3 summer hotel offers in Hawaii

Keauhou Beach Resort and Hawaii Healing Garden celebrate Mangos at the annual Mango Festival happening on July 31!

The mangos have arrived!  Summer equals mango madness, and this year, this exotic, luscious, juicy and sweet fruit is again the center of attention on Saturday, July 31, at the Hawaii Healing Garden Mango Festival held on the grounds of Keauhou Beach Resort, on Hawaii’s Big Island.  Starting from 10am through 5pm, mango aficionados will be able to peel, cut or bite their way into more than 20 varieties of the most widely produced and consumed fruit in the world.

Presented by HawaiiHealthGuide.com and The Sanctuary of Mana K’ea Gardens, the Mango Festival celebrates all things mango with a day filled with special events and activities including live music, hula and cultural performances, mango culinary arts, a mango recipe contest, and cooking demonstrations.  An outdoor expo will feature Green Healthy Living with natural products, medicinal plants, arts & crafts, massage, health and wellness practitioners, children’s activities, healthy foods, and organic farm produce including coffee, taro and of course, mangos. For a complete list of scheduled events and activities, visit www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com.

With rates ready for picking, mango lovers are invited to explore Keauhou Beach Resort, and take advantage of their ripe kamaaina offer starting at just $109 per night, complete with complimentary breakfast buffet.  For reservations or information, call toll free 1-866-326-6803 or the hotel direct at 1-808-324-2515.

Mauna Lani Vacation Rentals (Big Island)

Foodies in the family? Cooking show fans? Then the Big Island food scene and the gourmet kitchen in your vacation rental will add delicious pleasures to your next stay.

Only with a fully furnished vacation rental can you take advantage of the farmers markets and tempting roadside stands. If you haven't been back to Mauna Lani in a few years you'll discover new specialty food markets with fresh local ingredients and chef prepared ready-to-eat meals within our resort and at others close by.

Daily maid service, concierge and other resort amenities give you the security and convenience of a resort hotel yet with all the comforts of home. And No Resort Fees. What a relief!

Choose the luxury vacation rental that fits your unique lifestyle:

• Villas on the ocean from $199
• Townhomes on the championship golf course from $299
• Estate Homes on the ocean or fairways from $675

For more information or reservations, call 1-888-364-7189

Kaanapali Alii (Maui)

Memo to gym members, tennis players and all who would like to try out a healthier lifestyle:  The luxurious ocean front Kaanapali Alii announces the new Alii Athletic Club.  Use of all Club amenities is unlimited and free for guests – and there are no resort fee.

The Alii Athletic Club includes a new state-of-the-art fitness center, a serene yoga studio/stretching area, spa treatment rooms offering sports and other massage, and just adjacent, a three-court tennis park with an on-site tennis pro & lighted courts available from 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Stay Longer and Save

Stay 4 nights at Kaanapali Alii and receive your 5th night free plus receive a $200 gift card to enjoy during your stay or when you return home.  Stay 10 nights and receive your 5th & 10th nights free and a $400 gift card.  Offer valid in select categories now through December 20, 2010.  Reserve Now!