On everything but the calendar, winter has arrived on the mainland with record early-season snows and cold weather across the nation. On Hawaii's Big Island, however, things are heating up with great deals in accommodations and exciting new activities. Add to that, Hawaii's annual winter visitors, the humpback whales have returned and will enjoy the waters of Hawaii until late spring.
Accommodations
Aston Hotels & Resorts
Catch Hawaii Five-0 fever. In the best Hawaii Five-0 fashion, Aston Hotels & Resorts says, "Book 'Em Aston" with blockbuster rates starting at $185/night at Aston Shores at Waikoloa, $204 at Aston Kona by the Sea and $193 at Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas. Guests can catch the wave of satisfaction with Aston condominium resorts delivering all the comforts of home with full kitchens, separate bedrooms and living areas along with services and amenities. Visit their website or call 866-774-2924.
Bears' Place Guest House
Bears' Place Guest House, takes 20 percent off two week stays at its great Kailua-Kona location, 10 minutes to beaches, golf, and airport. Beautiful ocean view studios accommodate one to four guests, with kitchenettes or full kitchen, lanai, full baths, cable TV, free WiFi, convenient on-site parking , beach gear, and free use of washer/dryer. Affordable daily rates $75 to $115/night. Visit their website or call (808) 990-1383.
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Stay three comfortable nights at Hilo's highest rated, full service, oceanfront hotel overlooking beautiful Hilo Bay near the foot of majestic Mauna Kea. Enjoy the convenience of your own compact rental car and receive a seven-day pass to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. All for just $382 plus taxes for three nights. For bookings and information call (800) 367-5004 or email resinquiry@castleresorts.com.
Castle Kona Bali Kai and Castle Kona Reef Resorts
Kids Sleep and Eat Free in Kailua-Kona with Castle. Now and throughout 2011, kids traveling with families stay free of charge at Castle Kona Bali Kai and Castle Kona Reef resorts. Plus, they eat free at Denny's. Convenient, fully-equipped kitchens in every condo, or leave it to Denny's. Fifty percent off rates for 2011 start at $139/night for mauka (mountain) facing studios in relaxing Kailua-Kona. For details, conditions, and bookings visit their website or call (800) 367-5004.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai recently won two awards, related to the ever-important family market. Hawaii Island's only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond resort has been named among the "World's Best Family Hotels & Cruises" by Travel + Leisure Family and one of "The Ten Best Family Vacation Destinations Around the World" by Luxist. Families can now take advantage of the "Bring a Friend" package and receive 50% off a second guest room. For details visit their website or call (888) 340-5662.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai introduces its Spa Voyages package. Includes six spa treatments at the newly transformed Hualalai Spa. Starting from $625/night, minimum five-night stay; valid through July 21, 2011. For more information visit their website or call (888) 340-5662.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Get away to Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for a "Prince Winter Escape." The special winter promotion offers discounted rates with a daily resort credit. Hapuna starts at $220/night for a Terrace room with $50 daily resort credit and Mauna Kea rates start at $450/night for a mountain view room with $100 daily resort credit (credits not applicable to room and tax). Valid Jan. 3 to March 31, 2011. Blackout dates and some restrictions apply. For more information visit their website or call (866) PRINCE-6.
Hawaii Island Retreat
Enjoy "Living on the Land" at Hawaii Island Retreat in North Kohala where guests will experience life as the ancestors did - in deep connection with the land and all it provides. Guests can visit the goat herd and chickens, enjoy fruit picked and eaten right off the tree, help the gardener harvest vegetables from an organic garden, and traverse 55 acres of sustainable land. For more information visit their website or call (808) 889-6336.
Keauhou Beach Resort
By popular demand, Keauhou Beach Resort has extended its "Third Night Free" offer and free daily breakfast buffet for all guests ($15 per person, per day value) through Dec. 21, 2011. This oceanfront resort offers guests casual elegance, authentic Hawaiian hospitality, historic sites including two restored heiau (stone temples) and cultural programs. For information and reservations, call (866) 326-6803.
