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The
allure of Hawaii is intoxicating. Our youngest state
is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes,
birthplace of surfing and the hula,and the former seat
of a royal kingdom. But Hawaii’s most unique feature
is its Aloha Spirit: the warmth of the people of
Hawaii. Visit for the first time or return again,
Hawaii welcomes you.
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Kauai - The Garden Isle
Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands and is the fourth largest of the group with volcanic mountains reaching 5,243 feet. It's also one of the wettest places on the earth with an average of 460 inches per year. High-pressure zones in the north Pacific pump cool, moist trade winds down onto the islands's northeastern mountain, giving the Princeville area a daily downpour. The opposite southwest side of the island known as the Poipu Beach area is sunny year around and the place to stay.
The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys, carving out canyons with scenic waterfalls and the only true river on the islands, Waimea River. Wiamea Canyon, 3,000 feet deep is often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Aptly referred to as The Garden Isle, the tropical moisture has been the incubator for the lush array of flora. It's no surprise that films like Jurrasic Park were shot in Kauai, and that when people conjure up Hawaii in their minds, it's Kauai that they see.
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Kauai
5-night vacations including Phoenix airfare from $752
(Tucson airfare also available)
Kauai is sheer paradise with moody rainforests, majestic cliffs, jagged peaks, and emerald valleys, palm trees swaying in the breeze, daily rainbows, and some of the most spectacular golden beaches. Vacationing on Kauai is all about location - the south coast, Poipu area is the 'sunny' side of the island with swimming beaches.
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BEST RESORT HOTEL VALUE:
4-star Sheraton Kauai from $752
Sheraton Kauai Resort embraces sun-kissed Poipu Beach, gracing 20 acres of pristine beachfront. This is paradise.
BEST CONDO VALUE:
3 ½-star Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation from $916
Located in the popular resort area of Poipu Beach - consistently rated one of the world's best beaches by readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast - the quaint, low-rise vacation condos in Kauai hark back to Hawaii's 19th-century plantation past. |
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Maui
5-night vacations including Phoenix airfare from $863
(Tucson airfare also available)
McGregor Point overlooking Maalaea Bay on the west coast offers great whale-watching locations. You'll also enjoy the Road to Hana - at the end of the drive, you'll find Oheo Gulch (also known as the Seven Sacred Pools), with some of the most dramatic and accessible waterfalls on the islands.
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BEST RESORT HOTEL VALUE:
4 ½-star Westin Maui Resort and Spa from $1,030
Renewal awaits at this AAA Four Diamond resort located oceanfront on famed Ka'anapalii Beach offering 758 newly renovated guest rooms and an 84,000 square foot aquatic playground featuring a 128-foot waterslide.
4-star Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa from $972
Privately nestled against historic Black Rock, Sheraton Maui Resort's 23 ocean front acres flow gracefully from the crest of Pu'u Keka'a to the shores of Ka'anapali Beach.
BEST CONDO VALUE:
3 ½-star Aston Kaanapali Shores from $863
Oceanfront on Kaanapali Beach, this magnificent condominium resort is the only one in the area to offer hotel-caliber services. Amenities include complete kitchens, WiFi, activity desk and a year-round kids program. |
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Oahu
5-night
vacations including Phoenix airfare from $771
(Tucson airfare also available)
Oahu is home to the state capitol and Waikiki
Beach, the heart of Honolulu. A visit to
Oahu can include stops at Pearl Harbor, a hike
up to the top of Diamond Head or a trip to the
North Shore to catch some of the islands famed
waves.
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Oahu Vacations
BEST RESORT HOTEL VALUE:
4-star Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel from $771
The trendiest new deluxe hotel in Waikiki features a retro "Hip Hawaiiana" theme.
BEST CONDO VALUE:
3-star Outrigger Luana Waikiki from $914
Surrounded by Fort DeRussy Park, Outrigger Luana Waikiki offers one of the most desirable locations on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Hawaii the Big Island
5-night Vacations
including Phoenix airfare from $895
(Tucson airfare
also available)
The Big Island has it all: fiery volcanoes and
sparkling waterfalls, black-lava deserts and
snowcapped mountain peaks, tropical rainforests
and alpine meadows, a glacial lake and miles
of golden, black, and even green-sand beaches.
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Hawaii Vacations
BEST RESORT HOTEL VALUE:
4-star Sheraton Keauhou Bay from $895
Set on 22 spectacular ocean front acres at the entrance of Keauhou Bay, the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa offers cultural programs, full-service spa and fitness center, tennis, a daily children's program and so much more.
BEST CONDO VALUE:
4-star Outrigger Fairway Villas from $1,082
Perfectly situated in the exclusive Waikoloa Resort area, contemporary town homes are reminiscent of historic plantation architecture.
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Have a Whale of a Good Time in Hawaii
Humpback whales make their yearly migration to warmer Hawaiian waters every winter and they're a thrill to watch. Although whale watching in Hawaii is touted on all the islands, the protected Auau Channel and shallow warm waters off the west coast of Maui are the best whale-watching locations.
McGregor Point overlooking Maalaea Bay offers excellent vantage points for spotting humpback whales. From November to April, whales can be spotted breaching, fluking and head slapping. Early morning and late evenings are the best times to catch the action. And if you're lucky, you'll spot a calf, too.
The calving season starts in late January and they often come close to shore - the best time to plan a trip.
The Maui Whale Festival in February is the brainchild of the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), which is dedicated to the protection of the mammoth mammals. Throughout the month, you can go on whale-watching trips with top scientists and environmentalists, visit a West Maui Humpback whale lookout station staffed daily by PWF naturalists, and bring kids to whale-oriented storytelling sessions in Maalaea. There's the Run for the Whales along the coast of South Maui, and don't miss the annual Parade of Whales on South Kihei Road! |
Prices per guest, based on double occupancy for select spring travel dates (April 21-26, 2010) and include round trip airfare from Phoenix and 5 nights hotel accommodations; prices will differ for departure date chosen and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include destination transfers or rental car. Prices are subject to change, availability and prior sale. Other conditions & restrictions may apply. Updated 1/6/10
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