[ ISLAND HOPPING ]

Retreat to Kauai

Kilauea Lakeside Estate on Kauai is offering a Winter Giveaway Package that provides two complimentary nights when five consecutive nights are booked at the rate of $495 per night. The package, available through March 31, includes a Kauai gift package of fruits, flowers and local products, and use of the resort's kayaks, fishing boats, three-par golf hole and putting green. Spa services may be arranged for an additional fee.

The property is set on five acres surrounded by a 20-acre freshwater lake teeming with bass and catfish. It features a private white sand beach, 150 varieties of flowers including orchids, bromeliads and gingers, plus more than 50 kinds of fruit trees including bananas, coconuts and papayas.

The three-bedroom, three-bath main building accommodates six and features a kitchen, lanai, TV, stereo, VCR, CD player and soaking tub.

Nearby attractions include Kilauea Lighthouse, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and 10 miles of secluded beaches.

For information, e-mail Shunt@aol.com or go online at Kauaihoneymoon.com.

New look at Turtle Bay

Kamaaina can enjoy Oahu's new Turtle Bay Experience at an introductory rate of $199 per night through Dec. 24. The rate includes a $60 credit, for each night booked, that can be redeemed at any of the following resort facilities:

>> Dining at the Euro-Asian-themed 21° North or the casual Palm Terrace.

>> Tee times at the championship Arnold Palmer or George Fazio golf courses.

>> Treatments at the new Spa at Turtle Bay.

>> Horseback riding.

>> Activities at the Peter Burwash International-managed tennis facility.

Turtle Bay recently unveiled nearly $50 million in renovation work including the new Spa and Fitness Center. The 880-acre property also offers five miles of beachfront, 36 holes of championship golf and ocean trails for horse riding or hiking.

While there, take a few lessons from North Shore surfers at the Hans Hedemann Surf School providing equipment and instruction for all levels of surfing. Kayaking and snorkeling lessons are also available.

Call 293-8811.

Pleasant additions

Pleasant Holidays has added two economy properties -- the Ohana Reef Lanai, on Oahu, and the Pono Kai Resort, on Kauai -- to its roster of hotels for 2003.

The Reef Lanai in Waikiki, steps from the beach and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, is a boutique hotel offering European style rooms with a park or ocean view. A complimentary continental breakfast is served from 7 to 9 a.m.

The Pono Kai Resort, a beachfront property on Kauai's eastern shore, is set amidst 15 acres of lush tropical gardens. Ideal for families, the Pono Kai offers nightly and weekly rates in one- and two-bedroom condominium suites featuring fully equipped kitchens. Up to four people may occupy the one-bedroom suites, while the two-bedroom suites can accommodate up to six.

Four-night, land-only holidays at the Ohana Reef Lanai start at $262 per person, double occupancy, for travel between Jan. 1 and 31, and March 1 to Dec. 21, 2003. Four-night, land-only holidays at the Pono Kai start at $299.

Included in the packages are airport and hotel transfers on Oahu or daily use of a Dollar Rent A Car on Kauai, a flower lei greeting and more.

Call Pleasant at 800-448-3333.

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