The Big Island Beckons

Thinking about Hawaii by chance?  A little slo motion, cocktail sipping, toe-dipping time by the pool?  Some scuba diving, fish chasing, or dolphin spotting moments underwater? A few tiki torch lit, rum-infused dinners by the sea with the notes of the ukulele frolicking in the tropical winds?

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Kona Coast has a sweet travel incentive for anyone who wants to visit the Big Island this summer.  Guests, who book at least four nights at their standard rate, get a $1,000 credit at the resort.  How about a free guided hike to the Puhiapele Volcano or a Hualalai hot rock massage at the newly expanded spa?  Find your inner Laird Hamilton with a stand up paddle lesson with their ocean ambassadors or play seaside golf on the Jack Nicklaus course which navigates the black lava landscape. Final Bonus—book an additional four days and get a second $1000 credit so you can live it up even more!  Standard room rates start at $725.

Got the kids in tow?  Another summer special awaits with more savings for families.  Book four nights in their one- or two-bedroom suites and get three family dinners, a date night dinner for parents with a babysitter included for the small fry, and one guided family outdoor activity like wall climbing, an outrigger boat adventure or hiking.  In addition, the resort offers complimentary activities at their Ka’ûpûlehu Cultural Center like ‘ukulele and hula-dancing lessons, Hawaiian language classes and lei-making.  Their shallow keiki (children’s) pool with its sand bottom also sports a treasure trove of beach and pool toys with kid-sized chaise lounges poolside for reclining.  Hale Kula Center (13 and up) entertains teens with its Sega game centers, pool table, ping-pong, and foosball while teen coordinators provide more adrenaline fun with group surf lessons, snorkeling and wall climbing, along with nighttime bonfire socials on the beach.

For reservations call: 808-325-8000.  Packages good through September 2009.