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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 9, 2010

Holoholo

Advertiser Staff

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Beach sports are among the resort activity options for a $40 credit in a kamaäina deal at Makena resort on Maui.

Courtesy Makena Beach & Golf Resort

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Maui's Makena Beach & Golf Resort's kamaaina package includes a $40 resort activity credit for beach activities, golf at the 18-hole Makena Golf Course, or dinner and entertainment at the Makena Sunset Luau. The credit may also be used at the new Makena Kai Day Spa or for a horseback tour at the Makena Ranch. "Makena Sampler" rates start at $149 per night, through June 15 with valid ID at check-in. 800-321-6284, 808-874-1111, www.makenaresortmaui.com.

WAIKIKI ROMANCE: The Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach Escape to Romance package includes a room upgrade to a one-bedroom suite, chocolate-dipped fruits, champagne with keepsake flutes and fresh flower lei upon arrival. Cost is $209 per room, per night through March 1. For an additional $150, a round-trip sedan limousine will pick up from the Honolulu International Airport. www.courtyardwaikiki.com, 877-995-2638, code ROM.

BAGGAGE FEE REIMBURSEMENTS: The following Hawaii hotels offer reimbursement for airline baggage fees:

• The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big Island is offering guests $25 per bag with a minimum two-night stay through Dec. 24. www.waikoloamarriott.com.

• Maui's Napili Kai Beach Resort is deducting baggage fees of up to $125 from the total cost of each minimum five-night stay. www.napilikai.com.

• Aston Hotels & Resorts Hawaii guests receive a $50 baggage credit with a minimum five-night stay. www.astonhotels.com.

HYATT MAUI ANNIVERSARY: The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is celebrating three decades of business with its 30th anniversary package.

Guests booking the package through June 13 will receive 25 percent off rates (Aloha Rates), plus a $30 per day resort credit to use toward all resort amenities, activities and dining. Gold Passport members will receive an additional 3,000 bonus points. Rates start at $281 per room per night. www.maui.hyatt.com, 808-661-1234.

STARWOOD FREE NIGHT: For every three stays, Starwood Preferred Guest members earn a free weekend night at any of 920 Starwood properties from Honolulu to New York to Paris and beyond. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii operates 11 properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island under the Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection and St. Regis hotel brands.

The hotels in Hawaii include the Sheraton Waikíkí, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani , The Royal Hawaiian and the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa on Oahu, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa and the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas on Maui; Sheraton Kauai Resort, Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas and the St. Regis Princeville on Kauai and the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa on the Big Island. www.starwoodhawaii.com.

PRINCE GOLF FOR 2: On Kauai, Princeville's Prince Golf Course "Tease For Two" package is designed for two people and includes: an 18-hole round of golf for one player on the Prince Course, including shared cart, bottled water, same-day use of practice facility, and a souvenir logo ball; one complimentary rider, if desired; a welcome amenity at check-in; a 50-minute massage at the Princeville Spa with choice of aromatherapy, lomi lomi, shiatsu, sports, or Swedish massage therapies; and a day pass for both individuals to use the spa facilities, including private locker, exercise classes, weight room, 25-meter lap pool, outdoor whirlpool, dry sauna and steam room. $275 through Dec. 31. 800-826-1105, 808-826-5001, www.princeville.com.