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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 25, 2008

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DOLPHIN DAYS: Hilton Waikoloa Village's annual Dolphin Days benefits Hawai'i Shriners Hospital for Children and Pacific Marine Life Foundation. The three-day extravaganza includes a golf tournament; free dolphin program presented by Dolphin Quest; a lu'au with entertain-ment; and the Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival, featuring more than 20 Hawai'i chefs in concert with top jazz musicians for an evening that will close with a fireworks display. June 19-22. 808-886-1234, www.dolphindays.com.

DOUBLE DEAL: With the U.S. Olympic Team heading to the 2008 Olympic Games, guests ages 3-12 staying at the Doubletree Alana Hotel-Waikiki receive a free kidsCAREpak containing a Hacky Sac, water bottle, Frisbee, crayons and activity book and playing cards featuring Olympic Games fun facts, through Sept. 1. Doubletree Alana Hotel-Waikiki is also offering a $99 kama'aina rate (proof of Hawai'i residency required) from May 28 to June 2 with free parking, and the free backpack for families with children ages 3-12. 808-941-7275, www.doubletree1.hilton.com.

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP: ResortQuest Hawaii and Ala Moana Center's Shop 'Till You Drop package kama'aina rate starts at $170 per night at ResortQuest Waikiki Sunset and the 'Ilikai. The offer includes a tote bag, passport with discounts at more than 40 retailers, VIP gift, $50 Ala Moana Center gift card, Aloha Book with savings for shopping, dining and activities, and a two-for-one lu'au offer. Package is through Dec. 22 with a two-night minimum stay. www.resortquesthawaii.com, 866-774-2924.

NIGHT MOVES: The Kahala Hotel & Resort hosts the inaugural 2008 Kahala Food & Wine Classic with award-winning chef Cindy Hutson of Florida; winemaker Jim Clendenen from of California; and cigar aficionado Michael Herklots from New York. 6-9 p.m., June 13-14; $145 for resort guests and area residents. Classic event reservations, 739-8760 or e-mail foodandwineclassic@kahalaresort.com. Packages are available, reservations, 800-367-2525, www.kahalaresort.com.