Free travel talk: "Some Amazing Places in Peru," is the topic of a free travel talk by Chris Christensen at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Liliha Public Library, 1515 Liliha St., 586-7577.

Check out the Wyland: The newly renovated and renamed Wyland Waikiki hotel is offering two special rates for kama'aina. The Wy-Wait Kama'aina Room and Continental Breakfast offer starts at $149 a night (exclusive of tax) and includes a free breakfast for two at the International House of Pancakes across the street from the hotel. And the Wy-Not Room and Breakfast package starts at $169 with the same free breakfast offer. Rates, based on room categories, are subject to tax and are available through Nov. 30. The Wyland, at 400 Royal Hawaiian Ave., is Hawai'i's first "art inspired" hotel. It has 405 rooms and has been redesigned in a hip and contemporary style. (866) 346-4679, www.wylandwaikiki.net.

New Year's Eve show: The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa will host KC and the Sunshine Band, the '70s disco sensation, on New Year's Eve in the Coral Ballroom. Tickets — $90 to $200 — will go on sale in December and include the preshow, concert, one cocktail and a split of sparkling wine. Information (and to check on any special rates if you're traveling from the Neighbor Islands): (808) 947-7877.

Kaua'i For Kama'aina: Sheraton Kauai' has two new kama'aina summer packages. "Family" includes a discounted nightly rate of $170, single or double occupancy; buy three and get one free at Naniwa Japanese buffet; 10 percent off food at Oasis Bar & Grill; and "Stay at One Play at All" privileges at Princeville Resort, through Sept. 1. "Release" was created for partygoers at Sheraton's The Point. It includes a rate of $125, single or double occupancy on Friday or Saturday only; Friday's at The Point free cover charge; and late checkout, through Sept. 1. www.starwood hotels.com/hawaii or toll-free at (888) 488-3535.