Pack smart, travel light, and get a $50 luggage credit from Aston Hotels & Resorts

Duke Kahanamoku statue at Waikiki beach ©2006 Carlanne McCrystal

Get packing with the new Aston Hotels & Resorts $50 Luggage Credit!

With most major airlines adding fees for checked luggage, Aston Hotels & Resorts is making it a little easier to decide how much to bring. Guests at 26 participating Aston Hotels & Resort properties in Hawaii and Sun Valley, Idaho can now enjoy a luggage credit of $50. So pack everything you need, and even save room for a few souvenirs.

Guests staying a minimum of five (5) nights in select categories at participating properties booked at the Best Daily Rate will receive a $50 credit per room to offset the costs of checked luggage. Book now through Apr. 30, 2010, for travel now through Dec. 21, 2010.

The savings don't end there! At Aston Hotels & Resorts properties on Oahu, each guest also receives Aston's free Aloha Book, which contains offers worth more than $2,500 in savings on dining, shopping and activities. The book serves as a guide to some of the best culture, history, cuisine and attractions on the island.

Aston's year-round "Kids Stay, Play & Eat FREE” program, available only in Hawaii, means children 17 years and younger stay free when using existing bedding, and children 12 years and younger receive free admission at top island attractions and free meals at popular family-friendly restaurants when accompanied by a paying adult. Unlike other hotel promotions that encourage kids to play and eat free within the resort, this program allows families to experience a variety of the island's activities and dining options.

Rates are based on availability and may not be combined with other programs, specials or discounts.  Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Blackout dates and some restrictions may apply. 

Have questions about airline availability and pricing for getting to Hawaii from Seattle? Here are some **TIPS for Seattle-ites**:

TIP:  One of the Seattle Travel Industry Examiner's favorite websites for checking out both air prices and availability is at SideStep.  If you are only looking for an airline ticket, and are booking your hotel and activities either direct with a hotel, or through your favorite travel agent, check with SideStep. 

As an example:  For as low as $309.60 per person on Delta Airlines, you can get a roundtrip airline ticket on January 31, 2010 for 7 nights from Seattle to Honolulu. 

TIP:  It should be noted that prices and availability are never guaranteed and are subject to change until booked with a charge card. 

SideStep is a great way to see what is available and when.  Sometimes you can get directly to the airline website from SideStep.  The Seattle Travel Industry Examiner always recommends dealing directly with the airline of your choice when making your reservations for flights only. 

For more info: 
Visit AstonHotels.com 
Call 866-774-2924 

More Information on Aston Hotels & Resorts:  They operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget. Based in Honolulu, the company manages more than 4,500 rooms in 27 properties on the four major Hawaiian Islands, South Lake Tahoe, California and Sun Valley, Idaho.