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[ ISLAND HOPPING ]

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'American Idol' idyll

Those taking in the "American Idol" concerts in September, might want to make a whole vacation out of it.

Ala Moana Hotel is offering an "American Idol Package" that includes accommodations, transportation for two to and from the Blaisdell Arena show from the hotel, and two free admissions to an after-party concert at Rumours Night Club.

The package is good only on concert dates, Sept. 28 to 30. The price does not include the concert tickets.

Call the hotel at 955-4811. Visit Ticketmaster.com for concert information.

Get certified on Kauai

The Radisson Kauai Beach Resort, with Wet-N-Wonderful Ocean Sports, has introduced a Kauai Scuba Adventure Package for goal-oriented travelers.

The package includes five nights of accommodations in a deluxe pool-view room, a PADI certification program for two, nightly cocktail party, nightly torchlighting and Polynesian dance show, and complimentary tennis on the hotel courts.

The package is $1,195 for two, and valid for travel through Dec. 20, 2004. Call 808-245-1955 or toll-free 1-800-333-3333.