee, jam or honey, and a Hawaiian keepsake handcrafted by the B&B's artist-in-residence. Three-night honeymoon package for two is $199 per night through Dec. 31. 888-584-7071, www.kau-hawaii.com.

CANCER RETREAT SPECIAL: Kokolulu Farm & Cancer Retreats Center in Hawi is taking $500 off the cost of a retreat of a week or more in length, through 2009. The retreat program is designed for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, been through treatment, and now want to rekindle their spirit, purpose, meaning and joy. 808-889-9893, www.cancer-retreats.org. Request the Big Island special.  

ART JOURNEY: Kona Village's Hawaiian Art Journey, directed by Robert Adams, features drawing, painting and sculpting groups and classes for all-ability artists. Seven-night inclusive program rates begin at $2,222 per person, double occupancy. www.hawaiianartjourney.com, www.konavillage.com.

HOLUALOA INN DISCOUNT: At Holualoa Inn, spend seven consecutive nights or more and receive 10 percent discount. Rates start at $260 per night through Jan. 15. 800-392-1812, www.holualoainn.com

MASSAGE OR GOLF: At Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, choose either an in-room Hawaiian lomilomi or deep tissue massage for her. For him, one round of golf at either the Waikoloa Beach or Kings' Course. Rates begin at $411 per night through Dec. 24. www.waikoloamarriott.com.

ASTON EARLY BIRDS: Aston Hotels & Resorts offers early bird discounts for stays booked by Oct. 31 for travel Jan. 3 to Mar. 31: Aston Shores at Waikoloa (one-bedroom deluxe), $177; Aston Kona by the Sea (one-bedroom partial ocean view suite), $175; Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas (one-bedroom villa), $184. www.astonhotels.com, 866-774-2924.

WHISTLER WINTER DEALS: Whistler.com's Best Price packages are guaranteed for bookings made before Nov. 15. If an equivalent package costs less later in the 2009-10 winter season, the price will be matched. Kids 12 and under stay, ski, rent and bus transfer for free.

www.whistler.com/winter_packages, 800-944-7853.