Isle Hopping Star-Bulletin staff

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Hiltons on 3 isles offer room deals

Four Hilton Hotels on three islands give visitors several rate options through the Hilton Bed & Breakfast Package, which includes a guest room and full breakfast for two for each night booked.

Rates start at $199 per night at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort; $219 at Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio; $249 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, and $269 at Hilton Waikoloa Village.

The package is being offered through Dec. 31. Rates are based on availability and subject to change. Call (800)HILTONS (445-8667) and ask for rate code "BB," or visit www.hiltonfamilyhawaii.com.

Waterfall HeliHike an eco-adventure

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Hawaii Forest & Trail have introduced a new eco-tourism adventure, the Waterfall HeliHike.

It starts with Blue Hawaiian flying guests in an ECO-Star to Kohala's windward coast for views of sea cliffs and waterfalls. At a private landing site, guests join their HF&T naturalist on a 6-wheel-drive Pinzgauer drive and a two-mile hike, enjoying waterfalls, plunge pools and ancient terraces.

The tour includes lunch and a dip in a mountain stream with waterfalls overhead. The cost is $425 per person or child (8-12), plus tax and fuel surcharge. Reserve at (808) 961-5600.