The beauty of the adults-only Spring Break concept is that it can take place whenever we want. It doesn’t rely on a school calendar, instead only when we feel like, “You know what? Let’s go on vacation.” And the whole Spring Break aspect of it can apply to any time of year, because that’s the fun of being an adult, right? It’s like eating ice cream for dinner or buying a cake from the grocery store just because. But spring is upon us and it’s time for a break, so why not be traditional? 

Now, it’s just a matter of where, and why not Maui? Hawaii isn’t the most ideal spot for a “quick” getaway, but when the bargain is right, there’s no reason not to say, “Aloha!” The Plantation Inn is proving this point by providing couples with a little extra incentive to come visit between April and June. And that’s on top of the many other reasons like exceptional comfort, modern amenities, and being a very affordable gateway to paradise.

The Deal: Guests who book stays of at least two nights will enjoy a 10 percent discount on rates. That’s extra money for travelers who like to do a lot of shopping on their vacations, and this popular bed and breakfast property is a quick jaunt from Front Street and a wide variety of stores and very fun restaurants.
The Time: The offer is valid on stays between April 1 and June 31, 2023. Outside of that window, The Plantation Inn offers the same deal on visits of seven nights or longer, too.

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For family fun or adults-only romance, few resorts do it all on Maui quite like Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kā‘anapali. In fact, there’s so much to do on-property and within walking distance that it’s totally understandable if a family doesn’t take a day or two to explore the rest of the island. After all, when there’s a snow cone truck by the pool, good luck getting the kids to want to be anywhere else. Same goes for parents and the Lānai lounge, where the talented bar staff is constantly creating new cocktails.

Now, though, guests have no reason to not explore. The Westin Maui Adventure Package is a new offering that is the result of a collaboration with Hawaii-based Shaka Guide, a tour company and storytelling app.

The Deal: Visitors can book a room in the Ocean Tower with a 10 percent discount and receive a $60 daily resort credit, but the fun begins with Shaka Guide’s six self-guided tours. Everything from the beautiful parks to the best shopping can be “discovered” through this curated program, all while the app’s audio tours make it seem like the island’s best guide is riding shotgun. 

The Dates: Booking for the Adventure Package is already underway for stays through March 29, 2023.

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Planning a Hawaiian getaway is a complicated ordeal, especially with airfare prices being higher than a SR-71 right now. And as much as everyone could use an escape right now, as the cold weather sets in and the evenings begin an hour earlier, it’s simply quite difficult to come up with an elaborate itinerary that not only pleases the whole crew, but also doesn’t require maxing out multiple credit cards. That’s why we should all say, “Mahalo” to Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort for making it a little easier.

There’s no wonder why this property’s annual Cyber Sale is so popular—discounts of up to 50 percent make us happier than the first time we hear Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” (the 100^th time is a different story). Also delivering big smiles will be the five swimming pools, saltwater lagoon, and great variety of dining options, including the must-see Waikiki Starlight Luau. 

The Deal: Beginning today, travelers can lock down great prices on suites in the The Ali’I and Rainbow Towers, both of which offering awesome views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests who want to be closer to amenities will likely prefer one of the Tapa Tower’s junior suites. 

The Time: The deal is good for two weeks, ending on November 30, 2022. However, don’t think that means you need to throw the kitchen sink into a suitcase and rush to the airport. It is valid for stays between January 5 and June 15, 2023, as well as from August 10 until November 8.

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When it comes to planning the ultimate Hawaii vacation, there are several factors that play a significant role in choosing the right resort. For starters, you’re going to want to visit for a week, maybe five days, but ultimately nothing less. Second, families and small groups will have members with different tastes and culinary preferences—picky eaters, to the layman—so the dining options must offer variety and creativity. Finally, and probably most importantly, it needs to be affordable.

Fortunately, Hilton Waikoloa Village is on top of the game when it comes to recognizing these facts. It’s no wonder why this Hawaii resort’s “Inclusive Sale” is so popular, as it covers the basics of a great Hawaii getaway and allows for guests to kick back and enjoy everything just a little bit more, since there’s so much less to worry about. 

