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Thanks Aaron, I have replied about Hawaii, sorry bout that one, we got a special deal through Starwood directly and had to book immediately. Forgot about my posting. I'm still finding Palm Springs 3* with Resort in the listing amenities as mentioned above, tonight it's listed at $49 per night.

We booked Royal Hawaiian Hotel for $199 per night through special Starwood friends and family rate promotional site. Limited time only pre holiday deal.

Palm Springs - Cathedral City Resort, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access Stay dates of December 7-9, 2009 Thanks!

I'm thinking of bidding in Area 9 only - Waikiki Marina District on Priceline and clicking on RESORTS ONLY.....is the only RESORT property in this area the Hilton Hawaiian Village? (the hotel I'm hoping to get?) If my bid is high enough and this is the only RESORT listed in Waikiki Marina District (Area 9) I just want to be sure there are no other hidden "resorts" within this area of Waikiki Marina. Can anyone offer advice?

My advice for someone who has never visited Hawaii and only has one week...there is PLENTY to see and do on Oahu for one week. Honolulu and Waikiki Day 1 Arrival, Dinner Relax, Get to know Waikiki, restaurants and shops Day 2 Punchbowl Cemetary (historical and fascinating) Arizona Memorial (very moving) Some pool or beach time at your hotel Dinner Day 3 Waikiki Beaches and Hotels Try wandering through some of the nicer hotels Royal Hawaiian just reopened after being closed for many months for renovation, beautiful hotel Moana Surfrider, has a historical section on the 2nd floor above the lobby Hilton Hawaiian Village, nice shops, pool, restaurants, great to stroll from Royal Hawaiian along the beach to the Hilton Try spend a little time ON the beach and just people watch Dinner Day 4 Take the bus or rent a car and go to Haunama Bay Incredible Snorkeling, beautiful beach, great drive along the way Good 1/2 day or 3/4 day adventure, stop at some towns along the way just a bit further north Day 5 Spend the day on the north shore, Haleiwa Town, Polynesian Cultural Center, Lanikai (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the world, powder white sand, gorgeous blue waters) Day 6 Take some time and relax at your hotel pool or at the beach, bring a book, write those postcards, have a famous Blue Hawaiian or Mai Tai you will find that after day 2, you'll start to get on "Hawaiian Time" and things will slow down dramatically for you Prepare for your flight home next day Nice final dinner night, go somewhere upscale, plenty of choices, I recommend Hoku's at the Kahala (if you feel you can splurge just this once...fantastic views, incredible food) Day 7 Souvenir shop for those friends and family members back home Check out those other Waikiki places you found along the way and want to go back to. RELAX, it's your last day in Paradise You will find that you'll want to come back...and next time...try another island Kauai - Nature Island, much more laid back, everything closes up at 9pm, more waterfalls, green nature, hiking trails, rustic beaches Maui - Nightlife and Quiet, best of both worlds, Resorts, great beaches, shops, restaurants, nightlife if you want that Big Island - Volcano, solitary beaches, no one else around, huge mega resorts, massive island, many hours to drive the perimeter, some amazing beaches, but slow slow slow paced. Other islands are VERY slow paced and very secluded....if you want lots of things to do, I'd stick with Oahu, and Kauai, Maui and Big Island Enjoy, and try to relax a bit in there. =)

Found Marriott Kauai Friends and Family Rate online for $148.00 per night, so going with that for now. Will watch for a better HOTWIRE rate should one come along as I have until January 20 to cancel the Marriott rate. If I find a better HOTWIRE rate, I'll consider booking that instead. Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Kauai, Lihue, HI January 30 - February 4, 2009 $148.00 per night Garden View Room, Kahili Tower Thanks for everyone's help.

I think I found the hotel that is 4*...Hilton Kauai Beach....we're not interested if so. We're thinking of Priceline as the history of resort hotels is more in line with what we're searching for. We'd like to use Priceline for a resort property, January 30 - February 4, any good advice on how to get the best rate and has the Grand Hyatt Poipu been offering up anything lately on Priceline? Thanks

We've switched gears a bit and will now be traveling to Kauai instead of Maui. Can anyone help identify this hotel from Hotwire? Dates are January 30 through February 4th, 4*, $123.00 per night. Resort Beachfront Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services Children's Activity Program

Thanks for the great advice, we'll use this thread to report our results and will use the PRICELINE (or HOTWIRE) links above.

No...I am not seeing this hotel any longer. I have decided to use PRICELINE instead now that I've become accustomed to the site, I feel the risk of getting the wrong hotel through PRICELINE is greatly reduced by using this site for reseach and doing the bid at the right time. Should I continue to use this thread or open a new one under Priceline instead? Thank you for identifying the hotel which is no longer advertising itself. Must have been a one day thing only.

Aloha! Please help identify: January 30 - Feb 4, 2009 $282 per night 2 Adult 4-star hotel in Ka'anapali Maui Area This hotel features the following amenities: Resort Suite Beachfront Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Kitchenette Spa Services Children's Activity Program Mahalo!