2006 Special Packages on Kauai

For travelers considering a visit to the Garden Isle of Kauai in 2006, two of the island's resorts have announced their special packages for 2006. Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort (formerly known as Radisson Kauai Beach Resort) on the eastern "Coconut Coast" and the Hanalei Colony Resort on Kauai's North Shore both offer excellent packages for your consideration. View these resorts' 2006 packages...

Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort Packages For 2006

The Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort (formerly known as Radisson Kauai Beach Resort) has announced a variety of packages for 2006 offering special values to travelers seeking a relaxed ambiance and a central location on Kauai. The deluxe 25-acre beachfront property is situated on a three-mile stretch of beach on the island’s eastern "Coconut Coast," providing the ideal home base for exploring all of Kauai.

The hotel’s "Bed and Breakfast in Paradise" package is its number one bestseller. The package includes accommodations in a choice of room categories and daily buffet breakfast for two in the hotel’s serene Naupaka Terrace restaurant. The "Bed and Breakfast in Paradise" package price (per night) is: Mountain/Garden View room $199; Pool View room $229; and Ocean View room $259. The package rates represent a substantial savings over the hotel’s rack rates, which range from $269 to $349 for those room categories.

The Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort’s "Room and Car" package includes nightly accommodations and a compact rental car for the duration of the stay. The "Room and Car" package price (per night) is: Mountain/Garden View room $209; Pool View room $239; and Ocean View room $269.

The "Paradise Package" offers a fifth night free and a $100 dining credit at the resort. A variety of deluxe room categories are available. Price (per night) for the "Paradise Package" is: Mountain/Garden View room $269; Pool View room $299; and Ocean View room $329. A five night minimum stay is required on this package, with the fifth night free.

All packages are valid for travel through December 23, 2006. Package rates are per night, based on double occupancy and are subject to applicable taxes. In addition to the extra values offered on the packages, all guests at the Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort can enjoy complimentary transportation to and from Lihue airport and the Kauai Lagoons Golf Courses, free in-room high speed internet access, a complimentary nightly Manager’s Cocktail Party and a complimentary nightly torchlighting ceremony and Polynesian dance show in the pool area.

For family and friends traveling together, the Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort offers 50% off a second room when the first room is booked at rack rate. In addition, the hotel offers special packages for golfers and romance-seekers. Contact Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort for more information on its Unlimited Golf Package, Romance Package and various wedding packages.

The Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort features 350 rooms, seven suites, complete meeting and banquet facilities, three restaurants, a boutique spa and fitness center, and a "super pool" complex made up of four swimming pools set amidst waterfalls and grottoes. For reservations or more information, call the hotel at toll-free 888-805-3843, direct at (808) 245-1955, or visit www.kauaibeachhotelandresort.com.

Hanalei Colony Resort Packages For 2006

Hanalei Colony Resort, a small, intimate beach resort on Kauai’s north shore, has announced two 2006 packages offering great values for travelers seeking soft adventure or romance. The Explore Napali Package and Honeymoon Hideaway Package are available for travel January 5 through December 19, 2006.

The Explore Napali Package is designed for active travelers who want to explore Kauai’s spectacular north shore while making their home base at Hanalei Colony. The 2006 Explore Napali Package includes five or seven nights accommodations in a two-bedroom Ocean View condominium, an SUV rental for the duration, a two-hour guided tour of historic Limahuli Garden, a kayak for a day on the Hanalei River, an in-room or beachfront massage for two, a guidebook on hiking Kauai’s trails (including the world-famous Napali coastline, located nearby), and a special hiking gift. The package is priced for two people but can be extended up to a party of four for an additional fee.

The 2006 Explore Napali five-night package price is $1,770 during low season (January 5 thru May 31 and September 9 thru December 19) and $1,895 for high season travel (June 1 through September 8). The seven-night package price is $2,025 for low season and $2,175 during high season.

Whether for outdoor enthusiasts or couples seeking a romantic hideaway, it would be hard to imagine a more ideal setting than Hanalei Colony. The 5-acre low-rise property is located on a long curve of golden beach near the end of the road in Haena, Kauai’s remote northernmost town. Nestled on the beach against a backdrop of magnificent mountains, Hanalei Colony offers 48 two-bedroom condominium units with fully equipped kitchens and private lanais (patios), all with sweeping views of Hanalei Bay or lush mountains. Described as "unspoiled and unplugged," Hanalei Colony prides itself on its secluded, restful atmosphere. The units do not have televisions, stereos, or phones, and there is nothing to distract guests from enjoying the leisurely ambiance of the property, the many sightseeing, sports and cultural attractions in the surrounding area, and the sheer beauty of Kauai’s north shore.

For honeymoons, anniversaries or other romantic getaways, Hanalei Colony offers a 2006 Honeymoon Hideaway Package that includes five or seven nights accommodations in a two-bedroom Ocean View or Premium Oceanfront condo, a convertible rental car, a two-hour guided tour of tropical Limahuli Garden, a his & her massage, and a romantic gift on arrival. The five-night package price is $1,705 per couple for an Ocean View unit or $2,130 for a Premium Oceanfront unit during low season; $1,830 for Ocean View or $2,330 for a Premium Oceanfront unit during high season. The seven-night Honeymoon Hideaway package price is $1,970 per couple for an Ocean View unit or $2,485 for a Premium Oceanfront unit during low season; $2,120 for an Ocean View or $2,722 for a Premium Oceanfront unit during high season.

For couples wanting to "tie the knot" in this beautiful setting, Hanalei Colony offers the services of a wedding coordinator and a variety of wedding packages and amenities, including a "Kauai Wedding & Honeymoon Getaway Package" combining the wedding ceremony and honeymoon stay at the property. For more information on wedding arrangements, contact Hanalei Colony.

Hanalei Colony Resort amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi spa, barbecue and picnic areas, free wireless internet service, a guest laundromat and twice-weekly maid service. A variety of wellness activities, including yoga sessions and therapeutic massage services, are offered by Hanalei Day Spa, located on the resort property.

The Explore Napali and Honeymoon Hideaway package prices include tax and are based on double occupancy. Additional car and room nights can be added at a discounted rate. The packages cannot be combined with any other discount offer. For reservations or information, call toll-free from Hawaii, the U.S. mainland and Canada, 1-800-628-3004. Visit the hotel’s website at www.hcr.com or email aloha@hcr.com.