The Deal: Start the day with a perfect breakfast at Nui, before heading out to the stunning lagoon or beyond. Families will love the inclusion of activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons, and even daily one-hour paddleboard and water tricycle rentals. But we don’t blame anyone who wants to spend their time (a minimum of four nights is required) at the Kohala Pool, where drinks are included, before enjoying dinner at Nui Italian, Kona Tap Room, or Kamuela Provision Company (guests can upgrade to the outdoor chef’s menu for $50, too). General seating for the Legends of Hawaii Luau is also included, but reservations must be made in advance.

The Time: … is running out. Everyone should be elated that this deal was extended through July 31, but that means it’s time to book now. The great news is the deal is valid for stays through May 31, 2023. Rates start at $595 per night.

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Hawaii’s Big Island beckons for outsized adventures on the largest island in the Hawaiian chain, whether visitors are inland exploring the extreme landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or cruising the sunny west coast of the island near the popular resorts area around Kailua-Kona.  

The newly renovated Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island is an ideal luxury base for all kinds of ocean explorations into the real Hawaii—scuba diving in the wild with the mantas of Kona or snorkeling with a marine biologist with some 4,000 tropical fish within the resort’s 1.8-million-gallon lava-rock aquarium. Plush suites and villas with ocean views and private pools maximize vistas and make it hard to re-enter the real world. Guests will be forgiven for staying on property for most of the stay.

The Deal: Learn the basics of freediving from a Maui pro when booking the Kimi Werner Ocean Experience, the latest offering in the resort’s “Only at Hualalai” range of experiences that will see guests spending two half-days with the championship freediver learning how to explore the depths on a single breath. The sessions included a guided underwater intro to the sport in King’s Pond with Werner, as well as a boat trip in a RIB boat to test news skills in the ocean realm. 

Photos of the adventure both above and underwater are included as well as the gift of a cool pair of beachy kicks from celebrated Hawaiian-inspired footwear brand OluKai, a partner in the experience. 

The Dates: This offer is available through 2022, based on availability. 

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Hawaii’s iconic Grand Wailea resort is launching a series of Wine and Dine events, partnering with famous winemakers and vineyards to host elegant food and wine pairing dinners. Throughout the year, these exclusive culinary events will invite guests to learn about different aspects of the wine industry including organic wines, product innovation, sustainability, and more, all while enjoying a fabulous meal. 

In honor of International Women’s Day, the resort will host its first event celebrating Women in Wine, hosted by and honoring Cakebread Cellars’ Winemaker Stephanie Jacobs.  Stephanie was appointed winemaker of this popular Napa Valley winery in 2017, becoming only the fourth winemaker in Cakebread Cellar’s 40+ year history. 

A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to a local Maui charity, Women Helping Women in concert with International Women’s Day.

The Deal: Grand Wailea’s award-winning restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, will host this first signature dining event, priced at $225 per person.  Head Chef Ryan Fox will feature a curated food and wine pairing menu that features king crab, seared tuna, ribeye and other local delicacies. 

The Dates: The first Wine and Dine event will be held on Tuesday, March 29.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki and Hilton Waikoloa Village are sweetening the pot for travelers interested in a Hawaiian vacation. Hilton Hawaiian Village, located on Waikiki’s widest stretch of white sand beach, is a water wonderland with five pools, including a 10,000-square-foot super pool and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, the perfect spot for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. 

Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii is a tropical beachfront paradise where guests can swim in the ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon and explore waterfalls and waterways.

With the resorts’ Sweeten Your Stay packages, guests can enjoy early check in and a late checkout, in addition to resort credits that can be used onsite.

The Deal: Guests can sweeten their stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort with a nightly $50 resort credit that can be used for dining, a luau, recreational experiences, and spa treatments. At Hilton Waikoloa Village, the package includes a nightly $100 resort credit that can be used at select restaurants, the resort luau, recreational experiences, and spa treatments.

The Timeline: The Sweeten Your Stay package is available to book through March 11, 2022, and valid for stays through Dec. 16, 2022.

