HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- When the weather begins to turn chilly and you wake up to frost on the ground, Hilton Hawaii makes it easy to come to the Aloha State and warm your soul. This fall, the Hilton Hawaiian Village(r) Beach Resort & Spa, the Hilton Waikoloa Village(tm) and the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki will be offering packages with a little something for everyone.
Hawaii's Big Island is bursting with activities throughout the fall months. Experience what it has to offer with the help of the Hilton Waikoloa Village. This 62-acre oceanfront resort is complete with a free-form pool with waterslides, waterfalls, a $7 million art walk and the world class Kohala Sports Club & Spa.
October 17 - 19, 2003, the Hilton Waikoloa Village hosts the second annual Waikoloa Women's Golf Challenge. This gathering of women executives from Hawaii and the Mainland will raise funds for the newly founded Hawaii State Women's Golf Foundation. Tee off with the Hilton Waikoloa Village and a special tournament rate of $145/night, plus tax. To book this package, ask for code "WG" when you make reservations.
November 6 - 8, 2003 sets the scene for the second annual Big Island Festival. This lifestyle festival showcases the island's cuisine, golf and sports, spa and healing, culture, agricultural products and music. In addition to delicious culinary offerings by award-winning guest chefs, Charles Dale and Cornelius Gallagher, guests can experience the Big Island Festival at the resort as well as events being held along the Kohala Coast. Visit www.bigislandfestival.com for more information. While on the Big Island, stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Village starting at $219/night with the Perfect Paradise Package, which includes a full buffet breakfast (two per room, per day) at the Palm Terrace.
Experience the excitement of Waikiki as Hilton Hawaii offers fall activities and specials for the whole family. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is 22 acres set on Waikiki's best beach complete with five pools, waterfalls, an oceanfront lagoon, exotic wildlife and over 22 restaurants and lounges. At the more intimate Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki you get the famous Doubletree cookies at check-in and Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village once again plays host to 50 beautiful women representing the United States. One lucky lady will be crowned Mrs. America 2003 and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. Universe. Support your home state representative with the Kalia Experience Package (P3). This package starts at $195/night for a Kalia Mountain View room and $239/night for a Kalia Ocean View room. This package also includes tickets for two to the Bishop Museum Collection at the Hawaiian Arts & Culture Center, an entrance pass for two to the Fitness Center at Mandara Spa, a Niumalu Cafe specialty coffee for two per stay, a fresh juice or smoothie at the Ola Pono Cafe for two and the "Kalia - Making of a Legend" souvenir book.
During the first weekend in October, the Tapa Bar at the Hilton Hawaiian Village transforms into the Old Country with the "Troleans" Oom-Pah Band and Oktoberfest delicacies and beverage specials. Come see how Hawaii does Oktoberfest with the Perfect Paradise Package starting at $209/night including a daily breakfast buffet for two.
Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar in the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki will be offering a weekly Wine Tasting event. October features some domestic specialties from California and the Gallo Vineyard. Enjoy the wine and stay the night with the Perfect Romance Package starting at $170/night and includes a $40 dining credit at Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar.
In November take a break from the holiday cooking and let the Hilton family on Oahu take care of the rest. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is proud to present a bountiful Thanksgiving celebration in our restaurants. Special menus will be featured at Bali by the Sea, Village Steak and Seafood restaurants, Niumalu Cafe & Bar and In-Room Dining, plus a festive holiday dinner buffet at the Rainbow Lanai. Relax even more with the Perfect Retreat Package starting at $425/night (4-night minimum stay required). This package includes two passes to the Bishop Museum Collection at the Hawaiian Arts & Culture Center, Dinner for two at Bali by the Sea, "Fitness & Lounge" pass at the Kalia Tower for four days and the Mandara Spa "Paradise Potpourri" treatment for two.
If you have family in tow for the Thanksgiving holiday, try the Perfect Family Package at the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki. This package starts at $505/night for the Alana Suite (3-night minimum stay required) and includes a $75 dining credit at Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar and $40 Power Cards for use at Dave & Busters.
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Hilton Hawaii. Instead of scraping the frost from your windshield every morning, imagine waking up to the sounds of the ocean and the balmy tropical breeze upon your skin. Come experience the magic of the islands with the help of the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Hilton Hawaiian Village(r) Beach Resort & Spa and the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki on Oahu.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa is Waikiki's only self-contained destination resort. The resort spans 22 acres, offering the widest stretch of beach on Waikiki, a beachfront lagoon, waterfalls, five pools, gardens, an exquisite art collection, and exotic wildlife, as well as nightly entertainment including the weekly King's Jubilee, a Hawaiian music and dance celebration that ends with a brilliant fireworks display on the beach. The oceanfront Hilton Waikoloa Village, situated on the Big Island's sunny Kohala Coasts, is a 62-acre lush tropical paradise with waterfalls, pools and lagoons, as well as dolphins and other wildlife. The newest member to the Hilton Hawaii family is the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki. This boutique hotel, with 45 suites and 268 guest rooms, offers guests fresh-bake, warm chocolate-chip cookies upon check-in. To make reservations at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki, call 1-800-HILTONS or visit www.hiltonhawaii.com.