Even with wariness about the economy right now, Hawaii remains atop the ranks as one of the top places people want to visit.
I'm glad to be able to let you know about the details on hotels offering value-added incentives and discounted packages, ensuring that an Oahu dream vacation is still within reach.
A wealth of cost-saving packages are being offered, including free room nights and credits for dining, spa treatments, parking, car rental, food and beverage, and more. The packages are making travel to O'ahu more affordable than most travelers realize. All are valid until the end of 2008 and some beyond.
The Royal Hawaiian
In celebration of The Royal Hawaiian's glamorous return on January 20, 2009, they have created The 1927 Package—a special offer honoring the resort's original opening date, February 1, 1927. The package includes: luxury accommodations in a Royal Grove room (first night is $19.27, four-night minimum), dinner for two at the new Azure Restaurant, two Mai Tais at the world-famous Mai Tai Bar, and a special Royal Hawaiian memento.The first night's rate will be donated for use in the preservation of Hawaii's historic sites, precious natural beauty, and indigenous cultural traditions. Rates for the remainder of the package start at $450 per night, other room categories may be available when booking.
The package is available from February 1 to June 30, 2009 and is subject to room availability and blackout dates.
For more information or reservations, visit www.royal-hawaiian.com/openingpackage or call 866-716-8110.
Castle Resorts & Hotels
Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering discounts of up to 58 percent off regular rates with WonderFALL Savings. Castle Resorts & Hotels' O'ahu properties include the Maile Sky Court, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Hokele Suites Waikiki, Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki, and Waikiki Shore, all conveniently located in and around Waikiki. WonderFALL Savings is available now through December 21, 2008, subject to availability.
Guests can choose from a variety of options at each of the properties, including hotel and condo resort accommodations, with rates at starting at $75 per night at the Maile Sky Court. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
For more information and reservations, visit www.castleresorts.com or call 1-800-367-5004.
The Wyland Waikiki
With The Wyland Waikiki's Free Night package, book a three-night minimum stay now through December 21, 2008 and receive the third night free, plus a complimentary upgrade upon check-in, and a free daily continental breakfast for two.Nightly rates start at $229 for a city view room. Offer per room, per stay. Blackout dates may apply, and it is not combinable with other promotions and a three-night minimum stay is required.
For reservations or more information, call 866-346-4679 or visit www.wylandwaikiki.com.
Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Aqua Hotels & Resorts is offering the Snooze -n- Crooze package that includes a compact car from Dollar Rent A Car and complimentary daily parking, an immediate savings of at least $18 per day. The package is valid at any Aqua Boutique Collection property, which includes The Equus, Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa, Aqua Bamboo & Spa, Aqua Coconut, Aqua Waikiki Wave, and Aqua Palms & Spa.Each property offers free amenities including daily continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, daily local newspaper, daily coffee packet replenishment, local and toll-free phone calls, and use of the in-room safe. This package is available now through December 25, 2008 based on availability, with rates starting at $114 per night and no minimum stay requirement. This special cannot be combined with any other offer.
For more information and reservations, visit www.aquaresorts.com or call 866-406-2782.
OHANA Hotels & Resorts
The OHANA Waikiki West has cooked up a delicious recipe for the perfect O'ahu vacation. Now through December 21, 2008, guests who book a Standard Kitchenette guestroom at $139 per night will receive a free upgrade to a City View Kitchenette guestroom, plus a daily complimentary $15 voucher for the Food Pantry food market, located just across the street from OHANA Waikiki West. There, OHANA guests can stock their kitchenettes with groceries to make breakfasts, light lunches, afternoon snacks or pre-dinner appetizers and drinks. Vouchers for the entire stay are issued at check-in, giving guests the option to combine the value for a one-time purchase.Guests who book the OHANA Waikiki Malia room and breakfast package with rates starting at $119 per night for a standard hotel room will receive a free daily breakfast for two at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) located in the hotel. The set breakfast includes two eggs, choice of meat and choice of starch, with coffee, hot tea, ice tea, or soda. This offer is valid through December 21, 2008.
The recently renovated OHANA Honolulu Airport Hotel provides guests– whether on business or pleasure–a free continental breakfast. Rates start at just $119 per night, and overnight parking is currently just $5 per night. This promotion is valid through December 21, 2008.
For budget-savvy travelers, OHANA Hotels & Resorts has launched a Fourth Night Free package, which is available for bookings now through December 21, 2009. The offer allows travelers to save on stays at their favorite OHANA hotel—offering a free room night with every three-night reservation. Rates start at $119, per night for a standard room. The Fourth Night Free package is available at all OHANA Hotels & Resorts properties in Waikiki, including OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber (starting at $189/night), OHANA East Hotel (starting at $159/night), OHANA Waikiki West (starting at $119/night) and OHANA Waikiki Malia ($129/night).
For more information and reservations, visit www.ohanahotels.com or call 800-462-6262.
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