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There’s really no bad time of the year for a vacation to Hawaii, but when your goal is to maximize the entertainment and memories, you should be looking for the golden windows. For example, arguably the best time to visit Maui is between December and April, because that’s when thousands of humpback whales migrate to the surrounding waters for, well, the same reason the rest of us choose Maui—it’s warm and beautiful.

So, when you have the opportunity to enhance the already incredible views at Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa by adding the unbelievable sights of whales breaching, you’d be foolish not to take it. 

The Experience: In addition to oceanfront or Moana accommodations, the ‘Kohola in Kaanapali package includes an evening of whale watching from The Sandbar’s wraparound lanai, complete with two drinks and binoculars for getting as close as possible, without hopping in the water. A minimum of three nights is required for booking (it’s not like you’re just hopping in for the weekend anyway), and other perks include reef-safe sunscreen, the resort’s beachside S’mores kit, and Hawaii fish watcher ID cards.

The Time: Whale season doesn’t last forever, and neither does this deal. Book using the special code YX1 through April 15.

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Many travelers believe that Koloa Landing Resort has the best pool in the entire United States, and just by looking at it we can see why. However, the only way to actually determine this for ourselves is to visit this popular Hawaiian resort. And the good news is the Aloha Kauai Package makes it even easier to do so, while also offering guests some special perks that will make the whole thing even better.

The Deal: Book a seven-night stay and get the seventh night free, while also enjoying daily breakfast for two, 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, and flexible cancellation with no change fees.

The Time: Booking is available now, but blackout dates might apply.

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Visiting Hawaii is obviously a huge decision right now. There are more factors to consider than ever before, so for a lot of families and couples, it’s a laborious decision that might not seem worth the hassle. But don’t fret, because some of our favorite hotels and resorts across the four main islands are doing their best to make it easier to book a dream vacation, especially since so many people could use a safe, responsible getaway right now.

These travel deals will not only save money, but they should reduce the stress that comes with booking. The only thing left to worry about is choosing between them all.

Two Great Hilton Resorts

The biggest challenge of booking a Hawaiian vacation should be choosing the island. After all, each one offers something a little different, from Maui’s energy to Kauai’s incredible beauty. Hilton’s latest travel deals will help us narrow the choice down to two, because both Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on the island of Oahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii are offering up to 40 percent off best available rates.

Blackout dates may apply and this deal ends on January 26, so act fast.

Koloa Landing Resort

The little perks often make a vacation greater, more memorable, and, best of all, stress-free, so who wouldn’t love some bonus fun while on an amazing island like Kauai? Book a seven-night stay at Koloa Landing Resort and you’ll receive free daily breakfast for two, 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy miles (those go a long way), and the seventh night free. Perhaps the best perk of all is a flexible cancellation policy with no change fees. 

Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Ka‘anapali

This is a popular resort for a lot of reasons, but location is arguably the biggest, because it doesn’t get much better than a gorgeous slice of Ka‘anapali Beach. Actually, it gets much better when you factor in big discounts, and the Westin Maui Resort and Spa is offering 20 percent off 5-night stays in the Hokupa’a Tower and 15 percent off 5-night stays in the Ocean Tower.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

The concept of Malama vacations and voluntourism is hardly new, but it’s always amazing. Being able to enjoy the best that Maui has to offer while giving back to the island should make any traveler feel accomplished, and that’s why the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, is offering the Malama Hawaii experience. 

Stay five nights or more and save 20 percent—or fifth night free—by taking part in a volunteer project and celebrate the accomplishment by lounging at the amazing pool. This offer is valid through April 30, 2022.

Prince Waikiki

At this stylish resort, it always pays to be a Preferred guest, but it’s especially the case when it comes to the Prince Waikiki New Year’s Special. For starters, Prince Preferred guests will have all resort charges waived in addition to the bevy of perks they already enjoy. Jealous much? The solution is pretty simple: just sign up for the free membership.

Additionally, guests will enjoy special rates— $229 per night for Kamaaina residents and $269 per night for overseas guests— and complimentary parking for one vehicle. Kids also dine free, which is always a huge bonus. Booking is available through January 31 for stays between now until December 22.

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