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Hawai’i is notoriously expensive to visit, but it’s also one of the most magical places in the US for a family vacation. There are endless things to do, from exploring the beautiful natural landscapes and beaches, educational cultural activities, wildlife spotting, world-class water sports, snorkeling, and diving to resorts with amenities that set the bar incredibly high for other hoteliers around the world.
If you have your heart set on a vacation to Hawai’i for 2025, now is the time to book. With The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales knocking on the door, we’re hearing whispers about some incredible travel deals. Hilton announced this week that one of its properties, Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa on the Big Island, is offering rates from $259 per night, including the resort charge.
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Resort charges are commonplace in Hawai’i, adding an extra layer of cost. Resorts often charge fees to cover the cost of amenities like WiFi, fitness centers, and pool towels. At Waikoloa Village, you’ll typically pay around $57 per night per person. This added cost is often overlooked, and if you have a couple (or a few) kiddos in toe, resorts can feel unobtainable — well, at least budget-wise. So it makes sense to take advantage of this deal now and avoid the sneaky extra fee.
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Waikoloa Village is just that, a village. The sprawling 62-acre oceanfront resort even has a tram and moat with boats, helping guests navigate between the accommodations, swimming pools, a four-acre saltwater lagoon teeming with marine life like sea turtles and colorful fish, and the eight restaurants.
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This is the kind of place you could comfortably stay for a week (or two) without leaving the resort and never be bored. Water babies will love the hidden lava rock grottos with whirlpools. Its Kona Pool is the largest on the island and has a wild 175-foot waterslide, rope bridge, hot tubs, and a small sand beach for the kids. There are cabanas for privacy and an adults-only pool where you can have a water-side cocktail. You can swim, snorkel, and paddle on the four-acre lagoon, home to honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles). Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday night, you can attend the Legends of Hawaii Luau for a Hawaiian feast and dancing. Lei-making to ukulele and hula classes, bike rentals, an enormous spa, a golf course, tennis courts, and island excursions (from ziplining to sailing) round out the endless list of amenities.
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The resort’s spacious and well-appointed accommodations offer modern comforts and stunning views. The Lagoon Tower, in particular, is a popular choice for its proximity to the resort’s amenities and exclusive access to the Makai Club, offering complimentary spa access and
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