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
When you book your vacation at the newly renovated King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, you receive 20% off one of the island's most popular lu'aus. Held on the shores of Kailua Bay on the historic grounds of Kamehameha the Great's final residence, guests will be amazed by the display of authentic Polynesian cuisine and performances. Island Breeze Lu'au is rated the best lu'au on the Big Island by locals, visitors and travel writers. In addition, the hotel has unveiled a new Herb Kawainui Kane art collection which is open to the public. Forty signed and numbered limited-edition giclees that depict early Hawaiian lifestyles and legends through modern day are now prominently displayed throughout the lobby breezeway. To top things off, the American Society of Interior Designers presented a prestigious Award of Honor for the guest room design and renovation of the hotel. For more information visit their website or call (808) 329-2911.
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort is one of several stunning beachfront vacation rental communities on the Big Island. For 2011 enjoy the seventh night free and no additional fees when booking one of these luxurious two- or three-bedroom villas. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (808) 987-4519.
Macadamia Meadows Farm Bed & Breakfast
Macadamia Meadows Farm Bed & Breakfast in Ka'u invites guests to harvest up to two pounds of macadamia nuts from its orchard for free, through April 2011. Reserve two nights or more and receive a complimentary, educational tour of this organic macadamia nut orchard. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (808) 929-8097.
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort in Hilo has completed the renovation of 265 hotel guestrooms which feature contemporary design, limestone-tiled bathrooms, Italian fixtures, original artwork, flat screen TVs, and free Internet access and parking. There's also new carpet in the lobby and a new oceanfront swimming pool. Special room rates start at $85/night, and room & breakfast packages start at $105. Newly renovated ocean front suite start $275. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (808) 969-3333.
Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona
Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona has redone its pool decks in a beautiful quartzite tile and added a new Jacuzzi spa at the ocean pool. In addition, the property recently won an award from the Hawai'i Island Landscape Association in the best commercial maintenance property category for its beautiful grounds and landscaped gardens. Be sure to check out this gem of a property, tucked away in a quiet corner of a residential neighborhood. For more information and reservations visit their website or call 1-866-956-4262.
Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff
Outrigger Royal Sea Cliffs invites guests to enjoy comfortable one- and two-bedroom condominium units, plus a full array of entertaining and complimentary guest activities. At the "Aloha Tuesday Party" guests are greeted with complimentary fresh flower lei, pupu and beverages, and entertainment by local keiki. Hawaiian music, dance and lei making are part of the weekly "Mahalo Friday Party," and each Monday it's "Sunset Monday" with local performer Alii Keanaaina, who sings and talks story about the Big Island. For more information and reservations visit their website or call 1-866-956-4262.
Paniolo Guest Cottage
Home on the Range. The owners of Paniolo Adventures, the premier Open Range Horseback Riding operation on Hawaii Island, offer a beautiful guest cottage on their magnificent 4.5-acre North Kohala estate. The cottage is located 10 minutes from Paniolo Adventures and 10 minutes from the historic sugar cane towns of Hawi and Kapa'au with their excellent restaurants, galleries and coffee shops. For more information and reservations visit their website or email bob@panioloadventures.com.
Royal Kona Resort
Set oceanfront overlooking the sparkling blue Pacific, the Royal Kona Resort is offering "Aloha Special Value Rates" in standard view, partial ocean view, ocean view, and oceanfront guestrooms for travel now through Dec. 21, 2011. Aloha Standard View rates start at just $115 per night. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (800) 22-ALOHA (800-222-5642).
Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay and Kona Bay
The always affordable Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay and Kona Bay now offers free wireless Rates start at just $73/night n Hilo and $79/night in Kona. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (800) 367-5102.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Foodies, experience the new "Chef Shuttle" package at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Beginning in 2011, Chef Jayson Kanekoa will escort guests to the Waimea farmers market on the first Saturday of each month to purchase fresh local produce that will be prepared at the resort that evening. Starting at $289 per room night, it includes Saturday dinner and Sunday Royal Luau for two. Friday through Monday stay required. Based on availability, restrictions may apply. For more information and reservations visit their website or call (808) 886-6789 with code D60.
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